Island Adventure: Discover Hidden Valleys

Escape the city with a full-day tour to Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest. Rediscover breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ponta Do Sol - Visiting the old pier in the small town
  • Cascata dos Anjos - Waterfall in the middle of the road
  • Raposeira Do Logarinho - Climb up to the viewpoint for a 360º view of Paul do Mar
  • Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse - Lighthouse on the edge of a cliff
  • Ponta do Pargo - This will be our 4x4 trail
  • **Capela Nossa Senhora da…
What's Included
  • Dose of adrenaline
  • Guide/Driver
  • Pick up and drop off in Funchal
What's Not Included
  • tips
  • Lunch
  • On-board WiFi
  • Cabo girao Entrance 3€
  • Porto Moniz Pools Entrance 4€
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Tour that was born out of the need to escape from the city. Entering the island through narrow, sloping streets between enchanted terraces to rediscover valleys and breathtaking landscapes, using old roads on our island to rediscover the island as a local and to see places where some locals have never been. Our guide is native with knowledge of the…

Location
Cabo Girao
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Caroline_a
Aug 5, 2025
Louis was the best!!! Amazing day! - We had an amazing day with Louis (sp?)!!! He was so friendly and full of stories from the island. We loved stopping for a coffee and an amazing lunch- the natural pools were so crowded but the Fanal forest was more than we expected. Fantastic day with a fantastic guide and friends. Traveled with 2 kids (10 & 11) and they had the best day ever!
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875heikef
Aug 3, 2025
Jeep Safari Madeira West Tour - We traveled with António in western and northern Madeira. It was a fantastic day, and we saw so much and learned so much about the most beautiful island. The weather was just as it should be everywhere. António's lunch recommendation was the best. I would go with António again anytime. Thanks for the wonderful day!
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N2305jdsilviav
Jul 31, 2025
Fantastic day trip - We enjoyed a full day trip with our driver Antonio. The tour was perfectly planned and he knows a lot about the island. We have seen many beautifull places and viewpoints. Offroad experience was really great. At the end we had some time left to taste madeira wine and poncha. We highly recommended this tour.
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21grzegorzb
Jul 13, 2025
Very good trip I would go again - Absolutely amazing. Riding through the jungle the best. Guide, Antonio very friendly, helpful and known a lot about everything around
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Cheryl
Jul 2, 2025
Fabulous day trip! - We are so pleased we booked this tour and absolutely delighted to have had Antonio as our guide for the day!! We joined another couple making it a perfect group. Antonio is so passionate about the island and knows all the best viewpoints off the beaten track. He cared that we enjoyed our day and got the most out of the trip. Antonio helped organise any tickets we needed and sorted a table in a lovely restaurant for lunch. We had clear instructions where to meet each time we had free time. Our day ended sampling Madeira wine and Poncha...very delicious 😋Highly recommend 😀
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Z6053hfjennah
Jul 2, 2025
Fun tour of the beautiful west - We had an amazing tour of the west of Madeira with Antonio. His fun personality kept us entertained with jokes and facts about this beautiful Island. The journey between stops seemed to fly by with stunning scenery and some off road antics. Going up and down some steep hills in the jeep seemed a bit hairy at first, but could trust Antonio to get us to our destination in one piece. Will definitely recommend
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547kated
Jun 24, 2025
The highlight of our holiday! - We enjoyed a fantastic tour with António. He took us to lots of secret spots and knew exactly when to get to the busier places to miss the crowds. We've seen places that we would never have found without the knowledge of a local, so for us, a trip like this was much more valuable than hiring a car ourselves. The off-roading experience was really great. Something we’ve never done before and will not forget. Our teens loved it! We stopped for Poncha at a local bar with stunning scenery. We swam and lunched at Porto Moniz, visited the Fanal Forest, took in viewpoints and waterfalls, and much more. António was fun, very entertaining, knowledgeable about Madeira, and tailored the trip to our wishes. If you are looking for a private experience away from the crowds, António is your man! Well worth the money! Thank you 😄
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Alangf1263to
Jun 19, 2025
Superb day out with Antonio. - The trip with Antonio was amazing. We had a full day Jeep trip enjoying the wonderful sights throughout the West side of the Island. We have been on "West" trips before but still managed to see some new places. If you are reading this and are considering a trip then I thoroughly recommend Antonio. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the Island. He is an experienced guide and knows the best routes. He plans the stops at the best times to miss the crowds. Maderia is such a beautiful island and we have been coming here for many years. In my opinion, the best way to see the Island is by taking a tour in a jeep which means you can explore areas which are off the beaten track. Antonio's off road driving skills are very impressive!! Go on, treat yourself, you will not be disappointed!
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Kimmietjuh
Mar 9, 2025
This is the best way to explore Madeira and very much worth your time and money! - The whole day was fantastic! We were very lucky to have Antonio to ourselves for the whole day. He was a great guide with lots of knowledge to share about Madeira, as well as a fun driver who knew how to chat with us to keep us entertained throughout the day. He was very accommodating, never rushing us at the stops and offering to take photos of us as well. The highlight absolutely was the offroad section, where he drove down a path no other 4x4 tours followed. He took the roof off the car so we could stand up in the back while he expertly drove over bumpy, flooded paths through the beautiful green scenery. We highly recommend booking your tour with Antonio!
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Kirsty268
Aug 3, 2025
Great summary of West and North Madeira - Our driver Antonio collected us from our hotel in good time and communication beforehand was great. From the start, he was an interesting and engaging guide, pointing out places of interest throughout the journey. We called in at many key stops for brief but stunning photo opportunities and a longer lunch stop. The highlight for us was standing up in the back of the jeep in the off-Road part of the trip. Would highly recommended Antonio as a guide and would use him again. Great value day out.
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From $70
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).