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Madeira Best of the West Day Tour

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8hFree cancellation

Description

Admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava. Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau. Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch or a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls. Returning to Funchal, stop to take photos from the Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest.

Highlights

  • Shore Excursions
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion
  • Top Product
  • Full-day Tours
  • Excellent Quality
  • Private and Luxury
  • Additional fees
  • Weather Dependent - Low
  • Ports of Call Tours
  • Day Trips

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Tedesco, Portoghese, Inglese, Francese, Spagnolo

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Cabo Girão Skywalk viewpoint ticket

Itinerary

  1. 1

    At Cabo Girão, you get a breathtaking sea views from the obs

    At Cabo Girão, you get a breathtaking sea views from the observation platform. At an altitude of 580 meters, it's the highest cape in Europe and the second in the world.

    20 minAdmission not included
  2. 2

    At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit t

    At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit the beautiful church of São Bento and enjoy the sea views.

    30 min
  3. 3

    Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island.

    Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island.

    10 min
  4. 4

    We do our main stop at Porto Moniz at around lunchtime. Here

    We do our main stop at Porto Moniz at around lunchtime. Here you can pick from a number of local restaurants, bars, or enjoy the beautiful natural swimming pools.

    1h 30min
  5. 5

    Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue

    Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue towards the Village of Porto Moniz where we arrive at around lunch time.

    Pass by, no stop
  6. 6

    Seixal, where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can apprecia

    Seixal, where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can appreciate the great waterfall and the old roads along the cliffs.

    20 min
  7. 7

    On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at th

    On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at the top of a mountain where you have a beautiful overall view of both the north and south coast of the island.

    20 min

Meeting point

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal

Useful information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible. Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel. For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido. Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato0-4 anni
    22
  • Bambino5-10 anni
    22
  • Adulto11-99 anni
    43

Review distribution

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  • 3
    22
  • 2
    8
  • 1
    10

Available options

  • Pickup from Hotel

    Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area Pickup included

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