Madeira · FANAL FOREST TOURS
Ancient laurel trees on a high plateau that spends much of the year inside a cloud, which is exactly why people go. The 15 below differ on the hour they arrive — the mist is a morning thing — and on what else the day covers.
Open-roof 4x4 tour from Funchal to Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão skywalk and Fanal Forest, with guide and Wi-Fi.
“Hold into your hats and be ready to experience full on 4WD!!! Saw a lot of Madeira I wouldn't have!! Including the suicidal geckos!!”
From Funchal, see Pico do Arieiro, Santana, UNESCO Laurisilva on an easy levada, plus Faial glass walkways and Machico views.
“A little concerned about not getting confirmation of the pick up time so phoned at 20.45 to be told the time which was followed by an email 30 mins later. The day itself was really enjoyable and our driver/guide/translator/ Christina was extremely knowledgeable, charming, professional and friendly also a very good driver. We can thoroughly recommend this tour which took us to some places we probably wouldn't have seen. All I all a very fulfilling day.”
Full-day West Madeira jeep safari with hotel pickup, off-road stops, Cabo Girão views, and a swim in Porto Moniz natural pools.
“The whole day out was great. Our guide, Roberto, was extremely good at describing everything in detail from historical to botanical. Well worth doing, highly recommended. Thanks Roberto!!”
Madeira 4WD jeep tour with Cabo Girao skywalk, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz pools, and Fanal forest, ending in Funchal.
“The Jeep tour was absolutely fantastic – a perfect mix of nature, adventure, and local insight. Our guide was super friendly, funny, and shared lots of interesting stories about Madeira. The off-road parts through the mountains were a real highlight – you get to see places that are impossible to reach with a regular car. The stops were well chosen: stunning viewpoints, charming villages, waterfalls, and even a cozy local café. The western landscapes are breathtaking – from lush green valleys to the wild coastline of Porto Moniz. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to truly experience Madeira, not just see it. Comfortable Jeeps, great atmosphere, and…”
Full-day Madeira 4x4 tour with Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest, and the Cabo Girão Skywalk glass floor views.
“Fantastic day out and great value for money. Our driver, Rui, was extremely knowledgable and a skilful driver. Fun day and definitely recommended”
8-hour Fanal to Paul da Serra levada walk in Madeira with UNESCO laurel forest, Tis trees, big valley views, and a paid guide.
“Our guide was very professional and explained us everything about the natural treasures that we could discover during the hike. She guided us through the steep climbs and narrow paths and warned us when needed with expertise, experience and a good sense of humor. The views throughout the hike are absolutely wonderful.”
Private walk to Fanal Enchanted Forest in Madeira, with pickup and tea. See some of the oldest trees and cool north-coast viewpoints.
“Good shoes needed as slippy trail, coat waterproof because weather can change very quickly, lovely little walk 😊”
See Madeira’s west in a small 4x4 day trip: Véu da Noiva, Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão Skywalk, and Fanal forest.
“A jam packed tour, seeing so much of the West Side of the island was wonderful. Our tour guide was friendly, funny and knowledgeable, so we had an awesome time. We really enjoyed this tour, driving around in the jeep made it all the more eventful too.”
East Madeira day tour with pickup: Pico do Arieiro, Laurissilva forest walk, Santana houses, and north coast viewpoints.
“Beautiful Surroundings and beautiful litle houses, nice roads to get there. Great guide, from start to end of the tour hè tells us all about the tour”
4WD Madeira day trip with Cabo Girao glass skywalk, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz pools, and Fanal UNESCO forest, pickup included.
“Antonio will take you to out of the way places that you probably would not see with other guides. He is knowledgeable and fun and tries his best to accommodate your needs. Highly recommend!”
See Madeira’s best mix of black sand, volcanic pools, waterfalls, Fanal forest, and cliff views on a small group 7-hour tour.
“Duarte was awesome very friendly and knowledgeable. He brought Madeira to life very vividly. We saw so much of the island on our trip it was first class. We cannot recommend Duarte and this jeep tour enough. We would never have seen the real Madeira without him. We hope to come back one day. Gaynor and Ron”
West Madeira 4x4 day tour with Cabo Girão glass skywalk, Fanal Forest mist, and Porto Moniz lava pools, pickup included.
“It’s a fast way to see some important places in Madeira if you don’t have too much time on the island.”
Jeep tour in Madeira with Cabo Girão skywalk, Seixal volcanic sand, Porto Moniz pools, Ribeira da Janela rocks, Ponta do Sol, and Fanal Forest.
“Toni was a wonderful, friendly guide who made our day out a truly fun experience. We went to places we wouldn't have found on our own and Toni shared great insights and local tips. His communcation was excellent before and throughout the day. We felt safe at all times. A great day out! We would highly recommend it.”
Private sunset hike in Madeira’s Fanal Forest, 7 km mostly flat walk with hotel pickup, led by guide Paulo and timed for low-cloud views.
“Our private tour was amazing! We were picked up and dropped off directly at our hotel. Paulo was a fantastic guide, stopping at some quick, photo-worthy locations before getting to the Fanal Forest. He took us off the "tourist" trail to his own favorite trails that were stunning. We barely saw any one else during our whole visit. He shared all sorts of interesting stories about the island, the forest, and his adventures. He took photos for us and pointed out all the best views. We wish we would have found Paulo earlier on in our trip, because we definitely would have booked more tours/hikes with him if we'd had…”
Small-group Laurisilva hike on the Levada do Rei, with mountain guide, round-trip transfers from Funchal or Caniço, and English support.
“We had the most wonderful walk in the woods. Thank you David :-) ! We had a great time, enjoyed his knowledge about the flora and his company. We highly recommend the tour-operator and will book "Up Mountain Madeira" again, next te we are on Madeira”
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