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Discover the best of the west of Madeira on an 8-hour tour from Funchal. Travel through deep valleys and see traditional fishing villages. Enjoy the breathtaking views in Cabo Girão Skywalk. Marvel at the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz, and more. Continue to Cabo Girão Skywalk, Europe's highest cliff skywalk at 589m. Next, make your way to Ribeira Brava and head north through the deep and narrow valleys of Serra D'Água.Cross a mountain pass, where both sides of the island are visible, and travel down to the rugged beauty of the north coast. Traverse Madeira's highest plateau, and enjoy more spectacular panoramas.Next, go to São Vicente on Madeira’s north coast. Visit the beautiful village of Porto Moniz.
✔ Discover the rugged landscapes of the west and north Madeira
✔ Admire one of the biggest natural reserves in the world at Paul da Serra
✔ Stop at Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe
✔ See both sides of the island on a stunning mountain pass
✔ Traverse Madeira's highest plateau
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer pickup service from selected hotels in Funchal. If your hotel has challenging access for our vehicles (due to parking or road restrictions), we will provide you with a convenient, alternative pickup point nearby. Please note that an extra fee applies for pickups from hotels located outside the Funchal area.
Itinerary
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1Camara De Lobos
The tour begins its scenic journey shortly after hotel pickups by passing directly through the traditional fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. This location serves as the starting point for exploring Western Madeira, offering the first glimpse of local coastal life and architecture before the tour continues onward to the higher vantage point of the Cabo Girão Skywalk.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Cabo Girao
Immediately following the passage through Câmara de Lobos, the tour proceeds to Cabo Girão. This is a major highlight where the tour stops for visitors to experience the Europe's highest cliff skywalk at 589m, offering spectacular panoramic views of the ocean and coastline before the journey continues inland.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Ribeira Brava
Following the visit to Cabo Girão, the tour heads next toward Ribeira Brava. This location acts as the crucial transitional point where the tour proceeds to go north through Canhas, beginning the ascent to the Paul da Serra plateau, which leads to the high-altitude mountain pass crossing.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Sao Vicente
São Vicente is the last major location visited on the north coast. The tour proceeds on to this village immediately after viewing the Bridal Veil waterfall in Seixal, marking the endpoint before the vehicle begins the final drive back to Funchal, concluding the full-day excursion. Kindly note that the itinerary may change and is shared as an example.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Visitors typically receive their final tickets or vouchers by email 3 to 5 days prior to the tour date.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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