Madeira · PORTO MONIZ TOURS
The volcanic pools at Porto Moniz sit at the far northwestern corner, ninety minutes of mountain road from Funchal. The 15 tours below all get you there; they differ on what else they fold in — Seixal, Fanal, São Vicente's caves — and on how long you actually get in the water.
Madeira 4WD Land Rover tour with Cabo Girão Skywalk, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, and Fanal Forest in Laurissilva.
“Fascinating day trip! Saw lots and lots of the island and the guide (Diogo) was amazing. Thank you! An unforgettable experience”
8-hour open-top 4x4 tour from Funchal to Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz volcanic pools, Seixal, and Paul da Serra viewpoints for $74.
“Madeira has many faces & our guide was very knowledgeable about all things”
Open-roof 4x4 adventure through Madeira’s north, with natural pools, Cabo Girão skywalk, Fanal forest, and Seixal beach.
“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!!”
West Madeira jeep safari from Funchal with off-road stops at Cabo Girão, Fanal, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal, and Veu da Noiva.
“first time when we missed a part of the trip because the driver did not pick up us from the place where the people from the cruise were allowed to exist from the ship. The driver accused us that we were not where we supposed to be, and all the day after that, he was a jerk, treating us very very poorly!!! I hope the company will not hire this guy again.”
Full-day west Madeira Jeep tour with off-road shortcuts, natural pool swims at Porto Moniz and Seixal, Cabo Girão skywalk views, wine.
“Amazing experience with a fantastic guide, in a powerful reliable Land Rover 4x4. You get to visit the stunning west and north Madeira with quite a few adrenaline rushes going off road . Highly recommended!!!”
A small-group jeep safari from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz pools, Fanal forest, and Seixal, with cliff views and off-road fun.
“Great day out, across different parts of the island and terrain. Pacing of the trip was good, with just the right balance of seeing lots of different places/sights and enough time to do what you wanted to do. A memorable experience that is highly recommended”
4x4 North West Madeira day tour with Porto Moniz lava pools, UNESCO Fanal forest, and cliff lookouts, plus pickup from Funchal.
“You need to be physically able to hike on uneven trails narrow trails with lots of rocks and exposed tree roots. People were helpful and kind.”
West Madeira in a small group, with Fanal Forest fog views and Porto Moniz lava pools, plus classic coast viewpoints and local market time.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this trip with our guide Dino. He was able provide us with interesting facts on the many towns and places of interest that we would not have otherwise known. The weather was fantastic so made for a totally enjoyable day.”
West Madeira 4x4 Jeep tour from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Véu da Noiva birds, Porto Moniz pools, and Seixal black-sand beach.
“It was amazing! Great way to see the island, Justino was a great guide, super informative and kind!”
8-hour small-group west Madeira loop with black sand Seixal, volcanic pools, Fanal forest off-road, Paúl da Serra, and Cabo Girão.
“Amazing! Got to see so much and it was all stunning!”
Northwest Madeira in a small 4x4 jeep, with sky-high views, black sand beaches, lava pools, and a walk in Fanal forest.
“We had a great day with João, our excellent guide & driver. The Range Rover was comfortable & the itinerary was excellent, giving us an introduction to the west of Madeira. João was helpful & knowledgeable & took good care of the small group. Just the right amount of time at each stop. We recommend this jeep tour”
West Madeira day tour with Achadas da Cruz steep cable car, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest mist, Seixal black sand, and poncha.
“Simply perfect! the guide did his best - and it was the best! We got to see so much of the Island that you simply cannot do on your own. He know the right spots and told us a lot of interesting facts about the island and gave us insights into the everyday life of Madeira. We had enough time to ourselves in between. A day to remember!”
3 hours in Porto Moniz, Madeira: guided aquarium tour plus small-group scuba training with mantas, rays and sharks in a controlled tank.
“What an amazing experience ! It was my son’s (age 11) first time diving and he was very anxious and apprehensive, Abilio was absolutely amazing with him, talked him through everything, broke it down into stages for him, clearly explained everything to him and really reassured him, I had thought when we got there my son wasn’t going to do it but because of Alibio taking his time to reassure him he did it and was so happy and proud of himself at the end :) The whole experience was amazing, I was able to stay close to my son and observe then when he did the main dive in…”
Private open-top 4x4 safari in Madeira from Funchal, customizable stops like Sao Vicente Caves or Porto Moniz pools, hotel pickup included.
“We had an amazing day with the best guide ever. Nico showed us the most beautiful spots of the Island. We learned a lot and could take a lot of spectacular fotos. Just an unforgettable day!”
8-hour Madeira 4WD loop with Cabo Girão glass views, Seixal black-sand swim, Porto Moniz pools, and Fanal forest on a small group.
“A fantastic day with so much knowledge and detail from our lovely host, Tony. Brimming with local knowledge, the day was tailored to what was best to see when, depending on conditions, amount of people etc. We felt special, rather than other groups who were crammed in and ferried about like cattle. It was just myself, my husband and another lady. No time pressures, no “follow the brolly”, it didn’t feel like an enforced route march around the island. Excellent quality. Fabulous value for money. Amazing host. Definitely recommend!”
Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.
