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title: Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/small-group-west-tour-waterfalls-fanal-forest-tour/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 29
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.71
reviews: 534
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Shared forest and pool day
rank_in_category: 43 of 48 (Nature & Wildlife)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/small-group-west-tour-waterfalls-fanal-forest-tour/
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# Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour
**Guidekin's take:** A west coast day in a small group of eight to fifteen with a local guide: the waterfalls, the Fanal forest and the Porto Moniz sea pools, with pickup in Funchal, Caniço and Câmara de Lobos. Food, the optional Skywalk and one of the two Porto Moniz pools are paid extra. 4.71 from 534 reviews at €29 per person.
In our comparison: #43 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).
## Overview
Experience the West Tour - Waterfalls and Peaks, and enjoy the hillsides and the waterfalls spilling down to the Atlantic. The natural sea pools at Porto Moniz and the coast roads hugging the contours of the mountains, passing through the Fanal Forest - the magical forest on the Island, a must see. This small group tour of 15 max, ensures a personalized experience full of insights from a local guide.
## Before you book
- Hotel pickup: from 128 pickup points
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €29: ages 5 to 11
**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 128 pickup points
## Key facts
- Price: from €29 per person for the English option; other options up to €30
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.71/5 from 534 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Madeira Island Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30
## Reviews
4.71 from 534 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 505 of 534.
- 5 stars: 418 (78%)
- 4 stars: 87 (16%)
- 3 stars: 22 (4%)
- 2 stars: 4 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (1%)
## Tour options
Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.
| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | €29 / person | English | English
Pickup included |
| Portuguese | €30 / person | Portuguese | Portuguese
Pickup included |
| French | €30 / person | French | French
Pickup included |
| Spanish | €30 / person | Spanish | Spanish
Pickup included |
## What's included
- All Tours are done in small groups of 8 to 15 pax maximum
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off from hotel, home, apartment, etc. in Funchal + canico + camara de lobos - areas
## Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Cabo Girão Skywalk ( This attraction is optional.)
- there are 2 pools in porto moniz - 1 pool there is payment of
## Itinerary
1. **Baia de Camara de Lobos** (20m) - The first stop is a small fishing village, “Câmara de Lobos”, which is located west of Funchal where the port is a small creek. A beach and harbor can be seen, with the houses heaped up around the bay. In 1949 Winston Churchill chose this place to paint its picturesque...
2. **Cabo Girao** (25m) - After visiting Camara de Lobos, you will head for worlds second highest sea cliff and Europe’s highest (580m) – (1775 ft). Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of Camara de Lobos and Funchal. Cabo Girão Skywalk THIS ATTRACTION IS OPTIONAL
3. **Ribeira Brava Beach** (25m) - Ribeira Brava is the next stop on this journey. The town reflects the personality of the stream, from where it gets its name. Ribeira (river) Brava (wild). The mother church is its main point of interest. Built in the 16th Century it has undergone several alterations...
4. **Ponta Do Sol** (15m) - Head towards Ponta Do Sol next, one of the sunniest spots on the island and home to a pretty little village nestled in the steep folds of the valley overhung with dense banana plants.
5. **Posto Florestal Fanal** (30m) - Climbing to the mountain plateau of Madeira, we will find the Fanal forest, Fanal Forest is a magical forest on the Island. Often, but not always, there is mysterious fog in the forest amongst the 600 year old trees with there twisted branches. As you gradually enter an...
6. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (2h) - Driving through a zigzag road you will reach Porto Moniz. The main attractions are its beautiful natural pools. On the promenade which stretches from the naturals pools to the pier; you will find pleasant restaurants were you can try the local sea food or other delicious...
7. **Miradouro do Veu da Noiva** (10m) - Afterwards, leaving the porto moniz you will head to Brides Veil where you will travel the famous north coast route. Along with the small group, you will drive through Seixal, a picturesque village. Its spectacular coastline is towered by mountains where you will stop to see...
8. **Sao Vicente** (15m) - You will continue your journey to São Vicente, a charming little town with narrow picturesque streets, old houses, and immaculately white. The mother church, dates to the 17th century.
9. **Serra de Agua** (pass by, no stop) - As the tour nears its end, we journey through Serra de Água, one of the region's most stunning mountain landscapes, where you can admire the diverse peaks of Madeira's majestic mountains..
## Schedule
- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.
## Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pickup points listed by the operator: 128
Ends: back at the meeting point
## Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
## Compared with other Nature & Wildlife
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #43 of 48** | €29 | 8h | 4.71 (534) | shared |
| [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1299) | shared |
| [Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4](/portugal/madeira/tours/porto-moniz-seixal-fanal-forest-cliff-skywalk-in-open-roof-4x4/?format=md) | €69 | 7h 30m | 4.92 (3880) | shared |
| [VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching](/portugal/madeira/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1943) | shared |
Ranked #43 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €310, median €55; typical length 7h. 9 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.
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