--- title: "West 4x4 Experience: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/west-4x4-experience-skywalk-porto-moniz-pools-and-fanal-forest/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 61 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 54 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/west-4x4-experience-skywalk-porto-moniz-pools-and-fanal-forest/ --- # West 4x4 Experience: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest **Guidekin's take:** Combine Seixal's black volcanic beach, Porto Moniz's pools and Fanal's forest on a jeep outing from Funchal. Guiding and pickup in central Funchal or next to its port are included; Cabo Girão entry and pickups beyond the central area cost extra. 4.82 from 61 reviews at €69 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #54 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Embark from Funchal to the enchanting landscapes of Madeira’s North Coast. Discover São Vicente’s waterfall, resembling a delicate bridal veil, and explore Seixal, home to a stunning black volcanic beach ranked among Europe’s best. Continue to Chão da Ribeira, surrounded by lush green valleys and traditional agricultural landscapes. Journey to Porto Moniz and its unique volcanic pools before venturing into Fanal, an ancient Laurissilva Forest filled with twisted, moss-covered trees. Cross Paúl da Serra, Madeira’s vast highland plateau at 1,400 metres, with breathtaking views over the Atlantic and sea of clouds. Then enjoy an exhilarating off-road descent through the island’s untamed terrain before reaching Ponta do Sol, where spectacular coastal views provide the perfect finale to your adventure. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 74 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €69: ages 3 to 10 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 74 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 61 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: True Spirit - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.82 from 61 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 61. - 5 stars: 56 (92%) - 4 stars: 3 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers enjoy the guides, varied scenery and adventurous jeep ride; commentary can be difficult to hear **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, humorous guides explaining island history and nature - Rough jeep tracks that add excitement to the sightseeing - Varied scenery across coastal stops, mountains and forest - Swimming in the volcanic pools at Porto Moniz **Complaints:** - Guide commentary can be difficult to hear in the jeep - Stormy weather or pool closures can disrupt plans to swim Written by Guidekin from the 38 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-08-19 to 2026-07-28); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Professional local guide - Safety Instructions and First aid - Free pickup and drop-off from Funchal´s Central Area and next to Funchal´s Port - Vehicles sanitized with Ozone - Local taxes - All insurances according to the Portuguese Law ## Not included - Food and drinks - Entrance to Cabo Girão (5€) - Pickup and drop-off outside central Funchal is not included, have an additional fee ## Itinerary 1. **Sao Vicente Caves** (pass by, no stop) - São Vicente in the north, known by its vineyards, volcanic caves and Madeira wine production. 2. **Miradouro do Veu da Noiva** (30m) - A famous waterfall that resembling a bride's veil due to the abundance in water. 3. **Admire Chão da Ribeira's lush valleys and traditional rural life** (30m) 4. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (1h 15m) - One of the most visited places in Madeira 5. **Cabo Girao** (30m) - Skywalk. The highest Sea Cliff In Europe (589m) with the amazing glass floor balcony. 6. **Vereda do Fanal** (20m; admission included) - Fanal, one of the 7th Natural Wonders of Portugal, with centenary trees in the middle of the Laurissilva Forest. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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: 74 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Pick-ups and drop-offs outside Funchal´s central area have an extra fee Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #54 of 66** | €69 | 8h | 4.82 (61) | shared | | [Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-4x4-jeep-safari-porto-moniz-lava-pools-fanal-forest/?format=md) | €55 | 7h | 5.0 (226) | shared | | [Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof](/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-island-tour-open-roof-445072P1/?format=md) | €62 | 7h 30m | 5.0 (192) | shared | | [Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeep ](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-mystery-tour-full-day-private-4x4-jeep-433184P11/?format=md) | €259 per group | 7h | 4.99 (243) | private | Ranked #54 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €100, median €67; typical length 7h. 23 of 66 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/west-4x4-experience-skywalk-porto-moniz-pools-and-fanal-forest/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md