Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4x4 Experience
Description
Be ready to join us on an unforgettable adventure that only few people get to experience on a jeep tour. Our first stop takes us to São Vicente waterfall that resembles a bride's veil. Continuing our tour, we visit the coastal town of Seixal, a hidden treasure with a black volcanic sand beach voted 3erd Best Beach in Europe and the secret place of Poças das Lesmas, where time stands still among ancient lava rock formations. Our journey proceeds to Porto Moniz, where natural volcanic pools are waiting for us to immerse ourselves in the beauty of this unique place. Then, be ready to enjoy an amazing off-road experience as we head to the magical Fanal, one of the 7th natural wonders of Portugal. (Lunch break-not included)Continuing our journey, we go through Paúl da Serra, the largest plateau on the island (1400 mts high). Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in the world at 580 meters awaits with an amazing panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and Câmara de Lobos (2 € not included).
Tour Options
Itinerary
São Vicente in the north, known by its vineyards, volcanic caves and Madeira wine production.
A famous waterfall that resembling a bride's veil due to the abundance in water.
Volcanics pools where you can swim in crystaline waters and enjoy the beautiful scenery around them..
One of the most visited places in Madeira
Skywalk. The highest Sea Cliff In Europe (589m) with the amazing glass floor balcony.
Fanal, one of the 7th Natural Wonders of Portugal, with centenary trees in the middle of the Laurissilva Forest.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pickup in Funchal´s central area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
- It is mandatory to confirm the email that the tour operator will send you about the pick up time.
Reviews(143)
Definitely worth the money! Even though we had a bit of bad weather, we still saw lots of beautiful parts of the island and had a great time. Because of the extensive elevation changes, be sure to pack for all sorts of weather! We also should have brought a power bank, but I eventually just put my phone in Airplane Mode, which helped. Thanks Vashko for being great guide!
The meeting point was a .75 mile walk and very easy to miss. There were other issues with trying to connect with my guide but it finally happened. The jeep was very tight I was in the back on a bench facing other passengers. It was so tight our knees were jammed into each other and no room for our bags at all. Windows were dirty and we could not hear anything the guide was telling us about the area. I absolutely loved Madeira but this experience was not for me. DO NOT attempt to do this if you have any back issues or hip issues or are at all claustrophobic. It is an extremely rough ride. Once they opened the top of the jeep and said the people in the back could stand up there was no room for our feet to all be on the floor and the woman in front of me was falling all over everyone . HOT MESS
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that this tour did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that this is an authentic 4x4 off-road adventure, specifically designed to reach some of Madeira’s most remote and spectacular locations that are inaccessible to conventional vehicles. Thousands of travelers choose and enjoy this experience precisely because of its adventurous nature. Our off-road routes are carefully selected to provide a smooth and enjoyable ride while allowing guests to fully appreciate Madeira’s unique landscapes and nature. In fact, we are proud to be the highest-rated 4x4 tour company not only in Madeira, but in all of Portugal. That said, we understand that this type of activity may not be suitable for everyone. Guests with back problems or those seeking a more comfortable and conventional sightseeing experience may find a minibus tour or another type of vehicle better suited to their needs. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed Madeira. We hope you leave with many wonderful memories of the island. Best regards, True Spirit Team
This was an amazing trip and a lot of fun. It is a fantastic way to see the beauty of Funchal. Highly recommend this trip .
An excellent and fun packed day from start to finish. We saw and learnt so much, thanks to our host David who was brilliant. Can’t recommend this enough.
The safari was a great way to see many of the islands beauty spots in one day, a number could not be experienced by hire car. Staff were very pleasant, knowledgeable and ensured the the day was very enjoyable. We had an excellent lunch at a restaurant in the hills that we would never come across on our own. I haven't scored 5 stars because the safari was delayed departing by an hour waiting for four Cruise liner passengers who never turned up, the safari company should not mix cruise and land passengers as there is a high probability for delays.
We had a great day. Our driver, Tony, was the best! He was very knowledgeable & very entertaining!! We had plenty of time at each stop to enjoy the sights. We also stopped for a nice lunch and Poncha.
Just had the most amazing trip to the North of the island with our truly wonderful guide, NELSON. The trip was breathtaking,as was NELSON’S driving!!! Lots of laughter with the other lovely people in our group. Very informative and soooo much fun. A grand day out was had by us all. I would highly recommend this trip.
An amazing tour! We all had a blast. Such a great way to see Madeira. Tony is an amazing guide and driver. He knows so much and he is very funny, keeping us all entertained. The lunch stop was at a delightful restaurant. The food was amazing (get the steak on a stone) and the service was attentive and sweet. It is a great way to explore the island. Make sure to bring a jacket - even in sunny weather!
Took this tour on 6 Nov 25. The jeep picked us up from the hotel bang on time. Franc our guide was extremely charming and gave us lots of information about the island throughout the day. There was a good variety of stops, unfortunately the pools at Porto Moniz were closed due to the large waves but these were spectacular to watch. Great to find the Witch's Tree in Fanal Forest and the off road section through the forest on the way home was the highlight. I would highly recommend this trip.
Diogo Camacho is the best guide that you can have he made an unforgettable experience for us. Views were stunning, off road amazing. He is so friendly and helpful, he gives all the best advices. He takes care of his passengers and really wants you to enjoy and helps you to enjoy the most possible. He is an example of how the guides should be. He has a good jokes and he is fun. We booked the tour , did the tour and booked again with him. I hope to see him again. Cant wait to come back!!!
