The 15 Best Fanal Forest Tours

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour - North-coast waterfalls, Seixal and lava rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,732 reviews · from $72Our pick

Ride an open-roof Land Rover from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Seixal, Porto Moniz and Fanal Forest, with time for a swim and a short off-road run. Guides such as Victor, Gil and Antonio Gonçalves bring local stories and humor. The day costs $72, with pool and Skywalk entry fees extra.

“Our driver was lovely and very knowledgeable about the island. He made sure all of us were having a good time throughout the day and really looked after us. We saw so much of the island, it was really good value for money. Would 100% recommend.”

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Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

2.Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,930 reviews · 8 hours · from $74

Spend eight hours in an open-top 4x4 exploring Madeira’s northwest, from Fanal’s old Laurissilva forest to Porto Moniz and Seixal’s volcanic pools. Your guide leads the scenic drives and walks, with time for a swim and lunch stop. Guides including Jorge, Diego, Pedro and Ruan have led tours, but your guide may vary.

“guide was so pleasant and informative and gave a great explanation of all the sights. friendly and pleasant guide well worth the only. a lovely day”

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Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4

3.Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,631 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring Madeira’s west and north from Funchal in an open-roof 4x4. Your local guide drives forest tracks and steep roads, with stops at the Porto Moniz pools, Seixal’s black-sand beach, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girão. Pool admission, the €3 Cabo Girão entry fee, and lunch are extra. Guides vary, with names including Tony, Eddie, Diogo and Miguel.

“Great adventure on and off road in a jeep. Brilliant way to see the western part of Madeira. Varied landscapes from sea to mountain. For those of us who suffer car sickness, dont forget the tablets! It's a full on ride for the day, but we'll worth it 👍”

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From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

4.West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,630 reviews · 8 hours · from $33Best value

Spend eight hours crossing Madeira’s west, from Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão to misty Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools and the Serra de Água mountains. Your guide drives and explains the island along the way. A short forest walk may be possible in suitable weather; bring a jacket and swimwear.

“Everything was amazing. The driver went above and beyond to make sure that we feel comfortable during the trip. At some point we forgot a personal item in the vehicle, and he came back to our drop off location to deliver it back to us. Top notch service!”

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Madeira: Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest

5.Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,653 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

This seven-hour guided trip links Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz, Seixal and more. You’ll travel by minibus with hotel pickup, hear about Madeira’s west side, and have time for a short forest walk and a swim or lunch stop. Guides on the trip include Diego, Miguel, Joanna and Guillermo. Skywalk and pool entry fees, food and drinks cost extra.

“Lucas our guide was friendly and approachable and gave us plenty of information about the places we visited. The trip took in some spectacular and beautiful scenery and we had enough time at each location to enjoy it. I would recommend this tour to get to see some of the wonderful places in the west of Madeira.”

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Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

6.West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,602 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

This seven-hour Madeira tour links Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, São Vicente, Seixal, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz and Fanal Forest. Hotel pickup is offered in Funchal and Caniço, and guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese. Expect scenic stops, a long break for lunch or a swim, and changeable weather in the mountains.

“The whole trip was interesting, the more so because our guide was full of information. Nice friendly guy!”

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Full-Day Jeep Safari West: Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Cabo Girão

7.Full-Day Jeep Safari West: Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Cabo Girão

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 940 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74

Set out from Funchal at 9:00 am for a seven-hour west Madeira jeep safari, with pickup, an English-speaking guide and a maximum of eight people. Expect coastal viewpoints, Fanal’s mossy trees, time for lunch and a swim at Porto Moniz, and some bumpy off-road driving. Guides named by past participants include Ernesto, Pedro, Tyrese and Miguel.

“Guide Miguel great. Informative, exuberant and amusing. The scenery especially up in mountains and forest spectacular. Loved the beach and natural pools. Really enjoyed wild ride on the jeep. So much more fun than a van ect.”

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Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

8.Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 397 reviews · from $38

Travel Madeira’s west and north coasts by air-conditioned minibus, with stops in Câmara de Lobos, at Cabo Girão, in Fanal Forest, and at Porto Moniz’s lava pools. The 8-hour route includes hotel pickup in selected areas and a long break for lunch or a swim. Guides such as Luca, Cristian, and Alcindo have led recent tours, but your guide may differ.

“Fantastic day trip. Our driver/guide is very pleasant and knowledgeable. The trip had a nice cadence regarding multiple stops and bathroom breaks.”

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West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups

9.West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $42

This seven-hour Madeira tour pairs Fanal Forest’s old trees with Porto Moniz’s volcanic swimming pools, coastal viewpoints and the rock spires at Ribeira da Janela. A local guide drives a group of up to eight, with Funchal pickup included. Pool entry, lunch and Cabo Girão’s viewpoint fee cost extra.

“We were picked up on time, Dino made sure we were comfortable and prepared for the trip as the climate is different at Fanal Forest this time of the year, gets really cold. Dino was happy to tell us about his island, he was full of interesting information and advice. We've seen and stopped at several places, all different but equally charming. I must say I was quite taken aback by Ribeira da Janela rocks as, having seen it on the web, I thought it was not that special but seeing it in person I realised it's a gorgeous site.. especially as we had a rainbow following us towards end…”

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Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest

10.Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 296 reviews · from $62

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Madeira’s west in an air-conditioned minibus, with hotel pickup in Funchal or Caniço. See Cabo Girão, walk among old laurel trees in Fanal Forest, and pause at Porto Moniz for lunch and a possible swim. A three-course meal with drinks is included. Guides vary, with past tours led by Tony, Nelson, Cristina, Bruno, and others.

“Cristina was an excellent guide who was very friendly and informative with plenty of information about the entire island and areas as well as ensuring we are comfortable with everything. She offered to take pictures and took the extra time to accommodate to our needs as well as being very patient to ensure we have seen what we want before moving on.”

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Funchal: Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal, and Cabo Girão Tour

11.Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal, and Cabo Girão Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 265 reviews · 8 hours · from $81

Travel from Funchal in a group of up to eight, with a local guide, along Madeira’s north coast and up to Fanal Forest and Paul da Serra. Expect black-sand Seixal, volcanic pools, an off-road forest ride and Cabo Girão’s glass-floored viewpoint. Lunch and the €3 Cabo Girão entry fee are extra; swimming depends on sea conditions.

“Mauriso was very nice. Stopping at good places for pictures. It was a rainy day so some places were closed, but we had a great time anyway. We met some great people and we had fun together!”

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Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour, Natural Pools, Seixal & Fanal

12.Full-Day Jeep Tour, Natural Pools, Seixal & Fanal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Spend eight hours exploring western and northwestern Madeira in a small-group 4x4, with a guide-driver, off-road mountain tracks, Seixal’s black sand beach, Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools and a walk in Fanal Forest. The group is limited to seven, and guides include Ricardo, João, Nuno and Ruben. Pool entry and lunch are extra.

“We had such an amazing day with our guide Nuno! He was super knowledgeable and funny and took us to the most amazing places all over the island”

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Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

13.Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · from $77

Spend eight hours exploring Madeira’s wild west in a small group of up to eight, with a local driver-guide, a 600-metre cable-car descent, time for Porto Moniz’s natural pools, black sand at Seixal and a walk through Fanal Forest. Richard is a guide associated with the tour. A coffee and one local drink are included; lunch and pool entry cost extra.

“Richard is a wonderful person and the trip was very enjoyable:) Definitely recommend!”

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Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4x4 Experience - Veu da Noiva waterfall: a quick scenic pause

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Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4×4 Experience

14.Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4×4 Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about eight hours exploring Madeira’s west and north in a guided 4x4, with stops at the Porto Moniz swimming pools, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girão. You’ll get free pickup in central Funchal, time for photos and a chance to swim. Guides such as Rui, Mauricio and Diogo have led trips, though your guide may differ.

“We had a fantastic time during this tour. The content of the program was very well organized, we saw a bunch of interesting places and had fun during the off-road part. Ruben was an excellent tour guide, he made sure that we all had a great time. He was funny and informative with really good english. We totally recommend this tour (and a warm jacket/raincoat for everybody)”

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Fanal / Assobiadores – Levada Walk

15.Fanal / Assobiadores – Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Start on Paul da Serra and walk to Fanal through Madeira’s UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest, passing centuries-old tis trees and views over Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira. The eight-hour guided outing costs $50 per person, with selected hotel pickup. Bring your own food; guides speak five languages.