Madeira Best of the West Day Tour

Highlights

Tick through villages and beauty spots with worrying about transport
Stop at lookouts, visit Ribeira Brava, see the Laurissilva forest, and more
Includes lunch stop (own cost) and handy central hotel pickup and drop-off

Summary

Your tour begins with pickup from your central Funchal hotel in time for a 9am departure. Traveling aboard a comfortable bus or coach, set out along the island’s south coast to the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. Take in the views from the Pico da Torre viewpoint and enjoy a glimpse of everyday life in the village, before continuing through the surrounding vineyards. Pause to admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava. Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau. Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch (own expense). After tucking into some traditional Madeiran cuisine, cool off with a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls. Loop back towards Funchal, stopping to take photos from the mountaintop Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest. Back in Funchal, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel around 5pm.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Exploring Madeira’s west coast from Funchal is tricky without a hire car or constant bus-hopping. This full-day tour steps up, with a seamless loop around the west and north coasts, with stops on route. Absorb the views from Cabo Girao, visit Camara de Lobos and Porto Moniz; and experience the Ribeira da Janela valley and Laurissilva forest. Central Funchal hotel pickup and drop-off makes your day complete.

What’s included?

Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

We will keep 70% of the capacity of our vehicles and avoid mass tourism. Face masks are available for sale in our offices or please bring your own.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Lido Tours

About operator:

Over the past 20 years, Lido Tours has been Madeira's leading Island Tour Operator. We are a local company in business since 1996 and we are proud to be one of the oldest tour operators with a variety of tours walks and every leisure activity in Madeira Island. We have been making changes in our travel agency thru the years adapting ourselves, in order to provide our costumers with the best choice of products. Whilst staying in Madeira, try our variety of Tours and walks activities, ask us about our holiday destinations and all that we can offer for your next holiday.