PORTUGAL · CABO GIRAO AND WEST MADEIRA
6 tours
Here are the 6 best Cabo Girão and West Madeira Tours, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one has the most bookings behind it, so start there and work down.
8-hour Madeira 4WD tour with Cabo Girão Skywalk, Seixal black-sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest, and Paúl da Serra views.
“I recommend it to everyone, it was the best adventure on this island, a driver with great knowledge and kindness, nothing to add, nothing to take away, an amazing experience, I recommend it 1000%”
Open-roof 4x4 day trip from Funchal to Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão skywalk, Fanal forest, and Seixal black-sand beach.
“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 👍”
RIB boat whale and dolphin watching in Calheta, Madeira. Small-group ride, live commentary, and respectful searching for local cetaceans.
“I have seen a whale before. This trip, I've seen plenty, though none of the photos came out great, showing only the back of whales. It was nothing like photos of national geographic. The marina is about 35 minutes west of Funchal. We were all wearing masks even though we were in the ocean. It was a cold, grey day. Better bundle up. I was so glad that I wrapped up in a scarf. The staff were quite helpful. I've gained some knowledge about whales and dolphins. The dolphins loved jumping around and they looked bigger than the ones I saw in the Caribbeans. It would better to go in…”
Off-road Jeep safari on Madeira’s west: Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal. Small group, pickup, swim.
“We spent a full day with Ernesto on the lovely island of Madeira. It seems like so much more than an island, with wonderful views regardless of the location. Sometimes it’s the terraced hills ready for planting, the masses of banana trees or seaside villages. Ernesto was our driver and he was excellent with navigating the sometimes narrow, winding roads with hairpin turns in some places. He wasn’t too talkative but you appreciate his focus on the tricky roads. My husband and I were picked up at the cruise pier and two other couples were picked up at different hotels. We were dropped off at the cruise pier with plenty…”
Jeep day trip from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal and Paúl da Serra, with pickup, views and swim time.
“Great day out, across different parts of the island and terrain. Pacing of the trip was good, with just the right balance of seeing lots of different places/sights and enough time to do what you wanted to do. A memorable experience that is highly recommended”
Speedboat whale and dolphin watching from Calheta with quiet engines, expert crew guidance, and a strong chance of real sightings in 2 hours.
“We saw two species of dolphins, there was a lot of them. Paulina, our guide, was very nice and provide us many interesting information about sea animals. Our daughters were excited about the whole trip.”
