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Porto Moniz (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoɾtu muˈniʃ]) is a municipality in the northwest corner of the island of Madeira. It is located west of Santana and Machico, and northwest of Funchal. The population in 2011 was 2,711, in an area of 82.93 km².
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1. Private Southwest Coastal Day Tour from Funchal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy a full-day private tour of the southwest side of the island of Madeira. Accompanied by just your guide and travel companions (a maximum of four people), visit Calheta, where you can observe the manufacturing of rum and sugar cane honey; the natural pools of Porto Moniz, and volcanic caves of São Vicente.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks
2. Private - Madeira West Tour (Waterfalls, Natural Pools and Forest)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour is a private tour with max. 4pax. It has a duration of 5 to 7 hours and you get to know all the west part of the island. We do a trip passing in all the major points of the west. Stopping. Porto Moniz swimming natural pools, Seixal natural beach, Cascata dos Anjos in Ponta do Sol, Paul da Serra and much more. You also can customize the tour. The price includes insurance, qualified and friendly guide. Free picnic and transport. If you want you also can swim in the Natural Lava Pools in Porto Moniz, just have to bring the swim wear.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Snacks, Bottled water, Beverages, Light refreshments
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By jellyfish13mermaid
Very good organized and friendly accompanied tour offering a perfect overview of all the must see sites and most beautiful places of the adorable island. Couldn‘t choose better to make this roundabout! Luis was very nice and a well-informed guide! If you are looking for a professional but casual, pleasant and interesting island tour, I can recommend to book this one.
3. Private Small Group Full Day 4x4 Tour in Northwest Madeira
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Take an exhilarating tour of the Northwest side of Madeira in an open-roof 4x4! Starting with pickup from your hotel or accommodation, climb aboard for a ride to Ribeira Brava - a beautiful city along the coast with amazing cliff-views of the sea surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Risco Falls and Laurel Forest. Your guide will take you down the old forest roads to Encumeada, Ginjas, Paúl da Serra, Fanal and Porto Moniz. You will have a chance to swim in the volcanic lava pools, visit Seixal and São Vicente, take photos, visit small villages, and do some local shopping. Group Maximum: 8 travelers
Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Pick–up from hotels and guest houses outside of Funchal city will be charged with additional prices
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Pick–up from hotels and guest houses outside of Funchal city will be charged with additional prices:
Reviewed By Sabidai
We had an amazing day with Nuno. He took us to off-road areas, he was patient with us ans taught us all of his knowledge about the plants and the local history. Madeira is the whole world in a tiny size: within a 15 minutes drive one can feel in Ireland, in Hawai or in Central Asia. All of these with the soft-temper of Nuno and the Portuguese. I was concerned this day-trip could be a tourist rip off as one experiences sometimes. But it was not and we had an unforgetfull day. Do not pass on this day-trip!
4. Levada do Moinho : Private Forest Walk
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
We are one of the smaller operators on the island and all our hikes are in small groups of 7 persons maximum. This creates a more intimate setting where everybody can hear the guide and feel more involved in the experience. We take our time and personalise the experience according to the day, the weather and group dynamic and we are very attentive to our clients photography needs. Nobody regrets booking with us.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By blesso870
We just completed a full-day west end tour led by Jeff. It was a fantastic day all around. Jeff arrived on time and showed us many beautiful sights we never would have found on our own. We did some off-roading in his Land Rover and felt completely at ease with him driving on these Madeira roads. We then went and saw many of the highlights of the north west side of the island. We were very happy to have the entire day rather than a half-day, which would have felt too short. Jeff listened to what we wanted to do and customized the day for us. A great value too. I highly recommend this tour.
5. Rabaçal - Levada do Risco and 25 Fountains Waterfalls with Private Guide
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
25 fountains its a magical spot on Madeira Island. Private Tour! This walk its a must do if you are in the island. Its a easy/medium walk with fantastic views inside the valleys and forest of Madeira with a lot of water and a major waterfall in the end of the walk. This walk is 9 km, about 4 hours. We offer a picnic to each person and the service includes insurance, free transport, pick-up and drop-off and friendly and qualified guide. Discover Madeira with us!
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Snacks, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By jellyfish13mermaid
Very good organized and friendly accompanied tour offering a perfect overview of all the must see sites and most beautiful places of the adorable island. Couldn‘t choose better to make this roundabout! Luis was very nice and a well-informed guide! If you are looking for a professional but casual, pleasant and interesting island tour, I can recommend to book this one.
6. Private Full-Day Personalized 4x4 Safari Santana, Porto Moniz up to 8 Persons
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Being with a small company like us, with a local guide, we assure we will help to deliver the trip you wish to design on this is a personalised tour done on 8 hour just for you and your familly or group! Take a ride on the wild side, With UMM in our cool army open top jeep, on this full day tour in a calm relaxed laid back trip were the guide and jeep will be just for your, design your route or let us know what you wish to do and see and we can propose the best day out in Amazing Madeira!
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By daniellelidke
I cannot say enough great thinks about Nico and his crew. They made our trip memorable and customized our tours to meet are needs, timelines & wishes. We were 5 rambunctious ladies looking for adventure. They nailed it! Highly highly recommend!
7. Private - Madeira Island Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
This tour is a private tour with max. 4pax. (Coronavirus update: we are a ''Clean and Safe'' company, respecting all the hygienic and personal protection measures according to the Portuguese Official Tourism Office). It has a duration of 8 hours and you get to know all the island. We do a trip passing in all the major points of the island. Cabo Girao Viewpoint, Poncha da Serra de Agua, Funchal, Camara de Lobos, Santana, Natural Swimming Pools Porto Moniz, Pico Areeiro and much more. You also can customize the tour. The price includes insurance, qualified and friendly guide. Free picnic and transport.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Snacks, Bottled water, Beverages, Light refreshments
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Livvy1309
The 25 fountains walk was absolutely brilliant. The guide Luis was very knowledgeable and has a great personality! He knew lots of facts about the Levada’s and the history as well as being able to give us tons of information about Madeira as a whole. His English was fantastic and he got on board with all our jokes and chats which was great. This walk itself has quite a few steps, probably around 400 which are quite steep. It isn’t a hard walk but the way back up can be quite tiring - however there is the option to get in a mini bus up the hill, but this doesn’t avoid the steps. The views overall are amazing, Luis took us at the start of the day where the sky was clear, it was slightly cooler and it wasn’t busy at all. Most tourists come later in the day and it can be a bit of a squeeze passing on the steps. The actual fountain is very beautiful and we had a quick dip in the water, it was so so cold but defiantly worth it for a photo! Luis was more than happy to take any photos and pointed out the best spots to have them. I would 100% book with our guide Madeira again.
8. Madeira Off-Road Tours
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Madeira off-road tours, it’s all about our private and personalized service. As a traveler, you want to be less of a tourist and have more of an adventure, that’s why we’re staffed with only the most knowledgeable local guides, born and raised in the islands to provide you a truly memorable day here in Madeira!
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By andreil2021
Great experience. Very nice driver. We really enjoyed the trip, the views and the experience in general
9. Private 4x4 Tour Full Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
This is a tour for those looking to be more intimate. Ideal for families or romantic getaways. The possibilities are endless and we will do our very best to provide you with an experience you will never forget and always cherish. Whether it's to celebrate or purely to have the attention all to yourselves, there is no better way to explore the island than with a passionate guide and a Land Rover. We are absolutely flexible, we can avoid bad weather easily (95 percent of the time) We can do walks, forests, mountains, swimming in rock pools, bars, restaurants, and much more! We have the vehicle, driving skills and creativity to take you to places on the island you never thought existed!
Inclusions: Hotel Pick-up and drop off, Comfortable, closed top Land Rover Discovery perfect for all weather conditions, Qualified fun, friendly and informative guide and driver, Relaxed, no "time schedule" attitude
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Pick up fees (outside of Funchal)
Reviewed By SamNorfolkUK
My guide, Jeff De Gouveia, took me in his Land Rover for an adventurous and informative 4x4 tour of Madeira. Driving from Funchal, we quickly reached Pico do Arieiro, 1,800 metres high, which looks like Scotland or New Zealand. We drove along cobbled roads, originally built by the king and then walked along a levada – part of a 500-mile network of irrigation channels which make ideal trekking routes. After walking along Balcaoes levada, which offers splendid views of a laurel forest gorge, we reached a stunning viewpoint, where birdlife may be spotted, from kestrels and buzzards to robins and the Madeira firecrest. Next was Santana village, famous for traditional thatched houses, and Caniçal, a former whaling village where scenes from 1956 movie Moby Dick were filmed, before heading back to Funchal. It’s a very interesting, entertaining and sociable way to explore off the beaten track and find out about Madeira from a chatty, friendly local. hittheroadmadeira.com [email protected]
10. West Side Private Full Day Madeira Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
I’m a local professional guide, I’ve provided “off the beaten path” trips around my beautiful island for over six years. I’m knowledgeable, polite and will endeavour to make your day enjoyable and memorable. Taking a private trip means we go at your pace and you get to admire many different parts of the beautiful island. This trip is a perfect mix of scenery, local areas, swimming and coastal nature. I speak Portuguese, English, Spanish and a little German.
Inclusions: Pickup only from Funchal area.
Exclusions: *Entry to pools (€~2.50pp) and caves €6pp) will need to be paid extra.
Reviewed By Madeira_my_dear
We booked two island tours with Diogo, one on the East side and one on the West side of the island. Diogo is a very easy going and relaxed person, who is never in a hurry and makes you feel there is all the time in the world to enjoy the fantastic scenery of Madeira. He takes you to places which are off the beaten track and knows some fantastic restaurants to have lunch. He is very knowledgeable and always in a good mood!
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