Madeira Fanal Forest, Waterfalls and Lava Pools Tour

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Madeira Fanal Forest, Waterfalls and Lava Pools Tour

Price from
€79
Duration
9 h to 11 h
Group size
Up to 6 travellers
Guide languages
Russian, Ukrainian, English

Overview

This experience is built around the journey rather than a strict timetable. We never rush guests from one stop to the next. Instead, you’ll have time to walk through Fanal Forest, swim, take photographs, enjoy lunch, and fully experience each location without constantly watching the clock.

Travel in a small group and discover Fanal Forest, Ribeira da Janela, Achadas da Cruz, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and São Vicente. Along the way, we share stories about Madeira’s history, traditions, culture, and everyday life. We’ll also show you several lesser-known waterfalls that most visitors pass without noticing.

The itinerary is adapted to the weather, sea conditions, and the group’s preferences, so some days may naturally extend beyond 10 hours. Personal attention, a light snack in Fanal, carefully selected local lunch recommendations, and photos taken with a professional camera make the experience feel more like exploring Madeira with friends than following a standard bus tour.

What's included

Professional camera photos upon request
Hotel/accommodation pickup and drop-off
Light snack during the Fanal Forest stop & bottled water & hot drinks

Not included

Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools entrance fee
Achadas da Cruz cable car ticket
Pickup and drop-off outside the complimentary areas (€10–€30, depending on the location)
Lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional Madeiran cuisine

What you will do

Vereda do Fanal
Walk among the centuries-old laurel trees of Fanal Forest, part of Madeira’s UNESCO-listed Laurisilva. Enjoy time to explore its atmospheric landscapes, learn about this unique ecosystem from your guide, and capture memorable photos among the ancient trees. At the end of the walk, your guide will arrange a light snack and, upon request, take a few photos of you with a professional camera.
1 h 30 min
Ribeira da Janela
Admire the dramatic volcanic rock formations rising from the Atlantic Ocean at Ribeira da Janela. Enjoy a short walk along the coast, take photographs, and learn how Madeira’s rugged northern shoreline was formed.
30 min
Miradouro do Teleferico das Achadas da Cruz
Take an optional ride on the spectacular Achadas da Cruz cable car and descend along one of Madeira’s steepest coastal cliffs. Explore the peaceful fajã below and enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. The cable car ticket costs €5 per person and is not included in the tour price. Operation is subject to weather conditions.
1 h 30 min
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
Enjoy free time in Porto Moniz to explore the village and, if the group wishes, have lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional Madeiran cuisine. Your guide will recommend the best available options. Lunch is not included in the tour price. Depending on the weather, sea, and safety conditions, swimming will take place either in the natural lava pools (3 EUR) of Porto Moniz or at Seixal Beach.
2 h 30 min
Praia do Porto do Seixal
Stop at Seixal’s black-sand beach to admire its volcanic shoreline, green mountains, and waterfalls. Depending on the weather, sea, and safety conditions on the day of the tour, swimming will take place either at Seixal Beach or in the natural lava pools of Porto Moniz. Your guide will select the best and safest location on the day.
1 h 30 min
Miradouro do Veu da Noiva
Admire the Véu da Noiva waterfall as it descends from the green cliffs toward the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the panoramic coastal view and take photographs from one of Madeira’s most scenic viewpoints.
25 min
Sao Vicente
Make a final scenic stop in São Vicente, surrounded by green volcanic mountains. Learn about local life, the island’s agricultural traditions, and Madeira’s distinctive winemaking heritage before returning to your accommodation.
25 min

Meeting point

Pickup: Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available from hotels and other accommodations in Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Ribeira Brava, and Ponta do Sol. Pickup from other locations may also be arranged for an additional charge of €10–€30 per reservation, depending on the location. After booking, please send us the name and full address of your accommodation. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by message before the tour.