Madeira West Jeep Tour: Porto Moniz & Fanal Forest
Overview
Discover western Madeira in a classic 4x4 Jeep with Ricardo Off Road Madeira, a family-run business led by local brothers Ricardo and Vitor. This 8-hour tour combines the coastal scenery of Ribeira Brava, Porto Moniz and Seixal with the highland landscapes of Paul da Serra and the atmospheric forest of Fanal.
Follow old roads and off-road sections with a local driver-guide who shares stories about island life, history and flora. Enjoy scenic photo stops, a lunch stop at a local restaurant and time in Porto Moniz. Bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to swim, subject to local conditions. Lunch is paid separately.
What's Included
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off
- Tour Guide
- Lunch We arrange lunch at local restaurants during our full day tours. Price range: €15-€20 (3 course meal with a drink)
Meeting and Pickup
Free pickup and drop-off in Funchal. Pickup and return outside Funchal are available with the following supplement per booking (not per person): Canico EUR20; Machico EUR25; Ponta de Sao Lourenco EUR30; Ponta do Sol EUR25; Ribeira Brava EUR20; Calheta EUR30. Please provide your accommodation name and full address when booking and contact us through Viator to confirm the pickup arrangements and supplement.We meet you at the entrance of your accommodation. Look for the Ricardo Off Road Madeira logo on our Jeep. For port pickup, look for the guide holding a board with your name. Please confirm your pickup time with us before the tour.
What To Expect
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Ribeira Brava
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponta Do Sol (pass by)
Porto Moniz
2 hours 5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Levada do Paul da Serra
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Poca Das Lesmas
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sao Vicente
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Posto Florestal Fanal
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For any food restriction (e.g, Allergy, vegan), kindly put them on the Special Request upon booking.
- Kindly bring your own swim wear and towels if you wish to swim
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madeira West Jeep Tour: Porto Moniz & Fanal Forest?
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Activity code: C-389370P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off.
- Tour Guide.
- Lunch. We arrange lunch at local restaurants during our full day tours. Price range: €15-€20 (3 course meal with a drink).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madeira West Jeep Tour: Porto Moniz & Fanal Forest is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madeira West Jeep Tour: Porto Moniz & Fanal Forest will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off
- Tour Guide
- LunchWe arrange lunch at local restaurants during our full day tours. Price range: €15-€20 (3 course meal with a drink)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For any food restriction (e.g, Allergy, vegan), kindly put them on the Special Request upon booking.
- Kindly bring your own swim wear and towels if you wish to swim
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
