Madeira: Private Guided Half-Day Tour of Northwest Madeira
Overview
Start the day with a convenient pickup from your accommodation or the cruise port of Funchal and depart with your private guide to the first stop of tour at São Vicente, where you'll see a beautiful sight over the valley. Continue along the north coast as you go to Chão da Ribeira, another beautiful spot where you can appreciate more of the valley within the Laurisilva of Madeira, the largest surviving area of laurel forest on the island.
Advancing toward the north end of the region, you’ll reach the viewpoint of Ribeira da Janela where you can appreciate the contrast betweens the mountains with the sea. Finally, visit Achadas da Cruz, a place that marks the transition between the north coast and the south of the island. If you wish, you can ride the cable car and visit one of the most beautiful and quiet places on the island constructed from landslides and lava flows.
What's Included
- Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Free WIFI onboard
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/Local guide
- Food and Drinks
- Cable Car Admission Ticket
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up everywhere in Madeira, All Hotels, Apartments, Inns,Local Accomodation please always provide an address so we know where to pick you up
What To Expect
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Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teleferico das Achadas da Cruz
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Sao Vicente
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please be advice the cable car can be closed due to weather or maintenance that could be carried out.
- Cable Car ride is not private, expect other people in the same trip.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off.
- Private tour.
- Free WIFI onboard.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Driver/Local guide.
- Food and Drinks.
- Cable Car Admission Ticket.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madeira: Private Guided Half-Day Tour of Northwest Madeira is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madeira: Private Guided Half-Day Tour of Northwest Madeira 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 pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Free WIFI onboard
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/Local guide
- Food and Drinks
- Cable Car Admission Ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please be advice the cable car can be closed due to weather or maintenance that could be carried out.
- Cable Car ride is not private, expect other people in the same trip.
