Private West Tour to Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest
Overview
Tour that was born out of the need to escape from the city. Entering the island through narrow, sloping streets between enchanted terraces to rediscover valleys and breathtaking landscapes, using old roads on our island to rediscover the island as a local and to see places where some locals have never been. Our guide is native with knowledge of the history of the island and farming and endemic fauna.
What's Included
- Dose of adrenaline
- Pick up and drop off in Funchal
- Guide/Driver
- Lunch
- Tips
- WiFi on board
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Cabo Girao
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Seixal
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piscinas Naturais do Seixal
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
2 hours 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
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The total tour duration already includes travel time
- This tour/activity will have up to 6 travelers
- People over 100 kg must inform the company in advance
- People over 190 cm must inform the company in advance
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private West Tour to Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest?
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Activity code: C-457950P5
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 19 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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).
- Dose of adrenaline.
- Pick up and drop off in Funchal.
- Guide/Driver.
- Lunch.
- tips.
- WiFi on board.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Private West Tour to Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest is as follows:
- 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 Private West Tour to Porto Moniz Pools and 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
- Dose of adrenaline
- Pick up and drop off in Funchal
- Guide/Driver
- Lunch
- Tips
- WiFi on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The total tour duration already includes travel time
- This tour/activity will have up to 6 travelers
- People over 100 kg must inform the company in advance
- People over 190 cm must inform the company in advance
