Madeira Best of the West Day Tour
Overview
Admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava.
Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau.
Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch or a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls.
Returning to Funchal, stop to take photos from the Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Cabo Girão Skywalk viewpoint ticket
Meeting and Pickup
Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible.Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel.For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido.Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Cabo Girao
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ribeira Brava
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Paul da Serra
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Porto Moniz
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ribeira da Janela (pass by)
Seixal
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
ER228
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madeira Best of the West Day Tour?
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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 pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only).
- Professional guide.
- Lunch.
- Cabo Girão Skywalk viewpoint ticket.
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. 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 Best of the West Day Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madeira Best of the West Day Tour 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 pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Cabo Girão Skywalk viewpoint ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
