Madeira West Jeep Tour: Porto Moniz & Fanal Forest

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.

1. 1

   Ribeira Brava

   1.2 hours

   We will stop at a View Point where you have a gorgeous view of Ribeira Brava and Campanario and then we will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-roads. The ride will take around 40 minutes.

2. 2

   Ponta Do Sol

   Pass by

   We will drive trough Ponta do Sol and make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-roads. The ride will take around 1 hour. We will also introduce you to some interesting facts of the local history and flora-fauna.

3. 3

   Porto Moniz

   2.1 hours

   This is where we usually visit one of the local restaurants for lunch. It is also an excellent chance to discover the Natural Swimming Pools of Porto Moniz. You may swim if you wish to do so. And then we will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off roads. The ride will take around 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Levada do Paul da Serra

   1.5 hours

   We will guide you through the local levada walk with amazing views and then we will make our way to our next stop through Paul da Serra at 1400 meters high, using less busy, narrow, and off roads. The ride will take around 60 minutes.

5. 5

   Poca Das Lesmas

   45 min

   We will visit the natural volcanic black sand beach as well as the natural swimming pools in which you may swim if you wish to do so and then we will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off roads. The ride will take around 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Sao Vicente

   1.5 hours

   On our travel from Seixal to Sao Vicente we will pass by four gorgeous waterfalls, making a stop at one of them and then we will make our way to your hotel or port. The ride will take around 60 minutes.

7. 7

   Posto Florestal Fanal

   20 min

   Beautiful and unique Forest Fanal . Where you will have the chance to walk and visit the centenary trees of this beautiful place.

• 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 a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.