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Majestic West Tour and Fanal Forest

22 Reviews 4.77 out of 5 stars Based on 22 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor |
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| Santa Cruz, Portugal
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On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.
7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Regarded as one of Madeira most popular tours,
From your hotel, we make our way to Camara de Lobos where beautiful landscapes were painted by Sr. Winston Churchill in the 1950. The drive through Estreito de Camara de Lobos, where the vines were first introduced and still exist today, Cabo Girão the highest sea cliff in Europe 580m skywalk viewpont, Brief stop in Ribeira Brava to visit old monuments including the church, Paul da Serra Madeira´s popular flat plateau at 1500m above sea level. Embracing the beautiful laurel forest views (great highlight of Madeira) through Madeira´s little green Scotland. Arriving at Porto Moniz (natural volcanic pools) where swimming can be enjoyed in summer. The tour continues along the North coast where waterfalls are visible. Drive through the village of São Vicente where nature will escort you up to the Encumeada pass 1007 (This stop is not done in rain or bad weather). Return to the Hotel.

What's Included

  • Natural pools are free in Porto Moniz
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • ENTRANCE CABO GIRÃO
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Meeting and Pickup

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We dont pick up from Machico, Calheta and Ponta sol. Only for groups above 8 pax with an aditional cost. Please note Hotels in Santa Cruz will have an aditional cost of 12€ to pick up per person for this tour paid in cash to the driver as from the 13.01.2025.

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Funchal

40 minutes is the duration of our pick ups seeing we have guests in Santa Cruz, Caniço and Garajau.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Camara De Lobos

Camara de Lobos Fishing Village driving down to the bay of this village where the boats are all docked, boats are used to fish the popular espada scabbard fish. The surroundings view of the cliff cabo girão is incredible landscapes makes one understand why Sir Winston Churchill loved to paint here. The name of the village comes from the many seals that once lived in the hidden rocks. Poncha our traditional drink with rum from the sugarcane is also popular in this village. The drive through to the next attractions is through the banana plantations, vines and terraces divided in small little gardens and cliffs where houses are also built.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cabo Girao

Known as the hightest cliff in Europe and second in the world with its glasspatform looking down the terraces by the beach, the lanscape over Funchal, Bay of Camara de Lobos and surrounding villages leaves guests enchanted. To visit this attraction there is fee of 2.00€ that can be paid cash or card.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ribeira Brava

Surrounded by mountains almost hidden in the riverbed This village offers many monuments like the church with its amazing decorations, Fortress from the 17th century, the little market with all our vegetable and fruits. The famous queijada cake (cheese tart) the best in the island This is a stop for coffee and rest rooms before our drive to the mountains.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponta Do Sol (pass by)

45 minute drive through the warmest coast south west coast. Along the coast overlooking the banana plantations, old steep roads unto Paul da Serra (route 66 madeira) mimosa trees, eucalyptus, pines. Wild flowers, the cows that you can meet on every road corner or lying on the ground to enjoy the warmth of the sun in the mountains.
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Levada do Paul da Serra

At 1550m in the Plauteau of Madeira you will see the small levadas taking the water to the main levadas, this flat area surrounded by flat vegetation, when it rains it fills with water forming small lakes. In the winter this point is covered by snow almost like a perfect bed sheet. The springs and waterfalls is another great attraction. The rainbows in the winter season covers our skies with colour. This tour does not include any levada walk.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vereda do Fanal

Everybody looks forward to this stop. Our drive to the Fanal takes about 15 minutes and a 35 minute stop in our Fanal Forest. Known for its old centenary anciente laurel trees with over 700 years. There are days that the clouds come in covering the trees a mystical affect. This forest has been compared to movies such as Harry Porter and Jurassic park. This forest has been chosen by Hollywood for the making of the movie Star wars. These amazing old trees with its enourmous trunks almost like arms ready to welcome you and give you a hug. On the other side of this forest you can see the Laurel Forest and the north coast. Sensation of living a true live fanatasy in nature.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Levada Ribeira de Janela

Different landscape over the north coast on one side and on the other end the forest and right in the middle is the window valley surrounded by old paths, houses and vines. This village made history because of the whale hunting, therfore there are still a few short caves without exit where they once stored the sea mamals. Our drive through this village is of 30 minutes with a 10 minute photo stop.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

Finally we arrive at our swimming and lunch break (this tour includes no lunch) This 2 hour break in summer/spring and one and half hour stop in winter. This stop will give the opportunity to swim in our natural old basalt volcanic pools the fresh natural sea temparatures is a challange for our tourists. There are two sets of Natural pools one is not paid for and the other is paid for. There is also restaurants, supermarkets. On the other side you can visit the aquarium of Madeira (there is an entrance fee to be paid)The surroundings with the vines are cultivated small gardens. The wave attractions especially in the winter are also a great must. The view of the northcoast and the window of the Ribeira da Janela are also visible in this stop. For this tour please bring your swimming wear.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Seixal

Leaving Porto Moniz our drive through will be in Seixal known for its beautiful vine plantations, grapes used for the making of our Madeira wine and table wine the waterfalls along the road resembling brides veil where the water flows to the sea. During this stop you can see the beach of Seixal from the viewpoint. Due to the many rent cars that block the roads going down to the beach is now impossible especially in the spring and summer season. We will stop to see the waterfalls like the agua de alto.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sao Vicente

This will be the last stop in this tour. The great waves makes this popular for surfing, surfers find these seas a challange for those with experience and without. Being a wine village we stop for madeira wine tasting free of charge in an old wine cellar still with its old wine presser. They also make good poncha and nikita cocktails. The river bed coming from the mountains with the old foot paths, very old church monuments both in the river bed and in the mountains. Surrounded by the laurel forest and the mountains looks like a museum post card village. The drive from the waterfall is of 10 minutes and 30 minute stop in the village.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Serra de Agua (pass by)

the 30 minute drive to Funchal through the beautiful serra de Agua village in the southern part of Funchal is a nice way to finish our tour and drop off our guests.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Guests coming from Cruise liners pick up will be in front of the CR7 Museum.
  • Guests that have pick ups in VILA GALÉ AND SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE will have an adiitonal cost to pick up of 12.00€ paid in cash to the driver on the day of the tour.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Majestic West Tour and Fanal Forest?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Majestic West Tour and Fanal Forest?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Natural pools are free in Porto Moniz.
  • Transportation.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Lunch.
  • ENTRANCE CABO GIRÃO.
  • there are 2 pools in porto moniz - 1 pools is paid for.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Majestic West Tour and Fanal Forest is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Majestic West Tour and Fanal Forest will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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 2026

What's Included

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  • Natural pools are free in Porto Moniz
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • ENTRANCE CABO GIRÃO
  • There are 2 pools in porto moniz - 1 pools is paid for

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Animals or pets allowed in private tours.
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Guests coming from Cruise liners pick up will be in front of the CR7 Museum.
  • Guests that have pick ups in VILA GALÉ AND SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE will have an adiitonal cost to pick up of 12.00€ paid in cash to the driver on the day of the tour.
  • Bring swimming wear to swim in the natural pools.
  • Bring comfortable shoes and a jacket it might get cold in the mountains.
  • Due to bad weather, closed roads, snow and heavy rain tours can suffer changes
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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