Exorbitant West Tour
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Funchal, Portugal
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Though Madeira may seem small, this Atlantic island packs a punch. Discover the western part of the island on a full-day, small-group excursion and make the most of your time. Stop at key landmarks like Girao Cape, the Camara de Lobos village, the Porto Moniz natural pools, and the St. Vincent town. This tour is a great way to get a comprehensive overview of Madeira and explore its top landmarks.
- Hassle-free transfers from your accommodation in Funchal
- A small group means more attention from your guide
- Enjoy an attraction-packed itinerary without the stress of planning
- Learn about the island's history and traditions
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PICK-UPS AND TRANSPORT Please note that pick-ups are available within Funchal city centre and the main tourist hotel area. Some areas, including pedestrian zones, historic streets in Funchal, and locations with restricted access for the type of transport we use, may not be suitable for direct pick-up. If your accommodation is located outside our pick-up area or in a restricted-access zone, please provide us with your full accommodation address so that we can direct you to the nearest available meeting point in Funchal. Our activities are usually operated in groups of around 16 participants. However, during peak seasons, the type of transport may be adjusted and the number of participants per group may increase, depending on availability and logistical requirements.
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Cabo Girao
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Ribeira Brava Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
Miradouro do Veu da Noiva
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Sao Vicente
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
The Camara de Lobos promenade
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Riyaz_J
Where do I start? Renato is a natural. Probably the best tour guide you will ever come across. Professional, courteous, jovial, knowledgeable and patient. He is Madeira bottled. From kestrels and starlings to local fauna and farming, he knows EVERYTHING! His jokes interspersed with local knowledge made the day immensely more rewarding. One of the best tour I have ever been on and recommended without hesitation
Reviews
4.4
based on 70 reviews
Esther_P, Sep 2025
Great tour with Alex, very knowledgeable and friendly. we had a great time visiting some really beautiful places.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Esther,
Thank you very much for choosing Feeling Madeira for your island discovery experience and for sharing your feedback.
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Exorbitant West Tour and that Alex provided such a knowledgeable and friendly service. It’s wonderful to know you had a great time exploring some of Madeira’s most beautiful places.
We look forward to welcoming you again on another adventure!
Warm regards,
The Feeling Madeira Team
Zoe_W, Jul 2025
We expected it to be cold in the mountains it wasn't. Lot of great photo opportunities. Never felt we were pushed for time. Renato was an excellent guide, certainly knew everything about Maderia, very very informative. The mini bus was new and very clean, but a bit cramped if you had long legs.
Jane_Y, Apr 2025
We were picked up at the arranged time. Unfortunately the sound system wasn’t working properly so it was virtually impossible to hear the commentary. We were recommended a lovely restaurant for lunch was great value. The guide and driver were very nice. We saw all the advertised places and had enough time to explore them.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Jane,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us!🌟
We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the recommended restaurant and appreciated the lovely service from our guide and driver. We do apologize for the issue with the sound system — this is certainly not the standard we aim to provide, and we will ensure that this is addressed for future tours to enhance the experience for our guests.
It's wonderful that you were able to explore all the advertised places and had a good time overall. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back to Madeira for another memorable experience.🌟
Best regards,
The Feeling Madeira Team
Kathleen_W, Sep 2024
Most memorable: When it was over. The guide didn't engage with guests, didn't introduce himself or encourage interaction. It was a lot of driving and mostly short stops. The seats were uncomfortable and air conditioning didn't work well. It was so unpleasant that we cancelled our tour for the next day fearing it would be more of the same. The driver was skilled at handling the roads but we had the feeling he didn't like his job.
Caroline_C, Jul 2024
Beautiful scenery and great to swim in seawaters! Lovely guide Rodriguez but his facts differed to another guide especially in regards to Madeira wine! Kept us chuckling !
Tip after swimming: go to cafe near the drop off much better value than those at the top of the hill and free loos!!
Colleen_B, Jun 2024
Exmverything about the 2 days, it was spectacular and we had the best driver....a very beautiful island to explore and enjoy...
Robert_H, Dec 2023
A good tour of Madeira's West. Sadly not via Encumeada despite the description on the website, but the tour guide was friendly, enthusiastic and cheerful. Fantastic fellow passengers made this tour a joy to partake in - and of course the destinations. Porto Moniz with its waves and rock pools is a stunning highlight on Madeira and one of my favourite places on this planet. Sao Vicente is beautiful, Ribeira Brava a great coffee stop, and the waterfalls are always delightful to behold. A brief stroll by a banana plantation was an unexpected addition to the tour (perhaps because we did not go up to Encumeada?), but it didn't add much to the experience to be honest. Not sure why the tour deviated from the description - maybe roadworks? The high road looking down on Encumeada is definitely an exciting experience, with fantastic views when the weather plays along. Poncha in Camara do Lobos was a suitably sweet way to end the tour. Value for money was absolutely incredible, as always with minibus tours in Madeira - you pay more for stressful, impersonal crowded coach tours in most places than you do for a relaxed, jovial small group minibus tour in Madeira.
All in all, a good day!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Hello Robert.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback.
We deeply regret any inconvenience you experienced due to the recent changes in our routes, specifically the removal of Encumeada.
Please be informed that this decision was made in the interest of safety, following a notice from the road authorities about the risk of rockfalls, stating they not held liable for any damages that might occur.
We understand the importance of accurate and up-to-date information and apologize if there was any confusion or inconsistency across our booking platforms.
Rest assured, it was never our intention to mislead or inconvenience you. We are taking your feedback seriously and are in the process of thoroughly reviewing all our descriptions and information to prevent any future misunderstandings and to ensure full transparency and accuracy. We appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter.
Madeira is an island of unparalleled beauty and charm, and we sincerely hope that this experience does not deter you from revisiting.
We are committed to providing the best possible service and ensuring a wonderful experience for all our guests.
Should you decide to return, we would be honored to welcome you back and ensure your trip is nothing but enjoyable.
Once again, please accept our deepest apologies for any inconvenience caused.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
Warmest regards and best wishes.
Feeling Madeira
Suzanne_L, Nov 2023
Amazing tour thru a myriad of tunnels and along scenic routes to visit the beautiful sites of Madeira guided by a very knowledgeable, charming and funny driver Renato.
Thank you so much!!!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Suzanne,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us!
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour through the beautiful landscapes of Madeira.
It's wonderful to know that Renato's knowledge, charm, and humor greatly enhanced your journey.
Our team strives to provide memorable experiences for our guests, and feedback like yours is incredibly rewarding.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another adventure in the future!
Warm regards,
Feeling Madeira
Lynette_B, Oct 2023
Great to have a two hour lunch break at the seaside pools as allowed time to lunch at restaurant and swim / enjoy the pools. Driver was very punctual but could be a little abrupt at times in his interpersonal manner. Covered a lot of places though more information and history about each place would have been good.
Sheila_W, Oct 2023
My daughter and I really enjoyed this small group tour and our driver Charlotte was brilliant. Felt very safe with her driving and her commentary was very informative. The highlight was spending time in Porto Moniz and swimming in the volcanic seawater pools and then ending with the Skywalk at Cabo Girau.
Galina_L, Sep 2023
It was a very interesting and nice trip. The guide was very attentive and competent.
Madeira is an amazing island!
Keith_W, Jun 2023
Madeira is a beautiful magical island but it is the guide on our trip that made the whole day special. Insights into so many places and flora and fauna, presented with style and charm and excellent driving.
HELEN_D, Mar 2023
Loved the natural pools, amazing views and interesting villages. Guide informative re natural fauna as well as history
Gina_W, Feb 2023
This was a well planned tour that showed many beautiful areas. We had some complications due to miscommunication with our required completion time and the company worked with us to solve issues and enjoy as much of the tour as we could. I would recommend this company as an exceptional representative of their home with both the experience and their professionalism.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hi Gina.
Thanks so much for the wonderful review! 😍
We are looking forward to your next visit.
Sincerely,
Feeling Madeira team
Linnea_W, Feb 2023
Wonderful tour around the west side of Madeira. Perfect amount of time on each stop, you could really enjoy all the places. On the way to each stop the tour-guide/car driver provided with very interesting information in Portuguese and perfect English about all the places where were headed to, as well as things we passed on the way. He also offered to help couples take selfies. The different places were really beautiful and each had its charm. But Cabo Cirao and swimming in Porto Moniz was definitely the best ones!
Charlotte_H, Jan 2023
Porto moniz - to little time - 3 hours in total would be better, so there is time for a Swim and lunch.
Peter_B, Dec 2022
The glass walkway at the sea cliffs of Cap Girou. The micro climates ranging from verdant misty mountains to sunny coasts.
Andrew_L, Oct 2022
From the moment Alberto picked us up we instantly warmed to his polite, friendly and hugely knowledgable nature. The day was a wonderful experience and was thoroughly enjoyed by all via his, at times, funny but professionally delivered information on past and present Madeiran history. Thank you Alberto for our joyous, shared experience.
Victoria_B, Oct 2022
Our driver Alberto was very friendly and informative the tour was great value for money what a fantastic day we had . Thank you Viator
Leonor_P, Jul 2022
I really would NOT recommend this tour to anyone. The guide kept repeating himself and going on forever about plants and about unkept plots of land. Absolutely no fun facts about Madeira, just repetitively pointing where the crops were. His commentary also gave the idea that everything in Madeira apart from Funchal was essentially a wasteland. So gloomy and boring!
The views were nice and the north west is definitely the most beautiful part of the island but the experience was tarnished by the frankly bad guide who although nice, did make the experience feel endless (in a bad way).
If you choose to do this tour anyway, just for the Porto Moniz natural pools, make sure to pack your lunch because all the restaurants and cafes are extremely crowded and expensive, leaving you with no time to experience the pools (like maybe 30 minutes).
The pools are 3 euro and you have to wait in line for like 15 minutes.
The bus we took was full and one of those really old ones, which is fine but got extremely hot and is VERY slow.
I would personally pay more to have a 4x4 tour or a private one and avoid this one unless you’re very passionate about plants and crops.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
We don't find any booking information in your name. We invite you to contact us at travel@feelingmadeira.pt to discuss your experience in more detail.
Sincerely,
Feeling Madeira team
Rowan_A, Apr 2022
Great tour, we saw a lot of sights and some things we hadn't seen before.
As it was out of season, the main pools were closed in Porto Moniz but the old natural pools were open. Great views of the valleys and small villages.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Feeling Madeira
Vithusan_R, Mar 2022
Amazing tour of the West Island. This is a lovely trip where one can experience the gems this island has to offer
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thank you for the great review! We can’t wait to have you back at madeira.
Feeling Madeira team
Jasmin_N, Mar 2022
Great tour! Our guide was Renato. He gave us lots of interesting info on the island and its history, explained the different plants and flowers on our way and was overall very fun. All the spots on the tour were beautiful and we fully recommend it. 😃
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Wow Jasmin! It sounds like you had a good time with us.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It means so much when our best customers share their experiences.
I'm glad we were able to meet your expectations!
Best,
Feeling Madeira team
Roy_H, Feb 2022
Excellent guide (Renato)
A brilliant,knowledgeable guide.
He made the tour.
Would not hesitate to recommend it
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Hi Roy!
We would like to thank you for your recommendation and this fantastic review. Our team of professionals are dedicated to providing you and everyone else who visits Madeira with only the best there is to offer. It’s so lovely to hear that Feeling Madeira guides helped to make your experience such a positive one.
Respectfully,
Feeling Madeira team
Hely_L, Oct 2021
Our guide was very informative, telling a lot of details along the way. The driving from Ribeira Brava to Porto Moniz on the small mountain roads was an experience itself, the views were breathtaking and we also did some stops to take photos. At Porto Moniz there was enough time to enjoy the amazing pools with no rush. We did not visit the natural pools of Seixal that were in the tour plan, that was a disappointment. All in all I would say this tour is value for money, if you want to visit the natural Pools in Porto Moniz and also see how does the northern coast look like.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Hi Hely,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I'm so sorry that you haven't visited Seixal. I also want to thank you for giving us a chance to make things better.
i hope we see you again soon.
Feeling Madeira team
Julie_N, Sep 2021
The landscape was stunning some of the most dramatic I have seen. The driver was very courteous but I had hoped he would have told us more about the history of Madeira. Excellent value for money
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Hi Julie,
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Your opinion is important for us to improve our services to a higher level.
We're grateful for customers like you.
Best,
Feeling Madeira team
Theo_E, Aug 2021
Nice driver, Paulo and Mathilde, great services and a lot off intresting places from the eiland. Small bus.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Hi Theo,
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Feeling Madeira
Lee_N, Aug 2021
Really well paced tour and our host/driver, Renato, struck a great balance of information and easy humour. We chose this trip because the itinerary promised a longer stopover at Porto Moniz and we really wanted a decent amount of time to swim and enjoy the lava pools there. In the event, we had nearly two and a half hours there which was just perfect. All in all, I would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Hi Lee and Louise,
Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for!
Your review means a lot to us.
Thank you for choosing Feeling Madeira.
We look forward to serving you for many years to come!
Floor_v, Aug 2021
The west tour was nice. It was really cloudy so we drove by a lot of cool views without stopping :( it was nice overall but really tourist focussed. We missed the local warmness we got from other tours.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations and have shared your feedback with our team. We invite you to contact Feeling Madeira at travel@feelingmadeira.pt to discuss your experience in more detail.
Sincerely,
Vitor Sousa
Feeling Madeira
Elitsa_D, Jun 2021
We really enjoyed most of the tour and exploring the beautiful island of Madeira. We saw some amazing views and places.
Our tour guide and driver Denis was nice but a lot of the information he gave was about the plants and after few hours it got really boring. We would have appreciated more details about the natural pools (where to go, what we need, cost), economy, culture,etc rather than only plants and trees.
Also, there were a lot of small stops for photos which was nice but there were few that were not needed. The last stop of the tour in S. Vicente was not necessary -nothing to see there.
We were told that we will be in Funchal at 5.30 but we didn't get back to our hotel until 6.30pm which was inconvenient as we had plans and we were late.
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Hi Elitsa,
We sincerely apologize for the issues that you experienced.
We hold our team to the highest standards and regret that we didn’t meet those expectations.
We would like to have you as our customer again and if so please get in touch with us to present you the best offers (travel@feelingmadeira.pt).
Once again I sincerely apologize.
Yours sincerely,
Vitor Sousa
Feeling Madeira
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