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Laurisilva de Madeira

Laurisilva de Madeira: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Funchal: West Madeira Island Guided Trip & Laurisilva

1. From Funchal: West Madeira Island Guided Trip & Laurisilva

Discover the most amazing places of Madeira, starting with a visit to the beautiful fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. See the colorful fishing boats of scabbard fish and taste the famous Poncha drink.   Continues to the stunning Cabo Girão Skywalk – a suspended glass platform – and admire breathtaking views of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal (tickets not included). Next comes Ribeira Brava, a charming village, and Fanal, where you can admire the centenary trees of the Laurissilva Forest.   Enjoy the magnificent views of the north coast at Ribeira da Janela. The tour then continues to the biggest stop: Porto Moniz where you can enjoy a lunch break and explore the natural volcanic pools.  After this, the tour will take you to the harbor of Seixal and its dramatic cliffs, and finally, you will end this wonderful tour at the Bride's Veil viewpoint. 

Madeira: Private Tour of Fanal Forest

2. Madeira: Private Tour of Fanal Forest

Start with pickup from your hotel and travel along a scenic route through the Fanal Forest of Madeira. We will go to the North West of the Island and stop for a walk through the ancient trees such as the notable centenary Tis Trees (Ocotea foetens). Learn about the fascinating natural history of the area. Discover the Laurissilva Forest, which has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since December 1999. If we are in rainy season, you can see a crater lake just down the road of the Fanal park.

From Madeira: Private Buggy Driving Experience with pick-up

3. From Madeira: Private Buggy Driving Experience with pick-up

Step away from the warm beaches and into the cool forest for a magical adventure through the lush Laurisilva of Madeira. See a different side to this exotic island as you hit the dirt tracks on a thrilling tandem buggy ride and explore the diverse landscapes of the area. Hop on your buggy and follow your guide into the forest, steering away from the crowds. Bring your best friend or partner along on your experience and ride together on the two-seater vehicles. Travel through Madeira's breathtaking landscapes, from ocean to mountains. Seize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the Laurisilva of Madeira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and snap amazing photos of some of the iconic verdant spots you'll stop at.

Madeira: Jeep 4x4 Old Forest Safari Tour with Pico Arieiro

4. Madeira: Jeep 4x4 Old Forest Safari Tour with Pico Arieiro

Explore Madeira Island in a unique and active way on this Land Rover 4x4 trip. Prepare to see breathtaking views, visit hidden places that you can’t reach by yourself, and collect memories you’ll never forget. Visit the Laurissilva Forest and Pico do Arieiro. Start your trip by departing from Funchal in the direction of Camacha Village, where you can visit the basketwork factory. Then, continue through Vale Paraíso towards Poiso with an altitude of 1412 meters. Climb through the mountains to Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak at a height of 1,818 meters. This is one of the most beautiful places in Madeira, with unbeatable views of the island. Stay here for a while and walk around. Later, descend to Ribeiro Frio and reach the Laurissilva Forest to visit the trout nursery. Continue the adventure along old paths passing Cedro Gordo and Cruzinhas until you reach the Village de Santana where you’ll get to visit the typical straw houses (colmo). After this stop, descend to the village of Faial with views down to the sea, then continue towards Ponta de São Lourenço in the east of Madeira. This part of the Island is much drier and arid, but with a unique beauty due to its cliffs and colors. End your trip with drop-off back in Funchal.

From Funchal: Madeira Island Private Jeep 4x4 Tour

5. From Funchal: Madeira Island Private Jeep 4x4 Tour

Discover the best of Madeira Island with this Jeep safari tour. Customize the route to see the Sea, Mountains, Cliffs, and Laurissilva Forest (North-East part of the island). Leave Funchal in the direction of the village da Camacha where you can visit the basketwork factory. Continue through Vale Paraíso towards Poiso with an altitude of 1412m and climb through the mountains to Pico do Arieiro at a height of 1818m for mesmerizing panoramic views. Then, descend to Ribeiro Frio in the Laurissilva Forest and visit the trout nursery. Continue your adventure along old paths passing Cedro Gordo and Cruzinhas until you reach the Village de Santana to explore the typical straw houses (Colmo). Descend to the village of Faial for amazing views down to the sea and then continue towards Ponta de São Lourenço in the east of Madeira. Finish off with a transfer back to Funchal.

Madeira: Sunset Jeep Tour with Levada do Norte Walk

6. Madeira: Sunset Jeep Tour with Levada do Norte Walk

We leave the hotel towards the mountains and shortly after we will visit the Madeira Island forest off road way with unique views and adventure. Then we have an easy 30-minute walk on the levada do Norte the best off all. Then we head towards Ponta do Sol village through adventurous roads and many beautiful landscapes. In Ponta do Sol village we can admire the best sunset in Madeira Island.

East tour Santana 4x4 VIP Wrangler tour 8h trip

7. East tour Santana 4x4 VIP Wrangler tour 8h trip

Discover more of Madeira with a V.I.P 4x4 wrangler excursion to the eastern part of the island. Travel from Funchal to see sights like Pico do Areeiro peak and Ponta de São Lourenço natural reserve. See how rum is made with a visit to a sugar cane factory. Be picked up from your hotel in Funchal and drive to the Pico do Areeiro to see the views from the third highest peak on the island. Continue to the charming Ribeiro Frio village. Take a leisurely walk to Balcões viewpoint in the lush heart of the Laurissilva forest. Jump back in the jeep and drive through São Roque do Faial parish, Cruzinhas viewpoint, and the mountain village of Lombo Galego. Take the off-road trail Cova da Roda. Pass through Pico das Pedras right in the middle of the Ponta de São Lourenço reserve. Head towards Santana, where you can go get lunch. Visit the Porto da Cruz sugarcane rum factory. Finish with panoramic views of the Atlantic at the reserve.

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What people are saying about Laurisilva de Madeira

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 169 reviews

All in all, it was a very good trip,I had the chance to visit places that would have been difficult to access otherwise. The guide provided some interesting facts on the way, and even though we missed out one of the destinations (because of the weather), they included another program - that was probably better than the original one. The only thing I would change is that 20-30 min. for one place is a little bit short, so maybe less stops and more quality time for the most interesting parts would have been better - but that's just my taste.

We had a nice day and got to know many corners of the island. Our guide was very friendly and responded to all participants individually. :)

Lucy was amazing and the tour took us to many places with perfectly comfortable travel Lovely time

super organized, Benjamin a very good tour guide got to know great corners of the island.

Great trip, highly recommend to anybody who has only few days to explore the island !!!