Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari: Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz & Fanal Forest

From Europe's highest cliff to black sand beaches and lava pools in one day

A 4x4 jeep tour of Madeira that starts at Cabo Girão's famous skywalk viewpoint and follows a winding route through the island's interior and coast (Paul da Serra plateau, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz's natural pools, and Ribeira da Janela's basalt columns) with a driver guide, off-road sections, and a Madeira wine tasting at the end. Children from age 4 are welcome. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes all transport and stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari Highlights

• Pick up and stop at Miradouro do Pico da Torre
• Visit Cabo Girão skywalk viewpoint
• Pass through Ribeira Brava valley
• Stop at Ponta de Sol for coffee break
• Drive through Paul da Serra plateau
• Explore Fanal forest area
• Stop at Ribeira da Janela cave viewpoint
• Lunch and walk in Porto Moniz
• Admire black sand beach in Seixal
• Taste Madeira wine in Câmara de Lobos

The experience

Your driver picks you up and heads straight to Miradouro do Pico da Torre for a first view over Câmara de Lobos, then climbs to Cabo Girão. At 580 meters, it's the second-highest cliff in Europe, and the suspended glass platform, the skywalk, is what makes it unmissable: you stand on transparent floor over the ocean. From there, the route drops through Ribeira Brava, a 15th-century valley known for bananas and sugar cane, and passes Ponta do Sol, the sunniest spot on the island, where you stop for coffee and a break.

The jeep then climbs to Paul da Serra, Madeira's only plateau at 1,500 meters, where the landscape flattens and fog often rolls in: a stark shift from the coastal cliffs. Descending into the north coast, you enter Fanal Forest, a vast green expanse between Seixal and Ribeira da Janela. A short walk leads to a small cave with a panoramic view of the Atlantic. Ribeira da Janela itself reveals basalt columns rising from the water, and you stop at Seixal to see the black sand beach and natural swimming pools before arriving at Porto Moniz for lunch, where the famous natural lava pools sit at the edge of the town.

The day ends back in Câmara de Lobos at Henriques & Henriques winery, where you taste Madeira wines: a tradition on the island for centuries. The tour runs Monday to Friday for the winery visit. The rest of the route is the same every day. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese depending on the group.

What’s included

• Transport with a driver guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• pickup from your accommodation.
• stops at Cabo Girão's skywalk, Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol, Paul da Serra plateau, Fanal Forest, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz and Seixal.
• off-road driving sections.
• lunch break at Porto Moniz.
• Madeira wine tasting at Henriques & Henriques winery (Monday to Friday).

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Warriors Adventure

Is this one for you?A shared jeep tour with a driver guide suits travelers who want the route and the stops arranged and don't want to navigate the winding roads themselves. You sit back while someone who knows the island handles the driving, timing and the off-road sections. If you prefer to drive yourself or travel alone, a rental jeep is a different choice. This one is built for groups and for letting someone else manage the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is Cabo Girão's skywalk and why is it famous?

The skywalk is a suspended glass platform at Cabo Girão, 580 meters above the ocean, that lets you stand on transparent floor over the cliff edge. It's one of the most photographed attractions in Madeira because it combines the height of Europe's second-highest promontory with the sensation of standing in mid-air over the sea.

Do we stop for lunch, and where?

Yes, lunch is at Porto Moniz, the village famous for its natural lava pools. You have time to walk around and explore the town during the stop.

What happens at the end of the tour?

The tour ends at Henriques & Henriques winery in Câmara de Lobos, where you taste Madeira wines. This stop runs Monday to Friday only. On weekends the tour returns without the winery visit.

How much of the tour involves off-road driving?

Off-road sections are built into the route, particularly in the interior and around Paul da Serra and Fanal Forest. The jeep handles these stretches, and the driver guides the group through them as part of the standard itinerary.