Nature and Wildlife Tours in Madeira at a glance
- Our pick: Madeira West Coast Tour: Porto Moniz pools & Fanal UNESCO forest, € 64 per person (8h, 4.76★ · 767).
- Top rated: Madeira: Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Tour Funchal, € 45 per person (2h, 4.78★ · 294).
- Best value: Madeira Eco Catamaran Dolphin & Whale Watching Hybrid Boat, € 35 per person (2h 30m–3h, 4.60★ · 286).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: € 35–€ 80 (median € 48). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 13 with live guides in English, 13 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly, 1 private and 11 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Madeira
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
13 options
Madeira West Coast Tour: Porto Moniz pools & Fanal UNESCO forest Open-top jeep tour along Madeira's northwest coast, swimming in volcanic pools at Porto Moniz and hiking through UNESCO Laurisilva forest on small-group. Every day · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.76 (767 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 64 per person
Madeira: Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Tour Funchal Feel the rush of a speedboat off Funchal, spot dolphins and whales with a marine biologist, and get close to Madeira’s wildlife. Includes local guide and taxes. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.78 (294 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 45 per person
Madeira Eco Catamaran Dolphin & Whale Watching Hybrid Boat Hybrid-electric catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal with certified guides, two viewing decks and coastal sightseeing. Swimming available. Every day · 10:00 and 14:30 · Up to age 65 ★ 4.60 (286 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m–3h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 35 per person
Madeira: Pico Ruivo Mountain Walk & Heather Forest Trek Hike 10km through Madeira's highest peak with ancient heather forest. Includes Funchal pickup, professional guide, and weather backup. Moderate to high fitness required. Wed and Sat · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.83 (296 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 48 per person
Madeira: Rabaçal Levada Walk & 25 Fontes Waterfall 11km guided walk through Madeira's Rabaçal Valley to 25 natural springs and cliff-fed lake. Hotel pickup from Funchal, qualified guide, waterfall views. Full day tour. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.72 (168 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 48 per person
Madeira: Garajau Kayak & Snorkeling in Nature Reserve Half-day kayak tour through Madeira's Garajau Underwater Nature Reserve with snorkeling, tropical fish, and sea turtles. Includes guide, equipment, life jacket. Mon–Sat · 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.55 (122 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 49 per person
Madeira: Sunrise Ponta de Sao Lourenco Private Tour & Viewpoints Wake up early for a private sunrise tour at Ponta de Sao Lourenco, taste hot tea on windswept cliffs, and visit iconic Madeira viewpoints. Includes hotel pickup. Every day · 06:00 and 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.99 (74 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 80 per person
Madeira Northeast 4x4 Safari: Santana Houses & Laurisilva Forest Full-day 4x4 tour of Madeira's northeast with Santana houses, Laurisilva forest, and coastal villages. Includes hotel pickup from Funchal, local guide, and insurance. Mon, Wed and Fri · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.97 (37 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 69 per person
Madeira: Pico Arieiro & Ponta São Lourenço Jeep Tour Full-day Madeira jeep tour covering Pico do Arieiro, Santana's houses, and Ponta São Lourenço. Includes hotel pickup and forest walk. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (16 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
Ponta de São Lourenço Boat Tour: Madeira Lighthouse & Caves Boat tour from Marina da Quinta do Lorde along Madeira's northeast coast to Ponta de São Lourenço lighthouse, with stops at sea caves. Every day · Every 30 min, 11:00 to 18:00 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (24 reviews) Duration: 45m–1h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 38 per person
Ponta de São Lourenço Trail Walking Tour v: Olcanic views Walk the Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço trail in Madeira's natural park with a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Fri · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.83 (12 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 48 per person
Larano Mountain and Cliff Full Day Walking Tour from Funchal Full-day walking tour from Funchal through Larano's agricultural land and coastal cliffs, with hotel pickup and a guide in five languages, 12 km across. Mon · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.93 (29 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 48 per person
Madeira: Garajau Coastal Hike & Cliff Jumping Garajau coastal hike in Madeira with cliff jumping, swimming and snorkelling. Certified guide, all equipment included. Half-day adventure for groups of 4+. Tue and Fri · 15:00 · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 65 per person
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira West Coast Tour: Porto Moniz pools & Fanal UNESCO forestOur pickPickup offered | € 64 per person | 8h | 4.76★ · 767 | Every day · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Madeira: Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Tour FunchalTop rated | € 45 per person | 2h | 4.78★ · 294 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira Eco Catamaran Dolphin & Whale Watching Hybrid BoatBest value | € 35 per person | 2h 30m–3h | 4.60★ · 286 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:30 | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira: Pico Ruivo Mountain Walk & Heather Forest TrekPickup offered | € 48 per person | 8h | 4.83★ · 296 | Wed and Sat · 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Madeira: Rabaçal Levada Walk & 25 Fontes WaterfallPickup offered | € 48 per person | 8h | 4.72★ · 168 | Every day · 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Madeira: Garajau Kayak & Snorkeling in Nature ReserveGroup of up to 11 | € 49 per person | 2h | 4.55★ · 122 | Mon–Sat · 09:00 and 13:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira: Sunrise Ponta de Sao Lourenco Private Tour & ViewpointsPrivate · Pickup offered | € 80 per person | 6h | 4.99★ · 74 | Every day · 06:00 and 06:30 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Madeira Northeast 4x4 Safari: Santana Houses & Laurisilva ForestPickup offered | € 69 per person | 8h | 4.97★ · 37 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Madeira: Pico Arieiro & Ponta São Lourenço Jeep TourGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | € 70 per person | 8h | 5.00★ · 16 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Ponta de São Lourenço Boat Tour: Madeira Lighthouse & CavesGroup of up to 8 | € 38 per person | 45m–1h | 5.00★ · 24 | Every day · Every 30 min, 11:00 to 18:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Ponta de São Lourenço Trail Walking Tour v: Olcanic viewsPickup offered | € 48 per person | 8h | 4.83★ · 12 | Fri · 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Larano Mountain and Cliff Full Day Walking Tour from FunchalPickup offered | € 48 per person | 8h | 4.93★ · 29 | Mon · 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
By what you need
- Private (1): Madeira: Sunrise Ponta de Sao Lourenco Private Tour & Viewpoints (€ 80 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Madeira: Garajau Kayak & Snorkeling in Nature Reserve (€ 49 per person) · Madeira: Pico Arieiro & Ponta São Lourenço Jeep Tour (€ 70 per person) · Ponta de São Lourenço Boat Tour: Madeira Lighthouse & Caves (€ 38 per person)
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