Private West Tour To Porto Moniz Pools And Fanal Forest

What an amazing adventure today with Antonio. My wife and I loved the day trip to the west. We saw so much of the island and learned all sorts of fun facts. Antonio is a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about Maderia. Driving off road was crazy but so much fun! He picked us up and returned us safe to our resort. He even helped break a suitcase lock which we could not get open. Who needs a locksmith when you have the best tour guide in Maderia. Thank you so much for the tour of the island. Five star all the way!!!!!

Our private 4x4 tour with 101 Routes Madeira was undoubtedly one of the highlights of our time in Madeira. We explored the beautiful west of the island, including Porto Moniz and the magical Fanal Forest, but what really made the experience exceptional was our guide, Antonio. Antonio was incredibly kind, thoughtful and generous with his knowledge. Throughout the day, he shared stories and insights about Madeira’s history, culture, plantations and vegetation, marine life, architecture and local traditions. He didn’t simply take us from one attraction to another — he helped us understand the island and notice things we would otherwise have passed without knowing their significance. His enthusiasm and affection for Madeira are infectious. We particularly appreciated how relaxed and flexible the day felt. There was never a sense of rushing through a checklist of tourist stops; everything felt personal and adapted to us. Even lunch became part of the experience. Antonio chose O Justino – Casa de Pasto, a wonderful local restaurant where we tried the traditional Espetadas. It was authentic, delicious and exactly the kind of place we would never have discovered by ourselves. Madeira is beautiful on its own, but having someone like Antonio introduce you to its stories, people, landscape and traditions makes you experience it very differently. A memorable day and an experience we would wholeheartedly recommend. Thank you, Antonio!

We went on a private West Island tour as a family of 4 yesterday. Our guide Pedro was outstanding! He took us to lots of hidden gems and we learnt so much about Madeira. We’ve been on many tours in different countries and this was by far our favourite due to Pedro. We would highly recommend this company. Thank you for an unforgettable day Pedro!

Our West Madeira tour with Luis was one of the highlights of our trip. He was professional, engaging, and had a great sense of humor, making the journey both relaxing and enjoyable. He took us to some incredible viewpoints and hidden gems, and we never felt rushed at any stop. The landscapes were simply stunning, and Luis’s local knowledge made us appreciate Madeira even more. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the beautiful west side of the island. Thanks again, Luis, for such a wonderful day!

A well planned full day tour. Great way to see the highlights of the island, tailored to our individual requirements. Very good tour guide, who was knowledgable and fun!

Our family of 3 (including our 10 year old child) had an unforgettable full-day West Coast Tour. From stepping onto the terrifying yet thrilling Cabo Girão skywalk to swimming in the Porto Moniz volcanic lava pools, it was the perfect blend of jaw-dropping landscapes and family-friendly fun. The full-day itinerary was incredibly well-paced, taking the stress out of navigating the island's famously narrow, winding roads. Highlights included exploring the ancient Fanal Forest, gazing at the stunning waterfall views, and enjoying a fantastic 2 hour swim in Porto Moniz which our daughter loved. Our guide was phenomenal — personable, informative, and incredibly accommodating to our family's needs. The transport was really comfortable, and we were safely picked up and dropped off directly at our Funchal hotel. Highly recommend booking this iconic excursion direct with Antonio!

Great tour, very easy going. Antonio ajusts the tour perfectly to suit you with no rush or expectations. You will stop off at a number of well known and lesser known view points. Make sure that you bring a layers with you as is customary in Madeira due to the variety in weather that you experience. There are a couple of attractions along the route that you will need to pay to access but you can always decline if you don't wish to visit them. Antonio kindly booked us into a nice restaurant for us to visit for lunch, were a little unsure at first but the food choices and service was excellent.

The experience began with prompt and great communication from Antonio . Pick up was on time from our hotel and we were made to feel welcome straight away . I can’t put into words as well as some of the other reviews but Antonio was friendly , funny and very knowledgable. We felt very safe and looked after in his hands . We saw so much of the west side of island and felt we benefited from a smaller more personal tour . Antonio’s enthusiasm and love for his island came across throughout the day . The weather didn’t go to plan due to the time of year / storm wind coming across so we didn’t get to swim at Porto Moniz but this did not in anyway distract from the whole trip - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would even take the same tour again ! Thank you for a fabulous day and for your warm welcome to Madeira as first time visitors . Great value for money and as a way to experience some of the island .

Antonio arrived right on time and asked if we had any must-see spots. We told him to just take us where he thought we’d love most – and he delivered! His Land Rover 4x4 took us to hidden spots most tours never reach. Some off-road sections were pure adrenaline, surrounded by breathtaking views and areas we’d never have found on our own. Antonio’s passion for Madeira shines. He’d pull over to show us native plants, share island history, and even let us stand up in the 4x4 for a one-of-a-kind perspective. His farming roots make his knowledge authentic and fun to hear. He’s funny, personable, and clearly proud of what he does. We loved it so much we booked him for another tour before the day was over. We ended the tour with a taste of Madeira wine. Highly recommend – book with Antonio!

We had an amazing day touring the west side of Madeira with Antonio as our guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of the island – from its trees and wine to its history and culture. Antonio knew every road by heart, took us off the beaten path, and brought us to breathtaking viewpoints we would have never found on our own. His passion for Madeira truly shines through, and he made the entire experience both fun and memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and highly recommend him to anyone visiting the island!

We had the best experience exploring Madeira with Antonio as our guide! From the very beginning, he was warm, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about the island’s history, culture, and hidden gems. He took the time to listen to what we had already seen and tailored the day perfectly so we could discover new places without repeating stops. What stood out most was his patience and genuine care in making sure we had the experience we wanted. When we mentioned we were hoping for a truly local meal, he brought us to a fantastic restaurant off the tourist trail—it was one of the highlights of our trip! If you’re visiting Madeira and want a guide who feels more like a friend showing you around, Antonio is absolutely the one to book. Highly recommended!

We have just returned from spending four days on the beautiful island of Maderia which would not have been complete had we not taken this tour with Antonio. Antonio showed us many beautiful spots on the coastline and inland the scenery was spectacular, his history and information about the island was remarkable with a few funny stories added (still laughing). So lovely to see someone who is so passionate about his island which shows in the way he presents his tours. Thank you Antonio.

We booked a private tour. Antonio our tour guide and driver was absolutely fantastic. We were with our son, his partner and our 14 month old grandson. We were shown such kindness, we were so very happy. He was so very good with the baby too. The places we visited were stunning. Seixal beach and Fanal Forest outstanding. The restaurant where he got us a table for lunch was delicious and affordable which was in Porto Moniz. So worth the money. We also had the East tour with him too. Madeira is so very beautiful. We will be back, as it has all our hearts. Thank you! X

We had a fantastic tour of the West of Maderia. Antonio picked us up promptly from the hotel in the morning and took looked at the locations we were going too and made a plan. With 2 younger children, 14 and 11, he made them feel welcome and talked to them and we set off. He took us to all the stops we wanted to go too and more so we really got to see the area. We finished with some wine (and poncha) tasting which was brilliant. We brought a bottle of wine and accidently left it in the back of the jeep. We message quickly and he brought it back the next day...with some homemade biscuits which went down an absolute treat with the kids too and was extremely kind. A brilliant day out and would highly recommend 101 and Antonio!

Luis was great guide who was always helpful and knowledgeable about Madeira and the various locations visited on the West Jeep tour Highly recommended !

We were lucky enough to be recommended Antonio via Beyond Madeira for a full days tour of the West Coast. Antonio not only fully catered for our young children with car safety seats, he actively engaged with the kids and even stayed with our 2 year old whilst she slept in the car which allowed us to carry on seeing the sights. The tour was perfectly planned and avoided crowds and we managed to fit so many amazing sights in. Thoroughly recommend. One of the highlights of our holiday.

Antonio gave us a great day out exploring the west of Maderia; he’s very knowledgeable on the nature and history of Maderia; great with our kids (9&12); generous with his time and flexible with the itinerary to follow our interests;

Great views along the coast and spectacular jeep roads. Great guide by 101 Route. The tour can be recommended. A memorable day, thank you🥰