Fanal, Seixal and Porto Moniz in one day: which full-day tour from Funchal should you book?
Updated October 12, 2026 · 5 min read
For most visitors: book the Full-Day Jeep Tour, Natural Pools, Seixal and Fanal. It is €69 for 8 hours and holds a 5.0 from 572 reviews, the strongest record in this group. Slightly cheaper with a guide: the Full-Day 4x4 Tour – Fanal, Seixal and Natural Pools is €64, 4.9 from 365 reviews. Minibus and lunch: the West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest is €60, 4.4 from 315 reviews.
Five full-day west tours side by side
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Jeep Tour, Natural Pools, Seixal and Fanal | 8 hours | €69 | 5.0 (572) | The best-reviewed 4x4 day |
| Full-Day 4x4 Tour – Fanal, Seixal and Natural Pools | 8 hours | €64 | 4.9 (365) | A guided 4x4 day for €5 less |
| West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest | 7 hours | €60 | 4.4 (315) | Minibus comfort and a lunch stop |
| Cabo Girão, Fanal and Porto Moniz Guided Day Trip | 7 hours | €40 | 4.8 (5) | Budget, with the Cabo Girão Skywalk |
| Full Day West Tour: Cabo Girão, Fanal and Porto Moniz | 7 hours | €50.05 | 5.0 (1) | A 4x4 route with a Câmara de Lobos stop |
All five reach Fanal’s forest and Porto Moniz’s pools; the first three also name Seixal. What you are really choosing is the vehicle, the extra stops and how much evidence stands behind the score.
The two 4x4 days
The €69 tour is described as best explored in a 4x4, with mountains, cliffs, valleys, waterfalls, forest and lava pools. At 572 reviews and a 5.0 it is the safest pick if you do not want to compare further. The €64 tour sells the same trio of places with “a local guide” in its summary, which the €69 tour’s description does not state; it has 207 fewer reviews and scores 0.1 lower, so the €5 saving buys slightly less proof, not a different day.
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The minibus day, and why it scores lower
The €60 tour uses an air-conditioned minibus seating 8 to 14 passengers and mentions a traditional lunch, a visit to Fanal Forest and a swim at Porto Moniz. A minibus is the easier ride if rough tracks are not your idea of a holiday. Its 4.4 from 315 reviews is the weakest score here, and the description does not say whether lunch is included, so confirm that before paying. It is one hour shorter than the 4x4 days.
The two cheap tours with almost no reviews
The €40 guided day trip adds the Cabo Girão Skywalk and is the lowest price in the group, but its 4.8 rests on 5 reviews, and it is listed under Câmara de Lobos rather than Funchal, so check the pickup point. The €50.05 4x4 route adds Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão to the same Fanal and Porto Moniz stops; a 5.0 from a single review proves nothing yet. Neither is a bad idea, but both are a bet.
Who should skip which
Skip the 4x4 tours if you get queasy on winding off-road tracks; the minibus is the better fit. Skip the minibus if you want the off-road character, which is what the first two sell. Skip the two budget listings if you are booking a one-off holiday day and cannot afford a disappointment. None of the five summaries names a minimum age, so check the booking page if you travel with children.
Our recommendation
Book the full-day jeep tour to Seixal and Fanal. The extra €5 over the guided 4x4 is small next to the difference in review volume. Take the €60 minibus tour only if you prefer comfort and a seated lunch to the 4x4 experience.
Book the full-day jeep tour to the natural pools, Seixal and Fanal
