Caniço: 4x4 Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz, and Villages Day Tour Shared Tour
ID: GYG345611-708855
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Feel an adrenaline rush on this 4x4 tour from Caniço to places off the beaten track, including local villages and hidden natural wonders. Drive off-road to Paúl da Serra and sightsee in Ribeira Brava.
Embark on a guided, multi-stop 4x4 adventure starting in Caniço. Explore Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol, Seixal, São Vicente, and more. Find unbeatable viewpoints at Paúl da Serra and Ribeira da Janela and marvel at the natural swimming pools at Porto Moniz.
After meeting your guide, hop on board and head first to Ribeira Brava for a quick stop to enjoy the small city with the longest and widest ribeira (stream) of the island. Head to Ponta do Sol and Canhas next, two picturesque villages with much to see.
The trip continues off-road to Paúl da Serra, a plateau in the center of the island with unique views. Later, there will be the possibility to take a short walk along the levada (approximately 20 minutes).
Explore the lush landscape of Paúl da Serra with an altitude of 1500 meters and see Fanal Forest, an area between the mountains of Seixal and Ribeira da Janela with laurel forest classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take in views at the Ribeira da Janela viewpoint before heading to Porto Moniz. Be greeted with unforgettable scenery built by natural swimming pools, the highlight of the village of Porto Moniz. These pools, created by volcanic lava, have crystal-clear waters.
After a stop for a lunch (at your own expense), continue to Seixal and São Vicente in the afternoon. At 1007 meters high, at the Encumeada Viewpoint, round off your trip with views over the deep valleys of Ribeira Brava (south coast) and São Vicente (north coast).
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of nature at Fanal Forest
- Learn from guides who have know-how of the local culture and traditions
- Marvel at the crystal-clear waters of the natural swimming pools of Porto Moniz
- Join a short, guided walk surrounded by nature with panoramic landscape views
- See the volcanic black-sand beach, mountains, and natural scenery at Seixal
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Please wait at your accommodation for pickup at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
