Private tour in Funchal Valdemar A

Chasing the Sun Private Full Day Tour

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Valdemar A.

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Hi, my name is Valdemar, a 45 years old Madeira island native. I was born in the capital Funchal but my roots are in the west and east of the island, where my grandparents are from. For 16 years I have worked in a store. Getting in contact with people, knowing their stories, was the best part of it and enriched and gave me social skills. In my free time, this island was my breakout. 10 years ago my breakout became a full-time occupation and I swapped a store for an outdoor office and started delivering tours. First with sidecar motorcycles, then minibus and jeeps, as a freelancer guide and since then, my passion for this island got bigger. The satisfaction and smiling faces of my guests were the cherries on top. Right away I felt this was what I was meant to be doing with my life. I feel blessed and very lucky to be able to do what I love for a living. This year I have joined ToursByLocals private tours because they offer me the opportunity to deliver a tour more personal, tailor-made, and flexible where I can show you the places that made me feel this way! Taking a tour with me, I guarantee a memorable experience, where you will feel local. I will go the extra mile to overcome your expectations and you will go back looking forward to returning. Looking forward to meeting you. See you soon. Certified Tourism Guide/Driver, Licenced by the Autonomous Region of Madeira, in accordance with the ordinance nr. 61/2017. The car is registered according to the Portuguese tourism authority with license number RNAAT 375/2016 with the required by law liability insurance, accident insurance, and personal group insurance for activities outside the car. "Clean and Safe" stamp. Created by Turismo de Portugal authority to approve and distinguish tourist activities that are compliant with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control of COVID-19 and other possible infections.

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Overview of your Funchal tour

This island is so beautiful, not even the sun can resist paying us a visit every day. On this tour, we will visit the Southwest coastal villages, some of which were only accessible on foot or boat until the 1970s. Precious little gems that most tourists never reach. I always remember the first time I spent a weekend in Jardim do Mar (Sea Garden village if we translate it literally), my favorite South Coast village, I felt overwhelmed by the energy of this place, regardless of the time of the year always blooming surrounded by immense blue and cliffs that look like a burnt color palette. You will walk with me on the nostalgic beautiful footpaths, all covered with basalt and limestone patterned pavements where only the sound of running water or the waves can be heard. Along the coastline, we will stop in every village until the Ponta do Pargo impressive lighthouse located in the SouthWesternmost tip of Europe. The return will be through the Rabaçal Valley and Paul da Serra Plateau, 1500 meters high.

Your Funchal tour itinerary

-After picking up the group at the requested place, we will go west to the warmest and sunniest part of the island, stopping first at Ribeira Brava council. -After this first stop we will head to Lugar de Baixo, Ponta do Sol, Madalena do Mar, Calheta, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Prazeres, Fajã da Ovelha, Raposeira, Ponta do Pargo and return by Paul da Serra and Encumeada, back to the drop-off point. If you request a lunch break, we can stop at a typical non-touristic restaurant where several options will be presented for you to choose from. -The itinerary can be customized according to your preferences, please inquire

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

I have 2 all-terrain vehicles registered for tours, according to our legislation: -Nissan Patrol from 93, all-restored, 5 seats available, 1 facing forward, 4 in the back facing sideway with 60 cm (23 inches) wide each seat, w/ panoramic/convertible roof. -LandRover Discovery TDI from 96, all restored, with 4 seats available facing forward. I reserve the right to use the car according to the availability due to maintenance or weather conditions informing guests beforehand.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Pick-ups outside the councils of Funchal, Santa Cruz, and Camara de Lobos will be charged an extra fee, according to the distance to Funchal, where I am based.
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Meeting location

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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Other details
Tour categories
Layover
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
554954
Languages
Portuguese
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Who is this private tour in Ribeira Brava best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the beautiful and less accessible parts of Madeira Island's southwest coast. It's ideal for those who enjoy scenic views, historical villages, and a relaxed pace. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids and seniors, as it is wheelchair accessible and involves minimal walking.

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