Private tour in Funchal Tiago N
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Olá Tiago here. I'm a local guide, born and bred in Madeira and I offer unique jeep and walking tours around the island. I felt in love by nature around my 20's when I was camping, walking, barbecuing on a regular basis, so it became clear what I wanted to do for the rest of my life: to be outside, exploring and sharing the magnificent beauty of the place where I was born. At the age of 21 I flew to Azores archipelago to follow my passion and took my degree in Tourism and Heritage. Concluded in 2014, I came back to Madeira and had a very positive experience doing jeep tours for 2 years. But the university bug was teasing me to travel a bit more and I ended up going to Iceland for two years. There, I learned a new skill. Cooking. I've shared kitchen with Michelin star chefs as well as working in Michelin guide restaurants. It was a wonderful experience but imagine a madeiran, used to shorts and flip flops, in the artic circle? Yes, you guessed it right, I couldn't handle the low temperatures and was missing my uncle Sun! =) Missing my dear island as well as the regular days (6 months day, 6 months night just killed me), I flew back in 2019, craving to be back in tourism, with the will to give back to this amazing place. You might look at Madeira thinking that it's a small easy to explore island . You couldn't be more wrong. Endless things to try, to do, to see. It's hard to admit but even I don't know all of what the island has to offer. I think that's positive and motivational, there will be always a place or and activity to discover. With great travel, comes great responsibility and I couldn't agree more. As a nature ambassador, I truly believe in tourism sustainability, so on every tour that I offer, I always try to include some sort of green activity. As soon as we meet, you'll quickly realize how much love I have for this paradisiac and unique place. With no further delay, take a look at the available tours and choose the one that suits you. If you can't find one, there's always the chance of building your own. Count on me for whatever you need. Best regards Tiago Licensed guide with a degree in Tourism and Heritage by the Azores University (2011-2014) The car is registered according to the Portuguese tourism authority with license number RNAAT 653/2021 with the required by law liability insurance, accident insurance, and personal group insurance for activities outside the car.
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This is one of the most famous tours to partake on Madeira Island. You may ask why, and it's simply because it covers most of the major places that anyone that visits this island would seek. Plus, panoramic photo opportunities, a short scenic walk, a delicious food experience, a visit to famous "A frame" houses, off-roading inside Laurissilva and some other surprises on the way. All of this in a relaxed and enjoyable way that I hope will make a mark in your memory. In this tour we will be covering Funchal, Pico do Areeiro, Ribeiro Frio, Faial, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Machico and Caniçal. To sum up, an entire day packed with enthusiasm, knowledge, good fun and memories! So put some comfortable clothes on, grab your camera and leave the rest to me.
-We'll start the day heading up to the top of the island, reaching the highest peak of the island accessible by car, Pico do Areeiro. Excellent spot for "wow" pictures. -From here, we start our way towards the north side of the island using old and dirt paths, feeling the embrace of our beloved Laurissilva. -We will visit Ribeiro Frio, Faial and its farming areas and eventually reach Santana (A frame houses) for lunch stop. -After lunch, we start our way back using softer roads with a shortcut here and there. -This afternoon return trip could be varied, depending on the group's needs and remaining energy and disposition. I always have something more to show you. For example, viewpoints aiming at the sea, a rum factory (last one in Europe using steam power), Caniçal (dragons tail), Machico, etc. The opportunities are endless and one of the reasons why my tour is flexible and customizable!
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For this tour i'll be using "The White Pearl", a white Land Rover Discovery 2.5 Tdi from 1994 that I maintain with my heart. It has 5 doors and 6 seats available. I would describe it as a living room with wheels.
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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