Private tour in Funchal Rui Miguel L

Madeira Highest Peaks - Half Day Experience

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Rui Miguel L.

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Hello! My name is Miguel a certified local guide on this heavenly island we call Madeira! One of the best and most beautiful places in the world, that I am lucky to call home. Until December 2024 I tried to avoid being on outdoor online platforms... But technology spoke louder... and finally I converted, and here I am making myself known...I have a deep love and passion for adventure. From a young age, my hobbies were surfing, jeep and hiking. In 1998 I graduated in Business Organization and Management, and since then I have worked in finance in Lisbon, Azores and Madeira, having surfing, jeep, hiking and mountain biking as a hobby. In 2007... at 35 years old... I gave up the financial area and embraced my great PASSION full time. Since then, I have been "working" in tourism as a tour guide, my specialty is to do tours in 4X4 vehicles, hiking and mountain biking. My first experience with clients in Madeira was on mountain bike and jeep tours and in my free time I went hiking all over the island. For that reason, it allows me to get to know the island like no one else...Since 2007, I have been working in this area for several companies, having always given 1000% of myself, as if the companies were mine. Since 2019, I have started working 100% alone... a dream come true, with the desire to share the "daily life of the Island" and show our island guests the REAL MADEIRA. My JEEP TOURS in Madeira takes place on a Convertible Vintage Ex-Army Portuguese UMM jeep, completely restored, that can hold 8 passengers or in a Premium Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 di Luxury 5-door with 160hp, that is able to carry 7 passengers. My clients were all looking for genuine experiences and to get away from the beaten path. I tailored every single tour, wasn´t afraid to try something new and always made sure to leave our guests better than I found them. I have developed Safari Tours with the special extra of walking along a small section of ours FAMOUS Less Touristy Levadas. It is a fantastic way of getting to know magnificent landscapes, the Laurissilva forest and picturesque villages. Jeep Safari in Madeira Island is one of things to do at least once in a lifetime!!! So, join me and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no Rush, as friends, fleeing the Tourist Traps and Crowds. We have time! I will take you to the lesser known, off-the-beaten path sights that large tour companies just don’t include in their itineraries. Being immersed in the Local Culture, lots of Beautiful Scenery to Photograph and Tasting the BEST Local Drinks & Food!!! You can order the Convertible UMM or the Nissan Patrol 3.0 Di Luxury - Two completely different experiences Hope to count on you, so I can keep fulfilling my purpose. . showing to you the real Madeira!! Thank you Miguel

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Overview of your Funchal tour

Real Maderia Classic – For those who want to enjoy a 4×4 ride with more COMFORT & RELAXATION Are you short in time or don't want to spend a full day outside but fancy getting a brief, yet intensive experience? Maximize your time on the island, trough the highlights and experience Madeira on a concentrated way... Visit Pico do Areiro, the third-highest peak on the island, 1811 m above sea level. There are usually very dramatic mountain views and sometimes we’re above the clouds! We take some time to discover the area, explore some of the hidden gems and when we’re ready, we'll start our slow descend back to the city, visiting beautiful viewpoints like, Miradouro do Paredão, Eira do Serrado and Pico dos Barcelos.

Your Funchal tour itinerary

- On board our Jeep, If the day is clear, the trip starts from Funchal to Poiso at 1 412m, always with its beautiful bay in the background. - Our first stop is Pico do Areiro, the third-highest peak on the island, 1811 m above sea level. We take some time to discover the area, explore some of the hidden gems and when we’re ready, we'll start our slow descend through the panoramic road to the Nuns valley (this road is only open with good weather conditions). - Miradouro do Paredão (1500m) - It offers visitors excellent panoramic views over the municipality of Funchal and the emblematic parish of Curral das Freiras - Eira do Serrado (1095m) - offers an unobstructed view of the parish of Curral das Freiras, surrounded by the grandeur of Madeira's characteristic green mountains. - Pico dos Barcelos, all done in a very calm and with great photo opportunities and stops. If it`s not clear higher than 1300m, we will depart from Funchal to Eira do Serrado.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Jeep: Nissan Terrano II Luxury 5-door Capacity: 7 seats - All forward-facing seats Year: 2000 Jeep: Land Rover Discovery 300 Capacity: 7 seats Year: 1998 Its possible to choose the vehicle - Both 4x4 Tour: Up to 4 People Each Extra Person: 35,00€

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Tickets: Cabo Girão - Sky Walk - € 5, except residents and children up to 12 years old (included)
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Other: Pick-up outside Funchal - Extra cost deppending your locationt
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings: We will make our stop in a very local space for a drink – Coffee, Homemade Poncha, Madeira Wine, Rum or something else (optional).
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Services: Pick-up at Funchal Pier - Cruise ship - Extra cost - 10€
Meeting location

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Free pick up and drop off in Funchal or Cruise Ship Extra cost outside Funchal deppending your location If you are outside Funchal and you have a rental car we can meet at Praia Formosa Free Parking Lot in Funchal

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Day Trip
Adventure
Tour reference number
1399575
Languages
English
Portuguese
French
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Funchal best suited for?

This private tour in Funchal is perfect for those who want to enjoy a 4x4 ride with comfort and relaxation while exploring Madeira's highest peaks. It's ideal for travellers who are short on time but still want an intensive experience of the island's highlights. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and it offers a great opportunity to connect with a local guide, Rui Miguel L., for deeper insights into the area.

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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