Private tour in Funchal Valdemar A

Madeira island Multiday Private 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 tour was made thinking of the traveler that wants to know and to see as much as they can in 3 days and I am the right person to take you on this unforgettable experience. On this tour, you can count on an enthusiastic guide with good knowledge about Madeira, engaged with his job, and with a mission, to make you feel as passionate as I am about this amazing island and people. I will go over the extra mile to provide a personal and friendly tour where you will feel like a local and I will share with you the places I often go with my family and friends on a day off. I'll divide Madeira in 3 regions, East, West, and Highlands. Each day we'll visit one, it will be like visiting 3 different islands. Prepare yourself for a ride of senses. You'll learn, laugh, drink, eat and feel Madeira from a local perspective. Tell me what you look for or if you have any interest in particular and I can fit this tour to your expectations and desires. WARNING! It will be hard to go back home and leave this island after this.

Your Funchal tour itinerary

Day 1 East- Startin in the picturesque north village of S. Vicente, surrounded by mountains, forest, and vineyards with wine tasting. Then P. Delgada with amazing views over the Northwest. Driving on old roads and off-road, we'll visit Boaventura, São Jorge stopping in Santana for lunch, visiting its traditional Thatched houses, stopping in Queimadas to hike. Porto da Cruz with a sugarcane living museum/distillery with rum taste, Machico and the fishing village of Caniçal Day 2 West- Stars in Ribeira Brava, we'll head to cliffy Encumeada, crossing Paul da Serra's Plateau (1500 m high) hiking in mystic Fanal, swim in Seixal with lunch in Porto Moniz, northwest. Heading southwest, Jardim do Mar and Madalena do Mar banana plantation finishing in gorgeous Ponta do Sol. Day 3 Highlands- Starts in Cabo Girão glass viewpoint, we'll stop in scenic Câmara de Lobos, lunching in the dramatic Nuns Valley village, heading to Pico Areeiro (1816m) for a hike, Monte and its sleds to finish. There will some surprises. . .

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Off Roader

We will go on a 6-seat, four-wheel drive, convertible, clean, all-restored Nissan Patrol or Land Rover Discovery that will take us where normal cars can't go. For groups of up to 2 people, request a price reduction.

What's included
Other: Request a reduction of 250 euros in the tour price if the group is up to 2 persons.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. -15 euros per person if you want to ride the typical Monte Wicker Sledge -20 euros for a typical meal with drinks included per day. -30 euros for wine tasting (8 to 14 different wines, table, and fortified) and a guided visit with a sommelier.
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Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
Day Trip
History
Tour reference number
550698
Languages
Portuguese
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Traveller reviews for this private tour in Funchal

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This private tour in Funchal is perfect for travellers who want to immerse themselves in the local culture and explore Madeira Island in depth over three days. It's ideal for those who enjoy a mix of sightseeing, local experiences, and a bit of adventure, all while being guided by Valdemar A., who is passionate about sharing his love for the island. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly.

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