Private tour in Funchal Valdemar A

Explore Madeira’s Northwest: 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 is where the fifty shades of green meet the deep blues of the Atlantic, on the wild northwest side of the island. Join me on a journey through Madeira’s countryside, where you’ll get a real feel for how people live outside the city. The landscape is shaped by evergreen mountains, dramatic cliffs, and the geometric lines of terraces and farmland, all coming together in a unique and harmonious way. We will walk through the ancient Laurissilva forest, protected by UNESCO, a pre-ice age forest found across much of the north coast. Along the way, we may follow a levada or old footpaths that once connected villages, crossing lush vegetation and quiet, untouched areas. Expect waterfalls, volcanic rock pools where you can swim, and breathtaking viewpoints that remain hidden from most visitors, and even some locals. Each tour can be adapted to your expectations. I keep things flexible, so the day flows naturally and at your own pace.

Your Funchal tour itinerary

-After picking you up, the tour starts in Cabo Girão, a glass-bottom sightseeing point over a 580 meters cliff. -Then we head to Ribeira Brava, Serra D'Àgua, Encumeada, Paul da Serra, stopping in the mystical Fanal for a short hike, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Ribeira da Janela, São Vicente and return to Funchal or where you where picked up. It is a round tour where the order can be inverted according to the weather conditions and tides if you want to stop for a swim. 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 if required.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Off Roader

LandRover Discovery TDI from 96, all restored, with 4 seats available facing forward with one foldable seat in the rear

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: 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.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Funchal, Portugal

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Any where in the island but depending how far you are staying from Funchal an extra fee might be charged to collect the group

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
550699
Languages
Portuguese
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Traveller reviews for this private tour in Funchal

23 reviews

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Who is this private tour in Funchal best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the natural beauty of Madeira's northwest, including the UNESCO-protected Laurissilva forest and volcanic rock pools. It's ideal for those looking to experience the island's countryside and connect with a local guide for deeper insights into the region's culture and landscapes.

Can this private tour in Funchal be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?

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Hours icon 8 hours
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