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Private Tailored Tour: Discover the West in a 4WD with Local Guide
5.0
27 Ratings
Funchal
Embark on a private 4WD tour with a local guide and discover the hidden gems of the West. Avoid the crowds and experience a personalized, off-the-beaten-track adventure.
Embark on a private 4WD tour with a local guide and discover the hidden gems of the West. Avoid the crowds and experience a personalized, off-the-beaten-track adventure.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Madeira Island - We will explore part of the island, concentrating our day in the northwest. This tour will be customized to my guests depending on their expectations or places they want to visit. I can also provide an on-time designed tour just after talking with guests. After knowing what my guests would like to do i can suggest some itineraries…
- Madeira Island - We will explore part of the island, concentrating our day in the northwest. This tour will be customized to my guests depending on their expectations or places they want to visit. I can also provide an on-time designed tour just after talking with guests. After knowing what my guests would like to do i can suggest some itineraries that will allow you to see the highlights of the region, in a no-rushing experience, avoiding crowds, going off the beaten track that will take us to places only accessible to some locals.
The pickup time is merely a suggestion. Travelers can choose the time to be picked up, upon agreement with the guide.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Insurances required by Portuguese Law
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- Insurances required by Portuguese Law
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
These journeys are designed for those seeking to immerse themselves in authentic, local experiences, far from the maddening crowds and well-trodden paths. I, as your sole guide, bring passion and enthusiasm to my work, always introducing unique elements into each journey to keep it as special as my guests. I’m not averse to going the extra distance to…
These journeys are designed for those seeking to immerse themselves in authentic, local experiences, far from the maddening crowds and well-trodden paths. I, as your sole guide, bring passion and enthusiasm to my work, always introducing unique elements into each journey to keep it as special as my guests. I’m not averse to going the extra distance to ensure this. My tours always kick off with a touch of personal flair. I want you to absorb the intense affection and enthusiasm I harbour for this incredibly stunning island!
Location
Funchal
I drive a characterized car with the company's logo Go Local Madeira and normally i pick up guests at their doors. On-shore tours, and pick up will be made at the cruise ship dock and i will provide the indications of how we will meet.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(27 Ratings)
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Alexandra_s
Oct 19, 2024
Highlight of our trip - We loved escaping from the typical tourist parts of the West and exploring from a local perspective. Great views and experience. Val is an excellent tour guide and would recommend to anyone coming to Madeira.
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Philip_m
Jul 27, 2024
Explore West Madeira properly - The best way to explore West Madeira with ease and explore without hassle from large crowds.
Our guide Valdemar provided us with a custom itinerary based on what we wanted to see.
Best part is that we avoided all the crowds and were able to experience/explore more in less time.
Highly recommend taking his tour if you want to have a relaxing time without having to rent a car to explore the west part of the island.
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Gioflyer
May 25, 2024
Impressive tour off the beaten tourist track - The tour was really great, entertaining and interesting, especially because Valdemar knew which were the most impressive "spots" and "shortcuts". Simply great!👍
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Tee-em240
Apr 18, 2024
A great tour experience. - We had researched various tour providers and Valdemar is consistently highly rated so we booked with him. We booked 2 days; one day on the west side and the next on the east side. We were not disappointed.
Valdemar listens to what his guests say and tweaks the tours accordingly. If we wanted levadas but not difficult walks he gave us that. In all aspects his tour was incredible. He is extremely knowledgeable about Madeira and has a contagious enthusiasm for the island.
On both days we had lunch in a little village in a hole in the wall with fantastic local food and wine at very reasonable prices. He took us to authentic poncho bars, and of course to the most fantastic scenery we have ever seen. His nimble 4x4 took us on a number of out of the way dirt roads most people will never see. We highly recommend using Valdemar.
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Topsyt2016
Mar 5, 2024
A trip to remember - A wonderful day. We felt extremely happy with where we went, what we did and what we saw. It was a great trip. Highly recommended. Val’s knowledge of Portuguese history is amazing and combined with his enthusiasm you cannot fail to enjoy your day.,
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249larissam
Feb 1, 2024
Best way to see and experience beautiful Madeira! - This tour was, hands down, the best decision we made during our time on Madeira. In addition to being a genuinely delightful person, our guide, Val, was incredibly knowledgeable - a veritable encyclopedia of Madeiran history, culture, flora, and fauna. We were able to see and experience so much more than we could have possibly managed on our own. We are grateful for such a wonderful and informative introduction to Madeira.
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Johndy7813ks
Jan 30, 2024
Exceptional guide, beautiful tour - Great trip. You can expect spectacular views all over Madeira, but what separates this experience from the rest is the exceptional knowledge of the head guide, Val. He is knowledgeable about every aspect of Madeiran culture, from food flora and fauna, to the politics and history of the island. If you are hoping to learn something, while also seeing the off-road parts of Madeira, book this trip.
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Leisl103
Jan 1, 2024
The highlight of our Madeira vacation! - Val is an incredibly knowledgeable guy who loves his island paradise and wants to share that love with others. We knew Madeira was magical, but didn’t know the extent until this tour. Many stops, some off-road and a full day of action and adventure. In between the stops he was full of stories and information. Part tour guide, part historian, geologist, geographer, demographer, biologist… I have two regrets… That I didn’t record all the information; how am I going to remember everything?! And that the tour only lasted a day - a long, full day, but I could have spent a week with him! And what an ideal way to ring out the old year!
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913yanga
Dec 6, 2023
lovely two days trip in Madeira - We spent two days with Valdemar. How important to have a good local tour guide. he can predict weather conditions, navigate away from bad weather, avoid crowds, and provide in-depth information about the island's history, cuisine, and local attractions. Additionally, being a capable photographer adds an extra layer of value to the experience. If you're looking for a well-rounded and competent guide to make your trip to Madeira truly special, GO LOCAL MADEIRA gets a perfect score of 100 from us!!
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Danai827
Sep 1, 2023
One of best experiences in Madeira - We just loved everything! The views, the trip, the time spent with Valdemar, he is a very kind, caring, highly knowledgeable person! 🙏
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