Private Tailored East Tour in 4WD: Experience Local Life Away from Crowds
5.0
28 Ratings
Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the local culture with a private tailored East tour in a 4WD. Experience the beauty of the island while enjoying a personalized itinerary.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Madeira Island - Our journey will take us to the eastern part of Madeira, an area renowned for its cultural richness, lush forests, scenic hiking trails, distinctive flavors, and stunning vistas. The eastern region offers ample opportunity to stray from the well-trodden tourist paths, allowing for an authentic experience where you’ll feel like a native. Tailored to the preferences of my guests, the tour can be personalized based on their desired destinations or interests. After a brief discussion with the guests to understand their preferences, I can craft a bespoke itinerary on the spot that meets their wishes.
The suggested pickup time is flexible. Guests are free to select their preferred pickup time, subject to coordination with the guide.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Insurances required by Portuguese Law
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Meal Options
- Gaiado - Dry tuna
- Goat - Goat stew
Additional Information
These excursions are designed for those seeking to experience a day as a local resident, away from crowded places and exploring lesser-known paths. I, being the sole guide, invest a lot of love in my job and strive to add a unique touch to each tour, making them as exceptional as my guests. I am willing to go above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction. I start every tour with a personalized approach, aiming to share my deep love and passion for this spectacularly gorgeous island!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Yiolay
Mar 3, 2024
Fantastic tour, very knowledgeable and great guy. - Really great trip, Val was really attentive and personable. He’s got genuine and deep knowledge of the island and real pride in his country, which came across and was appreciated and refreshing to hear
He makes you feel like he’s there for you. He did his homework on us and really tailored the tour, down to the freshest poncha.
Worth noting this service wasn’t a one off and I was introduced by my son who went a few year back and also had a great experience with Val. Would definitely go again.
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538veraf
Jan 5, 2024
Absolutely amazing tour! - In 8 hours we got a lot of unforgettable impressions - we saw places which we never would come to otherwise, hidden gems of Madeira, astonishing views and we got tons of information about history, culture, traditions, food etc. Val, our guide, is a brilliant driver and fantastic person, he makes sure everyone is happy. If you only have time for one tour while here - choose any tour with Val, it's so worth it!
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Vera_f
Jan 5, 2024
8 hours of pure joy - The most spectacular tour ever! We've seen so much under 8 hours, I'll need several days to process all impressions. Val (our guide) is amazing person - so much knowledge of Madeira and so skilful driver! He took us places we would never find otherwise! We're so grateful!
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Chrischicago
Dec 6, 2023
Amazing tour with Val - This was quite possibly the most enjoyable tour we’ve ever done. Val is superb and showed us many beautiful places in Madeira. His English is perfect, he has a charming personality and kept us engaged the entire day. We went above the cloud line towards sunset which was beautiful. Enjoyed lunch with a fantastic view. Visited local bars for typical drinks. Visited rum distillery. Hiked in the woods. And got background on the history and culture of Madeira the entire day. Open air 4WD vehicle allowed us to explore where others couldn’t go. Very enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Darren575
Oct 12, 2023
Excellent and unique tours offered by a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. - Having spent an excellent day with Val in 2021 on his ‘Let me surprise you tour’ we had no hesitation in booking him for a further 2 days on our return to Madeira.
Val took us on fantastic journeys around the East of the island exploring areas that very few people visit and gave us a wonderful insight into the flora, fauna, geography and history of the island. He listens to your preferences and tailors his tours accordingly. He is great company and we felt like we were being shown the island by a good friend.
Val is a great driver and has the perfect vehicle to allow off-road excursions and provide unhindered views.
We highly recommend him if you are after something unique and different from the numerous standard tours on offer. You will not be disappointed.
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Edwardmtobin
Mar 1, 2023
Great way to explore and photograph Madeira - This tour came highly recommended by some friends and Vale still managed to exceed my expectations. For anyone interested in photography this is definitely a great way to explore the off-road and backroads of Madeira and being able to stand up and photograph from the open roof allowed for some great shots that would have been missed otherwise. I learned a lot about Madeira and Portugal and it felt more like I was traveling with a friend than a tour. Vale adapts to your desires and never was rushed to adhere to a schedule. I’ll for sure book another day when I return to explore some other areas
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Smself2014
Feb 21, 2023
Exceptional experience with a phenomenal guide - Val is an exceptional tour guide with an unparalleled passion for Madeira. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the island with him and learning about its culture while experiencing its beauty! We highly recommend Val for any tour in Madeira - he is professional, knowledgeable, accommodating and a pleasure to spend time with.
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Rosannae940
Feb 11, 2023
A perfect way to get a tailored taste of what Madeira has to offer - This was day 1 of our stay and this tour set us up so well. Val's knowledge of flora and fauna, local culture, history and politics was extensive. He knows his Island and is passionalte about his home. He tailored the tour to what we were interested in and according to the weather that day. The 4x4 allowed us to be off the main roads, able to see smaller villages, waterfalls, stunning views, walk lavadas, away from other tour groups. We sampled delicious local BBQ'd beef, salted tuna, and of course, Poncha and Madeira wine. If you have never visited Madeira before, start with a tour with Val. You can't beat it.
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Ed
Jan 10, 2023
One of the best tours we've ever done - An outstanding day of exploring the island, away from the tourist trail. Val listened and adapted the tour making us feel we were not just being processed on a routine trip. Views were spectacular and Val has a deep knowledge and passion for the island, its flora and its history. Strongly recommend this for anyone who really wants a great day of exploring. We did this tour as day 1 of our trip and highly recommend others to do the same.
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_c2034xj
Dec 10, 2022
The best tour ever! - The best experience to have if you're visiting the island! Our guide is a professional driver and he is knowledgeable about the island and its vegetation and history!
We enjoyed the day so much, thanks a lot!😊
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