Private Tailored tour to the West in a 4WD

The fascinating west side, where the north is always green, misty, and blue while the south, summer lasts for 9 months.

The west is where you can find the biggest banana, wine and sugarcane farms. Want to know why, come with me.

Love wine? Me too. I can prepare you a wine tour where you will learn and try the famous fortified Madeira wine, table wine, home made wine and wine spirits and between drinks, dazzling views.

Like to swim? Don't forget to bring your swimming gear. You can choose from sand to rock volcanic pools or pebble beach.

These are the happy cows wondering around a UNESCO primitive forest.

I always recommend my guest to take a lot of photos. So many impressions and places in just one tour.

Lemon, orange, bee honey and Madeiran Rhum...it's the ultimate magic potion! Go where the locals go and try a real Poncha, the most famous island drink for the local people.

The beauty of a private tour is that you have all the time for yourself!

Where we go, this will be the only traffic lines you'll find!

25% of my roots come from this valley. In my opinion, the most beautiful vineyards of this island!

In our tours we never know what we will encounter. Seize the opportunity to mix with the locals.

Just breath and feel the moment. No coached tour on a big group can offer you this.

Laurell sticks, beef, salt, garlic, Caco bread and a glass of wine. This is the festivity dish! You need to try this.

Free entrance, volcanic rock infinity pool.

I have already heard so many times my guests "complaining" about the huge amount of photos they took, I totally get them, it's just hard to resist.

Fairy tale trail. If your not the kind of person that enjoys to sit and watch, these tours are perfect for you!

I love my job! It's so rewarding to see happiness in my guests faces.

In an island where flat land almost doesn't exists, we have thousands of Kilometers of flat, man made, water channels, bringing water from the heart of our forest. This is a highlight of the island.

Every little village, parish or settlement is still connected by ancient footpaths offering perspectives only a few have a chance to see.

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

These tours are made for the ones looking to spend one day with a local, like a local, avoiding masses and going off the beaten track.
All the tours are provided just by one guide, myself, and i love my job,so, i always add something different to my tours making each one of them special, just like my guests and i will go over the extra mile to guarantee that.
I start all my tours with a personal agenda, i want you to feel the love and passion i have for this amazingly beautiful island!

Options

Groups up to 2 people

All hotels and accomodations
4 wheel drive:
Land Rover Discovery with 4 seats plus 2 foldable seats
Pickup included

Groups up to 5 people

All hotels and accomodations
Meals and drinks not included
4 wheel drive: Land Rover Discovery with 4 seats plus 2 foldable seats
Pickup included

What's included

Private transportation
Insurances required by Portuguese Law
All Fees and Taxes
Children up to 12 years old join free of charge and families can book the tour for 3 people.

Lunch and drinks in a typical, non touristic and genuine places

What to expect

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.

Laurissilva Forest
Miradouro da Encumeada
Sao Vicente
Posto Florestal Fanal
Seixal
Porto Moniz
Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

These are private tours with a single pick-up stop, and the adventure begins as soon as we meet. Important: pick-ups outside Funchal, Santa Cruz, and Câmara de Lobos incur a small additional fee. I drive a car branded with the Go Local Madeira logo and usually pick up guests at their door. For on-shore tours, I’ll meet you at the cruise ship dock and provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions to ensure a smooth and stress-free meeting.

I have two fully restored all-terrain vehicles for your comfort and safety:

Nissan Patrol (1993) – 5 seats: 1 facing forward, 4 in the back facing sideways (60 cm / 23 inches each), with a panoramic/convertible roof for amazing views.

Land Rover Discovery TDI (1996) – 4 seats facing forward, perfect for a comfortable ride.

Vehicles are assigned depending on availability, maintenance, or weather conditions, with prior notice given to guests.

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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€280.00 per group

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