My full-day tour around the center of the island was designed for people who would like to feel the “Island daily life” and see the REAL Madeira while immersing in the local culture.
I promise one day full of Fun, with Off Road paths that enchant for its unique beauty.
You will have the opportunity to walk in a small section of one of the FAMOUS LEVADAS of Madeira Island, although not touristy and have the chance to try some of our local delicacies - Coffee, Poncha, Madeira Wine & Rum at a Local Bar and Lunch in a family-owned restaurant,
Join me! Let`s go off the beaten track and see views that many visitors miss!!!
I can go pick you up at the port, on any cruise line when you want, in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions), at a time appropriate to your schedule.
Jeep capacity: 8 seats (7 Clients + Driver - Me)
ic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions), at a time appropriate to your schedule. Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history. You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see! We`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, so you can see the wild beauty of the island, all done in a very calm safe and relaxed way. Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting open jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses. At the end of the tour you will want to return and stay longer on my paradise :)
Along the way, we will pass very close to the Barreiros stadium, a local club where we can enjoy a magnificent landscape of the center of Funchal. Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life!
the route we will make several stops for photos.
We will enter the rugged mountains and valleys of Câmara de Lobos, passing through the wine region of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Along the way (ancient paths), up the hill, we will make several stops for photos or explanations, being able to contemplate a fantastic scenery of banana trees or vineyards (this route seems painted in green or bronze). The vines testify to the deep relationship between man and nature, in a communion of hard but beautiful work. Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track. After we keep going up to Faja das Galinhas viewpoint (700m) with an amazing view, where we will make another stop (15m)
vineyards and levada walk
ed on one of the many volcanic craters, which originated the Island. The village is so named as it is believed that it was the place chosen by a group of nuns to take shelter from the attacks of pirates and corsairs.
can taste a homemade Madeira wine or a Poncha (optional) This town is characterized by a fertile land of cherries. It is the only place on the island where this red fruit exists and that is why every year a festival, which attracts thousands of visitors, is celebrated in his honor.
a small section of one of the famous levadas of Madeira Island, although not touristy. It will be time for stretching the legs, on one of the many unique water canals of Madeira.
We will be able to enjoy the view to all Funchal and Fajã das Galinhas (Chickens village)
rope’s highest sea cliff, with its 580mts of altitude hanging over the ocean. This is a perfect spot to admire the diversity of the natural beauty of the island. After that, we will descend until finally reaching the blue sea, with the colorful boats typical of Câmara de Lobos, that rest of the fishing. Along the way, we will cross several plantations, where we can see several tropical fruits, mixed with sugar cane, banana trees, etc…
we will do another off-road where we will have to cross the vineyards of a company called Henrique & Henriques, located on the top of the mountain, where we will be able to contemplate wonderful landscapes
ed on one of the many volcanic craters, which originated the Island. The village is so named as it is believed that it was the place chosen by a group of nuns to take shelter from the attacks of pirates and corsairs. The warning of an unforgettable trip that, at this point, is done through off road trails towards Jardim da Serra (coffee stop), land of cherries and chestnut trees, journey of the senses as the intense perfumes (fragrant mimosa and eucalyptus) of the forest and the utter calmness of the cultivated fields overwhelms us.
This is where most 5 star hotels are located
(Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended).
located west of Funchal
he famous natural volcanic swimming pools & Formosa Beach
Arriving by Cruise Ship: The meeting point will be inside the port, next to the exit door (Check-Out) of your cruise ship.- FREE
I'll be holding a sign with your name on it
Pick-up and drop-off at hotels & Apartments in Funchal is free Extra cost outside Funchal: I can provide private transfer If you don´t need my private transfer, meeting point at Praia Formosa in Funchal - Free Parking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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