Private Tailored tour to the West in a 4WD

5.0 (36 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The fascinating west side, where the north is always green, misty, and blue while the south, summer lasts for 9 months. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The west is where you can find the biggest banana, wine and sugarcane farms. Want to know why, come with me. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: German, Portuguese, English
Operated by: Go Local Madeira Private Tours

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Lunch and drinks in a typical, non touristic and genuine places

Itinerary

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.

Stop 1
Laurissilva Forest
Miradouro da Encumeada
Sao Vicente
Posto Florestal Fanal
Seixal
Porto Moniz
Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Editory Garden Funchal
Three House Hotel
Residencial Greco
Quinta Bela Sao Tiago
Residencial Zarco
Hotel Windsor
Do Centro Hotel
Hotel Albergaria Dias
Madeira Airport
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Travellers Pearl by Storytellers

and 5 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

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