We had the best two tours with Val. We did one focusing on the East and one in the West. Showed us places we never would have found or been able to drive on her own. Helped us avoid the crowds and gave great advice for places to visit on our own. I would book a tour on the first day you can and enjoy Val’s advice when touring by yourself. I would also recommend booking directly and he offers a discount for multi day tours.

What a brilliant day out. We chose the wine tour but in reality it was more of an island tour with a couple of wine stops - and I mean that as a wholly positive thing because we got so much more than we bargained for. It was a real adventure, lots of off road driving (not extreme) in tropical areas, climbing really high into the mountains, stunning views, interesting short walks (no more than 10 mins), a great little lunch stop, a paddle near waterfalls on a black sand beach, and then a trip to a vineyard in the hills and a madeira hub in Churchill's favourite fishing town. Such a varied day and Valdemar was the perfect tour guide, though as he is Madeira born and bred it was more like he was our host. We learned a lot, but in a really engaging and entertaining way, his knowledge of history, wine, nature, and much more was brilliant. You will have the most fabulous day to remember, and we felt really reasonably priced too

DO this at the beginning of your trip! It was truly an unforgettable experience that was worth every penny and more. Valdemar is a wonderful guide and showed us parts of the island we would have never made it to otherwise. We got to learn a lot of history and interesting information about Madeira besides the wine. The highlight of our trip- and he even gave us some recommendations for things to see outside of the tour. We have great memories to take home!

Definitely the best way to explore Madeira and get awesome tips for the rest of your trip. We had an amazing first day on Madeira with Valdemar and his 4WD car - you'll definitely see places, you'd never see on your own. We got so many tips for our vacation, that it was worth every single euro and Valdemar is a really great guy!

This was the highlight of our visit to Madeira. Aside from the beautiful scenery, Val made the experience truly unique - he’s very knowledgeable about the history of the island, as well as nature and the diverse landscapes. We were able to take backroads away from the main tourist areas and see places that we likely would not have found on our own.

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.

I hired Val for 5 days of hiking across all of Madeira. With 5 days of warm sunny weather I had a fantastic time. Madeira is incredibly blessed with natural beauty and Val knows all of the best spots. Typically with an early start we would beat the crowds on the trails (and the trails can be crowded) and be returning when the busloads arrive. Then the rest of the day would be sightseeing and driving backroads and, yes, off-roading, where you can stand in the back and enjoy the incredible beauty in Madeira. Val is an incredible guide. He seems to know so much about the geological history of the island, political history of the island, flora and fauna, weather changes, life in paradise (aka Madeira), you name it. He can curate a tour to your interests and weave in the best spots in Madeira. 5 stars is not enough of an accolade for Val. He is an elite guide who loves Madeira and wants to share his knowledge and experience with you. I guarantee you will have a wonderful time with Val. You will have a cherished memory of being in Madeira. Book in advance for the time of your life with Val!

Winding roads through green hills of east Madeira, passing by small villages and farms. Stopping at a miradouro, taking in the breathtaking ocean views and exploring hidden levada trails. Beautiful scenery, variety of fruits and a lot of positivity from Valdemar. Highly recommended!

We really enjoyed this tour with Val! He is a great guy to spend a day exploring Madeira with. Nothing was rushed and we were taken to places that only a local would know how to find. Thanks for an awesome day Val, we are looking forward to what you have in store for the next adventure!

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.,

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.

Amazing tour guide! Despite poor weather we had such a lovely time and he even went so far as to provide suggestions for the days ahead. Made the most of not ideal conditions and really went above and beyond!

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.

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.

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!