Things to do in Calheta, Madeira Islands: The Best Private Tours

Being with a small company like us, with a local guide, we assure we will help to deliver the trip you wish to design on this is a personalised tour done on 8 hour just for you and your familly or group! Take a ride on the wild side, With UMM in our cool army open top jeep, on this full day tour in a calm relaxed laid back trip were the guide and jeep will be just for your, design your route or let us know what you wish to do and see and we can propose the best day out in Amazing Madeira!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

We are one of the smaller operators on the island and all our hikes are in small groups of 7 persons maximum. This creates a more intimate setting where everybody can hear the guide and feel more involved in the experience. We take our time and personalise the experience according to the day, the weather and group dynamic and we are very attentive to our clients photography needs. Nobody regrets booking with us.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

The south west Madeira half day tour begins in Prazeres. Here we have a huge rocky scene that is typical Madeira, here we visit the Farm Animal and try its famous Jellies. We go through Paul do Mar until we get to the Fajã da Ovelha. This site surprises for its magnificent and quiet giving feeling that we are the only local residents. To conclude this itinerary, we have the lighthouse of Ponta do Pargo, situated 312 meters high where you can see breathtaking views of the ocean and the roughness of the landscape.

Inclusions: Driver/Local guide, Hotel/Port/Apartment pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Free WIFI onboard

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Fee entrance to Farm Animal Center

This is a tour for those looking to be more intimate. Ideal for families or romantic getaways. The possibilities are endless and we will do our very best to provide you with an experience you will never forget and always cherish. Whether it's to celebrate or purely to have the attention all to yourselves, there is no better way to explore the island than with a passionate guide and a Land Rover. We are absolutely flexible, we can avoid bad weather easily (95 percent of the time) ​We can do walks, forests, mountains, swimming in rock pools, bars, restaurants, and much more! We have the vehicle, driving skills and creativity to take you to places on the island you never thought existed!

Inclusions: Hotel Pick-up and drop off, Comfortable, closed top Land Rover Discovery perfect for all weather conditions, Qualified fun, friendly and informative guide and driver, Relaxed, no "time schedule" attitude

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Pick up fees (outside of Funchal)

We can visit Madeira in 3 excursions. Tour # 1 Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos, Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado and Curral das Freiras. Tour # 2 Ribeira Brava, Sao Vicente, Seixal, Porto Moniz, Achadas da Cruz, Ponta do Pargo and Paul do Mar. Tour # 3 Cristo Rei, Camacha, Pico do Arieeiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico. There is no time limit on all tours and they are spoken in Portuguese or English. Mini tour # 1 Ribeira Brava Mini tour # 2 Calheta Trips to Funchal both day and night. Transfers to and from the airport. And much more...

Inclusions: Private guide

Exclusions:

The walk takes place in the middle of the Rabaçal valley, one of our most prized nature attractions in the Madeiran Laurissilva forest, the largest laurel forest in the world! ​Possibly the most underrated hike on the island, away from the big crowds and a must do for all nature and Madeira Lovers! The hike is a moderate, 15km walk, including a fair amount of steps to overcome as well as a tunnel, flat and spacious.​ It takes approximately 4:30 hours to complete ranging in altitudes of 900m to 1290m above sea level. We are one of the smaller operators on the island and all our hikes are in small groups of 7 persons maximum. This creates a more intimate setting where everybody can hear the guide and feel more involved in the experience. We take our time and personalise the experience according to the day, the weather and group dynamic and we are very attentive to our clients photography needs. Nobody regrets booking with us.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Professional Mountain Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

The Christmas time in Madeira is celebrated in the whole island, in the southwest of Madeira, there is a tradition among the local people to build the nativity cribs in the representation of the birth of Jesus, some people go over the top to create this nativity scenes with astonishing hard work. We will stop in many different places to see the nativity cribs built by the local people, in the streets or in indoor places. Every year thousands of habitants of Madeira go to the Southwest to have a look at the people's creation, so it is time for you to enjoy something unique from Madeira.

Inclusions: Driver/Local guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Free WIFI onboard, sightseeing of the local people nativity cribs

Exclusions: food and drinks

The south west tour offers you unforgettable views (high cliffs), tropical vegetation and hidden fishing villages and many many cows So many experiences, in just one day… You can discover the less touristy places of the Island, swim in crystal clear waters or simply take a walk in remote villages, contemplating its magnificent landscapes. Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history. I have the BEST vehicle for that, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions) and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see! So, join me and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no Rush… as friends, fleeing the Tourist Traps and Crowds. We have time! I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch not included – extra 12,00€

South Tour begins in the city of Ribeira Brava, known for the charms of its wild stream. Then we carry on towards Ponta do Sol this beautiful and cultural village where we visit the downtown as well as it's harbor and we can see where the sea in the winter goes over a Bar next to the Bay. Advancing on the route, we will go to visit the Madalena do Mar Harbor for nice Pictures and see some fisherman houses until we arrive to Calheta, a place known for his artificial sand beach and production of Sugar Cane Rum. We carry on towards the mountains of Prazeres where we can visit a Farm Animal Center and try its awarded jelly flavors (fee applies) Continuing we go to Paul do Mar through amazing old roads with old tunnels open by the men.

Inclusions: Driver/Local guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Free WIFI

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Farm Animal Admission Ticket

Customize your 4WD tour, discovering and admiring the great and unique landscapes from the west side of Madeira. This is a private tailored experience, where you will make your own program just your family/friends in the car. Your guide will give you some options of places that you can visit, since wine tasting at Barbusano, São Vicente caves, a little hike at a water aqueducts "levada walk", swim at the natural pools, traditional lunch, UNESCO forest, you have a lot to choose, but in 8 hours you just see a tiny part of the West. Our guide will tell you intersting facts from Madeira, history, culture, gastronomy, fauna & flora, hidden places just known from the locals, passing at off road beaten track and the old roads. This tour is not shared with other clients. Group Maximum: 8 travelers

Inclusions: Driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, between €13 - €18, wine tasting optional €10.00, Fuel surcharge