Category East Island 4×4: Santana & the Peaks

Madeira · EAST ISLAND 4X4: SANTANA & THE PEAKS

The 15 Best East Madeira 4x4 Tours: Santana & the Peaks

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The east is drier and sharper: Santana’s triangular thatched houses, the red cliffs of Ponta de São Lourenço, the high central peaks on the way. Here are the best east-island 4x4 tours, with what each includes, how long you spend at Santana, prices, and which pair the peaks with the coast.

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Price and Logistics: What You’re Paying For (and What You’re Not)

1.Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,994 reviews · 7 hours · from $37Our pick

East Madeira in a small group: Pico Arieiro views, UNESCO Laurisilva levada walk, Santana houses, glass walkways, rum, and sea cliffs.

“Our experience in Madeira was made truly exceptional thanks to our guide, Victor. He was always punctual and consistently went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and engaged, encouraging us to ask questions and thoughtfully explaining every detail along the way. His knowledge and enthusiasm really enhanced our understanding of the island. Victor also made sure we were well taken care of beyond the tour itself, taking us close to several excellent restaurants so we could easily choose where to dine. He was always accessible and responsive, which gave us great peace of mind throughout our time there. We highly recommend Victor to anyone visiting Madeira —…”

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Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço - Morning start: getting out of Funchal without wasting daylight

2.Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

A small-group 4x4 jeep safari from Funchal through Pico do Arieiro, Santana, and eastern Atlantic viewpoints.

“The jeep tour of Madeira's East with Safari Madeira was very enjoyable. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, fluent in German and English, and he kept our small group pleasantly engaged and entertained throughout. The stops were well worth visiting (although Santana, perhaps, is not all that interesting). Fantastic scenery, some adventurous roads through the forests (narrow and muddy, but not scary if you suffer from vertigo). The jeep was more comfortable than the Land Rovers that are often used for such safaris, and it safely and comfortably brought us to a waterfall hidden in a forest, as well as up and down some rural paths that a mini van would…”

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Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour - Pickup in Funchal: Start Smart, Start On Time

3.Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Open-roof 4x4 tour from Funchal covering Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Ponta de São Lourenço, and levadas.

“Excellent jeep tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and transferred his enthusiasm to us. We were able to stand up in the jeep and this enhanced the experience. In the middle we got off the road and had a little nature walk in the woods which we enjoyed. We stopped at worthwhile spots. Highly recommended. I would do two of these next time instead of the bus tours.”

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East of Madeira | Full Day 4×4 Tour

East of Madeira | Full Day 4x4 Tour - The morning start: Paradao viewpoint and Nun’s Valley calm

4.East of Madeira | Full Day 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $86

Full-day 4x4 tour on Madeira’s east coast with early mountain views, Santana’s A-frame houses, rum and poncha stops, and hotel pickup.

“A great introduction to the East especially if you don't have a car. Truly a small group tour unlike other operators where we were able to hit some areas not as frequented by tourists.”

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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch - Santana and Camacha: The Traditional Stops Worth Slowing Down For

5.Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Madeira’s east coast in one day: Santana and Camacha villages, levada walk, Porto Cruz rum tasting, and a 3-course lunch with pickup.

“Avoid avoid avoid! Tour was a no show! Shortly after the schedule pick up time of 9am I called the number on my booking voucher (the voucher only issued when a tour is booked and PAID for). They said they had no details of my booking! They said nothing they could do and a full refund would be given. No apology or suggestion of an alternative for that day only another day. Given we only had a long weekend and it was our last full day that was not possible. If you are refunding you have the details!!! The biggest issue was the waste of our time. At this point…”

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4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other - How Customizable Stops Actually Work on This Tour

6.4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $356

Private open-top 4x4 safari with hotel pickup, customizable stops, and off-road access on Madeira, including Porto Moniz or Sao Vicente Caves.

“We were thrilled with our private island tour by 4x4! Nicco was excellent for communicating and very responsive to our request's, to change starting time and when our cruise changed our arrival time in Funchal. Our driver was Diego, he was on time and gave us a good overview of our day and asked us at any point and time if we wanted to make changes he was there to accommodate us. He was very conscious of our time requirements and in providing plenty of time to meet our all aboard requirements. I would highly recommend this tour and this operator. Thank you Diego and Nico for a First Class…”

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Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour - Pico do Arieiro: big altitude views and the weather truth

7.Full Day East of Madeira Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $40

Full-day East Madeira loop from Funchal: Pico do Arieiro, UNESCO Laurissilva, Santana thatched houses, São Lourenço rocks, Machico bay.

“A good variety of fabulous sight seeing driven around safely in a minibus by our guide, Alberto, who was very knowledgeable and informative.”

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Arieiro Peak, Santo Serra, Cristo Rei in Open Roof 4×4 Experience

Arieiro Peak, Santo Serra, Cristo Rei in Open Roof 4x4 Experience - Pico do Arieiro (1,818m): the birds-eye payoff

8.Arieiro Peak, Santo Serra, Cristo Rei in Open Roof 4×4 Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Open-roof 4x4 from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and Cristo Rei for panoramic views, small-group guiding, plus free pickup.

“Sehr schöner, individueller Ausflug mit dem offenem Jeep, auch für unsere Tochter (4 Jahre) eine Freude. Die Tour wurde wegen schlechtem Wetter am Berg kurzfristig umgestellt, dennoch ein Traum.”

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Private Full Day 4X4 Experience: East or West

Private Full Day 4X4 Experience: East or West - What the private 4X4 setup gets you (and why it feels worth it)

9.Private Full Day 4X4 Experience: East or West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $665

Private 4x4 Madeira day, east or west with a guide: Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz pools, Pico do Arieiro, Santana and Ponta de São Lourenço.

“Gilberto is the best to ever do it. Amazing experience with an extremely knowledgeable local! He knew every turn in the road and every local oasis to share with us first timers to the island”

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Funchal: 4×4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira

Funchal: 4x4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira - Pico do Arieiro (1,818 m) and Ribeiro Frio: When the Timing Makes the Difference

10.4×4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

4x4 Jeep trip across East and Northeast Madeira in 8 hours: levada walk option, Santana houses, Pico do Arieiro, rum tasting, viewpoints.

“It was absoluty amazing, we were a small group of 4 People and Ricardo our guide has an incredible knowledge about the island of Madeira. He was able to give all the questions about the plants and wildlife and showed us great places away from tourism. We will come back. :-) Thank u Ricardo.”

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Safari 4×4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group “FlowerEAST”

Safari 4x4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group "FlowerEAST" - Pickup in Funchal and Caniço: how to avoid day-one stress

11.Safari 4×4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group “FlowerEAST”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

4x4 small-group East Madeira day to Pico do Arieiro, Santana triangles, a 2 km levada walk, Ribeiro Frio forest, pickup included.

“Ricardo our driver/guide picked us up, right on time, just 10 minutes away from our cruiseship. With 6 other people from Britain, France and Latvia we started the tour. So we had a real European get together. Although we made several tours on Madeira, this tour is one of a totally different kind. Though we were a bit unlucky with the weather in the morning we had a lot of fun. We tried to make it to the top of Madeira's highest mountain, we did not make it because of the heavy clouds and the rain. But Ricardo offered us a very nice alternative. It really is fun to get…”

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Full day East Adventure Jeep Tour in Madeira Portugal

Full day East Adventure Jeep Tour in Madeira Portugal - Ribeiro Frio: Trout Reserve + Levada Walk Views

12.Full day East Adventure Jeep Tour in Madeira Portugal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Full-day East Jeep Adventure from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Faial and Porto da Cruz. Small group, pickup.

“We had an amazing day of exploring the island with Filipe! He showed us the tour with such passion for his beautiful island. The pick up and drop off was seamless and we so enjoyed the restaurant he chose for lunch. We highly recommend this tour and Viator!”

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Madeira Full Day Tour West and East Island Top Highlights Tour

Madeira Full Day Tour West and East Island Top Highlights Tour - Your day’s rhythm: 8:30 start, long roads, and how to prep

Magnificent East Tour

Magnificent East Tour - Small-group size: why max 15 feels like the sweet spot

14.Magnificent East Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

Magnificent East Tour from Funchal with small-group pickup, free-entry stops, Pico do Arieiro views, Santana color, and Machico history.

“First and foremost, our driver and tour guide, Renato Rodrigues, drove the tour van SAFELY throughout the tour, especially when the road and weather conditions, and bad driving of other drivers, suddenly created hazardous driving conditions. Sustaining such superb skill level at the steering wheel throughout a full day tour is an essential qualification that can not be taken for granted in the challenging road and weather conditions encountered in Madiera. Meanwhile, Renato conducted the tour and his fluent conversations with everyone on the tour in BOTH Portuguese and English! Hence, everyone on the tour understood it. Our tour guide greeted each passenger with a radiant smile and engage...”

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East 4×4 Santana & Peaks

East 4x4 Santana & Peaks - Pickup Timing and How to Avoid a Slow Start

15.East 4×4 Santana & Peaks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $82

East 4x4 Santana & Peaks from Funchal: off-road views at Pico do Areeiro, Santana thatched homes, and Porto da Cruz rum tastings.

“a good day exploring some of Madeira 's beautiful scenery. Off the beaten track, less touristy areas. our driver had good knowledge and a good personality, making it an enjoyable experience. The only drawback was that having eight adults in the vehicle was very tight. The four older larger people were crammed in the back with limited access and space, which could have been better thought out and could have caused injury. Not recommended for older , larger people if this happens on a regular basis”

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