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East Madeira Full Day Jeep Safari including Pico do Areeiro, Santana and Ponta de São Lourenço
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East Madeira Full Day Jeep Safari including Pico do Areeiro, Santana and Ponta de São Lourenço

by Safari Madeira Island

7 hours
Funchal
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€120.60€134Save 10%
2 adults × €60.30
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This full-day jeep safari lasts about seven hours and explores eastern Madeira, including Pico do Areeiro, Santana, and Ponta de São Lourenço. The tour begins with hotel pickup in Funchal and includes a driver/guide who provides live commentary throughout the trip. Local taxes are included. The first stop is Pico do Areeiro, Madeira's third highest peak, where visitors spend approximately 25 minutes viewing the mountains and cloud-filled valleys. Next, the safari continues to Ribeiro Frio in the island’s green interior, where a short walk along the Levada dos Balcões leads to a viewpoint overlooking forested valleys and mountain peaks; this stop lasts about 45 minutes. After Ribeiro Frio, the tour proceeds to Santana for a two-hour visit, including a lunch break. Santana is known for its traditional thatched houses and mountainous rural landscape that reflect Madeira’s cultural heritage. Following Santana, the safari stops at the Guindaste viewpoint for about 15 minutes, offering clifftop views of the Atlantic Ocean. A 20-minute stop in Porto da Cruz includes a visit to the Engenhos do Norte Rum Factory for a Madeira rum tasting. The route then goes to Ponta do Rosto in Caniçal for 15 minutes to see volcanic cliffs and ocean views. The journey also passes through the coastal towns of Machico and Santa Cruz, known for their ocean views and gentle hills. The tour ends with a hotel drop-off in Funchal. Lunch and drinks are not included in the price.

Highlights

Visit Pico do Arieiro, Madeira's third highest peak
Walk the Levada dos Balcões trail to the Balcões viewpoint
Lunch stop in Santana with traditional thatched houses
Tasting at Engenhos do Norte Rum Factory in Porto da Cruz
Viewpoints at Guindaste and Ponta do Rosto cliffs
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal included

What's included

Pickup and drop-off at the hotel
Driver and guide services
Live commentary during the tour
Local taxes

What's not included

Lunch
Drinks

Itinerary

1

Pico do Arieiro

Pico do Arieiro is Madeira's third highest peak. Visitors spend about 25 minutes here enjoying views of the surrounding mountains and valleys often filled with clouds.

25 min

2

Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio

Ribeiro Frio is a quiet mountain area surrounded by dense Laurissilva forest. The Levada dos Balcões is a short, peaceful walk leading to the Balcões viewpoint, which offers panoramic views of the valley's forest and mountain peaks. This stop lasts around 45 minutes.

45 min

3

Santana

Santana is known for its traditional thatched houses and green, mountainous landscapes. The two-hour stop includes a lunch break and highlights the rural heritage and natural environment of the area.

120 min

4

Miradouro do guindaste

The Guindaste viewpoint sits on a cliff above the Atlantic Ocean where visitors spend about 15 minutes. The site features exposed platforms and offers broad ocean views.

15 min

5

Porto da Cruz

In Porto da Cruz, the tour stops for 20 minutes at the Engenhos do Norte Rum Factory. Visitors can sample Madeira rum during this visit.

20 min

6

Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto

Located in Caniçal, Ponta do Rosto is a viewpoint on Madeira’s eastern tip. For 15 minutes, visitors see colorful cliffs, volcanic rock formations, and the open ocean.

15 min

7

Machico

Machico features calm coastal scenery combined with a cultural past. The tour passes through this area without a scheduled stop.

8

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is surrounded by gentle hills and ocean views. The tour includes a drive-through of this area.

Languages

Portuguese (guide)English (guide)French (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised during pregnancy
Infant seats are available
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Cruise ship passengers must provide ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time when booking
The tour may be conducted by a multi-lingual guide
Total
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