The 15 Best Santana Tours in Madeira

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Pico do Arieiro: big views at 1,818 metres

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

Travel from Funchal or Caniço into eastern Madeira with a driver-guide, stopping at Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio’s laurel forest, Santana and coastal viewpoints. The optional Balcões walk is an easy, flat route of about 20 minutes. Guides have included Bruna, Pedro and Nelson; lunch and snacks are extra.

“This was the best trip of the holidays by far. The weather was fantastic. We were picked up from our hotel on time and the journey was interspersed with stops with views that were stunning. Pedro was a great host and driver. using his mic so we could hear his commentary. loved the stop on the peak at over 1800 MTs and the fabulous views. later we did the gentle laveda walk to see the viewpoints. We walked down the hill and he advised us on the best restaurant for lunch near where the van was. in the afternoon he took the faster routes from Santana to the east point.…”

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

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

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

Set out from Funchal at 9 a.m. for a seven-hour east Madeira safari in a small 4x4 group of up to eight. Expect mountain views, a short walk to Balcões, lunch time in Santana, coastal stops and a rum tasting in Porto da Cruz. Guides vary, with names including Nico, Alex, Ernesto and Rodrigo.

“Excellent day out, enjoyed it from start to finish. Our driver John was very knowledgeable about Madeira. Some incredible views to be seen. Madeira is a beautiful island and there's no better way to see it. Recommended 👍”

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Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4x4 - Portela and the view of Eagle Rock

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Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

3.Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 295 reviews · 8 hours · from $81

Ride from Funchal into Madeira’s southeast with a local guide, visiting Machico, Portela, Porto da Cruz and Santana before heading into the forest and mountains. Expect coastal and high-altitude views, a sugar cane factory stop and bumpy off-road stretches. Lunch is optional; guides speak English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and German.

“Simply great! Beautiful landscapes, nice company…everything went perfect!”

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Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4x4 East Tour - Forest tracks and a levada at Ribeiro Frio

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Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4×4 East Tour

4.Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4×4 East Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 280 reviews · 7 hours · from $73

From Funchal, a driver-guide takes you by 4x4 to Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana and the east coast, with a short levada walk, off-road tracks, a rum stop and wide cliff views. Groups are limited to eight, lunch and drinks are extra, and guides have included Brian, John, Niko and Darcio.

“Really amazing tour! You get to see so much in one day. It was a wonderful experience :)”

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The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

5.The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $42

This seven-hour east Madeira tour leaves Funchal at 8:30 am, with hotel pickup in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos center. Expect mountain and forest viewpoints, Santana’s traditional houses, a Porto da Cruz rum stop, and a guide such as Dino, also called Deano. Lunch is not included, and the advertised group limit is eight.

“An enjoyable day out with Dino as our guide. Comfortable vehicle.Tour was well paced and interesting.. A lovely part of Madeira to visit.”

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

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

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

Ride from central Funchal in an open-roof 4x4 with a local guide, visiting Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz and Ponta de São Lourenço. The day also includes a short Referta Levada walk. Pickup, Wi-Fi and insurance are included; food and drinks are not.

“Great jeep tour in Madeira with guide Gill—scenic, fun, and informative. Truly a memorable experience!”

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Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

7.Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · from $71

Spend eight hours exploring eastern Madeira by jeep, with a short walk at Pico do Areeiro, the Balcões Levada near Ribeiro Frio, an off-road stretch, Santana’s traditional thatched houses, and a Porto da Cruz rum distillery. Guides include Victor, Miguel, David da Silva, Michael, Ruben, and Severino. Pickup is available in Funchal or Caniço.

“I was solo travelling and was a little worried when I saw I was with other couples, but the guide was great at including us all! We went to see some incredible places, and despite getting sunburn (my fault), it was great fun and I would highly recommend it. The off-road part was quite short so couldn't stand up for too long but it was good fun anyway, I would do it again thanks to the guide, Miguel!”

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4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other - Your guide can shape the day

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

8.4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Madeira in a private open-top 4x4 Jeep, with pickup in Funchal and a route you can shape around places such as Santana, São Vicente Caves, or Porto Moniz. Your driver-guide handles the steep roads and can suggest a practical plan. Guides named in past outings include Tiago, Diego, Tobias, and Edgar.

“We had a perfect day and enjoyed the trip very much. The guide was very friendly and everything was comfortable and interesting. We can only recommend this to everyone!”

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Madeira: Arieiro, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço Jeep Tour

9.Arieiro, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $73

Spend 7.5 to 8 hours exploring eastern Madeira by Jeep, from Pico do Arieiro’s mountain views to Santana’s thatched houses, a levada walk and Porto da Cruz’s rum distillery. Guides such as Diogo Camacho, Tony and Francisco have led trips here, with local stories and lively off-road driving. The €73 price excludes food and a €3 Balcões walk fee.

“It's been a completely amazing day and our driver Diogo Camacho contributed to it immensely! We've had a great local lunch all together and enjoyed the ride with the open roof which was another awesome adventure. Thank you!”

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Safari 4x4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group "FlowerEAST" - Santana and its traditional thatched houses

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

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

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring East Madeira by 4x4, with stops at Pico do Arieiro, Santana and Levada do Castelejo, plus a drive through Ribeiro Frio forest. A local driver-guide leads a group of no more than eight. Pickup from Funchal and Caniço hotels and Airbnbs is included; food and drinks are extra.

“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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Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana - Taking the west route toward Porto Moniz

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Private 4×4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana

11.Private 4×4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring one side of Madeira in a private 4x4 with local guide Edgar. Choose the west route to Porto Moniz, with Fanal’s old trees and volcanic pools, or the east route to Santana, Pico do Areeiro, and ocean viewpoints. The route can be customized, but meals and some admission fees cost extra.

“Edgar the absolut perfekt Guide and driver! The hole day was verry good plant! Nice and relaxed day with offroad feeling. We see many sensesional points.”

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From Funchal: Santana and Pico do Areeiro East Island Tour

12.Santana and Pico do Areeiro East Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 50 reviews · 8 hours · from $49

Travel from Funchal by minibus to Pico do Areeiro, Ribeiro Frio, Faial, Santana, Ponta São Lourenço and Machico. You get a guide, pickup and drop-off, plus time for lunch in Santana. Bruno and Eduardo have guided recent trips, but your guide may differ. Lunch is not included.

“Interesting trip to the North East part of Madeira. I would drop the stop at Machico and reduce to 45 minutes the stop at Ribeiro Frio and have more time at Pico do Areeiro and Sao Lourenco.”

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East 4x4 Santana & Peaks - Machico, a brief coastal introduction

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East 4×4 Santana & Peaks

13.East 4×4 Santana & Peaks

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

Spend about eight hours exploring eastern Madeira in a 4x4 with a driver-guide, hotel pickup and stops in Machico, Porto da Cruz, Santana and at Pico do Areeiro. You can sample local rum and buy a Madeiran lunch in Santana. Guides Nuno and Dinarte are among the named guides, and the route may be adapted to the weather.

“Excellent way to see the eastern half of the island. Beautiful views and wonderful passages through forest.”

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SANTANA Combo Expedition (Jeep & Levada Walk) – Shared Tour

14.SANTANA Combo Expedition (Jeep & Levada Walk) – Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Funchal in a 4WD with a driver-guide for a 7.5-hour shared tour of Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Referta and Ponta de São Lourenço. Hotel transfers are included. Expect mountain viewpoints, a brief rum-distillery stop, time for lunch and an easy 30-minute levada walk.

“Well paced, enjoyable day exploring the north side of the island. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had an impressive range of languages (moving between Portuguese, English and German seamlessly throughout our trip to keep everyone included). Off roading in the jeep was fun and exhilarating but always felt very safe!”

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Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side

15.Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

This eight-hour east-side Jeep tour from Funchal visits Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Porto da Cruz and the cliffs of Ponta de São Lourenço. With no more than eight people, you can reach off-road viewpoints a coach cannot. Guides named in recent accounts include Justino, Mauricio and Justin. Lunch is extra; swimming may be possible in good weather.

“Going to parts that coaches could not reach and having the freedom to enjoy the day at our on pace. Our driver was thoughtful and gave us a lovely day. What he couldn’t do was improve the weather but it didn’t spoil anything.”

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