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Portugal · Mountain Exploration
East 4x4 Santana & Peaks
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Full-day 4x4 tour of eastern Madeira
- 02 Visit Santana and its traditional triangular houses
- 03 Take in panoramic views from Pico do Areeiro
- 04 Explore scenic stops including Machico, Portela, Porto da Cruz, Faial, Ribeiro Frio, and Poiso
- 05 A great choice for nature lovers and adventure seekers
- 06 Hotel pickup and drop-off included from the Funchal area
Discover the eastern side of Madeira on a full-day 4x4 adventure through mountain scenery, traditional villages, and lesser-known corners of the island. This experience combines dramatic viewpoints with cultural stops, offering a memorable way to explore Madeira beyond the usual routes.
Visit Santana, known for its distinctive triangular houses, and journey through places such as Machico, Portela, Porto da Cruz, Faial, Ribeiro Frio, Poiso, and Pico do Areeiro. Along the way, take in sweeping views of jagged peaks, rolling clouds, and the Atlantic, while gaining a deeper appreciation for Madeira’s landscapes and heritage.
Along the way, take in sweeping views of jagged peaks, rolling clouds, and the Atlantic, while gaining a deeper appreciation for Madeira’s landscapes and heritage.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
8 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Porto, Faial Island
Languages
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off - Funchal area free pick up / outside of Funchal may have extra fuel tax
What's Not Included
- Lunch optional
- Gratuities
- pick up at the harbour
- pick up outside of Funchal extra fee
Know before you go
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 9:15am Machico area
- Not stroller accessible
- 9:00am Caniço area
- Not suitable for pets
- 8:30am Funchal area
- 7:45am Calheta area
- Infants must not sit on laps
- 7:45am Ponta Delgada area
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We do the pick up at Airbnb, hotel & cruise port
Free pick up in Funchal / Caniço area,
other areas extra fee:
€5.00 p/p - cruise dock / harbour
€10.00 p/p - Estreito Camara de Lobos, Santa Cruz, Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center), Machico, Camacha, Jardim da Serra, Calheta, São Vicente,
€15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Faial, Porto da Cruz, Santo da Serra, Caniçal,
€20.00 p/p - Porto Moniz, Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, Santana (center)
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Caniço.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Caniço.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Caniço..
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