Day 01
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Portugal · Mountain Exploration
Shore Excursion Santana & Peaks 4x4 tour
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Visit Pico do Areeiro, Madeira’s 3rd highest peak
- 02 Explore the UNESCO Laurisilva forest at Ribeiro Frio and Portela
- 03 See the traditional houses of Santana
- 04 Enjoy scenic views along the north coast at Faial and Porto da Cruz
- 05 Travel by 4x4 on hidden back roads through Funchal’s hills
- 06 Small-group experience with up to 8 persons
Discover Madeira’s dramatic landscapes on an 8-hour 4x4 shore excursion that combines mountain scenery, lush forest, traditional villages, and coastal viewpoints. Travel from Funchal through places such as Machico, Portela, Porto da Cruz, Faial, Santana, Ribeiro Frio, Poiso, and Pico do Areeiro for a full day of island exploration.
Rise to Pico do Areeiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak, for sweeping views above the clouds, explore the UNESCO Laurisilva forest around Ribeiro Frio and Portela, and visit a traditional Santana house. Along the way, enjoy scenic stops on the north coast and venture off-road on hidden back roads through the hills for a more adventurous side of Madeira.
Discover Madeira’s dramatic landscapes on an 8-hour 4x4 shore excursion that combines mountain scenery, lush forest, traditional villages, and coastal viewpoints.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
8 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Funchal, 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
- Local guide
- pick up / drop off at the cruise terminal
- small group up to 8 persons
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Know before you go
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We will confirm the tour and give the correct pick up time free pick up - Funchal, Caniço €5.00 p/p - cruise dock / harbour pick up outside of Funchal / Caniço extra fee
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Funchal.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Funchal.
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 Funchal..
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