Portugal · Rural Experiences

Madeira Peaks Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ribeira Brava. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore eastern Madeira in an open-top 4x4
02 Visit Santana and its traditional thatched houses
03 Travel through the UNESCO forest with a local guide
04 See little villages and scenic viewpoints
05 Enjoy a full-day island adventure focused on nature and culture

Discover the eastern side of Madeira on an open-top 4x4 adventure that combines dramatic scenery, rural charm, and off-road exploration. Travel with a local guide through little villages, mountain viewpoints, and the island’s UNESCO forest, with stops that showcase Madeira’s natural beauty along the way.

This full-day tour also includes a visit to Santana, famous for its traditional thatched houses, giving you a glimpse into one of Madeira’s most iconic cultural landscapes. It’s a great way to experience panoramic peaks, authentic villages, and the wild character of the island in a single day.

Discover the eastern side of Madeira on an open-top 4x4 adventure that combines dramatic scenery, rural charm, and off-road exploration.

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 Faial Island, Madeira Island

Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Machicotraditional housesFundurasviewpointPorto da CruzPorto da CruzviewpointFaialSantanaSantanasmall village / natural parkviewpointMadeiraMadeira

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ribeira Brava. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Lunch - optional
pick up at the cruise dock extra fee
pick up outside of Funchal extra fee

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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 do the pick up at Airbnb, hotel & cruise port
Free pick up in Funchal / Caniço area,
other areas extra fee:
free pick up - Funchal, Caniço
€5.00 p/p - Camara de Lobos, Estreito Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center), cruise dock / harbour
€10.00 p/p - Machico, Santa Cruz, Camacha, Calheta, São Vicente,
€15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Faial, Porto da Cruz, Santo da Serra, Jardim da Serra, Caniçal
€20.00 p/p - Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, Santana
€25.00 p/p - Porto Moniz, Santana