SANTANA Combo Expedition: Land Rover & Levada Walk in Madeira's Heart
4.9
41 Ratings
Funchal

Experience the ultimate adventure in Madeira with our Santana Combo Expedition. Explore the wilderness by Land Rover and foot, and discover the beauty of the Laurisilva forest and the fields of sugar cane. Join us now!

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pico do Arieiro - Discover Pico do Areeiro, offering panoramic views at an elevation of 1818 meters.
  • Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio - Embark on the Balcões Levada hike for stunning vistas of Madeira’s lush valleys and towering peaks.
    Entrance fee not included (2€).
  • Santana - Travel back in time in the picturesque village of Santana, home to…
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What's Included
  • Insurance (Required by Portuguese law)
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Convenient hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Prepare to discover the captivating landscapes of eastern Madeira, where each moment promises unforgettable memories. Begin your adventure at Pico do Areeiro, the third-highest peak in Madeira at 1818 meters, offering sweeping views of deep valleys and majestic peaks. Then, set off on the Levada dos Balcões walk through the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva…

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Location
Pico do Arieiro
E 202
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rachelbm9157dj
Dec 15, 2024
Breathtaking trip - Dino was amazing, entertaining and informative. He took a lot of trouble to show us so many points of interest and plants and fruits typical of the island. The drive was very exciting - not for the faint-hearted, but Dino knows every inch of the route like the back of his hand! We were shrouded in the clouds at the highest peak, but despite this, there were other breathtaking views and the whole day trip was really worth it.
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786alanp
Nov 27, 2024
Seriously fantastic trip, you MUST do this! - This was one of the best excursions I've done anywhere ever! We were lucky with the weather as it was clear with good visibility across the mountains and sunny all day, bit it was such a superb experience it would have been great without it! First of all the vehicle (Land Rover Defender) was in good shape and performed brilliantly. It was open top and enabled all round views and an exciting off-road experience! More importantly, the guide EDDIE was an absolute rockstar and an excellent host. Deeply knowledgeable about the flora and fauna, locations and history, he was also a total badaxe behind the wheel and provided enough entertainment to keep us thoroughly engaged for the duration of the trip. Eight hours door to door including levada walk (easy and unaccompanied), breaks and lunch, the time just flew by and I feel like we really got to know the island. By far the best thing we've done on holiday on Madeira, I unreservedly recommend this trip.
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Mariairinav2024
Oct 23, 2024
Fabulous! - The view and in general the view is a rare sight.. It must be said that our expert guide, Vitor, was able to point us to the best places to visit. We so appreciated his Formula 1 driver skills, his kindness, his culture, especially his ability to speak a lot of languages, his professionalism. Surely if you choose a tour to do to get to know Madeira better, Mountain Expedition is the best choice, in every sense! Thank you guys!
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Marcello
Oct 23, 2024
Best Guided Tour - Amazing! The tour was a perfect mix of exploration and discovery of the Island. We really enjoyed the beautiful landscapes and the tasting of some of the iconic drinks of Madeira, like rum and poncha. Our guide, Vitor, made everything even more special. He's a great driver, he grew up in Madeira (so he knows everything about the island) and most important he's a great entertainer and a wonderful human being.
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390dimitrak
Oct 13, 2024
I highly recommend this tour ! - The Santana Combo jeep safari was amazing!!! We went to the east side of the island and we had 8 stops which we had plenty of time to go around and take pictures. Our driver and guide, Antonio, was really informative, funny and very kind! He drove us few times off the main road, through the forest and through the local tiny roads. Which was one of the highlights of the trip as the roads were very bumpy. The Pico Arieiro, the traditional houses in Santana village and the Ponta de Sao Lourenco were my favourites. However in every stop, the views were spectacular and breathtaking. Thank you so much !
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Grandtour32833851669
Oct 9, 2024
Fantastic. - I loved it all!! Super voltario and with Mr. Antonio. Super friendly and kind. An experience to repeat without doubt. I loved
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Hanwas
Sep 30, 2024
5 Star Guide - Antonio was an amazing guide. He knows a lot about the island, the history, vegetation etc. and didn't leave a single question unanswered!
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Dreamer06200271692
Sep 24, 2024
THE BEST TOUR ON THE ISLAND - Having now been to Madeira a few times over the years I would rate this tour the best yet, if you only have the chance to go on one I would choose this one to theEast side of Funchal. If you get Victor as your guide you are extremely lucky. He appeared to speak not only his native language English German & French perfectly. If I had Victor we would go again.
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718susib
Sep 23, 2024
Tolle Jeep Tour !! - With Victor it was an entertaining and interesting tour. The weather also played along. Top driver in the narrow steep streets. To recommend!
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Maggieh65
Sep 23, 2024
Excellent tour - Extremely good tour, Victor is an excellent guide. Interesting to see the difference in the north/south of the island. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
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