Madeira Peaks and Santana: 4x4 Shore Excursion

Embark on a thrilling shore excursion in Madeira, exploring the majestic peaks and charming thatched houses of Santana. Travel in a 4x4 with an open top roof, traverse the UNESCO forest, and enjoy breathtaking views with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Machico - Machico
  • Miradouro da Portela - viewpoint
  • Porto da Cruz - Porto da Cruz
  • Fortress of Faial - viewpoint
  • Santana - traditional houses
  • Casas Tipicas de Santana - Santana
  • Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio - small village / natural park
  • Pico do Arieiro - viewpoint
  • Madeira Islands - Madeira
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Exclusive small group (maximum of 8 persons)
  • Convenient pick-up/drop-off at cruise terminal
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy a guided shore outing that includes transportation to and from the cruise terminal, and lunch. This Eastern adventure tour of Madeira Peaks and Santana’s quintessential thatched homes is facilitated on a 4x4 vehicle with a convertible top. Our journey includes trips into the UNESCO-recognized forest and quaint villages, providing breathtaking…

Location
Machico
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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B2507ewsilviaf
Oct 4, 2023
Safari Jeep Tour - So glad we booked this tour. It was such a great day, especially for my husband as it was his birthday. The humour, friendship and the knowledge of the island that Lino provided was first class. We have been on many tours of the Island, but this jeep tour was by far the best we have had. Great company and so many laughs. Lino isThe Grren Devil!!! We particularly enjoyed Lino's stunning ability to talk to the animals! Our travelling companions were also great fun and up for an adventure. Definitely recommend this safari jeep tour with Lino or Bruno. Thank yiu for such a memorable day. Silvia and Kevin. Xx
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Paulu5953fh
Jul 28, 2022
Great day trip - Excellent day trip. Superb driver and guide. Diogo was knowledgeable and fun to be with. If we could score him 6 we would. Lots to see on this trip.
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Gábor
Jul 5, 2022
Great tour with great guide - We had perfect drivers ang guides for a full day program! 2 cars went together for onroad and offroad experience, with a complete guide to learn about Madeira's nature, landscape, hystory. Our drivers was safe on onroad and fun on offroad. I suggest everyone to choose them even for a half or a full day program!
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Sightsee35237091682
Aug 11, 2021
The trip was amazing! - The trip was amazing, I recommend this for everyone, you get to see lots of amazing places and drink lots of local rums and vines. Also the length of this trip was 10 hours, totally worth it!
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Et1976
Apr 1, 2024
Most uncomfortable Ride - This was the first time using this company and my last time! The jeep that was used for the tour I is for four persons and not for six persons. We were placed in the back of the vehicle on jump seats facing each other with no view! It was the worst and most uncomfortable ride we have ever experienced. The driver did a poor job of telling us where we were going and what we were seeing! Poor communication skills! We don't remember this tour!
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Ann
May 10, 2023
EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A REAL SEAT - Ok the reasons you should avoid this tour. On April 27. 2023 on Funchal Madera we went in a convoy of 5 jeeps. 3 were fine having places for one passenger in front, three were in the next row and 2 seats in the back facing each other. However, there were 2 jeeps (alas one of ours) that had the seating for one in the front seat, 3 in the second and then had hard benches facing each other in the back where they stuffed 4 people, 2 on each side, without anything to hold onto seating on these hard benches. (the jeep was a tad larger but we 4 in the back were crushed together.) Ok, we are going up and down mountainous terrain, moving back and forth, trying not to move around without secure seats and in really cramped position for at least 6 hours. I know the guide--more on him later—had little choice but to put the 4 of us—one over 80 and 2 others in their late 70s as well as an overweight lady, in that back as the 4 positions with regular seats could only be occupied by 2 large men, 1 large women and a thin wife as the first three could not fit in the back. These guests felt so bad for us cramped in the back they still volunteered to take turns as it was obvious we had been put in a dangerous and crowded position—as we went up and down mountains with sharp turns and off-road. No seatbelts. We were in a jeep convoy, I noted that 3 of the jeeps did not have our configuration: instead—in the smaller jeep version the last 2 seats at the back for guests were real seats facing each other rather than 4 of us sprawled to try to find a space on a bench at the back. That would have been fine. So here is the luck of the draw: there were many great things concerning this trip, but if the owner continues to schedule 4 people in awful benches in the back of those two jeeps, beware. Both those in our jeep and others who saw the situation were—as we were—simply appalled. Now the great part. Our guide—Spencer Thorpe--was fabulous-- great knowledge of the island, fun and a fantastic driver. The lunch midway was absolutely top notch, the sights worth the trip. However, until the owner shows more care for those who book this and guarantees each person a real and safe seat, I would avoid.
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From $64
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).