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Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses

5.0 (81 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation
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Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses

About this activity

Get ready for an epic adventure in Madeira! We start at Pico do Arieiro, where you’ll be captivated by breathtaking views of dramatic peaks and the Atlantic. We descend to Poiso, crossing the magical Laurissilva forest, with its centuries-old trees and mist enveloping every step. In Ribeiro Frio, trails and trout farms reveal the exuberance of nature. Cova da Roda offers a haven of serenity, where the silence is broken only by the singing of birds. The thatched cottages of Santana enchant with their vibrant colors and traditional charm, a true postcard. Guindaste presents us with spectacular views of the ocean and the jagged coastline, perfect for photographs. At Ponta de São Lourenço, dramatic rock formations and endless sea amaze, creating a landscape that seems otherworldly. This day promises an experience full of beauty, adventure and unforgettable discoveries!

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At a glance

Duration
7–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
Warriors Adventure

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Stops at points of interest
  • Included: Off Road
  • Included: Guide Driver

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Drinks

Itinerary

  1. Pico do Arieiro

    30 min Admission included

    At 1,818 metres above sea level, Pico do Areeiro is the third highest point on the island of Madeira. From this elevated location, the view is so vast that it allows observers to gaze out over the unique grandeur of the Madeira Mountain Range, with the Atlantic Ocean in the background.

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    With a total length of 4,09 km, it provides visitors with an immersive experience in the mountainous landscape of the south coast of the island of Madeira

  3. Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio

    one hour Admission not included

    The Vereda dos Balcões is a small track, of 1.5 km ( + 1.5 km of return), which leads you to enjoy the views of the Miradouro dos Balcões. Starting at Regional Road No. 103, in Ribeiro Frio, this easy difficulty track, and expected duration of 1h30, accompanies the Levada da Serra do Faial.

    On the route through Vereda dos Balcões you will have the opportunity to cross with indigenous and endemic species of Madeira, which offer different shades of green to the Laurissilva forest. During the walk, pay attention to the tree species of the Lauraceae family and the exotic species that spread on the banks of the track.

    (4.5€ Entrance) (PRE-RESERVATION IS NECESSARY IN THE SIMPLIFICA PORTAL, CHOOSE PR11, BEGINING BETWEEN 10:40 - 11:00 AM)

  4. Stop 4

    25 min

    Coffee stop

  5. Santana

    1 h 30 min

    The “little houses of Santana” have become icons widely known nationally (and beyond) for the peculiar beauty of their architectural style. With a triangular shape and covered in thatch, they are the greatest symbol of this municipality on the north coast of the island of Madeira.

    In fact, these typical houses are a reflection of the isolation of this location, which for a long time was difficult to access by land and sea. The preservation of unique cultural traits, as a result of this contingency, has become a heritage of enormous value for this municipality, which currently has around 8800 inhabitants.

  6. Ponta de Sao Lourenco

    25 min

    Ponta de São Lourenço is the long peninsula that forms the eastern tip of the island of Madeira, east of the town of Caniçal. It ends at Farol Island.

  7. Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau

    15 min

    Last stop at Cristo Rei, with a statue dating back to 1921, and with a stunning view over the Atlantic and the coast of Madeira Island.

  8. Miradouro do guindaste

    20 min

    ocated on one of the slopes of the mouth of Ribeira do Faial, in the municipality of Santana, the Guindaste viewpoint offers a stunning view over the coastal line of the north coast of Madeira. It is the ideal place to admire the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean that bathes the island.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We meet at the main entrance of the Building

  • We meet at the free Praia car park.

End point

  • We meet at the main entrance of the Building

  • We meet at the free Praia car park.

Pickup points

  • The Editory Garden Funchal
  • Pestana Vila Lido
  • Residencial Greco
  • Pestana Miramar
  • Hotel Windsor
  • Enotel Magnolia
  • Hotel Funchal
  • Monte Carlo
  • Pestana Casino Park
  • Pestana Gardens Ocean Aparthotel
  • Les Suites at The Cliff Bay

and 147 more pickup points

We do the pickup at our clients' location.

Pick Up included between Câmara de Lobos, Funchal and Caniço. Other areas outside of these may have an extra Pick up Fee

Using your ticket

You must present your ticket during Pick Up.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Babies not allowed.

Traveller ratings

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