The 12 Best Santana Tours in Madeira

1.Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,994 reviews · 7 hours · from $37Our pick

Spend seven hours touring eastern Madeira in a small group, from 1,818-meter Pico do Arieiro to Santana, Ribeiro Frio, Faial, Porto da Cruz, Machico, and Ponta São Lourenço. Guides such as Bruna, Pedro, Nelson, and Daniela combine local stories, careful driving, flexible stops, and an easy Levada walk.

“Excellent day trip helped by fantastic weather. Spectacular views, lots of variety, knowledgeable guide. Nice optional lunch with the whole group.”

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2.Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

Spend about seven hours exploring Madeira’s east in a small 4x4 group of up to eight. Ride rough rural roads, walk to Balcões viewpoint, stop in Santana for lunch, taste Madeira rum, and see Machico, Ponta do Rosto, and the Atlantic coast with guides such as Nico, Alex, Ernesto, or Rodrigo.

“A great tour with beautiful nature and interesting sights. The off-road sections in the open jeep were amazing. Our driver was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend.”

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3.Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 295 reviews · 8 hours · from $81

Spend eight hours crossing Madeira in an open-top 4x4 with a local guide such as José, Miguel, or Ana. From Funchal, you’ll reach Machico, Portela, Porto da Cruz, Santana’s thatched houses, Laurisilva forest, and high mountain country near Ribeiro Frio. Lunch is optional, and off-road sections can be rough.

“We had a wonderful day with a really nice guide, Juan. We recommend this trip!”

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4.Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4×4 East Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 280 reviews · 7 hours · from $73

Join a small group of up to eight for a seven-hour 4x4 tour from Funchal to Madeira’s eastern peaks, forest roads, Santana, and Ponta do Rosto. Guides such as Brian, John, Miguel, and Nuno have led highly praised outings, with hotel pickup, off-road driving, a levada walk, rum tasting, and free time included.

“Really amazing tour! You get to see so much in one day. It was a wonderful experience :)”

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5.The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend about seven hours exploring eastern Madeira with local guide Dino, from Pico do Areeiro above the clouds to Santana’s old houses, Porto da Cruz rum, Pico do Facho and Guindaste Skywalk. Pickup is available in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos, with lunch chosen and paid for separately.

“This was a great day out and Dino is an excellent and charming guide. As it was a Monday, fewer tourists were around and we had the tour to ourselves. Spectacular scenery and a fabulous lunch at a restaurant recommended by Dino”

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6.Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend about 7.5 hours touring Madeira’s east and north from an open-roof 4x4. You’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Ponta de São Lourenço, and a Referta Levada. Guides such as Francisco, Luis, and Diogo are praised for their driving, local knowledge, and friendly style.

“Fantastic experience! Our guide, Francisco, was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and kept us well informed about the itinerary throughout the day. He allowed plenty of time to explore each location and made sure everyone had a great time on the tour.”

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7.Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · from $71

This eight-hour small-group or private jeep tour links Pico do Areeiro, the Balcões Levada, Santana’s thatched houses, Porto da Cruz, and Ponta de São Lourenço. Guides such as Victor, Miguel, David da Silva, Michael, Ruben, and Severino are praised for lively local commentary and confident driving. Lunch costs extra.

“Superb! Absolutely wonderful guide, lovely levada walk and great offroad treks. The viewpoints and local information was fascinating, funny and fun.”

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8.4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Madeira in a private open-top Jeep for up to five people. Your guide can shape the day around Santana, Porto Moniz, São Vicente Caves, volcanic pools, forests, villages, viewpoints, and local food stops. Guides may include Tiago, Diego, Tobias, Edgar, Nico, or Ricardo.

“This tour was really seeing and feeling Portugal! Edgar, our guide, absolutely made the trip! He was as enthusiastic as we were as first timers even though he knew every step of the way like his own hand. We felt safe and in great hands even on some pretty steep climbs.”

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9.Arieiro, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $73

Ride from Pico do Arieiro through mountain tracks, Santana, Porto da Cruz, and Ponta de São Lourenço. Your local guide may be Diogo, Tony, Francisco, or another True Spirit driver. Expect a one-hour levada walk, bumpy jeep roads, big views, and a €3 Balcões entry fee.

“This tour was the highlight of our trip to Madeira! Definitely recommend, we went with Tony and he was fantastic!”

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10.Safari 4×4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group “FlowerEAST”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring east Madeira in a 4x4 with a local driver-guide. From Funchal or Caniço, you’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, Santana’s thatched houses, Ribeiro Frio, and walk about 2 kilometers beside Levada do Castelejo. Guide Ricardo has also arranged this tour for cruise passengers.

“Netter Tagesausflug mit insgesamt 6 Personen + Fahrer. Abholung klappte gut. Erlebnis wirklich nett. Fahrer organisierte ein sehr gutes 3 Gänge Mittagessen mit Getränken (11€) und einen sehr leckeren Poncha (2,50€). Einziger Abzug: Der Ausflug dauerte nicht etwa 8 Stunden, sondern etwa 7, davon 1 Stunde Mittagessen, 30 Minuten Kaffepause und 30 Minuten Spaziergang.”

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11.Private 4×4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours with local guide Edgar Silva in a private 4x4 Jeep, choosing Madeira’s west route to Fanal and Porto Moniz or east route to Pico do Areeiro and Santana. Pickup in Funchal is included, while distant pickups cost extra.

“Superbe excursion privée avec un chauffeur exceptionnel qui a été entièrement à notre écoute. Conduite agreable, circuit magnifique, explications riches. Beaucoup de compétences. A RECOMMANDER. Merci Edgar.”

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12.Full Day East Madeira – Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Santana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about eight hours exploring eastern Madeira by air-conditioned minibus, with hotel pickup, a local guide, mountain viewpoints, Santana’s thatched cottages, Ribeiro Frio, coastal lookouts, and Machico. Optional lunch in Santana adds a three-course local meal.

“Excellent tour, well organised, collected from hotel on time. Guide/courier/driver, same person was great, amusing and informative. Included prepaid lunch superb value. All in all highly recommended.”

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