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The 15 Best Santana Tours in Madeira

49 tours  ·  from $37

Santana is triangular thatched houses on the wet north-east coast, usually paired with the laurel forest and the trout pools. These 15 days out are compared on route, vehicle and how much of the time is spent driving.

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Terreiro da Luta and Senhora da Paz
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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

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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Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço - Ribeiro Frio and the Balcões Walk
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Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

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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Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4x4 - Portela and the Eagle Rock viewpoint
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Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

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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Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4x4 East Tour - Pico do Arieiro at 1,818 meters
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Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4×4 East Tour

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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The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group - Santana’s triangular houses and the limits of the visit
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The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

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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Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour - Starting in Funchal at 9:00 am
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Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

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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Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk - Pico do Areeiro starts the day above the clouds
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Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

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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4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other - Choosing between Porto Moniz, Santana, and São Vicente
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4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

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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Madeira: Arieiro, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço Jeep Tour - Starting above the clouds at Pico do Arieiro
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Madeira: Arieiro, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço Jeep Tour

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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Safari 4x4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group "FlowerEAST" - Pico do Arieiro at 1,818 meters
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Safari 4×4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group “FlowerEAST”

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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Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana - São Vicente and the final west-coast views
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Private 4×4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana

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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From Funchal: Santana and Pico do Areeiro East Island Tour - Pico do Areeiro at 1,818 meters
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From Funchal: Santana and Pico do Areeiro East Island Tour

12.Santana and Pico do Areeiro East Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 50 reviews · 8 hours · from $49

Spend eight hours exploring Madeira’s east by minibus, from the 1,818-meter Pico do Areeiro to Ribeiro Frio’s laurel forest, Santana’s colorful thatched homes, Faial, Ponta São Lourenço, and Machico. Guides such as Eduardo and Bruno add local stories, music, and flexible village stops.

“Interesting trip to the North East part of Madeira. I would drop the stop at Machico and reduce to 45 minutes the stop at Ribeiro Frio and have more time at Pico do Areeiro and Sao Lourenco.”

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East 4x4 Santana & Peaks - Portela, Porto da Cruz, and the rum stop
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East 4×4 Santana & Peaks

13.East 4×4 Santana & Peaks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend about eight hours exploring eastern Madeira by rugged 4x4, with hotel pickup, mountain and coastal views, Santana houses, Ribeiro Frio, Pico do Areeiro, and a stop at the Madeira Rum House. Guides such as Nuno and Dinarte are known for good driving and flexible local insight.

“Great day out with very knowledgeable and pleasant guide who gave us a great insight into the beautiful island”

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SANTANA Combo Expedition (Jeep & Levada Walk) - Shared Tour - Santana’s thatched houses and lunch break
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SANTANA Combo Expedition (Jeep & Levada Walk) – Shared Tour

14.SANTANA Combo Expedition (Jeep & Levada Walk) – Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Join Madeira Mountain Expeditions for a full-day shared jeep outing from Funchal. You’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Referta, and Ponta de São Lourenço, with a short levada walk, hotel pickup, and a guide speaking English, Portuguese, German, or other languages.

“Interesting spots , sufficient time, fun guide, good group Food at the restaurant was not very good but the staff were friendly Recommended!”

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Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side - Ribeiro Frio and the Laurissilva Forest
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Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side

15.Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours exploring eastern Madeira in a Jeep limited to eight people. With guides such as Mauricio, Justino, or Francisco, you’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Laurissilva Forest, coastal viewpoints, and Ponta de São Lourenço, with off-road routes, photo stops, and time for a local lunch.

“Going to parts that coaches could not reach and having the freedom to enjoy the day at our on pace. Our driver was thoughtful and gave us a lovely day. What he couldn’t do was improve the weather but it didn’t spoil anything.”

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