Madeira East Jeep Tour: Pico do Arieiro, Santana & Porto da Cruz

4.9 (96 reviews) Funchal, Portugal
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Duration8h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover eastern Madeira in a classic 4x4 Jeep with Ricardo Off Road Madeira, a family-run business led by local brothers Ricardo and Vitor. This 8-hour shared tour combines mountain views at Pico do Arieiro, the forest scenery of Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Faial and the coastal village of Porto da Cruz.

Travel along old roads and off-road sections while your local driver-guide shares stories about island life, history and flora. Enjoy time for photographs and a lunch stop at a local restaurant. Lunch and drinks are paid separately.

A personal introduction to Madeira's landscapes and local culture, from the mountains to the ocean.

Options

2-3 people

Pickup included

Full day East Adventure Tour in Madeira Portugal

Duration: 8 hours
Not included but local restaur
Lots of beautiful views
Jeep 4x4
Pickup included

Private Jeep Tour for 2

Private tour: Exclusive Jeep and guide for 2 guests. For more than 2 guests, contact us through Viator for a personalised quote.
Pickup included

What's included

  • East tour
  • We arrange lunch at local restaurants during our full day tours. Price range: €15-€20 per person (3 course meal with a drink)

What to expect

  1. Pico do Arieiro
    1h 15m
    The second highest point of the island, with wonderful views to both sides of Madeira.

    We will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-road roads. This will take around 45 minutes.
  2. Ribeiro Frio
    1h 50m
    This an excellent opportunity to discover the Trout Reserve.
    We will also guide you on a levada walk with amazing views of Faial.

    We will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-road roads. This will take around 60 minutes.
  3. Santana
    2h
    We will introduce the beautiful, traditionally built Santana houses. This is also where we usually visit a local restaurant for lunch.

    We will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-road roads. This will take around 30 minutes.
  4. 1h 25m
    We will take a lovely walk with amazing views that will lead us to Guindaste, an amazing glass platform right above the ocean.

    We will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-road roads. This will take around 40 minutes.
  5. Porto da Cruz
    1h 30m
    An excellent opportunity to take a stroll and discover a gorgeous black sand beach

    We will make our way back to your accommodations. This will take around 60 minutes.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Free pickup and drop-off in Funchal. Pickup and return outside Funchal are available with the following supplement per booking (not per person): Canico EUR20; Machico EUR25; Ponta de Sao Lourenco EUR30; Ponta do Sol EUR25; Ribeira Brava EUR20; Calheta EUR30. Please provide your accommodation name and full address when booking and contact us through Viator to confirm the pickup arrangements and supplement.

We meet you at the entrance of your accommodation. Look for the Ricardo Off Road Madeira logo on our Jeep. For port pickup, look for the guide holding a board with your name. Please confirm your pickup time with us before the tour.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For any food restriction (e.g, Allergy, vegan), kindly put them on the Special Request upon booking.

Cancellation policy

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

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