MADEIRA · PORTUGAL
The best days out on the island.
The 15 best santana tours on Madeira, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a day to, and what each actually delivers on the ground.
Small-group East Madeira day from $37: Pico Arieiro panoramas, Balcões levada walk, Santana, Guindaste glass views and more.
Most Popular“Amazing, Nelson knew the history of the island, and was very courteous and funny!!! The entire tour was a pleasure!!!!”
Open-roof 4x4 safari through Madeira’s East with Pico do Areeiro views, a levada walk, Santana, rum tasting, and coastal lookouts.
“Great trip, take layers and good shoes for walking. Enjoy! Guide was fun and informative, had lots of laughs during the day.”
8-hour Open 4x4 tour from Funchal into UNESCO Laurisilva, Santana’s thatched homes, sugar cane stops, and high mountain viewpoints.
“Wspaniały wypad, przygoda w doskonałym towarzystwie”
Funchal East Madeira 4x4 jeep tour to Pico do Arieiro, Santana houses, rum tasting and red-cliff viewpoints, small group.
“Really amazing tour! You get to see so much in one day. It was a wonderful experience :)”
East Madeira small-group tour with hotel pickup, sky-high Pico do Arieiro views, Santana houses, rum at Porto da Cruz, and the Guindaste skywalk.
“Fantastic trip with Deano around the eastern side of Madeira. Very informative and done with professionalism and humour”
Open-roof 4x4 day trip from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, Santana and Ponta de São Lourenço, with Wi‑Fi and guided stops.
“Great jeep tour in Madeira with guide Gill—scenic, fun, and informative. Truly a memorable experience!”
Jeep safari and Balcões levada hike in eastern Madeira, with Santana houses, a rum distillery, and Ponta de São Lourenço.
“Superb! Absolutely wonderful guide, lovely levada walk and great offroad treks. The viewpoints and local information was fascinating, funny and fun.”
Private 4x4 Jeep day from Funchal with hotel pickup, open-top views, and flexible stops like Sao Vicente Caves or Porto Moniz pools.
“Our family of four had a fantastic day with Tiago. We customized our north/northeast trip and he even added a couple of unplanned stops. It was a great day and we would definitely book again.”
Jeep safari plus a levada walk in eastern Madeira: Pico do Arieiro views, Santana triangle houses, rum tasting, and windy Ponta de São Lourenço.
“A fantastic day out. Our guide, Tony, was informative and entertaining - and appeared to enjoy the off-road experience more than we did! We were given plenty of time to enjoy the stops. The one hour walk at Balcoes was an ideal introduction to the Levadas - very easy, level walking with a wonderful view…”
4x4 small-group Madeira adventure to Pico do Arieiro, Santana, a Levada walk and forest drives, with Funchal/Caniço pickup.
“Ricardo our driver/guide picked us up, right on time, just 10 minutes away from our cruiseship. With 6 other people from Britain, France and Latvia we started the tour. So we had a real European get together. Although we made several tours on Madeira, this tour is one of a totally different kind. Though we…”
Private 4x4 Jeep full day on Madeira, choose West or East route, with off-road views, Porto Moniz pools or Santana village.
“Do not miss this trip Edgar was very knowledgeable great driver and funny . Full day exploring the west of the island . We had a great time would highly recommended.”
An East Madeira 4x4 day from Funchal with off-road viewpoints, Santana villages, and rum tasting at Porto da Cruz. Pickup included.
“Very nice tour with Nuno from Green Devil. Nuno is a great guide and very good driver. The route is fantastic, with spectacular views.”
Madeira’s east coast in one day: Pico do Areeiro views, Laurissilva at Ribeiro Frio, Santana houses, Ponta São Lourenço, plus Machico.
“Excellent trip, guide was ace, views breathtaking.”
Jeep 4WD plus an easy levada walk on Madeira’s north side, with Laurisilva views, Santana thatched houses, and quick scenic stops.
“1000% recommend. I did 8 tours over the course of my trip to Portugal and this was my favourite. The views at Pico de Airo were incredible and breathtaking, off roading was so fun, the jeep comfortable and clean, guide was professional and knowledgeable and the day was planned well.”
Small-group east Madeira jeep adventure to Santana, Laurissilva forest, and standout viewpoints, with hikes, photos, and possible swimming.
“Excellent day - off the beaten track, great sightseeing with mountains, forests, waterfalls and coastal views.”
From the sunrise peaks to the levada paths to the deep-water whales, every corner of the island and every way to spend a day.
