Off-Road Tour of Santana, Pico del Aieiro, & Punta de São Lourenço from Funchal

Excellent activity. Our guide Vasco, a true professional whom I highly recommend, is an expert driver, incredibly friend...

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On this off-roading tour, we will discover the majestic beauty of eastern Madeira, visiting Santana, Pico do Arieiro, and the spectacular landscapes of the famous Ponta de São Lourenço.

Details

Duration

7 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off in central Funchal
Transport by jeep
English–speaking guide

Not included

Lunch

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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9.5

Exceptional 769 Travelers·116 reviews

September 6, 2026
Carolina
Madrid, Spain
Excellent activity. Our guide Vasco, a true professional whom I highly recommend, is an expert driver, incredibly friendly, and shared interesting fac...
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August 28, 2026
Alberto
Sevilla, Spain
Magnificent. 200% recommended. You see the island in all its facets. Diogo took us to some incredible places. At times it felt like we were in Jurassi...
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July 24, 2026
Alicia Díaz
Torrejon De Ardoz, Spain
Our guide Toni was more than good. He explained things, looked after the children, and was even attentive to the other four people who, frankly, didn'...
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October 6, 2026
Paola
Spain
A 100% recommended excursion. Diego had an excellent day; he knew how to explain the landscape in a way that made us admire it. The hours flew by than...
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October 5, 2026
Montserrat
Madrid, Spain
Our driver, Vasco, was excellent. He told us about everything we saw along the way: fruits, vegetation, and places of interest. It was a pleasant and ...
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September 20, 2026
Anónimo
Galicia, Spain
Our experience was excellent, thanks to Vasco, a fantastic guide! He shared lots of interesting facts and explained everything, always attentive to th...
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September 7, 2026
Sara
Spain
Really cool activity!!! I don't understand why the activity description says to bring a towel and swimsuit, as they are not needed for the excursion. ...
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August 24, 2026
Angela
São Paulo, Brazil
Everything perfect. Beautiful landscapes. Punctuality. Friendliness of the guide.
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August 22, 2026
Ana Maria
Cádiz, Spain
It was a super fun activity! And our guide, Luis, was fantastic, explaining interesting facts and stories about the island the whole time. I definitel...
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August 22, 2026
Carmen Rosa Navarro Domínguez
Gran Canaria, Spain
The guide Edi was delightful. From yesterday's itinerary, I would remove the distilleries and replace them with the Queimadas forest park.
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Activity Details

At the scheduled time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Funchal in an off-road vehicle and head northeast to admire the natural beauty of this part of the island.
Our first stop will be Pico do Arieiro. At 1,818 meters (5,965 feet), it offers incredible panoramic views and is the third-highest peak in Madeira.

Next, we will arrive in Santana to see the oldest thatched-roof houses on the island, which have stood for over 250 years. These picturesque structures are more than just dwellings, they're symbols of Madeira's enduring spirit and architectural heritage.

We'll continue the tour through Porto da Cruz, where you will learn about the ancient processes that have made Madeiran rum famous worldwide. The adventure culminates at Ponta de São Lourenço, also known as "Madeira's Dragon Tail." You will love its vibrant volcanic colors and dramatic cliffs!

Finally, we will return to the starting point after seven hours of exploration.

Hotel Pickup

This excursion includes pickup from hotels in downtown Funchal. If you're staying elsewhere, you'll have to pay an additional supplement on the day of the activity.

9.5

Exceptional 769 Travelers·116 reviews

September 6, 2026
Carolina
Madrid, Spain
Excellent activity. Our guide Vasco, a true professional whom I highly recommend, is an expert driver, incredibly friendly, and shared interesting fac...
Is this useful?
August 28, 2026
Alberto
Sevilla, Spain
Magnificent. 200% recommended. You see the island in all its facets. Diogo took us to some incredible places. At times it felt like we were in Jurassi...
Is this useful?
July 24, 2026
Alicia Díaz
Torrejon De Ardoz, Spain
Our guide Toni was more than good. He explained things, looked after the children, and was even attentive to the other four people who, frankly, didn'...
Is this useful?
October 6, 2026
Paola
Spain
A 100% recommended excursion. Diego had an excellent day; he knew how to explain the landscape in a way that made us admire it. The hours flew by than...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 5, 2026
Montserrat
Madrid, Spain
Our driver, Vasco, was excellent. He told us about everything we saw along the way: fruits, vegetation, and places of interest. It was a pleasant and ...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 20, 2026
Anónimo
Galicia, Spain
Our experience was excellent, thanks to Vasco, a fantastic guide! He shared lots of interesting facts and explained everything, always attentive to th...
As a couple
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September 7, 2026
Sara
Spain
Really cool activity!!! I don't understand why the activity description says to bring a towel and swimsuit, as they are not needed for the excursion. ...
With friends
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August 24, 2026
Angela
São Paulo, Brazil
Everything perfect. Beautiful landscapes. Punctuality. Friendliness of the guide.
Is this useful?
August 22, 2026
Ana Maria
Cádiz, Spain
It was a super fun activity! And our guide, Luis, was fantastic, explaining interesting facts and stories about the island the whole time. I definitel...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 22, 2026
Carmen Rosa Navarro Domínguez
Gran Canaria, Spain
The guide Edi was delightful. From yesterday's itinerary, I would remove the distilleries and replace them with the Queimadas forest park.
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Activity Details

Finally, we will return to the starting point after seven hours of exploration.

Hotel Pickup

This excursion includes pickup from hotels in downtown Funchal. If you're staying elsewhere, you'll have to pay an additional supplement on the day of the activity.

Off-Road Tour of Santana, Pico del Aieiro, & Punta de São Lourenço