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Santana - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthEast

16 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 16 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Madeira, Portugal

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This Tour has a little bit of everything! Rich in culture, with some of the most beautiful landscapes you can set your eyes on and breath-taking trails that will take you from sea level to Madeira’s highest mountains - Always far from the beaten track

For those who love mountains, snaking roads, earth pathways, amazing food, local drinks with a taste of discovery

Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history

I have the best vehicle for that, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions) and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see!

So, join me and let's have fun together, exploring without stress, no rush...

If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes

I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!

Jeep capacity: 8 seats (7 Clients + Driver - Me)

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch Extra fee of 17,00€ - Very Good
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off at hotels & Apartments in Funchal is free Extra cost outside Funchal: I can provide private transfer If you don´t need my private transfer, meeting point at Praia Formosa in Funchal - Free Parking

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9000-250 Funchal
Portugal

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Funchal

Your private tour begins with the transfer from the hotel or apartment in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions).Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history.You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see!I`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, so you can see the wild beauty of the island, all done in a very calm safe and relaxed way.Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting open jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses.At the end of the tour you will want to return and stay longer on my paradise :)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Madeira Botanical Garden (Pass By)

On board our Jeep, the trip starts from Funchal to Poiso at 1 412mts of altitude, passing by Shoupana Hills & Montado do Pereiro (protected Natural Área), always with its beautiful bay in the background.We will take the back roads through Funchal’s hillside, going for a hidden view of the beautiful bay that we will have as a background.Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.
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Choupana Hill S

After stopping in a beautiful view point we will keep going up the hill through old roads & off-road, all done in a very calm safe and relaxed, stopping in all the good photo opportunities, far from the beaten track.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Poiso

While we ascend at the 3rd highest peak of the island, Pico do Areeiro at 1818m alt, we will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.Often we are above the clouds for a breathtaking landscape over the south and north side of the island.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pico do Arieiro

We will stop at Pico Do Areiro, the third-highest peak on the island, 1811 m above sea level. There are usually very dramatic views, and we tend to spend a fair amount of time up there.After a stop to explore and pictures, we venture to the North side of the island, such as Ribeiro Frio and Faial, along the ancient royal footpath, where our sight is captured by the geometry of the oldest terraces of the island, along the beaten tracks crossing the wonderful Laurisilva forest and the water springs that supply the trout tanks. You will be amazed at the isolated rural nature of the villages we will visit.Always stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ribeiro Frio

As we pass through the wonderful Laurisilva forest and the water springs, we will have time to stop at one and for the more adventurous to taste it heheheAfter that, will cross the hearth of our Laurisilva forest, descending trough Ribeiro Frio and observing the fauna and flora that habit this wonderful millenary forest, protected by Unesco.Always stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

São Roque do Faial

As we continue our descent, we will be able to contemplate the imponent form of the rock formation Penha d’Águia (Eagle’s Rock) which will accompany us, as we climb the mountain side.Always stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro do Cruzeiro

We will make a stop in a local bar with local prices.After that we will make a spectacular off road, where we’ll enjoy a wonderful scenery.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Caminho da Cova da Roda

We will have to cross the mountain towards Santana, so we will have to make a Spectacular off road, where we’ll enjoy a wonderful scenery.Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.In the middle of the off-road, we will make a longer stop to enjoy the wonderful scenery
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pico das Pedras

After off-road we will arrive to Pico das Pedras, and we will immediately begin to descend to santana.This is where you can find the traditional, authentic A-frame houses you might have seen online or in guide books. We see lots of agricultural terraces, we meet locals, and we have lunch at a local restaurant to try the local food(Lunch optional extra — not included in the price but highly recommended).
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santana

In Santana it`s time to visit a genuine Santana House, a triangle shaped house traditional from this area of Madeira with about 240 years and lunch at a local place, where you could eat some of the local traditional food, as for example the espetada, tuna or Peixe-Espada(Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended) - 12,00€We will visit a real house typical of Madeira, not touristic
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Faial

After that, and it will be the time to get back through the north coast, Seeing the amazing views of Faial and Porto da Cruz, awayas stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porto da Cruz

If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes - 2Km (optional), stretching the legs, on one of the many unique water canals of Madeira.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Estrada dos Maroços

After making the "Levada walk", we will return all the way back by the eastern coast, passing by Maroços and Machico (the bay where the Portuguese landed in 1419/20).
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Machico

We will finish up with the perfect ending, our famous freshly homemade Poncha drink!All these in a very relaxed informative fun way, going off road and off the beaten track having a good overview on the island, cruising through the mountain in the morning, and in the afternoon by the sea line.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Cruz (Pass By)

This is a fun and informative trip for all ages and a great “first tour” for everyone visiting our beautiful island.A day to remember in years to come…Go ahead and Book Now! Spaces are limited!
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum age 3 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santana – Private Full-Day – Safari 4×4 Tour – NorthEast?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • LunchExtra fee of 17,00€ - Very Good

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum age 3 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A vegetarian option is available; inform at the time of booking if necessary
  • We will go up to 1800 meters high and to the north coast of the island, so it can be hot or cooler. Important to bring a jacket if necessary - dress appropriately
  • On the day, who are staying in Funchal, Garajau or Caniço, can change the tour to: NorthWest, SouthWest or SouthEast

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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