--- title: "4x4 Jeep Tour to East & Northeast of Madeira " lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-jeep-tour-to-east-northeast-of-madeira-407686P2/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 132 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-jeep-tour-to-east-northeast-of-madeira-407686P2/ --- # 4x4 Jeep Tour to East & Northeast of Madeira **Guidekin's take:** A small group jeep day through the east and north east with a local driver guide, live commentary, insurance and hotel pickup, on a route that mixes viewpoints, villages and rough tracks. Food and drinks and the Balcões levada entry fee are extra; a moderate level of fitness is expected. 5 from 132 reviews at €69 per person. In our comparison: #4 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join us on a unique journey through the Northeast and East of Madeira Island aboard one of our comfortable 4x4 Jeeps. With small groups only, we ensure a more exclusive and tailored experience based on your preferences. This 4×4 tour truly has it all adventure, moments of excitement, cultural insights, unexpected highlights, and some of the most scenic landscapes on the island. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 106 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food & Drinks excluded - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €69: ages 1 to 10 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 106 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Nature Connection Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 5.0 from 132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 132 of 132. - 5 stars: 132 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' local knowledge and unhurried stops; rough tracks can make the ride bumpy. **Praised:** - Guides explain Madeira's history, plants and local life in detail - Quiet viewpoints and back roads that travellers would have missed alone - Unhurried stops with time to take photos and enjoy the scenery - Reassuring driving on steep roads and rough forest tracks - Small groups that make the day feel personal **Complaints:** - Rough tracks can make the jeep ride bumpy - Rain and cloud can obscure viewpoints and change planned stops Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-08 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Live Commentary on Board - Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off - Local Drive/Guide - Insurance ## Not included - Food & Drinks excluded - Entry fee for Balcões Levada Walk not included ## Itinerary 1. **Miradouros Do Paredao** (15m) - Scenic drive up to the centre of the island and wonderful viewpoint where you will be able to see famous Nun's Valley from the top. 2. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m) - Pico do Areeiro, the third-highest point on the island of Madeira, is located at an altitude of 1,818 metres. From this elevated spot, the ample view allows observers to extend their gaze over the unique grandeurs of Madeira's Mountainous Massif, with the Atlantic Ocean in... 3. **Ribeiro Frio** (2h) - After exploring Pico do Arieiro, we are ready to start the journey towards the north of the island. Descending to the small village of Ribeiro Frio where we will have the opportunity of going for a easy Levada walk in the middle of the Laurissilva Forest this trail will be an... 4. **Faial** (pass by, no stop) - Off road adventure in one of the Old Royal paths that connects Faial to Santana in the heart of our unique Laurisilva forest 5. **Santana** (30m) - In Santana we will visit some hidden gens with stunning views over the Northeast coast trough some fantastic off road paths 6. **Santana** (2h) - One of the most visit areas in Madeira where you can see and enter the iconic traditional triangular Madeira houses and we them will stop for lunch (optional extra - not included in the price ). 7. **Miradouro do guindaste** (30m) - From Santana we will head to Faial where we will stop to visit the Guindaste sky-glass viewpoint, this place offers a breath taking view over the north coast of Madeira. where we can contemplate the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean that bathes the island. 8. **Porto da Cruz** (1h) - Porto da cruz where you will have opportunity to visit the rum factory and enjoy some of the local produce rums or our famous poncha. (Drinks not included - optional) 9. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (15m) - To finish the day we will visit the most southern east part of Madeira, fantastic place, so different of the rest of the island. 10. **Funchal** (pass by, no stop) - From a day full of emotions and collectable moments we will return back to Funchal to your hotel or accommodation ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 106 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 66** | €69 | 7h–8h | 5.0 (132) | shared | | [Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-4x4-jeep-safari-porto-moniz-lava-pools-fanal-forest/?format=md) | €55 | 7h | 5.0 (226) | shared | | [Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof](/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-island-tour-open-roof-445072P1/?format=md) | €62 | 7h 30m | 5.0 (192) | shared | | [Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeep ](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-mystery-tour-full-day-private-4x4-jeep-433184P11/?format=md) | €259 per group | 7h | 4.99 (243) | private | Ranked #4 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €100, median €67; typical length 7h. 23 of 66 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-jeep-tour-to-east-northeast-of-madeira-407686P2/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md