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4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

5.0 · 164 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Up Mountain Madeira Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h–8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup from 149 pickup points
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private full day in an open top army style jeep with a local guide who builds the route around you, Santana, Porto Moniz or wherever you point, with hotel or port pickup.

Priced per jeep; food is extra, vegetarian stops can be arranged, and cruise passengers must give ship details. 4.98 from 164 reviews at €295 per group/vehicle.

In our comparison: #1 of 20 in Santana, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €295 per group.

Included and not included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 31 August 2026.

Reviews

5.0
164 ratings
Tripadvisor 129 · Viator 35

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 163 of 164

Star breakdown of all 164 ratings

5 stars
162 · 99%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the flexible itinerary and knowledgeable guides; poor weather can limit planned activities.

Praised

  • Routes and stops tailored to personal interests without feeling rushed
  • Guides explain island history, plants and everyday life
  • Skilled driving that helps passengers feel safe on steep, narrow roads
  • Forest tracks and remote viewpoints reviewers would not have found alone
  • Local food, poncha and restaurant stops recommended by guides

Complaints

  • Poor weather has limited activities or forced route changes
  • Vehicle problems reported during some trips

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 August 2022 to 27 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 149 pickup points (149 pickup points listed by the operator, 147 of them hotels)
Operator
Up Mountain Madeira; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Being with a small company like us, with a local guide, we assure we will help to deliver the trip you wish to design on this is a personalised tour done on 8 hour just for you and your familly or group! Take a ride on the wild side, With UMM in our cool army open top jeep, on this full day tour in a calm relaxed laid back trip were the guide and jeep will be just for your, design your route or let us know what you wish to do and see and we can propose the best day out in Amazing Madeira!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children must be over 5 year old and accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Santana

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 20€295 per group7h–8h4.98 (164)private
East Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour with Local Guide€898h4.95 (239)shared
Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana €300 per group7h5.0 (89)private
The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group€357h4.93 (265)shared

Ranked #1 of 20 in Santana by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €89, median €45; typical length 7h 30m. 3 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 20 Santana

From €295 per group