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Arieiro Peak, Santo Serra, Cristo Rei in Open Roof 4x4 Experience

4.9 · 132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by True Spirit Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 74 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An open roof jeep links Pico do Arieiro with off-road tracks in Santo da Serra and a stop at Cristo Rei.

Central Funchal and port pickup are included; pickup outside central Funchal costs extra. 4.9 from 132 reviews at €45 per person for 4h 30m.

In our comparison: #51 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, 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: €45 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Free pick up and drop off in Funchal´s central area and Funchal´s Port
  • Safety Instructions + First Aids
  • Local taxes
  • Professional Guide
  • All insurances in accordance to the Portuguese Law
  • Food and drinks
  • Pickup and drop-off outside central Funchal is not included, have an additional fee

Children from €45 (ages 3 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
132 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 130 of 132

Star breakdown of all 132 ratings

5 stars
123 · 93%
4 stars
7 · 5%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, mountain views and forest driving; cloud can obscure the scenery.

Praised

  • Friendly guides who explain island history, local culture and plant life
  • Mountain and coastal viewpoints with stops for photographs
  • Enjoyable forest tracks and off road driving
  • Skilled driving that helps passengers feel safe on steep roads
  • Time to explore stops without feeling rushed

Complaints

  • Cloud and poor weather can obscure mountain views or change the route
  • Some find the rear seats uncomfortable, while others report a comfortable ride

Written by Guidekin from the 98 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2 August 2017 to 25 May 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 on Mon, Fri; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 74 pickup points (74 pickup points listed by the operator, 73 of them hotels)
Operator
True Spirit; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €45 ages 3 to 10

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 Jeep & 4x4 Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #51 of 66€454h 30m4.9 (132)shared
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest€557h5.0 (226)shared
Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof€627h 30m5.0 (192)shared
Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeep €259 per group7h4.99 (243)private

Ranked #51 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. Compare all 66 Jeep & 4x4 Tours

From €45 per adult