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title: East Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour with Local Guide
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type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 89
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 239
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Peaks and headland?
rank_in_category: 24 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# East Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour with Local Guide

**Guidekin's take:** Explore east Madeira by off-road vehicle through volcanic peaks, laurel forests and mountain villages. A driver-guide, vehicle and guided viewpoint stops are included; children must be at least five and any entrance fees cost extra. 4.95 from 239 reviews at €89 per person for 8h.

**Peaks and headland?:** Choose the East Madeira 4x4 for Pico do Arieiro, Santana and Ponta de São Lourenço: 8h at €89 per person; minimum age five. Trade-off: Minimum age five. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #24 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the wild beauty of Madeira’s east coast on this full-day off-road adventure. Travel through volcanic peaks, ancient laurel forests, and picturesque mountain villages as your local guide shares stories about the island’s history and nature. Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic and explore hidden spots that most visitors never reach. This is the perfect tour for travelers who want to experience the real Madeira beyond the main roads.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 107 pickup points
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age 10+: Minimum age is 5 years

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 107 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €89 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 239 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Hit The Road Madeira
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.95 from 239 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 237 of 239.

- 5 stars: 229 (96%)
- 4 stars: 8 (3%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise local knowledge and stops away from crowds; cloud and rain can rule out the mountain visit.

**Praised:**
- Guides share detailed knowledge of Madeira's history, plants and local life
- Back roads and carefully timed stops help avoid crowds
- Relaxed pacing leaves time for photos and exploring at stops
- Confident driving on steep, winding roads helps passengers feel safe
- Local restaurant lunches, rum tastings and poncha stops

**Complaints:**
- Cloud and rain can obscure mountain views or remove the peak stop from the route
- Some find the jeep seating cramped, while others find it comfortable

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-08-08 to 2026-09-20); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Guided stops and scenic viewpoints
- Off-road 4x4 vehicle
- Local driver-guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Entrance Fees (if applicable)
- Personal Expenses

## Itinerary

1. **Valley of the Nuns** (20m) - The first stop of the tour is the not so famous but very beautiful Miradouro do Paradao. From this viewpoint you will see Funchal from above as well as the famous Nun´s Valley. It´s usually very quiet up here and very much "off the beaten path"
2. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m) - Madeira´s third highest peak. We try to arrive here early, before the crowds so we can best enjoy the amazing views, above the clouds hopefully! We don´t like giving set times but usually spend somewhere around 30 to 45 minutes up here which is usually enough to get to see...
3. **Ribeiro Frio** (pass by, no stop) - is well known for the rainbow trout farm. We drive by the large crowds and escape the tourist traps.
4. **Santana** (2h) - We make our way off-road and off the beaten path to Santana, one of Madeira´s most famous villages. Here we will see the traditional A-frame houses and stop at an authentic house to see how people use to live in this shantytown of Madeira. Next is Lunch at the famous Quinta...
5. **Miradouro do guindaste** (15m) - After lunch we stop at one of our favourite viewpoints on the North East of the island to see privileged views of the North East coast.
6. **Engenhos do Norte** (30m) - A stop is in order at the the small village of Porto Da Cruz, well known for it´s history in sugar and rum. We make a stop at the famous rum factory and of course try some of the best rum in the world!
7. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (30m) - Lastly we explore Ponta de Sao Lourenço, the most easterly peninsular on the island known for its magnificent volcanic rock formations and colours.
8. **Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto** (10m) - The final stop on our east tour to see the peninsular in all it´s glory!

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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: 107

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 5 years

## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #24 of 66** | €89 | 8h | 4.95 (239) | 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 #24 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.

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