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Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço

4.8 · 935 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Safari Madeira Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
7h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 188 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The east of the island in an open jeep on a full day: Pico do Areeiro, the Santana houses and the Ponta de São Lourenço headland, with hotel pickup and a driver who commentates.

Lunch and drinks are paid on the spot, and the ride is not for pregnant travellers. 4.84 from 935 reviews at €67 per person.

Best for: Book the east safari at €67 per person for 7h, with hotel pickup included; lunch is extra. Rated 4.84 from 935 reviews. Jeep & 4x4 Tours comparison

Trade-off: Not suitable for pregnant travellers.

In our comparison: #12 of 20 in Santana, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €67 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local taxes
  • Lunch
  • Drinks

Children from €34 (ages 6 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
935 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 903 of 935

Star breakdown of all 935 ratings

5 stars
839 · 90%
4 stars
64 · 7%
3 stars
19 · 2%
2 stars
9 · 1%
1 star
4 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, scenery and driving off road; rear seating draws complaints about comfort, views and hearing.

Praised

  • Friendly guides share local knowledge with humour and keep the group involved
  • Driving off road with the roof open is a frequent highlight
  • Varied stops span mountain viewpoints, forests, villages and the coast
  • Skilled driving helps travellers feel safe on steep, narrow roads

Complaints

  • Rear seats can be uncomfortable, with limited views and difficulty hearing the guide
  • Some find the Santana lunch stop too long, with little else to do
  • Some find the explanations detailed, while others report sparse commentary

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (29 December 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 188 pickup points (188 pickup points listed by the operator, 187 of them hotels)
Operator
Safari Madeira; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Get to Know the true spirit of the Island in this unique fashion 4X4 tour, the only way to enjoy the magnificent scenery of these unknown areas. An opportunity to 'step back in time'. Travel to the most outstanding and untouched areas of this wonderful Island.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food not included Lunch, Drinks
  • Children from €34 ages 6 to 11

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 · #12 of 20€677h4.84 (935)shared
4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other€295 per group7h4.98 (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

Ranked #12 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 €67 per adult