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title: Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço
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type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 67
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 935
duration_minutes: 420
languages: [pt, en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Lunch and pickup?
rank_in_category: 12 of 20 (Santana)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço

**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.

**Lunch and pickup?:** Book the east safari at €67 per person for 7h, with hotel pickup included; lunch is extra. Rated 4.84 from 935 reviews. Trade-off: Not suitable for pregnant travellers. (last checked September 15, 2026)

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

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 188 pickup points
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Lunch, Drinks
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €34: ages 6 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 188 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €67 per person
- Duration: 7h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 935 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Safari Madeira
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02

## Reviews

4.84 from 935 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 903 of 935.

- 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 (2025-12-29 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Lunch
- Drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Pico do Arieiro** (25m) - is Madeira's third highest peak, offering breathtaking vistas of the of the mountains and clouded valleys.
2. **Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio** (45m) - Ribeiro Frio, set in Madeira's lush green heart, is a tranquil mountain area surronded by dense Laurissilva forrest. The Levada dos Balcões leads along a short peaceful walking to the Balcões viewpoint, which opes onto a stunning panorama view of the valley rich forest and...
3. **Santana** (2h) - , is known for it's charming traditional thatched houses, green landscapes and mountain scenery. Blending rural heritage with natural beauty, it offers a glimpse of Madeira's cultural roots. This is also where we will make our lunch stop.
4. **Miradouro do guindaste** (15m) - The Guindaste viewpoint is offers a clifftop prespective where shher drops meet the Atlantic ocean. With its exposed platforms and panoramic ocean views, it provides a immersive sense of Madeira's coastal beauty.
5. **Porto da Cruz** (20m) - In Porto da Cruz we will make a stop in the Engenhos do Norte Rum Factory so that you can taste test the Madeira Rum.
6. **Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto** (15m) - Ponta do Rosto, in Caniçal, is a viewpoint on the eastern tip of Madeira, offering views of colorful cliffs, volcanic rock formations and the open ocean.
7. **Machico** (pass by, no stop) - , blends the calm coastal scenery with a rich cultural past.
8. **Santa Cruz** (pass by, no stop) - , is surrounded by gentle hills and ocean views.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02
- 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: 188

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Santana

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #12 of 20** | €67 | 7h | 4.84 (935) | shared |
| [4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other](/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-safari-private-jeep-full-day-customizable-santana-or-porto-moniz-or-other/?format=md) | €295 per group | 7h | 4.98 (164) | private |
| [East Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour with Local Guide](/portugal/madeira/tours/east-madeira-4x4-jeep-tour-with-local-guide/?format=md) | €89 | 8h | 4.95 (239) | shared |
| [Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana ](/portugal/madeira/tours/private-4x4-jeep-full-day-porto-moniz-or-santana/?format=md) | €300 per group | 7h | 5.0 (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.

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