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title: "Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side"
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type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 65
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 46
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 59 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side

**Guidekin's take:** Travel via Poiso to Pico do Arieiro, then descend to Ribeiro Frio's Laurissilva Forest and trout nursery on this east-side jeep route. A short walk is included; a swimming stop depends on good weather, and lunch is extra. 4.65 from 46 reviews at €65 per person for 8h.

In our comparison: #59 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

On this tour we leave Funchal in the direction of Poiso with an altitude of 1412m and then climb through the mountains to Pico do Arieiro at a height of 1818m.
This is one of the most beautiful places with breathtaking views of the island of Madeira. We stay here for a while and walk a little.
We then descend to Ribeiro Frio where we are in the Laurissilva Forest and we visit the trout nursery. 
We continue our adventure along old paths passing Cedro Gordo and Cruzinhas until we reach the Village de Santana where we will visit the typical straw houses (Colmo).
After this stop we descend to the village of Faial with amazing views down to the sea and then continue towards Ponta de São Lourenço in the east of Madeira. This part of the Island is much drier and arid, but with a unique beauty due to its cliffs and colors. 
Tour is flexible can be changed because of weather or roads, we look for the best weather conditions for u.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 110 pickup points
- Food not included: For those who want lunch we stop in a…
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €50: ages 0 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 110 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €65 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Just Go Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.65 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 46.

- 5 stars: 38 (83%)
- 4 stars: 4 (9%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 2 (4%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise local knowledge and off-road access; some report cancellations at short notice when too few passengers join

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides sharing knowledge of the island's history, plants and local life
- Access to viewpoints and remote tracks beyond the reach of ordinary cars and coaches
- Skilled driving that helps travellers feel safe on steep, narrow roads
- Flexible stops, time for photos and routes adjusted to the weather
- Local lunch stops praised for their food

**Complaints:**
- Tours cancelled at short notice when too few passengers joined
- Cloud and mist obscuring the mountain views

Written by Guidekin from the 37 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-04-23 to 2025-04-29); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- On this tour includes a small walk, and if the weather it's good we stop for swimming.
- Little dose of adrenaline and lots of fun
- Amazing emotions

## Not included

- For those who want lunch we stop in a typical restaurant
- Negative emotions

## Itinerary

1. **Funchal** (1m) - We start our Jeep Tour on Funchal, heading up to Pico do Arieiro.
2. **Monte Palace Madeira** (pass by, no stop) - We pass by Monte going up to Poiso and Pico do Arieiro.
3. **Pico do Arieiro** (40m) - ist he third highest mountain on Madeira Island an impressive view amazing something that you must see, you will never forget the beauty of these mountains.
4. **Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio** (30m) - Beautiful garden with trees ferns a fish-farming (trout) and laurissilva forest natural park. It's amazing place to stop and go for a walk on the Levada (water channels) From here we go to a secret place off-road through the forest.
5. **Fortress of Faial** (30m) - In the village of Faial we have fantastic sea views and to the mountain of Penha de Águia, we stop on the beach where we can see the beautiful volcanic rock formation. Then going up to Santana Village.
6. **Santana** (1h) - Vila with its famous thatched roofs houses, we stop to visit the houses and we have the chance to lunch in a typical restaurant. We visit the magic Waterfall on Santana Village.
7. **It's an incredible Point View with Sea Cliffs and mountains from where in a b...** (30m) - It's an incredible Point View with Sea Cliffs and mountains from where in a beautiful sunny day we can see our neighbor Island Porto Santo
8. **Passeio Maritimo Porto da Cruz** (30m) - On Porto da Cruz Village we have a seafront promenade from where we can see the north coast and we have the opportunity to visit a very old sugar cane distillery.
9. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (30m) - The eastern tip of Madeira Island is completely different from the whole Island because it is drier and more arid, with sea cliffs and volcanic rocks of different colors, very beautiful
10. **Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto** (30m) - This viewpoint is one of the most impressive and different due to the colors of the cliffs, Just Go on the edge, Amazing
11. **Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau** (30m) - We visit the statue of Jesus Christ, with a beautiful view to Funchal and the beach of Garajau.
12. **Funchal** (20m) - Our Jeep Tour is finish, back to Funchal

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- 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: 110

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People over 190 cm should inform company in advance
- People over 100 kg should inform company in advance

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #59 of 66** | €65 | 8h | 4.65 (46) | 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 #59 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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