--- title: "Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-4x4-jeep-tour-pico-arieiro-santana-traditional-houses/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 80 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 20 (Santana) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-4x4-jeep-tour-pico-arieiro-santana-traditional-houses/ --- # Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses **Guidekin's take:** A four wheel drive day that starts at Pico do Arieiro, drops through the laurel forest to Ribeiro Frio and ends at the thatched houses of Santana, with off road stretches and a guide driver. Lunch and drinks are paid on the spot; babies cannot come. 5 from 80 reviews at €55 per person. In our comparison: #5 of 20 in Santana, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Get ready for an epic adventure in Madeira! We start at Pico do Arieiro, where you’ll be captivated by breathtaking views of dramatic peaks and the Atlantic. We descend to Poiso, crossing the magical Laurissilva forest, with its centuries-old trees and mist enveloping every step. In Ribeiro Frio, trails and trout farms reveal the exuberance of nature. Cova da Roda offers a haven of serenity, where the silence is broken only by the singing of birds. The thatched cottages of Santana enchant with their vibrant colors and traditional charm, a true postcard. Guindaste presents us with spectacular views of the ocean and the jagged coastline, perfect for photographs. At Ponta de São Lourenço, dramatic rock formations and endless sea amaze, creating a landscape that seems otherworldly. This day promises an experience full of beauty, adventure and unforgettable discoveries! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 159 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Lunch, Drinks - Children from €35: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 159 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 80 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Warriors Adventure - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 5.0 from 80 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 80 of 80. - 5 stars: 80 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and unhurried stops; poor weather can force changes to the route **Praised:** - Clear explanations of Madeira's history, nature and local life - Careful driving on narrow roads and rough tracks - Time to explore stops without feeling rushed - Mountain and coastal viewpoints along a varied route - Restaurant recommendations praised for the food **Complaints:** - Poor weather has forced changes to planned mountain stops Written by Guidekin from the 57 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-11-02 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Stops at points of interest - Off Road - Guide Driver ## Not included - Lunch - Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m; admission included) - At 1,818 metres above sea level, Pico do Areeiro is the third highest point on the island of Madeira. From this elevated location, the view is so vast that it allows observers to gaze out over the unique grandeur of the Madeira Mountain Range, with the Atlantic Ocean in the... 2. **With a total length of 4,09 km, it provides visitors with an immersive experi...** (pass by, no stop) - With a total length of 4,09 km, it provides visitors with an immersive experience in the mountainous landscape of the south coast of the island of Madeira 3. **Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio** (1h) - The Vereda dos Balcões is a small track, of 1.5 km ( + 1.5 km of return), which leads you to enjoy the views of the Miradouro dos Balcões. Starting at Regional Road No. 103, in Ribeiro Frio, this easy difficulty track, and expected duration of 1h30, accompanies the Levada da... 4. **Coffee stop** (25m) 5. **Santana** (1h 30m) - The “little houses of Santana” have become icons widely known nationally (and beyond) for the peculiar beauty of their architectural style. With a triangular shape and covered in thatch, they are the greatest symbol of this municipality on the north coast of the island of... 6. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (25m) - Ponta de São Lourenço is the long peninsula that forms the eastern tip of the island of Madeira, east of the town of Caniçal. It ends at Farol Island. 7. **Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau** (15m) - Last stop at Cristo Rei, with a statue dating back to 1921, and with a stunning view over the Atlantic and the coast of Madeira Island. 8. **Miradouro do guindaste** (20m) - ocated on one of the slopes of the mouth of Ribeira do Faial, in the municipality of Santana, the Guindaste viewpoint offers a stunning view over the coastal line of the north coast of Madeira. It is the ideal place to admire the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean that bathes the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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. ## Meeting point We meet at the main entrance of the Building Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJM8GlmAlgYAwRCS5ZkhvNvO8 Pickup points listed by the operator: 159 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Babies not allowed. Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Santana | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 20** | €55 | 7h–8h | 5.0 (80) | 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 #5 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/santana/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-4x4-jeep-tour-pico-arieiro-santana-traditional-houses/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md