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title: Madeira Peaks - Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-peaks-open-4x4-full-day-tour/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 69
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 124
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 22 of 33 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-25
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-peaks-open-4x4-full-day-tour/
---

# Madeira Peaks - Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour

**Guidekin's take:** An open top four wheel drive day to the east that pairs the peaks with the thatched houses of Santana and the laurel forest, with a local guide and hotel pickup in Funchal. Lunch is optional and paid on the spot, and pickups at the cruise dock or outside Funchal carry an extra fee. 4.9 from 124 reviews at €69 per person.

## Overview

Experiencethis tour to the East, visiting Madeira Peaks and the traditional thatched houses in Santana, by 4x4 with a open top roof! We will take you through the UNESCO forest and little villages to see amazing views, all alongside a local guide. Get close the natural beauty and wonder of Madeira Island.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: Lunch - optional
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €69 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 124 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Green Devil Safari

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Lunch - optional
- pick up at the cruise dock extra fee
- pick up outside of Funchal extra fee

## Itinerary

1. **Machico** (10m)
2. **Santana** (15m) - traditional houses
3. **Funduras** (5m)
4. **Miradouro da Portela** (5m) - viewpoint
5. **Porto da Cruz** (10m)
6. **Madeira Rum House** (10m) - Porto da Cruz
7. **Fortress of Faial** (5m) - viewpoint
8. **Fortim do Faial** (5m) - Faial
9. **Casas Tipicas de Santana** (15m) - Santana
10. **Santana** (15m)
11. **Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio** (5m) - small village / natural park
12. **Pico do Arieiro** (15m) - viewpoint
13. **Madeira Islands** (10m) - Madeira
14. **Madeira** (10m)
15. **Ribeiro Frio** (10m)
16. **Faial** (10m)
17. **Engenhos do Norte** (20m) - Engenho
18. **Santa Cruz** (10m) - Santa cruz

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25
- 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.

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult

## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #22 of 33** | €69 | 8h | 4.9 (124) | 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 (210) | shared |
| [Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof](/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-island-tour-open-roof-445072P1/?format=md) | €70 | 8h 30m | 5.0 (180) | 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 (237) | private |

Ranked #22 of 33 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €100, median €66; typical length 7h. 11 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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