--- title: "Private Full Day 4X4 Experience: East or West" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/private-full-day-4x4-experience-east-or-west/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 550 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 104 duration_minutes: 450 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/private-full-day-4x4-experience-east-or-west/ --- # Private Full Day 4X4 Experience: East or West **Guidekin's take:** Choose east or west Madeira by open roof jeep on a private tour for your party, with Pico do Areeiro and Santana on the eastern route. A guide and central Funchal pickup are included; this is priced per group, with lunch and pickup outside central Funchal extra. 4.99 from 104 reviews at €550 per group/vehicle for 7h 30m. In our comparison: #10 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join us on a private full-day open roof jeep and discover the stunning landscapes of the East or West side of the island. Lunch not included. East Tour: At Pico do Areeiro enjoy one of a kind views at 1818 mts high. Visit Santana with the famous thatched roof houses, a symbol of Madeira rural architecture. Step back in time at Moinho de Água, a traditional 300 years old watermill that stands as a testament to Madeira's rich agricultural heritage. Finish this unique adventure at Ponta de São Lourenço known as the dragon tail of Madeira with breathtaking views to both south and north side of the island. West Tour: At Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in the world, we will visit the famous suspended glass platform. Discover the western evergreen sea cliffs from the northwest side and its hidden gems. Experience the famous volcanic pools of Porto Moniz and explore Fanal, one of the 7th Natural Wonders of Portugal, a living testament of over 20 million years of natural evolution. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 74 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 74 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €550 per group/vehicle - Duration: 7h 30m - Rating: 4.99/5 from 104 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: True Spirit - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.99 from 104 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 104 of 104. - 5 stars: 103 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the informative guides, personalised routes and off road sections; cold, rain and mist can affect mountain stops. **Praised:** - Guides share detailed knowledge of island history, plants and local life - Routes tailored to interests, with requested stops and extra places added - Off road tracks and open roof rides through mountains and forests - Varied viewpoints and places travellers would not have found alone - Local lunches, with trout farm meals a recurring highlight on eastern routes **Complaints:** - Mountain stops can be cold, wet and windy, with mist limiting visibility Written by Guidekin from the 76 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2017-10-25 to 2026-07-11); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Professional local guide - Safety Instructions + First Aids - Vehicles sanitized with Ozone - Free pick up/drop-off in Funchal´s Central Area and next to Funchal´s Port - Local taxes - All insurances according to the Portuguese Law ## Not included - Food and drinks - Entrance to Cabo Girão (5€) - Pickup and drop-off outside central Funchal is not included, have an additional fee ## Itinerary 1. **Cabo Girao** (30m) - The Highest Cliff in Europe with the amazing glass floor balcony (589 mts) 2. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (1h) - Natural volcanic pools, one of the most visited places in Madeira 3. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m) - Great views over Ponta de São Lourenço, Paul da Serra and Porto Santo island, at 1818 mts high 4. **Santana** (1h) - The "Biosphere Reserve" by Unesco with its typical houses 5. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (20m) - The Ponta de São Lourenço is the most easterly tip of Madeira and is a natural reserve with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and spectacular rock formations. 6. **True Spirit** (pass by, no stop) - We are the first and only company in Portugal certified by Biosphere as a tourist animation company committed to responsible / sustainable tourism ## 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 74 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Pick-ups and drop-offs outside Funchal´s central area have an extra fee Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €550 | €275 | | 4 | €550 | €138 | | 6 | €550 | €92 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Jeep & 4x4 Tours start at €40 per person. ## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 66** | €550 per group | 7h 30m | 4.99 (104) | private | | [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 #10 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?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/private-full-day-4x4-experience-east-or-west/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md