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Safari 4x4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group "FlowerEAST"

5.0 · 97 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Up Mountain Madeira Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h–8h
Group
Shared, up to 8 travellers
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 149 pickup points
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An open top jeep follows old roads and off-road tracks to Pico Arieiro and Santana with a small shared group of up to eight guests.

Commentary and hotel pickup in Funchal and Caniço are included; food, drinks and pickup elsewhere are excluded. 4.98 from 97 reviews at €65 per person for 7h–8h.

In our comparison: #19 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €65 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in hotels in Funchal and Caniço
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside the free areas of Funchal and Caniço
  • Port pickup and drop-off is available - please ask

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

5.0
97 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 97 of 97

Star breakdown of all 97 ratings

5 stars
95 · 98%
4 stars
2 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, open jeep rides and local food stops; cloud and fog can obscure mountain views.

Praised

  • Guides explain plants, local history and culture with humour
  • Open jeep rides and driving off road are recurring highlights
  • Varied stops take in mountain, forest and coastal scenery
  • Local lunches and poncha tastings earn repeated praise
  • Relaxed stops allow time for walks, photos and exploring independently

Complaints

  • Cloud and fog sometimes obscure the mountain views

Written by Guidekin from the 82 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 May 2018 to 1 June 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 149 pickup points (149 pickup points listed by the operator, 147 of them hotels)
Operator
Up Mountain Madeira; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Age 10+ Specialized infant seats are available

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #19 of 66€657h–8h4.98 (97)shared, max 8
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest€557h5.0 (226)shared
Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof€627h 30m5.0 (192)shared
Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeep €259 per group7h4.99 (243)private

Ranked #19 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. Compare all 66 Jeep & 4x4 Tours

From €65 per adult