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SANTANA Combo Expedition (Jeep & Levada Walk) - Shared Tour

4.9 · 51 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Madeira Mountain Expeditions Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 14 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Combine Pico do Arieiro, off-road tracks in Faial and Santana's thatched houses with a levada walk through agricultural landscapes.

A driver-guide and accommodation transfers are included; lunch is optional and costs extra. 4.94 from 51 reviews at €65 per person for 7h 30m.

In our comparison: #38 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

  • Insurance (Required by Portuguese law)
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel or Accommodation pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch Meal is Optional - Cost of the Lunch 15€ per person (option Fish or Meat or Vegetarian).

Children from €65 (ages 0 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
51 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 50 of 51

Star breakdown of all 51 ratings

5 stars
50 · 98%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 2%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and varied route; cloud can obscure the mountain views.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, entertaining guides explain the island's history and plant life
  • Fun off-road driving with confident, careful drivers
  • Mountain and coastal viewpoints with regular stops for photos
  • Levada walks and rum distillery visits add variety
  • An organised itinerary with enough time to explore at stops

Complaints

  • Some find the jeep seating uncomfortable, while others describe a comfortable ride
  • Cloud can obscure the mountain views

Written by Guidekin from the 39 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 December 2019 to 1 October 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 14 pickup points (14 pickup points listed by the operator, 13 of them hotels)
Operator
Madeira Mountain Expeditions; 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

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food not included Lunch Meal is Optional - Cost of the Lunch…
  • Children from €65 ages 0 to 10

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, passport details, 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 · #38 of 66€657h 30m4.94 (51)shared
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 #38 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