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The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

4.9 · 265 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Summer Anatomy Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
7h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English
Start & pickup
08:30 · Hotel pickup from 66 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Link Pico Arieiro and Ribeiro Frio with Santana, Porto da Cruz and Pico do Facho/ Machico on a shared minibus outing.

A guide, air conditioning and Funchal pickup are included; pickup outside Funchal and lunch are excluded. 4.93 from 265 reviews at €35 per person for 7h.

In our comparison: #4 of 20 in Santana, 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: €35 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Air conditioning in the minibus
  • Booster seat
  • Certified local guides
  • Pick-up included in Funchal
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours
  • We do not collect outside Funchal.
  • Tour NOT PRIVATE(SHARED PLEASE)
  • On the Our Tour WE DON'T DON'T HAVE LUNCH INCLUDED. The ours clients can choose a place for a meal in Santana Village /Frame Houses.
  • DOES NOT INCLUDE PICKUP INSIDE OF THE CRUISE SHIP PORT (MEETING POINT CR7 MUSEUM)

Children from €35 (ages 10 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
265 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 260 of 265

Star breakdown of all 265 ratings

5 stars
256 · 97%
4 stars
4 · 2%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local knowledge and relaxed pace; low cloud can obscure the mountain views

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explaining island history, nature and daily life
  • Relaxed pacing with time to explore and take photographs
  • Varied mountain and coastal scenery along the route
  • Visits inside a traditional Santana home
  • Careful driving and clean, comfortable vehicles

Complaints

  • Low cloud and fog can hide the mountain views

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (14 January 2023 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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Departure
08:30, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 66 pickup points (66 pickup points listed by the operator, 66 of them hotels)
Operator
Summer Anatomy; 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

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included On the Our Tour WE DON'T DON'T HAVE LUNCH…
  • Children from €35 ages 10 to 15

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 Santana

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 20€357h4.93 (265)shared
4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other€295 per group7h4.98 (164)private
East Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour with Local Guide€898h4.95 (239)shared
Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana €300 per group7h5.0 (89)private

Ranked #4 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. Compare all 20 Santana

From €35 per adult