The 15 Best Santana Tours from Funchal

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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

/ August 4, 2026

1.Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,994 reviews · 7 hours · from $37Our pick

From Funchal, see Pico do Arieiro, Santana, UNESCO Laurisilva on an easy levada, plus Faial glass walkways and Machico views.

“A little concerned about not getting confirmation of the pick up time so phoned at 20.45 to be told the time which was followed by an email 30 mins later. The day itself was really enjoyable and our driver/guide/translator/ Christina was extremely knowledgeable, charming, professional and friendly also a very good driver. We can thoroughly recommend this tour which took us to some places we probably wouldn't have seen. All I all a very fulfilling day.”

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Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

/ August 4, 2026

2.Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

4x4 jeep safari in Madeira’s east: Pico do Arieiro views, levada walk, Santana thatched houses, rum tasting, hotel pickup.

“We had a short stay in Madeira, and choosing this tour was one of the best decisions we made to explore the eastern part of the island. Pedro, our tour guide, was not only an excellent driver but also a fantastic guide. Driving on Madeira's roads can be challenging, so having a knowledgeable local guide made the experience both enjoyable and stress-free. Pedro shared so much about the island and its culture, giving us a deeper understanding of life in Madeira. The tour schedule was well-planned, offering a perfect balance of sightseeing, off-road adventures, hiking, and even rum tasting. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of the tour and highly recommend…”

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Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

/ August 4, 2026

3.Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Open-roof 4x4 tour of Madeira’s east, with Wi-Fi, guided stops at Arieiro, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço, plus a short levada walk.

“Wonderful day. Met 2 minutes from the apartment I was staying out with easy instruction on where to meet my guide who arrived on time. I think our guides name was Luis and he was really good and looked after everyone on the trip, he gave us clear instruction on where we were and what to see and with a little levada walk thrown in it really did make the day enjoyable, it was also fantastic to meet the other people on the tour from Germany and France and a couple of fellow Brits. Luis is a fab driver and we got to see so much unfortunately the weather had…”

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4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other - Funchal pickup and timing that keeps your day on track

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4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

/ August 4, 2026

4.4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $356

Private 4x4 jeep safari from Funchal with hotel pickup, English guide, and flexible stops like Porto Moniz pools or São Vicente caves.

“Nick was extremely knowledgeable and fun. It started out raining but he was so positive and was up to take us wherever we wanted and it cleared up and we had an amazing time. He brought the island to life letting us know the history and best spots and ended up tasting the island drink Poncha. Would highly recommend this tour”

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Safari 4x4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group "FlowerEAST" - Price and value: $78.61 for a full East Madeira circuit

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Safari 4×4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group “FlowerEAST”

/ August 4, 2026

5.Safari 4×4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group “FlowerEAST”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

4x4 FlowerEAST safari from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, Santana and Levada do Castelejo, small group, free admissions, pickup.

“Ricardo our driver/guide picked us up, right on time, just 10 minutes away from our cruiseship. With 6 other people from Britain, France and Latvia we started the tour. So we had a real European get together. Although we made several tours on Madeira, this tour is one of a totally different kind. Though we were a bit unlucky with the weather in the morning we had a lot of fun. We tried to make it to the top of Madeira's highest mountain, we did not make it because of the heavy clouds and the rain. But Ricardo offered us a very nice alternative. It really is fun to get…”

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East 4x4 Santana & Peaks - Pickup, Timing, and How the Day Moves (Without Wasting Hours)

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East 4×4 Santana & Peaks

/ August 4, 2026

6.East 4×4 Santana & Peaks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $82

East 4x4 Santana and Peaks is an off-road Madeira day trip with Pico do Arieiro views, Santana thatched houses, rum tasting, and pickup included.

“Great day out with very knowledgeable and pleasant guide who gave us a great insight into the beautiful island”

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

/ August 4, 2026

7.SANTANA Combo Expedition (Jeep & Levada Walk) – Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Jeep and levada walk on Madeira north with free hotel pickup, Pico do Arieiro views, Santana thatched houses, rum stop, and Ponta de São Lourenço.

“Interesting spots , sufficient time, fun guide, good group Food at the restaurant was not very good but the staff were friendly Recommended!”

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Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side

/ August 4, 2026

8.Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Small-group 8-hour east Madeira Jeep tour from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Laurissilva and arid São Lourenço.

“Great experience with a great tour guild who's very knowledgeable and has a great personality. You will see and experience madeira at its best on this tour.”

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Full-Day Santana Madeira Island Tour

/ August 4, 2026

9.Full-Day Santana Madeira Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $48

Full-day East Madeira tour from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz, and Ponta de São Lourenço with pickup and stops.

“We had a lovely experience on our tour to the East Madeira. We were 31 people in two mini buses and everyone enjoyed themselves.The guides were excellent. Thank you.”

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Full Day East Madeira – Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Santana

/ August 4, 2026

10.Full Day East Madeira – Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Santana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $54

East Madeira in one day with pickup, Pico do Arieiro views, Santana’s triangular cottages, trout valley stops, and Machico history.

“The tour to East Madeira was breathtaking - a must see. The island is beautiful! The coordination of the tour was perfectly implemented and our tour guide was outstanding!”

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Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup

/ August 4, 2026

11.Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $82

An organized East Madeira day from Funchal with pickup, an electric vehicle, big viewpoints, Santana’s triangular houses, and short walks.

“Absolutely perfect day in the East of Madeira, amazing experience, I highly recommend this wonderful tour. Small group, the perfect guide, electric car, stunning scenery everywhere. I highly recommend this tour !”

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Arieiro Peak, Referta Walk, Santana & Ponta De Sao Lourenço

/ August 4, 2026

12.Arieiro Peak, Referta Walk, Santana & Ponta De Sao Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Madeira from Funchal in 7.5 hours: Pico do Arieiro, Santana, rum in Porto da Cruz, Ponta de São Lourenço, Referta Levada.

“It was the perfect mix for a day. A bit of everything for a good trip. We especially enjoyed the peak.”

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Northeast 4x4 Santana and Landscapes Day Trip - Price and logistics: where your money goes (and what you should plan for)

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Northeast 4×4 Santana and Landscapes Day Trip

/ August 4, 2026

13.Northeast 4×4 Santana and Landscapes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $82

Full-day 4x4 adventure from Funchal to Santana villages, rum distilleries, and coastal views, with hotel pickup and guided stops.

“This is a great way to see so many different parts of this beautiful island. Didn't feel rushed and saw so much.”

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Madeira: Private 1.5-Kilometer Levada dos Balcões Hike PR11

/ August 4, 2026

14.Private 1.5-Kilometer Levada dos Balcões Hike PR11

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Private PR11 Balcões hike in UNESCO laurel forest with Madeira pickup, wildlife-spotting, views, and optional lunch, in English.

“Easy short hike which, weather depending, gives fabulous views at the end. Due to a flare up with my knee I had to abandon ideas of doing PR10, but this alternative was doable for me.”

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