Off-Road Tour of Santana, Pico del Aieiro, & Punta de São Lourenço

On this off-road tour, we’ll explore the eastern side of Madeira, visiting highlights like Santana, Pico do Arieiro, the Balcões viewpoint, Cova da Roda, and Ponta de São Lourenço.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Funchal by jeep and head northeast to explore the natural beauty of this part of Madeira.

Our first stop will be Pico do Arieiro, standing at 1,818 meters (5,964 feet), where we'll take in panoramic views. It’s the third-highest peak in Madeira.

Next, we’ll arrive in Santana. Before exploring its historic center, the jeep will take us along the famous Levada dos Balcões trail, where we’ll admire the surrounding laurel forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We’ll also stop at the Cova da Roda viewpoint before reaching the urban part of Santana. This village is known for its triangular, thatched-roof houses, which are over 250 years old.

We’ll then head to Porto da Cruz, where we'll learn about the processes that have made Madeira rum famous. The adventure wraps up at Ponta de São Lourenço, where you’ll be captivated by its volcanic hues and cliffs.

Finally, after 7 hours, we'll return to the starting point.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes hotel pickup only from hotels in the central area of Funchal. An extra pickup fee applies for hotels in other areas.