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 this part of Madeira.

Our first stop will be Pico do Arieiro, standing at 1,818 meters (5,964 feet), where we’ll enjoy 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 Levada dos Balcões trail, where we’ll admire the UNESCO-listed laurel forests.

We’ll stop at the Cova da Roda viewpoint before reaching the urban part of Santana, known for its triangular thatched-roof houses, which have stood for over 250 years.

We’ll then head to Porto da Cruz, learning about the ancient processes of Madeira rum production. The adventure concludes at Ponta de São Lourenço, characterized by its volcanic hues and cliffs.

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. If you are staying elsewhere, an extra pickup fee applies on the day of the activity.