Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses

By Warriors Adventure · listed in 4x4 jeep tours of east Madeira

Our take

This shares the lowest starting price in our east list at €55 per adult. I'd choose it if you're staying in Câmara de Lobos and want pickup included. The shared departure can have up to 12 people.

You visit Pico do Arieiro before the Balcões walk at Ribeiro Frio. Santana gets about 90 minutes. The route also reaches Guindaste and Ponta de São Lourenço. There's a stop at Cristo Rei too.

Your driver-guide and pickup are included in the covered areas. Lunch and drinks cost extra. You need to book Balcões separately on SIMplifica. Choose PR11 for a start between 10:40 and 11:00.

Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional HousesMadeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional HousesMadeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional HousesMadeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses
Trip type
Shared tour with stops
Duration
7 hours to 8 hours
Listed group limit
up to 12 people
Price
from €55 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
Rating
5.00/5 from 78 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 5 reviews
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Details as of
13 September 2026

Before you book

  • Book PR11 on SIMplifica for a start between 10:40 and 11:00. Entry costs extra.
  • Children's tickets start at age four. Babies cannot join.
  • Pickup covers Funchal and Caniço as well as Câmara de Lobos. Other areas may cost extra.
  • Lunch and drinks aren't included.
  • Book the jeep trip at least 24 hours before departure.
  • Give this one a miss if you're pregnant or have a back or spine injury.
  • Up to 12 people per booking.

Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Programme

  1. Stop at Pico do Arieiro for about 30 minutes
  2. Drive through the mountains
  3. Stop at Balcões with time for a walk, about one hour
  4. Stop for coffee for about 25 minutes
  5. Visit Santana's houses for about 90 minutes
  6. Stop at Ponta de São Lourenço for about 25 minutes
  7. Stop at Cristo Rei for about 15 minutes
  8. Stop at Guindaste viewpoint for about 20 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
  1. Pico do Arieiro

    At 1,818 metres above sea level, Pico do Areeiro is the third highest point on the island of Madeira. From this elevated location, the view is so vast that it allows observers to gaze out over the unique grandeur of the Madeira Mountain Range, with the Atlantic Ocean in the background.

  2. On the way

    With a total length of 4,09 km, it provides visitors with an immersive experience in the mountainous landscape of the south coast of the island of Madeira

  3. Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio

    The Vereda dos Balcões is a small track, of 1.5 km ( + 1.5 km of return), which leads you to enjoy the views of the Miradouro dos Balcões. Starting at Regional Road No. 103, in Ribeiro Frio, this easy difficulty track, and expected duration of 1h30, accompanies the Levada da Serra do Faial. On the route through Vereda dos Balcões you will have the opportunity to cross with indigenous and endemic species of Madeira, which offer different shades of green to the Laurissilva forest. During the walk, pay attention to the tree species of the Lauraceae family and the exotic species that spread on the banks of the track. (4.5€ Entrance) (PRE-RESERVATION IS NECESSARY IN THE SIMPLIFICA PORTAL, CHOOSE PR11, BEGINING BETWEEN 10:40 - 11:00 AM)

  4. At sea

    Coffee stop

  5. Santana

    The “little houses of Santana” have become icons widely known nationally (and beyond) for the peculiar beauty of their architectural style. With a triangular shape and covered in thatch, they are the greatest symbol of this municipality on the north coast of the island of Madeira. In fact, these typical houses are a reflection of the isolation of this location, which for a long time was difficult to access by land and sea. The preservation of unique cultural traits, as a result of this contingency, has become a heritage of enormous value for this municipality, which currently has around 8800 inhabitants.

  6. Ponta de Sao Lourenco

    Ponta de São Lourenço is the long peninsula that forms the eastern tip of the island of Madeira, east of the town of Caniçal. It ends at Farol Island.

  7. Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau

    Last stop at Cristo Rei, with a statue dating back to 1921, and with a stunning view over the Atlantic and the coast of Madeira Island.

  8. Miradouro do guindaste

    ocated on one of the slopes of the mouth of Ribeira do Faial, in the municipality of Santana, the Guindaste viewpoint offers a stunning view over the coastal line of the north coast of Madeira. It is the ideal place to admire the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean that bathes the island.

Included

  • Stops at points of interest
  • Off Road
  • Guide Driver

Paid separately

  • Lunch
  • Drinks

Meeting point, pickup and return

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. Pickup 10 minutes before departure. 158 pickup points listed by the operator.

We do the pickup at our clients' location. Pick Up included between Câmara de Lobos, Funchal and Caniço. Other areas outside of these may have an extra Pick up Fee

We meet at the main entrance of the Building Show in Google Maps

We meet at the free Praia car park. Show in Google Maps

You come back to the same place.

Schedule and confirmation

Usual timetable: daily, at 09:00. Check your date when you book.

Instant confirmation. Book at least 1 day ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.

Cancellation, weather and limits

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
  • 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before

The operator's conditions, as written

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Babies not allowed.
  • Child rate: ages 4 to 11
  • Youth rate: ages 12 to 17
  • Adult rate: ages 18 to 59
  • Senior rate: ages 60 to 99

Ratings by source

5.00/5 from 78 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 5 reviews.

Review counts by star, per source
SourceAverageReviews54321
Viator5.0550000
Tripadvisor5.073730000

Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.

From the operator

In Warriors Adventure's own words, from the Viator listing.

Get ready for an epic adventure in Madeira! We start at Pico do Arieiro, where you’ll be captivated by breathtaking views of dramatic peaks and the Atlantic. We descend to Poiso, crossing the magical Laurissilva forest, with its centuries-old trees and mist enveloping every step. In Ribeiro Frio, trails and trout farms reveal the exuberance of nature. Cova da Roda offers a haven of serenity, where the silence is broken only by the singing of birds. The thatched cottages of Santana enchant with their vibrant colors and traditional charm, a true postcard. Guindaste presents us with spectacular views of the ocean and the jagged coastline, perfect for photographs. At Ponta de São Lourenço, dramatic rock formations and endless sea amaze, creating a landscape that seems otherworldly. This day promises an experience full of beauty, adventure and unforgettable discoveries!

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Who checked this

Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Every detail on this page comes from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.

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