Santana Tours and Tickets - page 2

The most popular tour on the island of Madeira. We have created a diversified program especially for you to ensure that you have the best time of your life. We want our customers to see the spectacular beauty of Madeira Island.

Madeiran driver / guide with several years of mountain guide, canyoning and Jeep Safari experience. Come join us for a unique Madeiran Safari Experience.

Explore the wild and rural side of East Madeira by going on an exhilarating 4x4 tour. You won’t have to worry about your trip being overcrowded as you’ll be traveling in a small group. Visit off-road sites that would be hard to reach alone such as Pico do Arieiro. You’ll see incredible landscapes, learn about local flora and fauna, and see traditional houses in Santana. A guide will enhance your tour with fascinating stories about the island along the way.

Come and join the Marote Brothers, Ricardo, and Vitor, on their classic Jeeps. They have the passion and knowledge to offer safe guidance. Visit the famous attractions and see the hidden treasures of the island through the eyes of a local. Our guide will provide you with some historical information and will introduce the flora then enjoy a freshly cooked meal, and of course, let's not forget about the traditional Poncha. Are you ready for an adventure you will never forget? Please do not hesitate to contact us and book your trip.

Prepare for an unforgettable journey with our East Tour! We started at Pico do Areeiro, one of the highest points in Madeira, with amazing views. Then we visit Ribeiro Frio, where you can walk along the Levada dos Balcões and appreciate nature. Then we head to Santana, famous for its colmo houses, where you can also enjoy a typical lunch. In Faial, we will have stunning panoramic views. In Porto da Cruz, discover the tradition of Madeirese rum and enjoy to taste this unique drink. We end in Ponta de São Lourenço, with impressive landscapes and dramatic cliffs, ending the tour with an unforgettable view of the Atlantic.

Discover the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira on this full-day Jeep tour from Santana. Take in the beautiful scenery and panoramic views of the forest, sea cliffs, and local villages. Enjoy a delicious Madeiran lunch before heading to a rum factory to sample some of the local spirits. Soak up the nature and beautiful views on this fun safari tour.

Head beyond Funchal city limits, and explore some of Madeira’s most dramatic scenery, on this full-day Jeep tour. Depart from your hotel, and travel with just a small group for company. You’ll head to the Pico do Arieiro (Madeira’s third-highest peak), will explore the island’s UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest, will tour the Village de Santana (known for its traditional straw dwellings), enjoy seaside views from the Ponta de São Lourenço, and more.

Book this tour to explore the beauty of Madeira Island, with a stop at Santana to see the traditional thatched houses, the Fortress of Faial, and much more. All the details and logistics will be organized by your driver/guide, including pickup and drop-off at the cruise terminal and hotels. Lunch will also be served, so you won’t have to organize that separately.

Departure from the hotel at 9:00 am towards the parish of Camacha to observe the wicker factory and all its process. Afterwards, climb to Pico do Areeiro at 1818m, where you can observe the beautiful mountains and surrounding valleys and even the parish of Curral das nuntas, deep in one of the great valleys. Descent to Ribeiro Frio, where there is a nursery of trout that later are dropped in the brook. A visit to the center of Santana is followed to observe the typical triangular houses with thatched roof, followed by another stop in Faial. Returning to Funchal, you will have two more stops, at the belvedere of Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico. Return to the hotel by 5:00 p.m.

This experience goes far beyond a standard sightseeing tour, it combines adventure, culture, and nature in a way only Madeira can offer. Travel in a true 4x4 through hidden off-road trails, stopping at non-touristic viewpoints that most visitors never reach. Enjoy authentic local moments, from tasting fresh Poncha to exploring traditional Santana houses from the inside. Your guide ensures a smooth, relaxed day with curated stops, storytelling, and routes designed to show both the iconic highlights and the island’s secret gems. It’s an intimate, immersive journey that reveals Madeira’s eastern side with depth, excitement, and unforgettable scenery.

Get involved with nature, history and tradition. Feeling Madeira gives you adventure and a unique experience that you will never forget!

The Sao Vicente Caves from Funchal are more than 30 minutes away. Avoid the hassle of renting a car and driving yourself with this northeast Portugal tour. Along with a guaranteed visit to the Sao Vicente Caves, you’ll stop by Ponta Delgada, Santana, and Ponta de São Lourenço. Funchal hotel pickup and drop-off are included for an extra convenience.

Madeira is blessed with spectacular scenery, and this guided hiking tour is the perfect way to discover it. Instead of studying a map—let an official mountain guide lead the way and show you a safe route between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo. Along the way, take in views of beautiful valleys, and learn about local flora and fauna—such as the endangered Freira da Madeira bird.

Spend time outdoors and enjoy the achievement of reaching Madeira’s highest point with this moderate difficulty level hike. Going on a guided tour means you don’t need to worry about getting lost or following a map—a guide is on hand to show you the best route. The hike begins at Achada do Teixeira and reaches Pico Ruivo, where you can pause to admire the incredible panoramic views.

Experience the spectacular natural scenery, delicious cuisine, and traditional villages of Madeira’s east coast on this full-day tour. Traveling by 4WD, venture off-road and escape the crowds as you drive the Pico do Areiro mountain roads, stop in villages such as Ribeiro Frio and Faial, and visit a traditional A-frame house in Santana. Along the way, enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant, optional tastings of Madeira wine or Porto Da Cruz rum, and a visit to a poncho bar.

Discover nature’s beauty while walking a scenic 1.5 km trail that offers stunning panoramic views. Traverse the thrilling glass skywalk, allowing a unique perspective of the landscape below, while keeping an eye out for bird species that call this area home. After your hike, indulge in a delightful rum tasting at a local factory. This experience blends adventure and tranquility, making it perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a unique outing.

Come discover the eastern side of Madeira Island with its breathtaking landscapes and know its peculiarities! The first stop is at Pico do Areeiro with a privileged view over the imposition of the Madeirese Mountain Mass. Then, enjoy the tour to Ribeiro Frio where the indigenous Laurissilva forest cover presents itself with a greenish glow. In Ribeiro Frio you can go to the Aquícola station and/or enjoy the pedestrian route on the Balcões trail (PR11). Then it goes to Santana where a valuable natural, but also cultural heritage is preserved with its typical colmo houses. Lunch will take place in Santana. Continue the tour to Porto da Cruz where you can enjoy a second pedestrian route and also visit the old sugarcane factory. Finally, it goes to Ponta de São Lourenço, a peninsula that offers a unique and imposing landscape, with panoramic views over the North and South sides of the island. You end up returning to Funchal.

Our Madeira adventure kicks off at Pico do Arieiro, the island's third-highest peak, boasting breathtaking panoramic views. We then descend to Ribeiro Frio, where you can embark on a hike through the laurissilva forest. A stopover in Santana awaits for a traditional lunch and a glimpse of the iconic typical houses. Continuing our journey to Faial and the Guindaste viewpoint, a perfect spot for capturing magnificent photos of the slopes and sea. The tour concludes at Ponta São Lourenço viewpoint, where you can reflect on the island's incredible diversity and capture unforgettable memories. Join us on this unique Madeira adventure! Reserve your spot now!

See more of Madeira than a traditional sightseeing bus can offer with this exciting off-road adventure. Get access to remote outdoor sights that would be hard to reach otherwise—such as mountain peaks, a laurisilva forest, and volcanic swimming pools. As it’s a private tour, there are a variety of tour routes to choose from, based on your preferences. Potential places to visit include Santana, Porto Moniz, and Câmara de Lobos.

All 4x4's have open roof, offering the opportunity to see the beauty of Madeira Island. On this tour, you will travel along ancient roads and you will be able to observe and learn about terraces, villages, mountains, valleys, waterfalls, traditional factories, traditional markets, history, culture and people.

During your Madeira vacation, take control of your sightseeing itinerary on a private, custom 7-hour tour from Funchal. Depending on your preferences, you’ll explore the east or west side of the island in a 4x4 vehicle while receiving undivided attention from a private guide. If you choose to explore the east, you’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, Santo da Serra, and Santana, famed for its triangular houses. Opt for the west side to marvel at the vineyards of São Vicente and the panoramic views from Cabo Girão, Europe’s highest sea cliff. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the best of eastern Madeira, all in one day—and discover a wide range of natural, historical, and cultural attractions—on this private tour. Following morning pickup from your Funchal area accommodation, travel in a comfortable vehicle to the Pico do Arieiro (the island’s third-highest mountain), UNESCO-listed Laurisilva forests, and the island’s traditional A-frame houses. You can also choose to visit historical villages, scenic viewpoints, and more.

Relish expansive views and beautiful scenery on this full-day tour of Madeira. You will admire one picturesque vantage point after the next in Porto Moniz, Santana and at Pico da Torre as you gaze towards Camara de Lobos. This tour will show you one of the tallest sea bluffs in the world  from Cabo Girao. Plus, you will visit Sao Vincente, Paul da Serra and Cabana Sao Jorge which are all memorable spots for a great day spent on Madeira.

Being able to see the sunrise with your friends and family will make your day spectacular. A short walk to the observation site will bring to your memories countless colors, smells and even flavors until you reach the end of the day and get to know the mountains and trails like a real place. After sunrise we will pass through some of the most emblematic places on our island. RNAAT - 656/2020