Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4x4 East Tour

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Explore Pico do Areiro and enjoy a small walk in Ribeiro Frio on a Jeep tour in Madeira. Marvel at Santana's traditional houses, taste Rum, and take in the views at Ponta do Rosto and Guindaste.

Highlights

  • Enjoy stunning views from Madeira's highest peaks
  • Travel by Jeep through Old Roads inside the Jurassic Forest
  • See the 'triangle shape' of traditional Santana houses

Description

Get to know the true spirit of the island of Madeira in this unique 4X4 jeep tour. Relax in the comfort of an all-terrain vehicle whilst you explore the magnificent scenery of these unknown areas. This tour is an opportunity to step back in time. Travel to the most outstanding and untouched areas of this wonderful island. Start your day with a convenient pick-up service from your accommodation in Funchal. Here, after a short meet and greet with your driver, you will leave Funchal, enjoying a scenic drive towards Pico do Areiro (1818m), where outstanding scenery and views await you. Proceed off-road to Ribeiro Frio and take in some of the natural surroundings, in Ribeiro Frio you will be able to do the small levada walk, Levada dos Balcões. Continue on your journey, heading downhill towards Santana, where you will have lunch. Afterwards, take a trip to see the typical houses of Santana, whilst here, get the chance to do some souvenir shopping and peruse the outstanding selection of goodies on offer. Continue on your journey, and enjoy a stop at 'Guindaste', to appreciate the panoramic views of the east coast. Enjoy some Rum tasting in Porto da Cruz. Your last stop will be in the Ponta do Rosto viewpoit, where you will have outstanding views of the Red Cliffs. You will return to Funchal via a scenic route through Machico (first capital of Madeira) and Santa Cruz.

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