Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side in Funchal
Funchal, Portugal

Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side

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Is Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side worth booking?

Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side is a 8-hour experience in Funchal, Portugal, from $50 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 46 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
73 / 100
Rating
4.7/5 (46)
Duration
8 hours
From
$50 per person

On this tour we leave Funchal in the direction of Poiso with an altitude of 1412m and then climb through the mountains to Pico do Arieiro at a height of 1818m. This is one of the most beautiful places with breathtaking v

What you get

    About this experience

    On this tour we leave Funchal in the direction of Poiso with an altitude of 1412m and then climb through the mountains to Pico do Arieiro at a height of 1818m. This is one of the most beautiful places with breathtaking views of the island of Madeira. We stay here for a while and walk a little. We then descend to Ribeiro Frio where we are in the Laurissilva Forest and we visit the trout nursery. We continue our adventure along old paths passing Cedro Gordo and Cruzinhas until we reach the Village de Santana where we will visit the typical straw houses (Colmo). After this stop we descend to the village of Faial with amazing views down to the sea and then continue towards Ponta de São Lourenço in the east of Madeira. This part of the Island is much drier and arid, but with a unique beauty due to its cliffs and colors. Tour is flexible can be changed because of weather or roads, we look for the best weather conditions for u.

    What's included

    Included

    • On this tour includes a small walk, and if the weather it's good we stop for swimming.
    • Little dose of adrenaline and lots of fun
    • Amazing emotions

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Negative emotions

    What you'll see and do

    1. Funchal

      We start our Jeep Tour on Funchal, heading up to Pico do Arieiro.

      1 minutes here

    2. Monte Palace Madeira

      We pass by Monte going up to Poiso and Pico do Arieiro.

      Pass by without stopping

    3. Pico do Arieiro

      Pico do Arieiro ist he third highest mountain on Madeira Island an impressive view amazing something that you must see, you will never forget the beauty of these mountains.

      40 minutes here

    4. Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio

      Beautiful garden with trees ferns a fish-farming (trout) and laurissilva forest natural park. It's amazing place to stop and go for a walk on the Levada (water channels) From here we go to a secret place off-road through the forest.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. Fortress of Faial

      In the village of Faial we have fantastic sea views and to the mountain of Penha de Águia, we stop on the beach where we can see the beautiful volcanic rock formation. Then going up to Santana Village.

      30 minutes here

    6. Santana

      Santana Vila with its famous thatched roofs houses, we stop to visit the houses and we have the chance to lunch in a typical restaurant. We visit the magic Waterfall on Santana Village.

      60 minutes here

    7. It's an incredible Point View with Sea Cliffs and mountains from where in a beautiful sunny day we can see our neighbor Island Porto Santo

      30 minutes here

    8. Passeio Maritimo Porto da Cruz

      On Porto da Cruz Village we have a seafront promenade from where we can see the north coast and we have the opportunity to visit a very old sugar cane distillery.

      30 minutes here

    9. Ponta de Sao Lourenco

      The eastern tip of Madeira Island is completely different from the whole Island because it is drier and more arid, with sea cliffs and volcanic rocks of different colors, very beautiful

      30 minutes here

    10. Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto

      This viewpoint is one of the most impressive and different due to the colors of the cliffs, Just Go on the edge, Amazing

      30 minutes here

    11. Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau

      We visit the statue of Jesus Christ, with a beautiful view to Funchal and the beach of Garajau.

      30 minutes here

    12. Funchal

      Our Jeep Tour is finish, back to Funchal

      20 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    pt, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 8 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Just Go Tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • People over 190 cm should inform company in advance
    • People over 100 kg should inform company in advance

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 46 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    4 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    46 verified traveler reviews for Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Lisbonkb · April 2025

    The Full Day Jeep Safari Tour to Porto Moniz and Cabo Girado, by Discovery Island Madeira

    Romero was an exceptional driver and tour guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging. Porto Moniz was a highlight, Siexial, Ponta do Sol, and Sky Walk at Cabo Girao were amazing sights. The lunch was exceptional, and we thoroughly enjoyed driving down the narrow streets, and hairpin turns. Thank you so much, Romero. You made this tour very memorable for us!!

    via Tripadvisor

    666kateh · April 2025

    Misrepresentation and Theft

    There's a lot to unpack here. FIRST: I'll start by saying that we booked THIS tour. The tour that we went on, which was NOT this one, we would rate at 4-5. However, we were disappointed that we did not see the sites that we were expecting to see. I spent much time reviewing the tour options and chose this tour specifically for the sites included. The booking confirmation and all communication, including pick-up details, indicated that this is the tour that we would be on. When the Just Go Tours Jeep arrived, I gave my name and was greeted by Filipe who confirmed and then asked us to board. (no other Just Go Tours Jeep arrived at our location at that time). The first few stops were unexpected sites to me, however, I did not think much of this as I thought that perhaps these were added or modifications had to be made. I did mention to Filipe after this that I was expecting to see sites that were listed in the tour. He told me that those sites were on another tour. I was surprised but assumed that perhaps I has made an error in booking. When I confirmed after the tour that I had booked the correct tour, I contacted Mauricio, the operator. His response: "I see on your booking is for the Old Forest and you did the Amazing West Jeep Tour. But way you didn't say in the morning to Filipe or me that you did book the other tour?" Why would I? We were confirmed by the driver and we thought that we were on the correct tour. There was no reason to assume otherwise. No accountability or explanation was given for adding us to the wrong tour. Simply: "Sometimes things don't go as we expect but you did enjoyed your day and our tour." Would have I enjoyed the tour that we actually booked even more?? YES! SECOND: Back at the hotel, I realized that personal property was missing from my bag. We had been assured that personal belongings would be safe in the vehicle as our driver would be staying with the vehicle. When I reported this, the response was: "Please check everything again because I can't believe that somebody took something from your wallet... So you gave 20 tip and you didn't saw that was missing money from your wallet. You didn't say anything.... Something is wrong, and I don't think it's from our part." I did mention in my initial contact that I did not realize that money was missing from my backpack until after the trip. My husband gave the tip. I assume that the theft occurred when the Jeep was unattended - either unlocked or easily accessible. The driver must ensure that the vehicle is secure, or do not advise travelers that personal belongings will be safe. Mauricio will likely respond to this review with a snide comment and inflammatory, accusatory remarks as I see that he has with other low-rating reviews. My suggestion to him is to look inward and see where you can make improvements. Customer service training would be beneficial.

    Response from the operator: Bad management it's from your part because you say you had something of value inside of your backpack money, gold, diamonds. I don't know... only you know what you had and you say it's gone, but If you would say something about that during the tour we would call the police and they will check everyone. If you were on the wrong Tour by mistake, you should say right in the morning., that way we would give you the money back and you would go back to the hotel. During the briefing that the guide to explain you didn't say anything about it. So you had a great day with us according what you said and tip the guide for is good work and then you make this stupid review. I already did ask TripAdvisor to delete your review because you are doing false accusations about the company and the other guests on the Jeep. Just Go Tours Mauricio

    via Tripadvisor

    DENITALBE · March 2025

    Just book it!

    What an A M A Z I N G experience this tour was!!!!! Justino was an absolute delight and fun tour guide! He answered every single question we had, and we had a lot!!!! He was very fun for our 6 year old and made sure she comfortable throughout the tour, and also made sure she had fun! Every place he recommended was perfect. He also speaks perfect Spanish and English.

    via Tripadvisor

    Roddy_M · February 2025

    Excellent day - off the...

    Excellent day - off the beaten track, great sightseeing with mountains, forests, waterfalls and coastal views.

    via Viator

    Michal_H · June 2024

    Don’t miss!

    Jastino was incredible! We couldn't have asked for a better tour or a better guide if we tried!!! We had a perfect day with Francisco who was friendly, professional and informative every minute of the trip. When one of the view points was impossible due to the weather, he did not give up and found us another view point that was better for us to see. Everything was done with a smile and kindness. We would not hesitate to use your company again and we would request Francisco especially because he is the best guide we have ever spent a day with. Give him a raise, he deserves it :)

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $50 to $65
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    16
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 73

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)81
    Review evidence (18% weight)56
    Booking momentum (14% weight)49
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)42
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Funchal.

    How much does Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side cost?

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    Prices start at $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Funchal usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Funchal is not rushed.

    Is Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 46 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Funchal, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side?

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    Around 16 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Funchal can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Funchal and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Jeep Tour To Santana: Laurissilva Forest Full-Day East-Side start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Funchal within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Funchal?

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    On Outty we rank every Funchal experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4, West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Funchal?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Funchal?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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