
Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal
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5.0/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal worth booking?
Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal is a 7-hour experience in Funchal, Portugal, from $82 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $82 per person
Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet the local villages, some of them where they "stopped in time" with their own tiny shops / coffee's, water mill, traditional houses with thatched roof, rum factory, and off road
What you get
About this experience
Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet the local villages, some of them where they "stopped in time" with their own tiny shops / coffee's, water mill, traditional houses with thatched roof, rum factory, and off road experience taking you to amazing viewpoints. This tour taked nearly 8-hours, having a great time with our multilanguage guide, learning about the locations that you will pass, fauna, flora, history, culture, gastronomy, etc. This experience / tour will be in a open top 4x4 vehicle, taking you thru the native forest, passing at the old roads, farmers & off road tracks. Great landscapes, sea cliffs, valleys of incredibly beauty that are supported by old terraces hand built centuries ago, built on the foundation of love, sweat and tears. A great memory, a great experience with a lot of history will make this a unique experience in Madeira.
What's included
Included
- free pick up Funchal / Caniço area
Not included
- Lunch
- Pick–up from hotels and guest houses outside of Funchal city has extra cost
- 5.00 per person at the cruise dock or harbor,
- 5.00 per person at São Vicente, Machico, Santa Cruz, Ponta do Sol,...
- 10.00 per person at Caniçal, Porto Moniz, Santo da Serra, Ponta Delgada
What you'll see and do
Sao Vicente
São Vicente
15 minutes here
Boaventura
boaventura
Pass by without stopping
Arco de Sao Jorge
Arco
Pass by without stopping
Santana
Santana
60 minutes here
Fortress of Faial
Faial
Pass by without stopping
Engenhos do Norte
Porto da Cruz
20 minutes here
Canical
Caniçal
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Green Devil Safari
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing tour
From the moment they made the pick up until the end of the journey, everything went smoothly. The views and places we passed and stopped were amazing, it filled my ohone storage for sure.. The tour guide (Mr Spence) was amazing and funny, and a very good driver, he was like an encyclopedia, he new everything about madeira. For sure one to repeat and to recommend!!!!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Funchal.
How much does Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal cost?
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Prices start at $82 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 Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 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 Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal?
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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 Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal?
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Around 1 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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