Most Scenic6-8 hours
East Coast
Mountain peaks & culture
Ascend to Madeira's third-highest peak and explore traditional Santana houses.
Pico do Arieiro (1,818m)Santana HousesRibeiro Frio+1 more
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3-9hTour durationflexible options
1,818mPeak altitudePico do Arieiro
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Most Scenic
Most Popular7-9 hours
West Coast
Coastal & swimming
Natural lava pools, Europe's highest sea cliff, and ancient laurel forests.
Porto Moniz PoolsCabo Girão (580m)Fanal Forest+1 more
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Limited Spots4-5 hours
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Photography & romance
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Golden Hour ViewsAbove the CloudsPhoto Spots+1 more
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€45-75
Hit The Road Madeira
5
(2,500+ reviews)Small groups, authentic off-road adventures
Small groups (max 6)
RNAAT licensed
Est. 2012View Details
Most Established
€44-450
Safari Madeira
4.8
(791+ reviews)30 years heritage, largest fleet
30 years experience
8 tour products
Est. 1994View Details
Best Value
From €25
Green Devil Safari
4.9
(420+ reviews)Budget-friendly, wine & vineyard tours
Budget-friendly
Wine tours
Est. 2018View Details
Private Specialist
€250-450
Always Madeira 4x4
5
(350+ reviews)100% positive reviews, private tours
100% positive
Private tours only
Est. 2016View Details
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