Madeira Wild East Private 4x4: Pico Arieiro, Santana & Porto Cruz

Discover Madeira’s wild east on a private 4x4 experience designed exclusively for your group. No crowded buses, no rushing and no sharing the vehicle with strangers — just Madeira at your own pace. I’m Wilson, a local driver-guide born and raised in Madeira. I’ll take you beyond the usual tourist routes, combining iconic highlights with scenic mountain roads, forest paths and viewpoints I’ve discovered through years of exploring the island. From the cloud-top scenery of Pico do Arieiro and the Laurissilva landscapes of Ribeiro Frio to Santana’s traditional houses, the dramatic coastline of Faial and Porto da Cruz, and the volcanic scenery of Ponta do Rosto in Caniçal, every stop reveals a different side of East Madeira. The itinerary can be adapted whenever possible to your interests, weather and local conditions. More than sightseeing, this is a relaxed and personal day with a local who wants you to leave Madeira with great memories — not just photographs.