Portugal · CANYONING
Good canyoning tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
First-timer canyoning in Madeira’s Parque Ecológico do Funchal with hotel pickup, gear, 4 rappels, jumps and slides, free photos.
“Absolutely loved our adventure with Daniel and Ricciardo 😍 we had an amazing time, did some awesome abseiling and jumps and would 100% book again/recommend them to our friends who come travelling here!”
Intermediate Level 2 canyoning in Madeira from Funchal. 4 hours of rappels, jumps, slides, and guide photos for $84.
“Pedro and Francisco did an excellent job leading this adventure and made everyone feel safe the entire time. This was a better experience than I anticipated (I was very excited to begin with). It was a great first time canyoning and I will definitely be doing level 3 the next time I’m in Madeira. Highly recommend this experience!”
Beginner canyoning on Madeira with hotel pickup from Funchal, safe rappels to 10 m, slides, swims, and photos, in 4 hours.
“Juan and Pedro, were super helpful and supportive the whole time, had lots of laughs and fun, taking photos so we have memories as-well, would recommend to anyone!”
2.5-hour Ribeira Grande canyoning with disinfected gear, guided rappels, optional jumps, and clear Azores river scenery. Pickup available.
“This was a fantastic experience! The staff/guides were fantastic - especially Dawid. We had much fun and would definitely recommend it to anyone who has adventurous spirit :)”
Beginner canyoning in Madeira with rappels, natural pools, included gear, and round-trip transport from CR7 Museu, run by EPIC Madeira.
“Ronaldo and Alfredo are the best guys you can imagine to spend such quality time. with. They are funny, smart, engaging and brave. We felt in love in both of them. Adventure is awesome. I will surerly go again!”
Jumps, rappels, and a zipline in São Miguel’s Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. Gear, insurance, photos, and pickup included.
“We did the activity with our family of 6 and everybody from us had a super time! Many thanks to the "supergirl" guides, you all are great!”
Small-group half-day canyoning in São Miguel’s Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, gear included, optional 15 m rappel, photos.
“We have such an amazing time! Great guides great guests. Requires some physicality and bravery but an amazing way to experience the forest.”
Rappels, jumps, slides, and zip lines in São Miguel's Ribeira dos Caldeirões canyon. Small groups, certified guides, photos included.
“This was the most fun we had on our whole trip! Very cool experience but a little slick on the way up.”
Madeira Level 1 canyoning from Camacha: abseil, jump, and slide a waterfall. Beginner friendly gear, photos, and value for $63.
“The activity was insanely so fun! Elvis made the activity very entertaining which help my nervousness go away! I felt very secure doing this activity with them. Would absolutely do it again!”
Small-group canyoning in the Azores, Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Certified guides, wetsuit gear, 6 waterfalls, rappels, slides, jumps.
“You got to do a variety of different activities, including a zip line, a couple jumps, a water slide and a rappel. The guides were very funny and made sure everyone was safe and having a good time. I wish that there was an opportunity to do a couple more rappels, but overall a great way to spend the morning in a beautiful park!”
Canyoning in São Miguel’s Ribeira dos Caldeirões: guided rappel, optional jumps, and natural slides in a small group, with safety gear included.
“Great experience. So much to see and do. You need to be fit enough to climb uphill for 15 min! The place itself is breathtakingly beautiful.”
Level 2 canyoning in Madeira’s Nuns Valley with four rappels, a 15 m descent, optional jumps, refreshing pools, and mountain views.
“We had such a fun time, the guides were amazing and made sure everyone was comfortable. Such a fun thing to do and it was the highlight of our trip for all of us, if we were there longer and had more time we would’ve also booked to do the level 3!”
Gerês National Park canyoning from Porto, with hotel transfers, wetsuit and canyon shoes, zip lines, slides, abseiling, and rock jumps.
“We had an amazing time with this excursion! It was truly a blast to trek through the river and jump into the various natural pools and slides. Tiago and Marta our guides were great at explaining how to get through everything safely. You will definitely want to have at least a little experience trekking/hiking or being active, as I could see it being a bit challenging for those who do not. Would definitely recommend if you have time in Porto, the perfect way to get outside and see some of Portugal’s natural beauty (especially for those without a car).”
Canyoning in Sao Miguel’s Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, with guided abseils, waterfalls, a slide and 5 m jump, and small-group safety.
“Fantastic experience & our guides Luis & Leandro were great :) Anna & David”
Beginner Madeira canyoning from Funchal with hotel pickup, full gear, and guided waterfall slides, swims, abseils, and jumps in 4 hours.
“Canyoning was an absolutely incredible experience and something I would recommend without hesitation. The instructors were amazing – supportive, patient, and super friendly, which made us feel safe and confident the whole time. It’s not just about the adventure, but also a fantastic way to connect with the island and explore its stunning, untouched nature from a completely new perspective. Truly unforgettable!”
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