Canyoning · PORTUGAL

Canyoning in Portugal: the 15 Best Trips, Island and Mainland

80 canyon trips  ·  from $47 a head

Madeira, the Azores and the northern mainland all canyon year-round on mild Atlantic water. These 15 cover every level, with the price a head and the island or coast each one runs from.

Canyoning Madeira Island - Level One - What the 4.5-hour outing feels like
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Canyoning Madeira Island – Level One

1.Canyoning Madeira Island – Level One

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,362 reviews · from $80Our pick

Join EPIC Madeira for a 4.5-hour Level One canyoning trip from Funchal. With guides such as Alfredo, Lucas, Martha, and Luigi, you’ll walk through mountain streams, rappel waterfalls, jump into pools, and use provided wetsuits, shoes, helmets, insurance, and free photos. Good fitness is required.

“This was such a unique experience! Our guides Marcus and Luigi were very helpful and informative, we felt comfortable the entire journey. You repel down about 5 waterfalls with a few slides and jump points. There was a short hike to and from the river bed as well. We had an amazing time, would definitely recommend!”

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Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1 - Four rappels, small pools, and natural slides
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Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1

2.Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend a half-day canyoning in Funchal’s Parque Ecológico with professional guides such as Pedro, Daniel, or Nuno. You’ll scramble through a river, rappel down four drops up to 12 meters, jump into small pools, and ride natural slides. Adidas canyoning boots, a neoprene suit, transport, and photos are included.

“We had the best experience, and I definitely recommend it. I would do it again next time. We were just a small group and our guides Daniel and Nuno were excellent. The offered a convenient pickup just outside the cruise port. Very knowledgeable and made us feel safe and at ease all the time. Easier than expected if you follow the rules. Our guide Daniel was very knowledgeable about the island and loved to answer our questions. They also took many pictures that you can then download from a link. Thank you guys 😊”

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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure - From Funchal to the mountain stream
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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

3.From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,111 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

From Funchal, Caniço, or Câmara de Lobos, you’ll ride into Madeira’s mountains for a four-hour Level 2 canyoning trip. Certified guides such as Pedro, Luis, Hugo, and Francisco lead you through waterfall rappels up to 18 meters, swims, jumps, slides, and natural pools. Equipment, transport, and photos are included.

“very good we enjoyed with juan and francisco they were very friendly and funny they are patient and good vibes see you later”

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Madeira: Beginner Canyoning - Level 1 - From Funchal to Madeira’s Mountain Streams
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Madeira: Beginner Canyoning – Level 1

4.Madeira: Beginner Canyoning – Level 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Join Be Local Madeira for a four-hour beginner canyoning trip from Funchal or Câmara de Lobos. Guides such as Mauro, Luis, Hugo, and Francisco lead you through river pools, natural slides, jumps, and rappels up to 10 meters. Wetsuits, shoes, insurance, transport, water, and activity photos are included.

“We had so much fun!! Brilliant experience! Highly recommended.”

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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande - What the three-hour route actually involves
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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

5.Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Join Azorean Active Blueberry for a 2.5-hour canyoning trip at Ribeira Grande. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, you walk to the river for waterfalls, rappels, and optional jumps. Guides including Carolina, Bruno, Paulo, and Dawid keep the pace friendly and safe. Pickup from Ponta Delgada may be arranged for an extra fee.

“Couldn't recommend this experience enough. Amazing views and Canyoning down the beautiful waterfall. It was such a fun couple hours and made everyone there feel very safe, whatever their level. Especially thanks to Carolina who was a fab guide, the guys were good too but I can't quite remember their names :). Thanks again. Becky & Dominic”

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Beginner Canyoning Madeira - Meeting at the CR7 Museum and riding into the mountains
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Beginner Canyoning Madeira

6.Beginner Canyoning Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · 3h 30m · from $82

Spend 210 minutes canyoning in Madeira with EPIC Madeira guides such as Lukasz, Alfredo, Marta, and João. You’ll hike through a mountain canyon, rappel down waterfalls, swim in natural pools, and may slide or jump into spring-fed water. Equipment, transport, permits, photos, and a snack are included.

“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!”

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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience - From the parking lot to the first rappel
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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

7.Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 751 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $82

Join guides such as Guilherme, Ricardo, Teresa, and João for a beginner-friendly canyoning outing in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. After a short walk and safety practice, you can rappel, jump, slide, and use a zipline through the Azorean countryside. Every jump is optional, and hotel pickup from Ponta Delgada is available.

“The activity was very fun and safe ! The guides were very responsible and funny ! We had a great time :) thank you !”

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Canyoning Experience - half day - A natural slide, jumps, and rappels
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Canyoning Experience – half day

8.Canyoning Experience – half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 636 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

In São Miguel’s Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, you’ll hike uphill in a wetsuit, then work through waterfalls, a natural slide, jumps, zip lines, and rappels up to 15 meters. Guides such as Tomás, Alberto, Ipa, Nico, and Warren provide patient coaching. Groups are limited to eight, and canyoning gear plus activity photos and videos are included.

“Really fun, beautiful location but unfortunately never received the photos they took of us throughout the activity”

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São Miguel: WaterPark Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeirões - What happens during the 2.5 hours
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São Miguel: WaterPark Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeirões

9.São Miguel: WaterPark Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeirões

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 578 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

At Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, you spend 2.5 hours moving through waterfalls and forest with jumps, natural slides, rappels, swimming, and a zipline. ICA-certified guides such as Diogo, Gonzalo, Diego, and Diana provide gear, safety support, and photos and videos. No previous canyoning experience is needed, but you should be agile and comfortable in water.

“A beautiful day spent jump, sliding and zip lining… what else could you want for a great physical activity in the Azores. Our guides were amazing and very playful.”

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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure - From Bar 21 to the secret safety stop
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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

10.Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 548 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $63

Spend 4.5 hours in rural Madeira with certified guides such as Sergio, Matilde, Arthur, and Hugo. After a short walk and safety briefing, you abseil, jump, and slide through a beginner-friendly waterfall route, with equipment, transport, insurance, photos, snacks, and water included.

“We really appreciated Hugo and Sergio. They were the best guides ever! We had an amazing time and amazing views. If you’re planning a trip to madeira, come do this activity! Merci! Rinesa and Eliza :)”

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Award Winner Premium Kayak and Coasteering Adventure with Lunch - Lapa de Santa Margarida and the fossil caves
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Award Winner Premium Kayak and Coasteering Adventure with Lunch

11.Award Winner Premium Kayak and Coasteering Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join João, Pedro, or another Beyond Adventures guide for a 10-hour trip from Lisbon to Arrábida Natural Park. Kayak along the coast, explore fossil-filled sea caves, snorkel, jump from cliffs, and share a beach lunch with homemade port wine. Wetsuit and kayaking gear are included. Expect a physical, social day for groups of up to eight.

“This was the most fun day on my trip to Portugal. João’s energy is infectious and encouraging. It was an all day adventure filled with fun activities. I’m appreciative of all the time and care João put into the whole day.”

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Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões - Six waterfalls, with a different challenge at each one
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Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões

12.Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 429 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Join SPLASH Azores Adventure for a three-hour canyoning trip through Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. Guides such as João, Gonçalo, Luis, and William lead small groups of up to 10 through six waterfalls, with rappels, jumps, slides, toboggans, and rope work. Equipment, safety instruction, and activity photos are included.

“Our activity was a very nice experience, João and João were so helpful, the activity is ok for th age as advertised.”

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Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores - The walk up before the fun begins
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Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores

13.Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

At Ribeira dos Caldeirões, you’ll hike uphill, rappel waterfalls, slide through natural chutes, ride a short zip line, and choose jumps from 2 to 7 meters. Guides such as Daniela, Teresa, Ricardo, and Bruno keep the pace friendly and safety-focused. Hotel pickup from Ponta Delgada is available.

“Had an absolute blast! Bruno, Ricardo, and Teresa were amazing! You get to experience a little bit of everything on this excursion. A little hiking (10-15 mins), short zipline into the water, a small slide/jump, followed by repelling down a waterfall and various jumping points (ranging from 10-50 feet). These were all optional but it’s worth doing every jump! Could’ve have asked for a better experience and the terrain was beautiful.”

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Madeira Canyoning For Beginners Nun's Valley Level 2 - What level 2 really means here
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Madeira Canyoning For Beginners Nun’s Valley Level 2

14.Madeira Canyoning For Beginners Nun’s Valley Level 2

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 421 reviews · 4 hours · from $61

You’ll spend about 3.5 hours canyoning in Madeira’s Nun’s Valley with qualified guides such as José, Bruno, Jojo, Marcus, or Matilde. Expect four abseils, a highest descent of 15 meters, optional jumps, natural slides, refreshing pools, and mountain views. Equipment, insurance, transfers, and photos are included. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“This tour was the HIGHLIGHT of our entire trip in Madeira. It was a perfect balance of challenging and fun. Guided were excellent, funny, very aware, and explained everything perfectly. If your in Madeira definitely do this tour. Canyoning is so much fun!”

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From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip - Leaving Porto in a nine-seat van
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From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

15.From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 6 hours · from $115

Leave Porto by nine-seat van for Gerês National Park, where guides such as Tiago, Marta, Miguel, and Diogo lead you through a beginner-friendly canyon of pools, slides, jumps, zip lines, and short abseils. Wetsuit, Adidas Hydro Lace canyoning shoes, safety gear, hotel transfers, and photos and video are included. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“incredible experience and the guides very professional and all the time made you feel safe! the store after the adventure as well very delicious sandwich, I would recommend to bring cash!”

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