Canyoning in Tenerife: the 7 Best Tours

1.Tenerife: Guided Canyoning Experience in Los Arcos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 230 reviews · 6 hours · from $82Our pick

Meet guide Alexis or Alex at Casa Forestal for a six-hour Los Arcos canyoning trip. After a 45-minute approach walk, learn the ropes, then rappel several volcanic-ash walls, including a highest descent of about 20 meters. Expect English or Spanish guidance, a small group of up to nine, and plenty of talk about Tenerife’s geology and native plants.

“We absolutely loved the experience! Our guide was so friendly and most of all- PATIENT with us. The experience itself was exactly the right amount of challenge. The walls that you go down start off smaller and easier and gradually get more difficult. It helps because you don't jump into anything you're not ready for. It is physically tiring though, but you don't notice it when you're doing it. Also it got very cold! It's a good idea to pack an extra, EXTRA sweater in your bag just in case. Especially as you have chunks of time waiting for everyone to climb down (you're not bored though as there are…”

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2.Tenerife: Los Arcos Canyoning Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 6 hours · from $82Top rated

Join guide Jorge for a six-hour canyoning trip through Los Arcos de Chimoche in Tenerife. After a 45-minute forest approach, you’ll complete eight rappels, including a 22-meter first descent, while learning about volcanic rock, moss, flora, and fauna. The group is limited to eight people, with equipment, photos, and accident insurance included.

“The activity was perfect – such a wonderful experience! The place was beautiful, and our guide Jorge was incredibly kind and patient. He shared interesting stories about the area. I really enjoyed it! Thank you”

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3.Small-Group Half-Day Canyoning in La Orotava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Meet guide Jorge at Mirador de La Bermeja for a six-hour canyoning trip through Canary pine forest and orange-yellow volcanic rock. After a 45-minute approach, you’ll complete seven or eight rappels, including a 22-meter opening descent. Equipment is included, but bring water, snacks, warm layers, long pants, and proper hiking shoes.

“What an amazing day! Jorge was the perfect guide for this day in the canyon. He’s strong, safe and quite good at guiding you through an adventurous day. This is for beginners to canyoning but it will stretch your understanding of what you think you are capable of. It’s exciting and challenging and beautiful. Would highly recommend this tour if you are in good health. You don’t need to be in great shape, but in good health. What a great day and experience!”

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4.Tenerife: Los Carrizales Water Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $157

Join Peter of Vulcan Walkers for a small-group canyoning trip in Los Carrizales. After a safety briefing and hike, you’ll rappel waterfalls, slide from a 10-meter drop, jump into clear pools, and climb back through volcanic terrain. English, Hungarian, and Spanish are available. Strong fitness and comfort with heights are essential.

“I loved it 🤩 I was afraid of jumping and guide had put ropes everywhere I didn't want to jump. It was amazing experience not only going down but also hiking up 😊”

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5.Canyoning Tenerife: Canyoning Los Arcos la Orotava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 6 hours · from $75Best value

Meet your certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Mirador Vista a La Palma, then walk into Barranco Los Arcos de Chimoche for a six-hour canyoning outing. Expect a safety briefing, 35-minute approach, four-and-a-half hours among tall walls and caves, and a 30-minute return walk. Guide Bento has been praised for clear explanations and photos after the trip.

“Amazing experience! Super friendly people and a real adventure 🥾 Would recommend!”

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6.Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Vilaflor Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Spend five hours canyoning in Vilaflor with a qualified Spanish or English-speaking guide. After a short walk, you reach a 20-meter rappel, then descend more basalt-walled sections using different techniques. The route suits beginners and mixed abilities, with activity adjusted to each person. Photos, equipment, and accident insurance are included.

“I highly recommend it. It's a great attraction, suitable for beginners. Jorge is a friendly and very experienced guide.”

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7.Barranquismo Anaga Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $75

Meet your English or Spanish speaking guide at Mirador de Jardina for a small-group canyoning trip in Anaga Rural Park. After a 20-minute safety briefing, you spend about 3.5 hours moving through canyons, descending by rope, and enjoying Tenerife’s wild scenery. Guide Bento is praised for clear instruction and calm support.

“Bento is een zeer professionele begeleider, die je op gelijk welk moment een veilig gevoel tijdens de activiteit geeft.”

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