Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
335 reviews
Activity provider:
Picos de Aventura
Add to wishlist
image n.1 of Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience activity in Azores, uploaded by supplier
image n.2 of Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience activity in Azores, uploaded by supplier
image n.3 of Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience activity in Azores, uploaded by supplier
image n.4 of Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience activity in Azores, uploaded by supplier
Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience
Likely to sell out
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
335 reviews

Experience the thrill of canyoning in São Miguel, Azores! Jump, slide, and rappel through waterfalls and volcanic landscapes on this unforgettable adventure in nature.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 3 - 4 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Instructor
English, Portuguese
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jerome – Germany

10/10 recommend. The transportation was smooth. The guides were fun and quite talkative. The scenery is ridiculous beautiful and of course the climbing and jumping was super fun. Easy to understand and perform, but still challenging your bravery if you're doing it for the very first time. The equipment seemed clean and safe and the guides were paying extra triple attention to our safety, regulary offering alternative routes and checking our equipment and energy levels.

5
5 out of 5 stars
Y
Yevhenii – Germany

The activity was great, well organized and fun. However I have a question to the description of the activity - it says that the duration is 4 hours, but in fact it’s 2 hours of commute and only 2 hours of activity. So I’m quite unhappy about this misleading description

Select participants and date

Itinerary

  • 2 starting location options:

    Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, Parque Natural dos Caldeirões

  • Van

    (35 minutes)

  • Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park

    Safety briefing (15 minutes)

  • Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park

    Guided tour (1.5 hours)

  • Van

    (35 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, Parque Natural dos Caldeirões

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Admire fantastic scenery filled with lush green forests
  • Explore a unique area of the island with mills and waterfalls
  • Join a safe yet adventurous activity filled with laughs
  • Admire the impressive geological formations on the island’s coastline

Full description

Discover the diverse green vegetation, clear and fresh waterfalls and old water mills on this adventurous canyoning tour through the forest. Unless you choose the option with pickup from Ponta Delgada, your adventure starts at Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, one of the most popular natural areas in the Nordeste region. 

The activity starts with you picking up your safety equipment, followed by a short walk of about 20 minutes. Once at the entry point to the stream, listen to a safety briefing. 

Along the route there will be vertical challenges at waterfalls, which you will combat with the technique of abseiling. The highest waterfall is 8 meters in height. In between there are short walking sections, as well as a more playful area with a slide and jump of about 5 meters.

Includes

  • Professional canyoning instructors
  • All necessary equipment
  • Pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada, if option selected
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Non-swimmers

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

  • Jewelry

Know before you go

  • Tour may not operate due to bad weather or poor conditions of the canyon and its streams
  • This is an activity suitable for all levels, even beginners, as long as you can swim and don't have any medical conditions
Likely to sell out

From $75 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5
4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 335 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
Filter
By star rating
Sort by:
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jerome – GermanyJuly 14, 2025 – Verified booking
10/10 recommend. The transportation was smooth. The guides were fun and quite talkative. The scenery is ridiculous beautiful and of course the climbing and jumping was super fun. Easy to understand and perform, but still challenging your bravery if you're doing it for the very first time. The equipment seemed clean and safe and the guides were paying extra triple attention to our safety, regulary offering alternative routes and checking our equipment and energy levels.
5
5 out of 5 stars
Y
Yevhenii – GermanyJune 21, 2025 – Verified booking
The activity was great, well organized and fun. However I have a question to the description of the activity - it says that the duration is 4 hours, but in fact it’s 2 hours of commute and only 2 hours of activity. So I’m quite unhappy about this misleading description
5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Martina – United KingdomJune 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Leandro and Evo were great at showing us the ropes and even encouraging us when we were a bit scared. I have never done canyoning before but I really enjoyed it and I’m looking forward to trying it again! I’d advise people to just book it if they know how to swim well and are not afraid of heights.

Product ID: 392732

Activity provider:
Picos de Aventura

Top Attractions in Azores

Experiences in Azores

Tours in Portugal

Things to do in Portugal

Top destinations

Top attraction categories

Popular Attractions