Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park

Canyoning

This excursion takes place in Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, one of the most extraordinary parks in the northeastern part of the island of São Miguel (+/- 45 minute drive away from the city of Ponta Delgada). Upon arrival, we will proceed with the distribution of your personal equipment and then set off on short walk of ~ 15min to our first stop where we will have our first safety briefing. We will then continue on a short scramble uphill where we will then stop for our second safety briefing, where we will show you how to rappel before continuing onwards and upwards for another ~10min to the start of the canyon where the fun will begin! The Canyoning Experience: After reaching the top of the canyon you will start the second part of your adventure. You can expect several jumps (between 2 and 7 meters in height, all optional), a natural slide and some abseils (between 5 and 15m in height). We will walk back along our initial path to the starting point. Note: – The exact itinerary including jumps, abseils and other techniques will depend on local conditions and seasons. The terrain, landscape and flow of the stream normally change throughout the year. – If you feel uncomfortable, there are different alternatives for every obstacle.

Explore the highlights of the eastern half of São Miguel island on a guided tour by van. Discover the hot springs at Furnas, the waterfall at Ribeira dos Caldeirões, as well as the remote rugged beauty of the Nordeste region. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the northern coast of the island until you get to the Santa Iria Lookout, with a spectacular, ample view of the north coast in both directions, before continuing to Furnas. Find yourself in Furnas and admire a spectacular panoramic stop to gaze over the lake and town. Descend where you will be given the choice of visiting the geothermal fields and tasting the sparkling waters, or bathing in the hot springs, for an additional fee. Next, discover a traditional way of cooking as your lunch of cozido (stew) is pulled from the warm volcanic soil. In the afternoon, continue the journey eastward, with a stop at the charming waterfall of Ribeira dos Caldeirões.  Explore Nordeste, the most unexplored and rural part of the island. Visit two amazing lookouts over the high cliffs that characterize the East coast of São Miguel, before returning to Ponta Delgada.

2x Full-days Package excursions Furnas + Nordeste + Sete Cidades + Fogo Lake (4 Tours in 2 days) 1st Full Day tour to Furnas & Nordeste. (8 hours tour)) 2nd Full Day tour to Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo. (8 hours tour) As the reservation calendar only allows you to mark 1 day at a time, the 2nd day of the tour will be automatically reserved for the following day Ex; if you book for the 8th of May, automatically the 2nd day of the tour will be the 9th. What will make your reservations on the 8th and 9th of May. *The order of days tours may be changed. Our local gastronomy will be represented on both days. On the day of Furnas & Nordeste tour, we will have the opportunity to lunch the famous “Furnas Stew”, cooked in volcanic soil for 6 hours, and also have the opportunity to see taking out our pot from the interior of the volcanic soil, and all the volcanic manifestations existing there. On the day of Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo tour, lunch will be served as a “Buffet” with different meat and fish dishes. (Full lunch on both of 2 days of activities with starters, drinks, dessert and coffee included) In these 2 days of activitiest, you will have the privilege of having a general view of the most iconic places of the entire “green” island, from which stand out the emblematic viewpoints such as Vista do Rei in Sete Cidades, (winner of the 7 Wonders of Portugal ) or Pico do Ferro, where you can see from the top of the crater one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores archipelago and learn all about its eruptive history with more than 100,000 years. You will also have the opportunity to relax in hot thermal pools, heated by Furnas volcano, at one of the biggest and best Botanical Parks in Europe, Terra Nostra Park. Also the visit to Pineapple and Tea Plantations will be a “must”. In the Northeast area, we will visit the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park with its 5 water mills and its imposing and majestic waterfall, entitled “Véu da Noiva”. We have selected the best TOP places to visit throughout São Miguel island in Sete Cidades, Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo and Nordeste areas, making in a 2 full days activities the most complete experience as possible at São Miguel Island in Azores

One of the best spots and most sold place to practice this activity! This activitie will start and finish in the same spot. We'll welcome you and distribuit the canyoning material, and before we start we'll provide a briefing about the activitie and safety. This canyoning is inserted in the Natural Parque of Ribeira dos Caldeirões, and we'll do a nice soft walk throught the beautiful nature till the starting point, and we´ll begin our descent of 6 waterfalls along the stream, with a combo of rappels/upsailing techniques, slides, tobogâs and jumps, a real treath of fun and adventure! A great combination of fun and adventure, suitable for Families, Friends, Couples, Groups, Single travellers. Prepare your smile, we'll try to capture those moments for you to remember later!

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.

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with our WaterPark Canyon tour at Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Join us for an unforgettable canyoning experience in one of the best spots to practice this thrilling activity! The adventure starts and ends at the stunning Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, nestled in the northeastern part of São Miguel Island. Upon arrival, we'll welcome you and distribute all necessary canyoning equipment. Before we begin, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing about the activity and safety procedures to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience for everyone. Our adventure kicks off with a gentle walk through the lush, green landscape of the park, surrounded by diverse vegetation, clear waterfalls, and historical water mills. After a short 15-minute walk, we reach our first stop where the real fun begins. We will ascend a short path for another safety briefing and a demonstration of rappelling techniques. The canyoning descent features six magnificent waterfalls along the stream. You'll experience a mix of rappelling, slides, toboggans, and jumps, making it a perfect combination of fun and adventure! The highest waterfall you'll rappel down is 8 meters, and there are playful areas with slides and jumps of up to 5 meters, all optional to cater to different comfort levels. This activity is perfect for families, friends, couples, groups, and solo travelers looking for an adventurous and exhilarating way to explore the natural beauty of the Azores. And don’t forget to smile – our team will be capturing those special moments for you to cherish later! It's a great combination of fun and adventure! Perfect for adventure seekers of all ages. Suitable for all!

Spend the day exploring the stunning volcanic landscapes of the North-East of São Miguel island along with its coastline on a full-day sightseeing tour from Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande or Lagoa. Discover how the Azoreans live inside the Furnas volcano's crater in a small group tour atmosphere. Following a pickup from listed hotels or guesthouses by minivan, travel to the gorgeous Santa Iria viewpoint located on north shore. Refresh your adventure with a morning stop and tea tasting at Gorreana Tea Factory, the last 100% natural tea plantations on earth. Contemplate the beauty of the tea plantations undulating through the hills. São Miguel has the only two tea plantations in Europe Venture to the picturesque Nordeste to visit Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. A watermill museum, cascading waterfalls and experience this Azorean heritage in a magical setting, capturing the essence of local life and immersing yourself in the island's vibrant past. Next, head to the mystical Furnas Valley, where geothermal wonders await to be amazed by the enchanting charm of this place while seeing fumaroles and bubbling springs, a testament to the island's volcanic soul. Furnas is considered to be one of Europe's largest hydropolises due to its wide variety of mineral and thermal springs. One of these is Terra Nostra, a hot spring appreciated for its medicinal benefits. To personalize your Furnas volcano adventure, we have two options; • Relax in the thermal waters, or visit one of Europe's most beautiful botanical gardens (Terra Nostra) to customize your day tour. (Entrance not included tickets on place, 16€ per person) • For food lovers, you can enjoy the most authentic dish in the Azores, Furnas stew, (Cozido das Furnas) which is cooked in volcanic soil and perfectly crafted to tantalize your taste buds. (not included, available as Tour option) Travel to the geothermal area of Furnas (Caldeiras). Marvel as the actives hot springs with boiling waters and mud release steam into the air creating a magical landscape. Admire the volcanic crater at Furnas Lake before returning to your original starting point, passing by the former island capital, Vila Franca do Camp.

Start the tour by leaving Ponta Delgada and traveling towards the north coast. Make the first stop at Ribeira dos Caldeirões in the municipality of Nordeste. See the beautiful waterfall, known as Véu da Noiva, and the surrounding watermills and gardens. Pass through picturesque villages as you travel on towards the wonderful viewpoints of Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada, on the eastern tip of the island. View the beautiful lighthouse from the top of the cliff. Stop for lunch which will be served in the village of Povoação, the oldest settlement on the island. In the afternoon, relax near the sea or explore the historic center of Povoação. Return to Ponta Delgada along the south coast, passing by Furnas Lake and Vila Franca do Campo.

Starting through Ponta Delgada, along Avenida do Mar, following the beaches of Água D´Alto, until we reach the first capital of the island, Vila Franca do Campo, stopping at the viewpoint of Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo where we can see its incredible islet, the result of an underwater volcanic eruption and where the Red Bull Cliff Diving has been running for 3 years, now; After this short break, we will drive to the bucolic Lagoa das Furnas (Entry not included, available by choice or at customer’s expense), area where the famous “Cozido das Furnas” is cooked in volcanic soil for 6 hours, and here we can observe the removal of the pots from the volcanic ground by local restaurants. We will also visit the various fumaroles and boilers from that area; Back on the road and towards the parish of Furnas you can optionally relax in pools of hot springs, over 30 degrees, that spur incessantly from railway springs. This is an experience of thermal charisma, with the option of the client and alternative, between Poça da Dona Beija) and the pools of Parque Terra Nostra, where in addition to being able to swim, you can also visit its amazing Botanical Garden Terra Nostra Park, considered one of the best and largest in Europe. (Entry not included, available by choice or at customer’s expense); Lunch Break (Lunch included) After lunch, a pedestrian visit to the the center of the parish of Furnas; Driven north of the Island, next stop will be at the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, one of the most visited areas in the Nordeste area, with its 5 Watermills and her amazing waterfall; The last stop of the day, will be the tea route, until the tea plantations and their factories. A view of the splendid bay, a magnificent garden and a smiling welcome for a tea tasting at the Gorreana Tea Factory or Porto Formoso Tea Factory.

This is the perfect activity to take you to all of São Miguel's attractions and covers the island east & west side in the company of a storyteller. Experience the best of what the island has to offer on in a 2-day tour pack experience guided by the true azorean spirit to discover the Azores beauty and learn why it is called Portugal's Hawai. Discover Furnas geothermal wonders, marvel with stunning Sete Cidades landscapes including the iconic blue & green lakes, explore the natural beauty of Fogo volcano and amazing Nordeste's waterfalls. During the scenic coast drives, the majestics lava rock formations will amaze you. Your experience starts with our pick up from your hotel doorstep or a nearby pick up point to maximize your holiday time. If you choose to book your tour with lunches, you will indulge in a typical local food buffet and the famous and unique Furnas stew, cooked in the volcanic soil on the lake's shores. Vegetarian options are available as well as several places to buy food if you wish. On the West Tour, the Sete Cidades volcano and its famous landscapes will be the main attraction, but don't think that's all, the Lagoa do Fogo volcano holds one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Azores. Being a nature reserve, all rental cars are currently banned from this place and this is a great way to visit São Miguel's icon. On the East Tour, Furnas volcano and its volcanic activity will amaze you. This exotic volcano holds many mysteries and places that you will wish to explore for much longer. Here, you have the opportunity to personalize your tour with a visit or bath to the Terra Nostra botanical garden (entrance fee not included, 16€ per person) Add a visit to Nordeste, Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, a amazing valey with beautiful waterfalls feeding the many watermills, and a visit to the unique tea plantation in Europe and the last 100% natural tea plantation in the world, to fulfill with memories your 2-days visiting this incredible island. Ps:. Your first day tour can be either the east tour or west tour and you will be informed in advance.