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The 15 Best Canyoning Tours in Portugal

64 tours  ·  from $47 a head

Madeira runs graded routes from level one upward, and Sao Miguel adds the Azorean gorges. These 15 say which grade suits a first descent, what the wetsuit hire covers and how far up the mountain the meeting point sits.

Canyoning Madeira Island - Level One - Meeting at 9:30 at the CR7 Museum
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Canyoning Madeira Island – Level One

1.Canyoning Madeira Island – Level One

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

Madeira Level One canyoning review covering waterfalls, rappels, natural slides, safety, fitness, price, equipment, and practical booking advice.

“Abel and Honor were amazing guides, their knowledge, patience and joviality was 10 out of 10. They made our Canyoning experience very memorable..”

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Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1 - Starting at Parque Ecológico do Funchal
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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

Review of Madeira Level 1 canyoning, with rappels, jumps, natural pools, gear, hotel pickup, photos, price, and practical tips.

“We had an excellent time canyoning through the mountains of Madeira with Duarte, our guide, and his team. It was a very professional experience as we went down several cliffs, including a large 20 meter cliff down the side of a waterfall. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to experience the nature of Madeira.”

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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure - The ride from Funchal into the mountains
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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

Madeira: Beginner Canyoning - Level 1 - From Funchal to the mountain starting point
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Madeira: Beginner Canyoning – Level 1

Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande - What happens before the first waterfall
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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

Review of Ribeira Grande canyoning in the Azores, with waterfalls, rappelling, optional jumps, guides, gear, price, and practical tips.

“Paulo, Bruno and the rest of the team were amazing guides. My friend and I enjoyed this experience. All the equipment was clean and in excellent condition. We felt very comfortable and the team guided us through the entire process even though we had no canyoning experience prior to this. Highly recommend!”

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Beginner Canyoning Madeira - A 30-minute ride into Madeira’s mountains
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Beginner Canyoning Madeira

6.Beginner Canyoning Madeira

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

Review of Madeira beginner canyoning: waterfall rappels, natural pools, expert guides, included gear, photos, transport, and practical tips.

“Our canyoning excursion was amazing! Our guides were terrific and incredibly helpful. They also took a ton of photos through out the trip, which we greatly appreciated. Next time in Madeira we will be coming back and signing up for the intermediate adventure. Thank you for the wonderful time 🙏🏻”

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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience - Getting fitted for wetsuits, boots, and helmets
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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

7.Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

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

Review of São Miguel’s Caldeirões canyoning tour, with jumps, rappels, a natural slide, safety tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“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 - The uphill hike in a full wetsuit
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Canyoning Experience – half day

8.Canyoning Experience – half day

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

Review of São Miguel’s half-day canyoning tour at Ribeira dos Caldeirões, with waterfalls, rappels, jumps, zip lines, pricing, and practical tips.

“We travelled as a family and we felt very safe with the experienced guides even though we are not strong swimmers.”

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São Miguel: WaterPark Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeirões - The first walk and safety briefing
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São Miguel: WaterPark Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeirões

Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure - Meeting at Bar 21 and riding into the countryside
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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

Review of Madeira’s beginner canyoning tour, with waterfall rappels, jumps, slides, guides, costs, itinerary, gear, and practical tips.

“The experience was very fun. The guides were very nice and professional. They chose a beautiful route for us and took care of our safety. They also took photos which were a fun extra and turned out really well. Overall would recommend the experience 10/10.”

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Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores - What happens before you reach the canyon
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Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores

Madeira Canyoning For Beginners Nun's Valley Level 2 - What happens during the four-hour outing
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Madeira Canyoning For Beginners Nun’s Valley Level 2

From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip - Getting fitted with a wetsuit and canyoning shoes
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From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

14.Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

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

Review of Gerês National Park canyoning from Porto, with waterfalls, jumps, zip lines, gear, guides, transport, price, and practical tips.

“We fully recommend to do this! From all the activities we did this one was the highlight of our holidays! The setting is just beautiful, the guides are super professional and friendly, the activity is fantastic! My kids of 11 and 16 fully enjoyed it! Thank you so so much for such an impeccable guidance!”

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Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience - The arrival, equipment, and 20-minute walk
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Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

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