The Azores · CANYONING TRIPS

The 15 Best Canyoning Trips in São Miguel

31 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $70

The island drains through steep green ravines, and the standard trip abseils, slides and jumps down one of them. These 15 are compared on difficulty, height of the biggest drop, water temperature and exactly what gear comes with the price.

Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande - Gear, licenses, and the briefing that sets the tone
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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

1.Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

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

Ribeira Grande canyoning in the Azores with disinfected gear, guided rappels, optional jumps, and a lush river setting in a small group.

“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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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience - Getting to the park: Ponta Delgada pickup, van time, and a simple meeting point
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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

2.Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

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

Canyoning in São Miguel’s Ribeira dos Caldeirões: harnesses, wetsuits, zipline, optional jumps and abseils, plus photos, all in 2.5-3 hours.

“By far the best activity we did in the island!!!!!!! The views were incredible, the guides were great and they made us feel really safe throughout our experience! I would recommend it for sure. Everyone should try it.”

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Canyoning Experience - half day - First you hike: the uphill test in your wetsuit
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Canyoning Experience – half day

3.Canyoning Experience – half day

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

Half-day canyoning in São Miguel’s Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, small group, wetsuits and safety gear included, optional 15 m rappel.

“We enjoyed this experience. Communication and booking was very smooth. The guides were very pleasant and helpful. We had a 6 year old and a 70 year old with us and the guides helped them through the difficult parts and were very patient. I highly recommend them”

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São Miguel: WaterPark Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeirões - Meeting Point and Your First Ten Minutes in the White Van
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São Miguel: WaterPark Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeirões

4.WaterPark Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeirões

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

Canyoning at Ribeira dos Caldeirões on São Miguel, with certified guides, zipline, rappels, slides, and photos and videos included.

“The tour was a lot of fun and had a great mix of challenges! The Guides were super friendly and we felt save the whole experience through. The location was beautiful and the activity is beginner friendly. A must do!!”

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Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores - Stop 1 and the first safety briefing: where the rules get real
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Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores

Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day - Ponta Delgada meet-up at Marina Pêro de Teive, and getting outfitted fast
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Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel – Half-day

Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande - Gear, licenses, and the briefing that sets the tone
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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

8.Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 117 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Canyoning in Ribeira Grande, Azores: waterfalls, a zipline, optional 6 meter jumps, and small-group safety with expert guides.

“This was an amazing experience. The guides are very experienced, professional and fun people, we loved the team’s energy. This tour is suitable for people with no prior experience in canyoning, kids as well. We had a great time and I can highly recommend anyone to choose this team as their guides. For those who are looking for even more adventure, I recommend you to check out the other tours they offer, they have more with different difficulty levels.”

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São Miguel: AdventurePark Canyoning Salto do Cabrito, Azores - The 30-minute approach, gear up, and why the briefing sets the tone
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São Miguel: AdventurePark Canyoning Salto do Cabrito, Azores

10.AdventurePark Canyoning Salto do Cabrito, Azores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Join canyoning at Salto do Cabrito on São Miguel, with waterfalls up to 16m, warm spring water, zipline, and small-group guides, 4 hours.

“We had Gonzalo and Diego as our guides, and they were amazing at taking care of us and putting security first. They were super knowledgeable about the island, so we learned a lot of other things as well. The sights were incredible and completely new way of enjoying nature. Would highly recommend!”

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Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito (Sao Miguel - Azores) - The start: equipment, safety briefing, and a real hike in a wetsuit
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Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito (Sao Miguel – Azores)

11.Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito (Sao Miguel – Azores)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Canyoning at Salto do Cabrito in São Miguel with an expert team, included gear, rappels up to 16m, optional zip-line, and a free afternoon.

“Truly wonderful experience. Even the teenagers with us enjoyed it. Riccardo, Diago, and Viktor (apologies if I misspelt your names!) were wonderful guides who made sure everyone felt safe and no one was left behind. Highly recommend for anyone looking to add a little excitement to their trip.”

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Canyoning experience in Ribeira dos Caldeiroes - Gear is included, but your mindset has to be ready
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Canyoning experience in Ribeira dos Caldeiroes

Azores: Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito - The first 4 hours move fast: gear up, learn, and hike in
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Azores: Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito

13.Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $94

Join SPLASH Azores Adventure for 3.5-hour canyoning in Salto do Cabrito with warm geothermal water, abseils, zipline drops, and safety.

“Best Canyoning ever!! João was amazing and with he's guidiline was so fun! The polace was beautiful and the water warm from the vulcano! Highly recommend! He also love joking that make me feel more comfortable with the activity, great passion and great spirit! Thanks again João! Nikita”

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Canyoning Adventure in Ribeira da Salga (Sao Miguel - Azores) - Price and What You Get for $162.20
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Canyoning Adventure in Ribeira da Salga (Sao Miguel – Azores)

14.Canyoning Adventure in Ribeira da Salga (Sao Miguel – Azores)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $162

Rappel and optional jumps in Ribeira da Salga on São Miguel, Azores. Small group, full gear, expert guides, about 5 hours.

“Our guides João and Teresa were amazing. We had the entire trail to ourselves and they guided us through with precision and the utmost care. We felt completely comfortable in their hands, even though it was challenging. Great adrenaline rush.”

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Azores: Salto do Cabrito Canyoning Adventure - What you actually do in the 4 hours (and why the pacing works)
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Azores: Salto do Cabrito Canyoning Adventure

15.Salto do Cabrito Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Canyoning Salto do Cabrito on São Miguel: 4 hours of waterfall rappels, pool jumps, a volcanic hike, and included photos, $88.

“It was an unforgettable experience Daniel and Ernesto are super helpful guides they will make your trip even more interesting telling you about the landscape of the island”

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