Portugal · CANYONING

Canyoning Trips in Portugal: The Best 15

35 tours  ·  from $61

A trip always has one spare day too few. These 15 canyoning trips earn the slot, with prices and durations set out so you can decide and move on.

Canyoning Madeira Island - Level One - The 10 to 15 minute walk into the canyon
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Canyoning Madeira Island – Level One

1.Canyoning Madeira Island – Level One

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

Meet at Funchal’s CR7 Museum for a half-day canyoning trip into Madeira’s mountains. With guides such as Alfredo, Lucas, Martha, Luigi, and Ronaldo, you’ll walk through streams, rappel waterfalls, slide, jump, and swim. Wetsuit, shoes, helmet, insurance, photos, and permits are included.

“We had an amazing experience and will be back very soon. Great, knowledgeable guides who paid attention to everyone in our group and made sure it was the perfect experience for all of us no matter the confidence level.”

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Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1 - What the morning looks like from pickup to return
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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

Spend a half-day canyoning in Funchal’s Parque Ecológico with professional guides such as Pedro, Daniel, Nuno, or Duarte. You’ll scramble through a river, rappel down four drops up to 12 meters, jump into small pools, and slide on natural toboggans. Gear, transport, water, a snack, and tour photos are included.

“Booked this trip through a recommendation. An excellent adventure from start to finish, and great for a first time experience 👏👏👏”

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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure - From Funchal to the mountain stream
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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

3.Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,111 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Join Be Local Madeira for a four-hour Level 2 canyoning trip from Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, or nearby pickup points. Guides such as Pedro, Luis, Hugo, and Francisco lead you through flowing streams with waterfall abseils up to 18 meters, optional jumps, slides, and natural pools. Equipment, transport, and photos are included.

“Very fun, wetsuit keeps you warm even though mountain water is cols. The guides were nice and social with a lot of energy. Putting on a show at the with a front flip.”

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

4.Beginner Canyoning – Level 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Spend four hours canyoning in Madeira with guides such as Mauro, Luis, Hugo, and Francisco. You will rappel waterfalls up to 10 meters, jump up to 5 meters, slide through natural chutes, and swim in clear pools. Hotel pickup, equipment, insurance, water, and activity photos are included.

“Juan and Pedro, were super helpful and supportive the whole time, had lots of laughs and fun, taking photos so we have memories as-well, would recommend to anyone!”

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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande - Entering the stream and learning the basics
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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

Meet at Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande for a safety briefing, fitted neoprene gear, and a guided canyoning route through clear water and green forest. Guides such as Carolina, Bruno, Paulo, and Dawid support beginners through rappels, waterfalls, optional jumps, and possible zipline sections. Pickup from Ponta Delgada costs extra.

“Outstanding guides and experience, very highly recommended if you’re looking for a fun, thrilling and safe adventure!”

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Madeira: Level-1 Canyoning Adventure - From the CR7 Museum to the mountain canyon
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Madeira: Level-1 Canyoning Adventure

6.Level-1 Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 753 reviews · from $80

Join EPIC Madeira for a beginner-friendly canyoning trip from Funchal. After a 30-minute van ride and safety briefing, you hike into a mountain canyon, rappel down flowing waterfalls, swim in spring-fed pools, and possibly ride natural slides. Guides such as Luis, Alfredo, Marta, Luigi, and João are known for calm instruction and plenty of photos.

“Great experience, we had so much fun! Our guides were really cool and helpful so we felt really safe although it was our first time doing this activity! I would recommend it to everyone who likes adrenaline and fun activities!”

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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience - The 45-minute ride from Ponta Delgada
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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

7.Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

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

At Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, guides such as Guilherme, Ricardo, Teresa, and João lead a 2.5 to 3-hour canyoning outing through flowing water, with optional jumps, 5 to 15-meter rappels, a natural slide, and a possible zipline. You get a wetsuit, boots, helmet, harness, photos, and clear instruction.

“It was fun, the guides were very kind and also very professional I would recommend it for all ages. 10/10”

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Canyoning Experience - half day - Why the Small Group Matters
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Canyoning Experience – half day

8.Canyoning Experience – half day

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

Spend about 3½ hours canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park with guides such as Tomás, Alberto, Nico, Ipa, or Warren. You’ll hike uphill, then tackle water slides, jumps, zip lines, and rappels, including an optional 15-meter descent. Wetsuits, boots, helmets, safety gear, and activity photos and videos are included.

“It is physical. You need to be capable of walking up some steep hills and in some spots climbing. Our guides were wonderful. Thomas and Alberto were considerate of the pace wanted to set and helped us along the whole way. They kept it light and fun. I would highly recommend taking on the challenge. Even if you are a little unsure of the challenge. It is not overly difficult but you will feel satisfied when you complete it.”

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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure - Meeting in Camacha and getting ready
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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

9.Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 548 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $63Best value

Join Lokoloko Madeira in Camacha for a 4.5-hour level 1 canyoning trip through a green waterfall valley. Guides such as Sergio, Mathilde, Hugo, and Arthur lead you through abseils, small jumps, and natural slides, with wetsuit, shoes, safety gear, photos, transport, water, and insurance included. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are offered.

“We really appreciated Hugo and Sergio. They were the best guides ever! We had an amazing time and amazing views. If you’re planning a trip to madeira, come do this activity! Merci! Rinesa and Eliza :)”

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Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões - Getting started with SPLASH Azores Adventure
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Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões

10.Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 429 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Spend three hours canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park with SPLASH Azores Adventure. After a short nature walk and safety briefing, you’ll descend six waterfalls using rappels, jumps, slides, toboggans, and rope techniques. Small groups of up to 10, English-speaking guides, and full equipment make this a strong first canyoning outing.

“10 stars for our guide João taking away our fears and ensuring our safety.”

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

11.Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

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

Trade Porto’s tiled streets for Gerês National Park on a six-hour canyoning trip with guides such as Tiago, Marta, Miguel, and Diogo. Swim through pools, slide down natural chutes, rappel, zip line, and jump if you wish. A nine-seat van, wetsuit, Adidas canyoning shoes, safety gear, photos, and video are included.

“EXCELLENT! The trip was beautiful, challenging (for a novice), and memorable. Pick-up was easy, convenient. Instructions were clear and safety prioritized with excellent equipment provided. We were by far the slowest in the group but Miguel was very patient and made the whole group feel included and took extra time to ensure our (previously) injured one was keeping up. He also made opportunites for the stronger ones to have more challenges. Lots of great pictures and videos included which has been great to look back on.”

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Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience - What the 2 to 3 hour outing actually involves
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Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

12.Sao Miguel: Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 321 reviews · from $74

Join Picos de Aventura for a 2 to 3 hour canyoning trip through Ribeira dos Caldeirões. You’ll walk through forest, rappel waterfalls up to 8 meters, slide, and make a 5 meter jump with English or Portuguese-speaking guides. Small groups, patient instruction, and easier options make it a solid first canyoning experience.

“Fantastic experience & our guides Luis & Leandro were great :) Anna & David”

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From Funchal: Madeira Island Canyoning for Beginners - Getting fitted and learning the basics
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From Funchal: Madeira Island Canyoning for Beginners

13.Madeira Island Canyoning for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Join Fast Rope Madeira for a four-hour canyoning trip from Funchal to Camacha. Guides such as Pedro, João, David, Bruno, and Eduardo lead you through swims, slides, waterfall jumps, and abseils. You get equipment, hotel pickup, snacks, water, and photos and videos. Good mobility is needed, and the activity runs rain or shine.

“Amazing experience, our guides were extremely supportive, friendly and funny 🫶 highly recommended!!!”

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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families - What you actually do in the watercourse
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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families

14.Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $80

You’ll spend about six hours canyoning with Madeira Adventure Kingdom, swimming, jumping, walking, and rappelling through a mountain watercourse. Level 1 suits beginners and families with children aged 8 and up. Guides, transport, safety equipment, and photos are included. Hotel pickup is available from central Funchal and Caniço.

“Super activité ! Je recommande fortement ! La beauté du paysage nous fait oublier l’eau froide !! C’était parfait”

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Madeira: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience - From pickup to the canyon
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Madeira: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience

15.Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 231 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Join Discovery Island Madeira for a four-hour Level 2 canyoning trip near Curral das Freiras. You’ll walk 20 minutes through mountain scenery, rappel down eight waterfalls, and choose up to three jumps. Guides such as Beto, Diogo, Alex, and Mauro are known for clear safety instruction and cheerful coaching. Photos, videos, equipment, water, and a snack are included.

“Amazing guides! fun but also very efficient and good at what they do! They were very good at being mindful of safety but kept it super fun as well.”

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★ 5.0Go Explore Canyoning Level 2 (Nun’s Valley) .From $8263 reviews
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