Canyoning Down the Ribeira dos Caldeiroes in São Miguel, Azores

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1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
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Recommended
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Enjoy this canyoning experience while immersing yourself in the beautiful landscapes in Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, Sao Miguel!

Canyoning is one of the most gratifying activities one can do while being on an adventurous holiday in Sao Miguel. This activity is the perfect way to experience the impressive and beautiful untouched natural areas of the island, as you explore the magnificent rivers and waterfalls of the Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Natural Park by using different canyoning techniques such as jumps, rappels, and water slides.

This amazing canyoning tour down the Ribeira dos Caldeiroes canyon in the Azores will make you reconnect with nature while getting your adrenaline pumping. Once you reserve, you can speak to your instructor and set up a pick-up service for your activity.

Then, once you have arrived at the set meeting point in the Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Natural Park, you will receive the necessary equipment for your canyoning experience (helmet, wetsuit, harness, etc.), and then set off on a short walk for 15 minutes, at the end of which you will receive a first safety briefing on the activity.

Then, you'll continue on a short scramble uphill after which you will stop for the second safety briefing. Your expert instructor is going to show you how to rappel before continuing onwards and upwards looking for the start of the canyon. Then, it will take just 10 minutes to reach the start of the Ribeira dos Caldeiroes canyon, where the fun will begin!

During this adventure, you'll go through several jumps between 2 and 7 metres high, ride a natural slide and perform a few abseils down beautiful waterfalls. Once you've challenged yourself enough, you will hike back to the meeting point and see the end of your canyoning excursion in the Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Natural Park.

Enjoy the incredible and attractive landscapes of the Azores in the Ribeira dos Caldeiroes while challenging yourself during this canyoning experience. It will surely become a memory for a lifetime!

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Practical information

Experience the thrill of descending the gorgeous Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Canyon, while you swim, abseil, climb, and jump! It will be an experience you will never forget, in which you will connect with the amazing natural haven you find in the Azores, and have fun while challenging your body in different ways.

Course of events

- Pick up at your accommodation (early spots)

- Arrival at meeting point and introduction to your instructor

- Equipment distribution and safety briefing

- 20-30-minute hike to approach the canyon's starting point with different activity briefings in certain strategic stops

- Canyoning experience - Jump, slide down a natural slide, abseil, swim

- Hike back to the meeting point

- Equipment return and end of activity

Activity requirements

A normal level of fitness is recommended.

This tour sometimes includes: walking on unstable terrain and slippery rocks, muddy slopes and small uphill and downhill scrambles.

You do not need to know how to swim, just be comfortable in the water. However, let your instructors know if this is the case.

This activity is not recommended for persons with back problems. Please let your instructor know of any previous injuries, medical conditions or health problems when booking.

This activity is not recommended for disabled or pregnant people.

For the health and safety of all participants there are a few restrictions:

– Height min. 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in);

– Weight min. 20 Kg (44 lb);

– Weight max. 120 Kg (265 lb);

– Maximum waist circumference (harness): 1.40 m (55 in).

Special terms

Please get in touch with your instructor after booking to arrange your hotel pick-up, if you chose this option.

Depending on the time slot you choose you will get picked up at your accommodation (for an extra price) or not. Early time slots come with pick up and drop off, while later ones come without it. (the instructor will need extra time to pick you up).

Meeting point:
Estrada Regional Achada, 011, Achada, Portugal
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese
Included
  • Photos and videos
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Fully equipped harness
  • Wetsuits
  • Socks
  • Helmet
  • Boots
  • Insurance
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Bottled water and drinks
  • Sports shoes

Reviews

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4.8/5

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Mattia V., United Kingdom — 14/09/2023
5/5
Nice first level canyoning experience suitable for beginners.
Matthew J., United States — 03/08/2023
5/5
I was a little concerned about doing canyoning with my 10 year old. But he loved it and was able to repel down a 8 meter face entirely by himself. The crew were exceptionally clear about safety and made sure everyone was secure.
Martin D., Slovakia — 21/07/2022
5/5
Great experience. We had a chance to see the nature from another perspective. Challenging but still fun. Our instructors were passionate professionals and very friendly people. They provide us with very nice memories. Thanks a lot!
Marion S., Belgium — 17/09/2021
5/5
It was super fun, adventurous and a really nice activity.
Inês B., Portugal — 25/08/2021
5/5
The activity was incredible! Beatiful scenery, great group. The challenges were all good for beginners!

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