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Canyoning Adventure in Ribeira da Salga (Sao Miguel - Azores)

5.0 · 57 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Fun Activities - Azores Adventure Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English
Start & pickup
08:10, 09:30 · Hotel pickup from 19 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow mountain streams and descend waterfalls on a canyoning outing in Ribeira da Salga.

Guides, equipment, insurance, a picnic lunch and activity photos or videos are included; moderate fitness is required, and transfers depend on the option booked. 4.98 from 57 reviews at €135 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #9 of 12 in Canyoning, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Half Day Plus - no transportThe page priceDuration: 5 hours Picnic Meeting Pont: Consider the meeting point at the Moagem Café parking lot at 9:30 am.€135
Half day plus With transportDuration: 5 hours Picnic Pickup included€150

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Acreddited guides;
  • Pick-up and Drop-off – if respective option is chosen and available;
  • Picnic Lunch;
  • Free photos / videos from the activity;
  • Insurances;
  • All Canyoning equipment (fully equipped harness, wetsuits, socks, helmet and boots);

    Reviews

    5.0
    57 ratings
    Tripadvisor 53 · Viator 4

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 57 of 57

    Star breakdown of all 57 ratings

    5 stars
    56 · 98%
    4 stars
    1 · 2%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise patient guides and varied canyon activities, but the route requires substantial physical effort.

    Praised

    • Patient guides, clear instructions and close attention to safety
    • Varied descents with jumps, rappels, slides and zipline sections
    • Secluded canyon scenery with forest and waterfalls
    • Alternatives to jumping for different comfort levels
    • Fresh lunch after the canyoning

    Complaints

    • The route requires substantial physical effort

    Written by Guidekin from the 45 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (29 March 2021 to 27 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Consider the meeting point at the Moagem Café parking lot (Estrada regional, 9630-270 Salga). Please note that the meeting time and start of the activity is at 9:30 AM. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    08:10, 09:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    Hotel pickup from 19 pickup points (19 pickup points listed by the operator, 18 of them hotels)
    Operator
    Fun Activities - Azores Adventure; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Children

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Accessibility

    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Food included Picnic Lunch;
    • Age 14+ minimum age to join

    The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, weights, heights

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Canyoning

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #9 of 12€1355h4.98 (57)shared
    Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande€752h 30m4.99 (984)shared
    San Miguel : Level 2 Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito, Azores€1104h5.0 (146)shared
    Azores Salto do Cabrito Canyoning Adventure€804h4.99 (139)shared

    Ranked #9 of 12 in Canyoning by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €60 to €230, median €80; typical length 3h. 1 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 12 Canyoning

    From €135 per adult · Half Day Plus - no transport