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Canyoning Experience in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Sao Miguel -Azores

5.0 · 475 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ São Miguel Operated by Fun Activities - Azores Adventure Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English
Start & pickup
08:00, 09:00, 13:15 · Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Half Day (with Pick-up))
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Canyoning in the Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfalls with accredited guides, full wetsuit kit, insurance and the photos and videos of your descent included.

Pickup only on the higher tier, and children must come with an adult. 4.95 from 475 reviews at €70 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #11 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 (no Pick-up)The page priceDuration: 3 hours Meeting Point: At the parking lot of Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirõe (you’ll see a waterfall across the street).€70
Half Day (with Pick-up)Duration: 3 hours Pick-up and Drop-off: The Pick-up time is usually between 08:00 – 08:20 from April – October OR between 08:30 – 08:50 from November to March Pickup included€85

Children from €53 (ages 6 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Pick-up and Drop-off (if respective option is chosen and available).
  • Insurances;
  • Accredited guides;
  • All Canyoning equipment (fully equipped harness, wetsuits, socks, helmet and boots);
  • Photos / Videos;

    Reviews

    5.0
    475 ratings
    Tripadvisor 410 · Viator 65

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 473 of 475

    Star breakdown of all 475 ratings

    5 stars
    451 · 95%
    4 stars
    22 · 5%
    3 stars
    2 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise supportive guides and varied waterfall activities; the uphill hike can be strenuous.

    Praised

    • Clear instructions and patient support for beginners and nervous participants
    • A varied mix of jumps, slides, rappelling and zip lining
    • River and waterfall scenery in a natural park
    • Options to skip activities without pressure
    • Photos and videos captured by the guides

    Complaints

    • Some find the uphill hike strenuous, especially in a wetsuit
    • Some find the activities intimidating, while others want more challenge
    • Some find the booking description unclear about what the experience includes

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 April 2024 to 28 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 parking lot of Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões (you’ll see a waterfall across the street). · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    08:00, 09:00, 13:15 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Half Day (with Pick-up)) (33 pickup points listed by the operator, 32 of them hotels)
    Operator
    Fun Activities - Azores Adventure; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Our Canyoning tours will take you to explore magnificent rivers and waterfalls using different techniques (such as jumps, rappel, and slides). Undoubtedly, the most thrilling and fun way to experience the Azorean nature and some of its most impressive natural “monuments” and untouched landscapes!

    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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Good to know

    • Children from €53 ages 6 to 12

    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

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