--- title: Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1 lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/canyoning-in-madeira-island-level-1/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 1159 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best adrenaline rank_in_category: 1 of 12 (Canyoning & Adventure) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/canyoning-in-madeira-island-level-1/ --- # Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1 **Guidekin's take:** An entry level canyoning day in a Madeira gorge with certified gear, a neoprene suit and canyoning boots, hotel pickup in Funchal and Caniço and the photos thrown in free. Two people per booking is the minimum, lunch is not included, and cruise passengers must give ship details. 4.98 from 1159 reviews at €65 per person. **Best adrenaline:** The strongest score at scale in our Madeira catalogue: 4.98 from 1159 reviews. Four hours in a wild canyon with certified gear and Funchal pickup, €65 per person. Trade-off: Beginner route, Level 2 is a separate tour. (last checked August 21, 2026) ## Overview Madeira Island provides exceptional conditions for canyoning, thanks to its unique geological, climatic, hydrological, and natural features. Recognized by canyoning professionals as one of the best regions in Europe, it offers unparalleled adventure opportunities. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 1159 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Harmony in Nature - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - 1 small bottle Water and a Kitkat chocolate - Hotel pickup and drop-off, Funchal and Caniço - Certificated equipment - VadeRetro neoprene suit - Photos of the tour for free - Adidas Canyoning Boots - Port pickup and drop-off - 2 Professional guides ## Not included - Lunch ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point When you arrive at the main gate of Parque Ecológico do Funchal, follow the signs to "Barracão Bar." You’ll come across a dirt road that is easy to navigate and safe, leading you to a large parking area. ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time - Please advise of each traveler's shoe size in the special requirements box at the time of booking - Minimum of height 1,33 meters Maximum height 2,00 meters - Minimum weight 30 kgs Maximum weight 110 kgs - The tour takes 2h30, but with the pick- up and drop of gives a total of 5h/5h30 - Minimum of age 10 years old - A maximum of 10 people per booking ## Compared with other Canyoning & Adventure | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 12** | €65 | 5h | 4.98 (1159) | shared | | [Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner / Funchal](/portugal/funchal/tours/level-1-canyoning-for-all-beginner-funchal-348395P1/?format=md) | €60 | 3h | 4.99 (198) | shared | | [Madeira Canyoning Intermediate ](/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-canyoning-intermediate/?format=md) | €90 | 4h | 4.99 (165) | shared | | [Madeira Private Buggy Adventure: Forest and Mountains](/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-private-buggy-adventure-forest-and-mountains/?format=md) | €100 | 4h | 5.0 (80) | private | Ranked #1 of 12 in Canyoning & Adventure by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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