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title: Canyoning & Adventure Tours in Madeira
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city: Madeira
country: Portugal
tours: 16
price_from_eur: 45
reviews_total: 3118
as_of: 2026-11-10
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# Canyoning & Adventure Tours in Madeira

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Canyoning & Adventure in Madeira: 16 tours, all from the 188 we kept after screening every one of the 1,064 tours Viator lists for Madeira, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 15, 2026)

We compared 16 Madeira adventure listings to choose canyoning trips by experience, included equipment and time available.

- **First canyoning?:** [Madeira Island Canyoning, Level One](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-in-madeira-island-level-1/?format=md). Start with Madeira Island level one: gear and Funchal or Caniço hotel pickup, minimum two per booking; 5h at €65 per person, 4.98 from 1164 reviews. Boots and photos included. Trade-off: Minimum two people per booking. — now €65 per person, 4.98 (1164)
- **Short on time?:** [Canyoning For All, Beginner, Funchal](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/level-1-canyoning-for-all-beginner-funchal-348395P1/?format=md). Choose Canyoning For All for a short beginner session with gear; snacks excluded, 3h at €56 per person, 4.99 from 198 reviews. Boots and socks included. Trade-off: Snacks not included. — now €56 per person, 4.99 (198)
- **Ready to step up?:** [Madeira Canyoning Intermediate](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-canyoning-intermediate/?format=md). After a beginner descent, choose Madeira Canyoning Intermediate with gear and transport: 4h at €80 per person, 4.99 from 169 reviews. Moderate fitness required. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required. — now €80 per person, 4.99 (169)

Also compared:

- [Ribeira das Cales, Funchal Ecological Park](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-in-madeira-ribeira-das-cales-funchal-ecological-park/?format=md): Five rappels and a forest walk. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required. — now €70 per person, 4.97 (193)
- [Canyoning for Beginners and Families](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-in-madeira-ideal-for-beginners-and-families/?format=md): Beginner outing, 6h. Trade-off: Food and drinks not included. — now €70 per person, 4.95 (266)
- [Ribeira das Cales, Level One Beginners](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-experience-level-i-beginners-in-ribeira-das-cales/?format=md): Beginners, optional jumps. Trade-off: Pickup in Calheta and Porto Moniz costs extra. — now €70 per person, 4.97 (151)
- [Madeira Canyoning, Beginner](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-canyoning-beginner/?format=md): First descent from age ten. Trade-off: English only. — now €70 per person, 4.99 (96)
- [Canyoning Experience, Level Two Moderate](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-experience-level-ii-moderate/?format=md): Returners, technical rappels. Trade-off: Pickup in Calheta and Porto Moniz costs extra. — now €90 per person, 5.0 (81)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 16 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-in-madeira-island-level-1/?format=md) |  | €65 per person | 4.98 (1164) | 5h | daily 09:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 2 | [Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner \| Funchal](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/level-1-canyoning-for-all-beginner-funchal-348395P1/?format=md) |  | €56 per person | 4.99 (198) | 3h | daily 09:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 3 | [Madeira Canyoning Intermediate ](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-canyoning-intermediate/?format=md) |  | €80 per person | 4.99 (169) | 4h | daily 09:00–10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 4 | [Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/coasteering-adventure-with-snorkeling-from-funchal/?format=md) | Funchal City Tours | €70 per person | 5.0 (82) | 4h | daily exc Sat 08:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt |
| 5 | [Madeira Private Buggy Adventure: Forest and Mountains](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-private-buggy-adventure-forest-and-mountains/?format=md) | Private Tours, Jeep & 4x4 Tours | €100 per person | 5.0 (81) | 4h | daily 09:00–14:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · en/pt |
| 6 | [Canyoning Experience Level II Moderate](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-experience-level-ii-moderate/?format=md) |  | €90 per person | 5.0 (81) | 5h 30m | Tue Thu Sat 09:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 7 | [Madeira Canyoning - Beginner](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-canyoning-beginner/?format=md) |  | €70 per person | 4.99 (96) | 4h | daily | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 8 | [Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales - Funchal Ecological Park](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-in-madeira-ribeira-das-cales-funchal-ecological-park/?format=md) |  | €70 per person | 4.97 (193) | 5h | Wed Sat Sun 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 9 | [Canyoning Experience Level I Beginners in Ribeira das Cales](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-experience-level-i-beginners-in-ribeira-das-cales/?format=md) |  | €70 per person | 4.97 (151) | 4h 30m | Mon Wed Fri 09:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 10 | [Buggy Adventure in Madeira off Road](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/buggy-adventure-in-madeira-off-road/?format=md) | Jeep & 4x4 Tours | €125 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (30) | 2h 30m | daily exc Sun 09:30–15:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/pt |
| 11 | [Madeira Surfing Lessons - Aroundfreedom Surf School](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-surfing-lessons-aroundfreedom-surf-school/?format=md) |  | €60 per person | 4.96 (117) | 2h | daily 07:00–18:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr/pt |
| 12 | [Coasteering Tour - Cliff jumping, swimming, scrambling.](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/coasteering-tour-cliff-jumping-swimming-scrambling/?format=md) |  | €70 per person | 4.95 (80) | 4h | Tue Thu 09:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 13 | [Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pico-do-areeiro-to-pico-ruivo-pr-1-hiking-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | Hiking Tours, Levada Walks & Hiking | €53 per person | 4.94 (36) | 6h | Wed Sat 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 14 | [Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-in-madeira-ideal-for-beginners-and-families/?format=md) |  | €70 per person | 4.95 (266) | 6h | Wed Fri Sun 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 15 | [PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr1-pico-do-arieiro-self-guided-hiking-transfer-morning-slot/?format=md) | Hiking Tours | €45 per person | 4.8 (35) | 8h | daily 08:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 16 | [PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr1-sunrise-pico-do-arieiro-self-guided-hiking-transfer/?format=md) | Hiking Tours, Sunrise & Sunset Experiences, Levada Walks & Hiking | €49 per person | 4.78 (339) | 8h | daily 05:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup |

## Why each made the list

- **Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1** — 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 1164 reviews at €65 per person.
- **Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner | Funchal** — A beginner canyoning session close to Funchal with jumps into pools and abseils down waterfalls, run in small groups with wetsuit, helmet, harness, boots and socks all provided. The meeting point is the football museum in the city centre; snacks are not included. 4.99 from 198 reviews at €56 per person for 3h.
- **Madeira Canyoning Intermediate** — An intermediate canyoning route for people who have done a beginner descent and want longer abseils, slides and jumps through the forest streams, with full equipment, private transport, insurance and the photos and videos free. A moderate level of fitness is required. 4.99 from 169 reviews at €80 per person for 4h.
- **Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal** — Cliff jumping, snorkelling and sea caves along the coast from Funchal with certified guides, all gear, transport, insurance and free photos and videos. You sign a waiver on the day, need moderate fitness and bring your own swimwear and towel. 5 from 82 reviews at €70 per person for 4h.
- **Madeira Private Buggy Adventure: Forest and Mountains** — A private buggy ride on and off road from Funchal through the Serra das Funduras laurel forest to the Portela viewpoint, with a private guide, fuel, insurance and free photos and videos. Food, drinks and a waterproof poncho are not included, and stops are flexible. 5 from 81 reviews at €100 per person for 4h.
- **Canyoning Experience Level II Moderate** — A second level canyoning descent of Ribeiro do Cidrão for people who have done it before, with more technical rappels through narrow gorges, full body suit, boots, gear, water, snacks and free video. Children under seven or below a set height cannot join; pickups outside Funchal cost extra. 5 from 81 reviews at €90 per person.
- **Madeira Canyoning - Beginner** — A first canyoning descent on an easy route open from age ten, with full kit including wetsuit, harness and special shoes, certified guides, transport, insurance and free photos and videos. Moderate fitness is expected and it is not for pregnant travellers. 4.99 from 96 reviews at €70 per person.
- **Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales - Funchal Ecological Park** — Start at Chão da Lagoa with a forest walk before swimming, jumping and tackling five rappels along a mountain watercourse. Equipment, guides, photos and central Funchal and Caniço transport are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.97 from 193 reviews at €70 per person for 5h.
- **Canyoning Experience Level I Beginners in Ribeira das Cales** — Navigate six waterfalls in Ribeira das Cales or Ribeiro Frio on a beginner canyoning route with three optional jumps. Canyoning gear, boots, photos, video, water and snacks are included; pickup in several areas, including Calheta and Porto Moniz, costs extra. 4.97 from 151 reviews at €70 per person for 4h 30m.
- **Madeira Surfing Lessons - Aroundfreedom Surf School** — A surf lesson with coaches certified by the national surf federation, with board, leash, full wetsuit and insurance included, on the Madeira breaks. It is a physical two hours, so a moderate level of fitness is expected, and food and drinks are not provided. 4.96 from 117 reviews at €60 per person for 2h.
- **Coasteering Tour - Cliff jumping, swimming, scrambling.** — A coastal adventure that strings together scrambling, swimming, rappelling, a zip line and cliff jumps along the shore, with helmet, life jacket, rappel gear, water, snacks and free GoPro footage. Children under seven or below a set height cannot take part. 4.95 from 80 reviews at €70 per person for 4h.
- **Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira** — The classic ridge walk from Pico do Arieiro to the island's highest point with an official mountain guide, transport from Funchal and Caniço and insurance included. It is a hard hike with long stairs and needs a high level of fitness; the trail fee, snacks and water are yours. 4.94 from 36 reviews at €53 per person for 6h.
- **Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families** — Try beginner canyoning in Ribeira das Cales, with two rappel sections plus swimming and jumps along the watercourse. Equipment, guides, photos and transport from central Funchal and Caniço are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.95 from 266 reviews at €70 per person for 6h.
- **PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot)** — Not a guided walk but a hikers' shuttle: pickup in Funchal to the start at Pico do Arieiro and collection at the Ecological Park at the other end, with a map briefing and the pickup time confirmed the day before. You walk unguided; the trail tax is paid online yourself. 4.8 from 35 reviews at €45 per person.
- **PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer** — Not a guided hike but a sunrise transfer to Pico do Arieiro with a map and route briefing, so you walk the ridge to Pico Ruivo at your own pace and get collected at the end. The hiking tax, meals and a guide are not included, and a moderate level of fitness is needed. 4.78 from 339 reviews at €49 per person.

## Other collections in Madeira

- [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?format=md) — 63 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/private-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 45 tours
- [Nature & Wildlife](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/nature-wildlife/?format=md) — 43 tours
- [Porto Moniz](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/porto-moniz/?format=md) — 32 tours
- [Hiking Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?format=md) — 24 tours
- [Funchal City Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/funchal/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Santana](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/santana/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Levada Walks & Hiking](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/madeira-whale-watching/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Family Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/family-tours/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/water-sports/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Wine & Gastronomy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/wine-gastronomy/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/boat-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Sunrise & Sunset Experiences](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Classic Cars & Sidecar](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/classic-cars/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Luxury & VIP Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/luxury-tours/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Bike & E-bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/bike-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Catamaran Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/catamaran-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Toboggan Rides](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/toboggan/?format=md) — 1 tour

## FAQ

**Should I book level one or level two canyoning in Madeira?**

Start at beginner level for a first descent: Ribeira das Cales, Level One Beginners has optional jumps. Canyoning Experience, Level Two Moderate is for returners seeking technical rappels. For example, Ribeira das Cales, Level One Beginners costs €70 per person, rated 4.97 from 151 reviews. Canyoning Experience, Level Two Moderate costs €90 per person, rated 5 from 81 reviews. Both charge extra for pickup in Calheta and Porto Moniz. Find canyoning with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?pickup=hotel

**How much do Madeira adventure tours cost, and should I allow half a day or a full day?**

Keep a full day clear for Canyoning for Beginners and Families; AroundFreedom's surf lesson fits a morning. The middle half of listed prices is €58 to €70 per person. Across 16 adventures, the median price is €70 per person and the median duration is 4.5 hours. For example, Canyoning for Beginners and Families: €70 per person, 4.95 from 266 reviews. AroundFreedom Madeira Surfing Lessons: €60 per person, 4.96 from 117 reviews. Find adventures up to three hours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?duration_max=3 · Filter adventures by budget: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?price_max=75

**Can children join Madeira canyoning, and are there wheelchair accessible options?**

For children, choose Madeira Canyoning, Beginner if they meet its minimum age and can follow English. Operator-marked wheelchair access: none; filter first, then confirm with the operator. Operator-marked wheelchair access: none of 16 tours. The kids filter checks strollers and infants accepted: 3 of 16; it does not establish a canyoning minimum age. Madeira Canyoning, Beginner costs €70 per person, rated 4.99 from 96 reviews. Find adventures in English: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?language=en · Filter Madeira for wheelchair access: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?wheelchair=true

**Is Madeira canyoning private or shared, and what does a private adventure cost?**

Choose Madeira Private Buggy Adventure for your own party in the forest and mountains. Madeira Canyoning Intermediate is listed as shared. This page lists 1 private and 15 shared tours. Private and shared medians are €100 and €70 per person respectively: a spread between different products, not a premium. For example, Madeira Private Buggy Adventure: €100 per person, 5 from 81 reviews. Madeira Canyoning Intermediate: €80 per person, 4.99 from 169 reviews. See private adventure options: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?tour_type=private

**Is hotel pickup included on Madeira canyoning tours?**

Use Madeira Island Canyoning, Level One for included Funchal or Caniço hotel pickup. Budget extra for Calheta or Porto Moniz on Ribeira das Cales, Level One Beginners. Hotel pickup is listed for 12 of 16 adventures. For example, Madeira Island Canyoning, Level One: €65 per person, 4.98 from 1,164 reviews. Ribeira das Cales, Level One Beginners: €70 per person, 4.97 from 151 reviews. Its Calheta and Porto Moniz pickup costs extra. Find adventures with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?pickup=hotel

**Is canyoning equipment included, and do I need to bring food?**

For a short beginner session, bring snacks for Canyoning For All: gear, boots and socks are included. Canyoning for Beginners and Families excludes food and drinks. For example, Canyoning For All, Beginner, Funchal costs €56 per person, rated 4.99 from 198 reviews; snacks are excluded. Canyoning for Beginners and Families costs €70 per person, rated 4.95 from 266 reviews; food and drinks are excluded. Find sessions up to three hours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?duration_max=3


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