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Canyoning Experience Level I Beginners in Ribeira das Cales

5.0 · 151 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Discovery Island Madeira Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 34 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #9 of 16 in Canyoning & Adventure, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €70 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Full Body Suit
  • Free GoPro Video and Photos
  • Gloves
  • Boots
  • Helmet
  • Rappel Gear
  • Water & Snacks
  • Harness
  • Pickup in Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Santana, São Vicente and Porto Moniz has added cost of +10€ per pax

Children from €70 (ages 7 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

5.0
151 ratings
Tripadvisor 148 · Viator 3

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 150 of 151

Star breakdown of all 151 ratings

5 stars
149 · 99%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
When you reach the pink house, take the second entrance on the left. The meeting place will be in the parking lot of the "O Barracão" restaurant. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00 on Mon, Wed, Fri; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 34 pickup points (34 pickup points listed by the operator, 34 of them hotels)
Operator
Discovery Island Madeira; 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children under 7 years old and shorter than 1.20 meters are not allowed.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food included Water & Snacks
  • Children from €70 ages 7 to 11

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 & Adventure

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #9 of 16€704h 30m4.97 (151)shared
Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1€655h4.98 (1164)shared
Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner | Funchal€563h4.99 (198)shared
Madeira Canyoning Intermediate €804h4.99 (169)shared

Ranked #9 of 16 in Canyoning & Adventure by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €100, median €70; typical length 4h 15m. 1 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Canyoning & Adventure

From €70 per adult