--- title: Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/azores-canyoning-adventure-in-s-o-miguel-half-day/ type: tour city: São Miguel country: Portugal price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 138 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 8 of 8 (Canyoning) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/azores-canyoning-adventure-in-s-o-miguel-half-day/ --- # Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day **Guidekin's take:** A half day canyon on São Miguel pitched at first timers and families with children, with certified guides, full kit down to the canyoning shoes, and photos sent within a week. Transport is a separate tier; children must come with an adult. 4.73 from 138 reviews at €65 per person for 3h. ## Overview This canyoning tour takes you deep into the untouched nature of São Miguel, where you’ll explore hidden waterfalls and volcanic rock formations that can’t be reached any other way. Led by certified guides, the experience is both safe and thrilling—perfect for first-timers or families with children. What sets us apart is our personalized guidance, and strong focus on safety and environmental respect. We provide all gear, including proper canyoning shoes, and even capture photos so you can relive your adventure. With Picos de Aventura, you're not just canyoning—you’re discovering one of the Azores' most scenic and wild landscapes in the most exciting way possible. ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 138 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A. ## What's included - All necessary gear (harness, helmets, wetsuits and boots). - Optional - Transportation to and from the activity. - Photos from the activity will be sent to guests within a week. ## Not included - Bottled water ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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 Departure Point: Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, Achada, Nordeste Address: GPS coordinates: 37.842277, -25.267689 Directions: Tour departs from the parking lot close to the entry Dates: Daily Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV15wXW_gXAsRn-_w_1Prw9Y Pickup points listed by the operator: 1 ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide ## Compared with other Canyoning | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 8** | €65 | 3h | 4.73 (138) | shared | | [Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/canyoning-experience-at-ribeira-grande/?format=md) | €75 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (983) | shared | | [San Miguel : Level 2 Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito, Azores](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/san-miguel-level-2-canyoning-in-salto-do-cabrito-azores/?format=md) | €110 | 4h | 5.0 (117) | shared | | [Azores Salto do Cabrito Canyoning Adventure](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/azores-salto-do-cabrito-canyoning-adventure/?format=md) | €80 | 4h | 4.99 (116) | shared | Ranked #8 of 8 in Canyoning by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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