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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

5.0 Excellent 983 reviews
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2h 30m
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Portuguese, English, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

5.0
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Best adrenaline in our Azores comparison. 4.99 across 983 reviews, the second biggest base on this page: 2.5 hours in the Ribeira Grande canyon with trained guides and full neoprene kit, €75 per person.

Trade-off: Pickup is a paid add-on.

Last checked: August 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

Half a day of jumps, abseils and slides down the Ribeira Grande river with trained guides and full neoprene kit, boots, helmet and harness included. Pickup is a separate option, and it is not for spinal injuries or pregnancy. 4.99 from 983 reviews at €75 per person.

From the guide

The activity is accompanied by experienced guides with specialized training! The equipment used is disinfected daily and of professional quality.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Canyoning Experience (MP)

from €75 / person
Guide: Spanish, English, Portuguese

Canyoning Experience (PU)

from €75 / person
Guide: Spanish, English, Portuguese

Pickup included

Compared with other Canyoning

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 8€752h 30m4.99 (983)shared
San Miguel : Level 2 Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito, Azores€1104h5.0 (117)shared
Azores Salto do Cabrito Canyoning Adventure€804h4.99 (116)shared
São Miguel : Level 1 Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Azores€703h4.99 (116)shared

Ranked #1 of 8 in Canyoning by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €60 to €110, median €73; typical length 3h. 0 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 8 Canyoning

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:00, 10:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00, 10:00. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.

What's Included

Suit and socks of neoprene, boots, helmet and harness (all equipment is daily disinfected!)

What's Not Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Private transportation: Pick-up and Drop-off (unless the respective option is desired).

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Shuttle service from Ponta Delgada or other location upon availability and payment of an additional fee.

Start point

Meeting point at Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, next to the restaurant. Address: Largo das Calderas, 9600-501 Ribeira Grande GPS 37°48'59.2"N 25°31'35.9"W

End point

Meeting point at Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, next to the restaurant. Address: Largo das Calderas, 9600-501 Ribeira Grande GPS 37°48'59.2"N 25°31'35.9"W

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Parking lot
  • Please contact us and provide your shoe size

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 75 / person