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Canyoning Rio Verde from Nerja

5.0 · 329 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Malaga Operated by LOCAL Experiences & Adventures
Duration
8h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A full-day canyoning descent of the Rio Verde near Nerja with jumps, slides and abseils, run by a qualified guide with over ten years of experience.

Wetsuit, harness, helmet, snack and transport are included at €85 per person; 4.98 from 329 reviews is exceptional for an activity this physical.

Best for: A full day descending the Rio Verde with jumps, slides and abseils, wetsuit, harness and transport included at €85 per person: 4.98 from 329 reviews. Day Trips comparison

Trade-off: Jumps and abseils are physical.

In our comparison: #1 of 23 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 1, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €85 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • Canyoning technical equipment: Neoprene, Harness (Carabiner and 8), and Helmet. Snack and drink.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • renting boots

Children from €85 (ages 8 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Reviews

5.0
329 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 329 of 329

Star breakdown of all 329 ratings

5 stars
322 · 98%
4 stars
7 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient guides and the jumps, slides and abseils; the approach hike can be strenuous

Praised

  • Patient guides with clear instructions that help beginners feel safe
  • Alternative routes and lower jumps for those less comfortable with heights
  • A varied mix of jumps, slides, abseils and swimming
  • Clear river pools, waterfalls and mountain scenery
  • Photos and videos taken by the guides and shared afterwards

Complaints

  • The approach hike can be strenuous and needs a reasonable level of fitness
  • Some found the water very cold despite wearing wetsuits

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (4 April 2023 to 16 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our meeting point will be at the NERJA infront Pharmacy Chillar near to the bus nerja Station. We can also find you in LA HERRADURA, ALMUÑECAR or directly in OTIVAR , you just have to tell me which is the best place by Whatsapp +34623117344 · Open in Google Maps
Departure
Runs daily; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
LOCAL Experiences & Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

We are a team who has over 10 year of experience in adventure tourisme.
I am a qualified technician in hiking, climbing and canyoning. I am a happy and communicative person. I love teaching Andalusian nature, culture and traditions by applying group dynamics games and environmental knowledge.

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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €85 ages 8 to 9
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, weights, heights

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 23€858h4.98 (329)shared
White Villages Tour in the Nerja area: Small-Group Tour and Lunch€856h 30m4.99 (145)shared
Via Ferrata Caminito del Rey€65 per group4h4.97 (76)private
Private Tour to La Alhambra de Granada from Malaga€1538h5.0 (48)private

Ranked #1 of 23 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €6 to €500, median €85; typical length 7h. 9 of 23 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 23 Day Trips

From €85 per adult