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title: Canyoning Rio Verde from Nerja
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/malaga/tours/canyoning-rio-verde-from-nerja/
type: tour
city: Malaga
country: Spain
price: 85
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 329
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
guidekin_pick: Best active
rank_in_category: 1 of 23 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/canyoning-rio-verde-from-nerja/
---

# Canyoning Rio Verde from Nerja

**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 active:** 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. Trade-off: Jumps and abseils are physical. (last checked September 1, 2026)

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

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Our meeting point will be at the NERJA…
- Food included: see what is included
- Children from €85: ages 8 to 9
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €85 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 329 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: LOCAL Experiences & Adventures
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.98 from 329 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 329 of 329.

- 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 (2023-04-04 to 2026-09-16); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Gratuities
- renting boots

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

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
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EidDLiBDaGlsbGFyLCAyOTc4MCBOZXJqYSwgTcOhbGFnYSwgU3BhaW4iLiosChQKEgnJKfVkECVyDREt6oearnETIBIUChIJPZrcJhIlcg0RuDebiwBCpeg

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.

Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights, heights

## Compared with other Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 23** | €85 | 8h | 4.98 (329) | shared |
| [White Villages Tour in the Nerja area: Small-Group Tour and Lunch](/spain/malaga/tours/white-villages-tour-in-the-nerja-area-small-group-tour-and-lunch/?format=md) | €85 | 6h 30m | 4.99 (145) | shared |
| [Via Ferrata Caminito del Rey](/spain/malaga/tours/via-ferrata-caminito-del-rey/?format=md) | €65 per group | 4h | 4.97 (76) | private |
| [Private Tour to La Alhambra de Granada from Malaga](/spain/malaga/tours/private-tour-to-la-alhambra-de-granada-from-malaga/?format=md) | €153 | 8h | 5.0 (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.

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