Full-day Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Natural Park, Azores
Duration: 8 hours Medium
Why we love this tour
With high waterfalls, natural pools, and the greenest trees, Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park is a haven for canyoning. Enjoy an amazing aquatic adventure on Sao Miguel Island.
- Wander through Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park
- Abseil, jump and swim in a clear stream
- Enjoy a day in a green-covered forest
- Abseil from as high as 10 m (33 ft)
What’s included
- Transportation to meeting point in Ponta Delgada (only for 9:00 am starting time)
- Transportation
- Canyoning wetsuit
- Helmet
- Harness and technical equipment
- Transport bag
- Picnic Lunch
- Picos de Aventura certified instructors
- Insurance (Personal Accident and Liability)
- Transportation to meeting point in Ponta Delgada for other starting times than 9:00 am
Pricing
Need to know before you go
Start times are 9:00 am (option with transfer), 10:00 am (option without transfer), all year round.
It is recommended that participants bring a lycra Shirt, neoprene gloves, waterproof bag for storage.
Please bring a swimsuit, athletic shoes that can get wet, towel, sunscreen, one change of clothes ( with extra shoes) to wear after the activity.
It is recommended that participants bring a lycra Shirt, neoprene gloves, waterproof bag for storage.
You may rent canyoning boots for 5.00€ at the meeting point of activity.
This activity is not suitable for people with back problems, heart conditions or pregnant women.
Cancellation
Your booking will become valid after we receive your payment and send you a confirmation email.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance with 100% reimbursement. Charge 50% of the total amount if canceled within the 24 hours
In case of cancellation from our side due to bad weather, we will return your payment in full.
Meeting point
Picos de Aventura
Marina Pêro De Teive Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada
Pick ups and drop offs in units of accommodation in Ponta Delgada and Angra do Heroísmo
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Picos de AventuraWhy we love this tour
With high waterfalls, natural pools, and the greenest trees, Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park is a haven for canyoning. Enjoy an amazing aquatic adventure on Sao Miguel Island.
- Wander through Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park
- Abseil, jump and swim in a clear stream
- Enjoy a day in a green-covered forest
- Abseil from as high as 10 m (33 ft)
You may think the ocean is the only way to enjoy water on an island. However, the flowing streams in Ribeiro dos Caldeiroes Natural Park provide a canyoning excursion full of jumps, abseils, and slides. Spend the entire day exploring Sao Miguel’s lush park overflowing with green.
The 40-minute drive from the meeting point brings you to the north coast, where you begin to see high volcanic rocks and wide green fields. The park’s high position offers spectacular views over high cliffs and diverse trees. You can also see the oldest tea plantation in Europe, Gorreana, a grower of black and green teas since 1883.
Once you receive your equipment and a safety briefing, you head off towards the starting point. The 20-minute walk through the park leads you through the park’s sloping hill of ferns, cedar trees, and laurissilva. You also pass one of the park’s five water mills, some dating back to the 16th century.
Once you arrive at the stream, the adventure begins. Zip down rock slides naturally carved out by flowing water, and jump from high rocks for an adrenaline kick. When you encounter greater heights, like flowing waterfalls, you abseil down the rock wall safely into the water. The highest waterfall along the way is 8 m (26 ft) and the highest jump is 5 m (17 ft).
After a couple hours of canyoning, the group breaks for a small lunch among the thick forest. Take in the gorgeous surroundings and get ready for the rest of the journey. The second half brings more leaping, more swimming, and even a streaming 10 m (33 ft) waterfall.
Fill your day with the dynamic streams and waterfalls through bright green forests of Ribeiro dos Caldeiroes Natural Park. Jump into Sao Miguel’s untouched nature and leave with the fresh forest air in your lungs and a smile on your face.
Need to know before you go
Start times are 9:00 am (option with transfer), 10:00 am (option without transfer), all year round.
It is recommended that participants bring a lycra Shirt, neoprene gloves, waterproof bag for storage.
Please bring a swimsuit, athletic shoes that can get wet, towel, sunscreen, one change of clothes ( with extra shoes) to wear after the activity.
It is recommended that participants bring a lycra Shirt, neoprene gloves, waterproof bag for storage.
You may rent canyoning boots for 5.00€ at the meeting point of activity.
This activity is not suitable for people with back problems, heart conditions or pregnant women.
Cancellation
Your booking will become valid after we receive your payment and send you a confirmation email.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance with 100% reimbursement. Charge 50% of the total amount if canceled within the 24 hours
In case of cancellation from our side due to bad weather, we will return your payment in full.
Meeting point
Picos de Aventura
Marina Pêro De Teive Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada
Pick ups and drop offs in units of accommodation in Ponta Delgada and Angra do Heroísmo
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Picos de AventuraReviews for this provider
29 Oct 2022
An absolutely incredible experience with the team, I was apprehensive at first as my swimming skills are not that great, but they helped me through the whole adventure and I will definitely do something else when I back here for my next trip. Thanks a million
5 Oct 2022
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Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Excursion in Sao Miguel, Azores
19 Aug 2022
Great canyoning trip! Knowledgeable and friendly guides, we had a fantastic time!
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17 Sep 2021
Incredible experience, we managed to swim with dolphins 5 times. The tour group knew how to find the dolphins and get us into the water to maximise the experience. My partner bruised her body trying to climb back into the boat and they also took the time to treat the bruise upon our return to the mainland.
