Why we love this tour
Enter the stunningly green interior of Sao Miguel for a canyoning route through winding streams and waterfalls. Splash your way through the day.
- Take an active journey to the famous Salto do Cabrito waterfall
- Abseil along rushing waterfalls as high as 15 m (50 ft)
- Trek through dense forests
- Enjoy an action-packed day through Sao Miguel's nature
- Great for beginners
What’s included
- Transport
- Canyoning wetsuit
- Helmet
- Harness and technical equipment
- Backpack for your small items
- Picnic Lunch
- Picos de Aventura certified instructors
- Insurance (Personal Accident and Liability)
Pricing
Need to know before you go
Availability on request. Start times are usually 9:00 am (option with transfer), 10:00 am (option without transfer), all year round.
The minimum age for this activity is 6 years old.
Children aged 6-18 must have a parent or guardian with them or written consent.
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.
You may rent canyoning boots for 5.00€ at the meeting point of activity.
No previous experience is necessary, but a decent level of fitness is required.
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
Enter the stunningly green interior of Sao Miguel for a canyoning route through winding streams and waterfalls. Splash your way through the day.
- Take an active journey to the famous Salto do Cabrito waterfall
- Abseil along rushing waterfalls as high as 15 m (50 ft)
- Trek through dense forests
- Enjoy an action-packed day through Sao Miguel's nature
- Great for beginners
The vivid treetops of Sao Miguel Island cover an intricate network of rivers, rocks, and hills. Spend your day in this canyoning paradise full of untouched nature and explore the stream leading to the famous Salto do Cabrito waterfall. No matter your experience level, the adventure of this route can be felt from start to finish.
A 45-minute drive from the meeting point brings you the area of Caldeiras of Ribeira Grande. From here, take a 30-minute walk into the forest bursting with green to get to the starting point. Once you reach a picturesque old bridge, your guide gives a safety briefing, and then the fun begins.
As you hike along the flowing stream, you come across three high obstacles of gorgeous waterfalls, the highest standing at remarkable 15 m (50 ft). Abseil down these rocky cliffs with only the sound of the flowing water and chirping birds around you.
Halfway through the 5-hour journey, the group stops for a light lunch and a rest among the trees. Admire the diverse plant life covering almost every inch of the forest. After the break, continue down the canyon to more waterfalls and more abseils.
The final destination of the route is the Salto do Cabrito waterfall, where you can marvel at the towering flow starting at 40 m (131 ft). After you pass an abandoned hydroelectric plant, depart on the walk back to the starting point.
Sao Miguel’s lush landscape is nothing short of gorgeous. Admire this green paradise beneath the trees as you explore waterfalls and high rock formations from past volcanic explosions. The day goes by in a flash, but your smile from the excitement will stay with you all day.
Need to know before you go
Availability on request. Start times are usually 9:00 am (option with transfer), 10:00 am (option without transfer), all year round.
The minimum age for this activity is 6 years old.
Children aged 6-18 must have a parent or guardian with them or written consent.
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.
You may rent canyoning boots for 5.00€ at the meeting point of activity.
No previous experience is necessary, but a decent level of fitness is required.
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
Provided by
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
Professional,toi crowdy on the speedboat
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.
