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Waterpark Canyoning at Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Sao Miguel Azores

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Sao Miguel, Portugal
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Meghan_P ·
Aug 2026
Awesome experience and one of the highlights of our trip! Our guides were so friendly and fun, and they accommodated everyone’s experience/comfort level (from adventure seeking 16-21 year old boys to scared of heights adults). They also took pictures for us all along the way. They communicated via WhatsApp with arrival info the day before and everything was seamless. I’d highly recommend Gonzales (spelling?) and Diego!
· ella_B ·
Aug 2026
We had a great experience! Super welcoming, safe, and fun!! The guides truly made the experience memorable.

Overview

Venture into the wild heart of the Azores on this small-group canyoning trip in the Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Natural Park. Head to some of the area’s best waterfalls, on a route that includes jumps, rappels, and rock slides, under the watchful eye of your guide. Suitable for families and beginners alike.
  • Try canyoning without any prior experience with a guide at your side
  • Reach hidden waterfalls and pools off the standard tourist trail
  • No rental gear needed–get fitted with all the equipment from wetsuits to helmets
  • Leave the selfie stick at home with photos and videos captured by your guides

What's Included

  • ICA Certified guides;
  • All Canyoning equipment (harness, wetsuits, socks, helmet and boots);
  • Insurance;
  • Photos & Videos;
  • Guide: Languages offered: Spanish, English, Portuguese
  • Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Ribeira dos Caldeirões
    Estrada Regional Achada, 9630-011, Portugal

    If you need a pick-up, let us know! Our meeting point is at the parking lot near the entrance of Ribeira dos Caldeirões! Our guides will await you in a white Ford Van! Bring your swimming suit and a sense of wonder for adventure!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes

2

Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

3

Nordeste

4

Sao Miguel

5

Ponta Delgada

6

Povoacao

7

Ribeira Grande

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Sarah_W
We had a great time! We had 4 adults and a 7 yo and it was the perfect adventure. The guides were very helpful and careful, which made the experience very fun. If we ever come back to San Miguel we will do this again.

Reviews

5.0
based on 37 reviews
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Susan_A, Sep 2026
The guides were absolutely amazing and brought such a fun energy and were so encouraging and kind. Made for an absolute adventure.

Had a great time!!! The...

Tatyana_S, Sep 2026
Had a great time!!! The instructors were wonderful! This was our first experience canyoning and it was awesome. Definitely one of the highlights of our Azores trip.

We had a great...

ella_B, Aug 2026
We had a great experience! Super welcoming, safe, and fun!! The guides truly made the experience memorable.

Favorite activity

Allyson_R, Aug 2026
We had so much fun! Our tour guides were amazing, i was so nervous and they made me feel at home and helped ease my anxiety. My kids ranged in age from 13 to 6 and were able to complete the course.

Awesome experience and...

Meghan_P, Aug 2026
Awesome experience and one of the highlights of our trip! Our guides were so friendly and fun, and they accommodated everyone’s experience/comfort level (from adventure seeking 16-21 year old boys to scared of heights adults). They also took pictures for us all along the way. They communicated via WhatsApp with arrival info the day before and everything was seamless. I’d highly recommend Gonzales (spelling?) and Diego!

Exceeds expectations and then some!

Stacy, Apr 2026
Fantasic experience with very kind and patient guides. Could not of asked for anything else! Highly recommend this!

Fun family adventure

Sarah_W, Mar 2026
We had a great time! We had 4 adults and a 7 yo and it was the perfect adventure. The guides were very helpful and careful, which made the experience very fun. If we ever come back to San Miguel we will do this again.

Must try for adventurous travelers!

Lacey_M, Jul 2025
This was our favorite activity of our stay. Easily the most beautiful spot on the island. Give yourself some extra time to show up early and take some pictures in the beautiful gardens at the meeting point. We were lucky to visit while the hydrangeas were in full bloom and had a beautiful sunny day! This activity combines sight seeing with physical activity which is important to our family. Our kids can only handle so many stop and look at this view moments! We traveled with a 9 and 11 year old and the guides were so great with them. Only warning is that you do hike in at the start of the tour which was hot in all the gear, but you will be glad you have that wetsuit once you enter the water for sure! We loved every moment!

So much fun and very exciting for our family!

Brianna_B, Jul 2025
We had the best time on this tour! We brought our ten year old son and are 40 ourselves. Everything felt safe but exciting. The adults could do all the tasks. They were able to modify things for our ten year old as needed. Your child should be able to swim. The equipment was in good repair. The guide was friendly and fun. He felt very professional. This was one of the best things we did in Sao Miguel and were so happy to start our trip this way. Don't bring your sunglasses, phone or camera. They take photos and you will want your hands free. Wear your swimsuit and they will take care of the rest.

All age levels enjoyed!

Greg_P, Jul 2025
It really is great for all capability levels. The guides were very aware of safety and were so encouraging!

Absolute recommendation - a highlight of our vacation!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nadine_M, Aug 2026
We had a really great canyoning tour! It was perfectly suited for beginners, but still offered a few exciting little challenges. A big compliment to the team: The three guides were super nice, funny, and extremely professional. Everything was always explained exactly beforehand and during, and we were able to take exactly the time we needed for every passage. Because of that, we felt absolutely safe at every moment. For us, the tour was definitely one of the absolute highlights of our vacation. We can 100% recommend it!
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Amazing experience

Vinyet_M, Aug 2025
It's amazing! We had a great time. And the monitors with us were very friendly and made the experience even more fun. 100% recommended if you are looking for a little adventure around the island.
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Fun active activity

Erik_K, Jul 2025
Fun and active activity in a very nice environment. Good and cheerful guidance. We were fine with our 2 children (11 and 13). However, they must dare a little and not be afraid of heights
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