Duration
Around 4 hours
Format
Beginner to advanced canyoning
Location
Madeira’s mountain canyons
Activity Level
Varies by option
Availability
Advance booking recommended, subject to availability and weather conditions
Highlights
- Rappel down waterfalls in Madeira’s mountain landscapes
- Swim through clear pools and freshwater canyons
- Take on natural slides, jumps and rocky river sections
- Start with a beginner-friendly route or choose something more challenging
- Explore routes ranging from introductory canyoning to advanced technical descents
- Discover parts of Madeira that cannot be reached by ordinary walking trails
Available options
Beginner routes are designed for first-timers, with smaller rappels, natural slides and plenty of guidance along the way.
Intermediate canyoning introduces bigger waterfall descents and more challenging terrain for guests who are comfortable in the water and looking for more adventure.
Advanced routes are available for experienced canyoners, with longer rappels, more technical sections and, in some cases, smaller-group or private trips.
Expert expeditions can also be arranged for experienced canyoners with the appropriate technical background.
How we'll help you choose
Tell us when you would like to go, who is travelling and whether you have tried canyoning or similar activities before.
We’ll help you find a route that suits your experience, fitness, swimming confidence and comfort with heights.
If you already have canyoning experience, we can also check more advanced or private routes for you.
Pickup & meeting
Pickup is available from selected areas, including Funchal, for many canyoning trips.
The exact meeting or pickup arrangements depend on the canyon and conditions on the day.
We’ll confirm the time and anything you need to know beforehand.
Requirements & restrictions
- No previous canyoning experience is needed for beginner routes
- You should be comfortable getting wet and moving over uneven natural terrain
- Swimming ability and fitness requirements depend on the route
- Intermediate and advanced routes include larger descents and more demanding sections
- Previous canyoning experience may be required for advanced or expert routes
- Minimum age and participation requirements vary by route
- Always follow your guide’s safety instructions
- Let us know about any medical, mobility or physical considerations that could affect the activity
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Dry, comfortable clothes for afterwards
- Water
- Sun protection
- Any personal medication you may need
Good to know
Canyoning takes place in a natural environment, so routes can change depending on weather and water levels.
Jumps and some of the more challenging obstacles may have alternative ways around them, depending on the route and conditions.
Age, fitness and experience requirements depend on the canyon you choose, and we’ll confirm these with you beforehand.
What we'll need from you
- Preferred date
- Number of adults and children
- Ages of any children
- Previous canyoning, climbing or similar experience, if any
- General fitness level
- Whether everyone is comfortable with water and heights
- Where you are staying
- Any medical, mobility or physical considerations we should know about
