Madeira · CANYONING

The 15 Best Canyoning Trips in Madeira

22 tours  ·  from $63 a head

Volcanic rock, permanent water and short approach walks make this one of the better places in Europe to start. These 15 are sorted by level, with prices, the abseil heights involved and what the operator supplies versus what you bring.

From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure - The drive from Funchal to the canyon
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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

3.Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,111 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Madeira canyoning review with waterfall abseils, natural slides, jumps, small groups, guides, photos, transport, and practical booking advice.

“Very fun, wetsuit keeps you warm even though mountain water is cols. The guides were nice and social with a lot of energy. Putting on a show at the with a front flip.”

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Madeira: Level-1 Canyoning Adventure - Meeting at the CR7 Museum and heading into the mountains
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Madeira: Level-1 Canyoning Adventure

5.Level-1 Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 753 reviews · from $80

Rappel through Madeira waterfalls, swim in mountain pools, and learn canyoning basics on a guided 3.5-hour adventure for beginners.

“This was a great activity. The guides were extremely knowledgeable. I was a little bit scared at first, but with the help of the guides I felt very safe. Definitely a highlight of my Madeira holiday!”

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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure - Meeting at Bar 21 in Camacha
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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

6.Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 548 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $63Best value

Try beginner-friendly canyoning in Madeira with abseils, jumps, slides, guides, gear, transport, photos, and four hours of waterfall fun.

“The experience was very fun. The guides were very nice and professional. They chose a beautiful route for us and took care of our safety. They also took photos which were a fun extra and turned out really well. Overall would recommend the experience 10/10.”

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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families - Madeira Adventure Kingdom and the move into the mountains
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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families

8.Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $80

Beginner-friendly canyoning in Madeira with guides, gear, hotel pickup, waterfall rappels, family access, and photos included.

“Amazing experience! This was by far my favorite tour I did in my entire Portugal trip, it was the perfect combination of an adventure and gorgeous views of nature. Even in January, it was not too cold. Thiago was a fantastic guide who was just hands on enough to make you feel safe but gave you space to really try doing things yourself. Would 100% go again!”

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Madeira: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience - The 20-minute walk into Curral das Freiras
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Madeira: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience

9.Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 231 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Review of Madeira’s Level 2 canyoning tour, with waterfall rappels, optional jumps, mountain views, free photos, transport, and practical tips.

“had an absolute blast! the guides were both amazing, super chatty and fun but safety oriented so we never felt unsafe, the canyon was beautiful and so much fun to traverse, can't recommend them enough!”

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Funchal: Half-day Beginners Canyoning - Getting equipped for the stream
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Funchal: Half-day Beginners Canyoning

10.Half-day Beginners Canyoning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Try beginner-friendly canyoning in Madeira with rappels, natural slides, small jumps, guide support, equipment, snacks, and photos.

“An absolutely fantastic day abseiling, jumping in the water, doing a zip line and taking in the beautiful scenery. From the minute we booked, everyone was amazing. Our guides were really informative and friendly. I cannot recommend this trip more, such great value for money - we both had the best day and made lots of memories.”

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From Funchal: Intermediate Canyoning Adventure (Level 2) - The 25-Minute Ride From Funchal
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From Funchal: Intermediate Canyoning Adventure (Level 2)

11.Intermediate Canyoning Adventure (Level 2)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 199 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Madeira canyoning from Funchal with waterfall jumps, natural slides, expert guides, snacks, transport, and photos included.

“We had a really great Canyoning experience level 2 with Joåo and David 😊 it was so much fun! We did not do Canyoning before but if you are generally fit and sportive and have some climbing and trekking experience you should be fine in level 2, for us it was perfect. The nature is stunning, the guides are super nice, take photos, give you tipps and recommendations about your trip in general and it was well organized. We would/will do it again!! ☺️”

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Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales - Funchal Ecological Park - What the five-hour schedule really includes
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Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales – Funchal Ecological Park

12.Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales – Funchal Ecological Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

Review of beginner-friendly canyoning in Madeira’s Ribeira das Cales, with waterfalls, rappels, swimming, transport, gear, and practical tips.

“In the preparation they asked our waist and hip sizes, so the suits were good (dont have to try more suits). Its a pity we had to pay 5,- extra for the shoes. Make an all inclusive price. But that was only one minus. The rest was great. Good support and nice trip. They were serious.”

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Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner | Funchal - The natural toboggan and repeat pool jumps
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Level 1 – Canyoning For All – Beginner | Funchal

Canyoning Madeira Island - Level Two - Abseiling Down Madeira Waterfalls
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Canyoning Madeira Island – Level Two

14.Canyoning Madeira Island – Level Two

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $98

Canyoning Madeira Level Two combines waterfall abseils, jumps, slides, gear, photos, and Funchal pickup in a lively three-hour outing.

“Was expecting this to be a little more challenging for a level two, but it was still lots of fun! The tour guides brought good energy and gave good instructions. I also liked the group that we were with, so we were lucky in that regard. It was a diverse experience with jumping, sliding and going down waterfalls.”

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Madeira Canyoning Intermediate - Jumps, slides, and natural pools
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Madeira Canyoning Intermediate

15.Madeira Canyoning Intermediate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Canyoning in Madeira with waterfall rappels, rock-pool jumps, natural slides, expert guides, gear, transfers, snacks, and free photos.

“My boyfriend and I had the best day with Fabrissio and Fabio! They were fantastic guides and not only was the canyoning an absolute blast but we learned a lot about the history of the region. We got lucky with a clear, beautiful day with plenty of water coming down the canyon so repelling within the waterfalls was even more exciting than expected. This was a great way to explore Madeira's natural beauty while getting a decent dose of adrenaline and a great workout. This experience was one of the top highlights of our time in Portugal and we will surely be back to experience a Level 3 canyoning adventure…”

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