Madeira · CANYONING ADVENTURES

The 15 Best Canyoning Trips in Madeira

39 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $59

Madeira's ravines are short, wet and vertical, and the beginner levels really are for beginners. These 15 runs are graded, priced and clear about the abseil heights, the water temperature and what the operator provides.

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Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1 - Meeting point, timing, and the reality of a half-day schedule
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Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1

1.Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78.6Our pick

Beginner canyoning in Madeira near Funchal: four rappels up to 12m, pools, slides, and free photos with hotel pickup.

“Me and my 11 year old son did this activity together. It was our first time canyoning and it was so much fun! I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and I managed to complete all of the abseils and jumps!”

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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure - Pickup From Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, and Canico: The Day Starts Simple
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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

2.Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

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

Intermediate level 2 canyoning in Madeira with Funchal pickup, rappels to 18 meters, waterfall slides, jumps, and photos/videos included.

“Highlight of our trip to Madeira! Our guides Pedro and Luis showed us an amazing morning of repelling and sliding down waterfalls in an absolutely magnificent Valley. With their energetic fun personalities they had us feeling confident in all of the repels we faced. Our group of 6 athletic women ages 54-65 had a blast. Book it!”

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Madeira: Beginner Canyoning - Level 1 - Pickup from Funchal, then straight to the canyon
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Madeira: Beginner Canyoning – Level 1

3.Beginner Canyoning – Level 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Beginner canyoning in Madeira with hotel pickup, wetsuits and helmets, rappels up to 10 m, slides and natural pools, plus photos.

“Thanks to two guides who were truly born to do this job, we had one of our best days in Madeira! As someone who’s scared of heights - and even deep water - I honestly had no idea how I would react or whether I’d enjoy it. But since we were already in Madeira, I convinced myself to give it a try… and I left saying “I’m SO glad I did!” The guides, the equipment, the explanations… everything was incredibly professional. You feel completely safe and can simply enjoy the flow of the experience. They basically unlocked a whole new activity for my travels - one that I’ll now be…”

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Beginner Canyoning Madeira - Price and Value: What $82 Buys You (and What It Doesn’t)
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Beginner Canyoning Madeira

4.Beginner Canyoning Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · 3h 30m · from $82

Beginner canyoning in Madeira mixes canyon hikes, waterfall rappels, and swims in natural pools, with full gear, photos, and pickup.

“Great experience, we had so much fun! Our guides were really cool and helpful so we felt really safe although it was our first time doing this activity! I would recommend it to everyone who likes adrenaline and fun activities!”

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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure - From Bar 21 to the canyon start: van rides, secret stop, and a 15-minute walk
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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

5.Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

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

Beginner Madeira canyoning with wetsuit gear, certified guides, and a waterfall route of abseils, jumps, slides, and UNESCO plants.

“Absolutely amazing experience with Lokoloko…First time canyoning with our young Daughters, and we were in very knowledgeable and safe hands!! Mathilde and Baruc (I think) were so lovely with us all and made it a really special day full of fun, excitement and accomplishment. A truly great time had by all and I would recommend this company to anybody wanting to delve into an adventure in Madeira! Thank you guys for the best time :)”

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Madeira Canyoning For Beginners Nun's Valley Level 2 - The route: four abseils, the highest 15 meters, and those optional jumps
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Madeira Canyoning For Beginners Nun’s Valley Level 2

From Funchal: Madeira Island Canyoning for Beginners - From Funchal to the canyon: easy pickup, real outdoors
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From Funchal: Madeira Island Canyoning for Beginners

7.Madeira Island Canyoning for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Beginner canyoning in Madeira from Funchal, waterfall slides, abseiling and jumps with pro guides, snacks, and photos, in a 4-hour small group.

“The activity was fantastic and so was the guide, highly recommend to anyone who is unsure to just go ahead and do it. Thank you :)”

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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families - Getting There From Funchal and Caniço Without Wasted Time
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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families

Madeira: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience - The “Nuns Valley” approach and why that 20-minute walk matters
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Madeira: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience

9.Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience

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

Level 2 canyoning in Madeira with 8 waterfalls, up to 3 optional jumps, and free guide photos, plus a safe, fun crew.

“We had Diago and Bernado as our guys and both of them were great. They were really friendly, funny, and made us feel safe. They made our canyoning Experience unique. Great jobs to them. At the end we got a snickers and water, which was really good. We are not really happy about the transportation. They offer free pick up but at the end our location was not included and some others get picked up at their direct location and we really need to insists for a pick up in Funchal that we don’t need to drive the long way. All over the canyoning itself was a 5/5 but because…”

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Funchal: Half-day Beginners Canyoning - Your Morning at Lokoloko, Gear Up Without Stress
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Funchal: Half-day Beginners Canyoning

10.Half-day Beginners Canyoning

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

Beginner-friendly canyoning in Madeira with rappels, slides, small jumps, snacks, and a photo. Small groups, 3 hours, English guide.

“Incredible experience and guides! I will say, the hiking parts were HARD but if you’re up for that, it’s an amazing experience. Our guides were so fun, patient, personable and really knew their stuff safety-wise. Would definitely recommend starting here at the beginner stage.”

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From Funchal: Intermediate Canyoning Adventure (Level 2) - Funchal pickup and the van ride to Curral das Freiras
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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

Level 2 canyoning from Funchal: waterfall jumps, slides, and swims in Madeira, with pickup, gear, snacks, and pro photos.

“Our guides were super nice and made sure everybody had a fun time! Especially João has a lot of experience and gave great instructions! We went canyoning for the first time and really enjoyed level 2. Next time we’ll do level 3 for sure because it was so much fun to get some adrenaline and challenge ourselves. We would recommend booking this canyoning trip for sure! - Cas and Sarah”

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Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales - Funchal Ecological Park - Gear fit, safety talk, and why the prep matters
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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 $80.45

Rappel waterfalls and swim pools on a beginner-friendly canyoning trek in Madeira’s Ribeira das Cales, with pickup and gear included.

“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 - CR7 Museum pickup and the morning flow in Funchal
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Level 1 – Canyoning For All – Beginner | Funchal

13.Level 1 – Canyoning For All – Beginner | Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78.64

Beginner canyoning near Funchal with certified guides, seven waterfall rappels, slides and jumps, plus photos and videos, in about 3 hours.

“This is an abolute must when coming to Madeira. Our guide, Edgar, explained all the processes, encouraged us and was superfriendly. Whole group of six were having smiles at their faces for 2,5h straight. And Canyoning itself? That's an amazing activity. Climbing, sliding, jumping to water, unforgettable experience. You need to try it, and if you have luck and Edgar is taking care of your group, you'll have time of your life.”

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Madeira Canyoning Intermediate - Pickup, Gear Prep, and the 20-Minute Walk to the Stream Entrance
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Madeira Canyoning Intermediate

14.Madeira Canyoning Intermediate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96.79

Intermediate Madeira canyoning in Funchal with waterfall rappels, natural jumps, and free photos, plus pickup and gear included for a small group.

“Greetings! We did a level 2 trip. It was very pleasant. They took us on time. Equipment was exactly as they had prepared in advance. The route itself was interesting and challenging. Roads were heavy and very ungrateful. Many thanks to the guides MIGEL and FABIO”

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Canyoning Experience Level I Beginners in Ribeira das Cales - The 4.5-Hour Flow: From Hotel Pickup to Back-Again Convenience
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Canyoning Experience Level I Beginners in Ribeira das Cales

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