Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day
This canyoning tour takes you deep into the untouched nature of São Miguel, where you’ll explore hidden waterfalls and volcanic rock formations that can’t be reached any other way. Led by certified guides, the experience is both safe and thrilling—perfect for first-timers or families with children. What sets us apart is our personalized guidance, and strong focus on safety and environmental respect.
We provide all gear, including proper canyoning shoes, and even capture photos so you can relive your adventure.
With Picos de Aventura, you're not just canyoning—you’re discovering one of the Azores' most scenic and wild landscapes in the most exciting way possible.
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Half Day: Without Transport
What's included in Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Discover the wild side of São Miguel on an unforgettable canyoning adventure through the island’s lush volcanic landscapes. This half-day experience with Picos de Aventura is the perfect mix of adrenaline, nature, and fun—suitable for beginners and adventure lovers alike. After meeting your guides and gearing up with high-quality equipment (wetsuit, harness, helmet, and shoes included), you’ll head into one of the island’s most beautiful river canyons. Surrounded by dense forest and moss-covered rock, your adventure begins: jump into crystal-clear pools, slide down natural rock formations, rappel down waterfalls, and explore hidden corners of the Azorean wilderness. Led by experienced, certified canyoning guides, this activity is designed to be safe, exciting, and deeply connected to nature —no prior experience is needed. Highlights include: - Small group sizes for a personal and safe experience - Unique access to untouched parts of the island, only reachable by canyoning - A fun challenge for both beginners and outdoor enthusiasts - Stunning scenery of volcanic rock, lush forest, and freshwater pools - All equipment provided, plus photos of your adventure included!
Inclusions
- All necessary gear (harness, helmets, wetsuits and boots).
- Optional - Transportation to and from the activity.
- Photos from the activity will be sent to guests within a week.
- Bottled water
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure Point: Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, Achada, Nordeste Address: GPS coordinates: 37.842277, -25.267689 Directions: Tour departs from the parking lot close to the entry Dates: Daily
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Ticket Redemption
Meeting Point: Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, Achada, Nordeste Minimum equipment: swim suit, shoes with hard soles for the activity (tennis shoes or boots), towel, sunscreen, and one change of clothes (shoes) to wear after the activity (it is also recommended for participants to tie back their hair, if applicable) Please confirm your booking 24 hours before the activity
