Canyoning Adventure: Ribeira das Cales Waterfalls

Dive into Madeira’s stunning waterfalls with our beginner-friendly canyoning adventure. Experience thrilling jumps, abseils, and breathtaking landscapes in Ribeira das Cales.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • O Barracão bar & restaurant - Canyoning in Ribeira das Cales provides an exceptional way to experience the unmatched natural beauty of Madeira Island. This adventure is suitable for both seasoned canyoning enthusiasts and beginners looking to try this thrilling activity.

The canyoning path at Ribeira das Cales spans 850 meters and usually takes around three and a half hours to finish. With a descent of 120 meters, it is classified as an easy route, making it ideal for newcomers to canyoning. The adventure starts near Pico do Areeiro, one of the archipelago’s highest peaks at 1818 meters, situated within the Funchal Ecological Park. Participants will tackle a series of rappels, the highest being 12 meters, and will encounter numerous natural pools filled with the area’s pristine waters.

This is a unique chance to explore the Funchal Ecological Park. Spanning roughly 10 km² in the mountainous region north of Madeira’s capital, this park offers a deeper dive into the island’s breathtaking natural scenery.

What's Included
  • Free GoPro Video and Photos
  • Helmet
  • Full Body Suit
  • Gloves
  • Harness
  • Bottled water
  • Boots
  • Rappel Gear
What's Not Included
  • Pickup in Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Santana, São Vicente and Porto Moniz has added cost of +10€ per pax
Additional Information

Our Canyoning Level 1 - Ribeira das Cales activity offers a unique blend of adventure and natural beauty, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. What sets this experience apart is the stunning setting in Ribeira das Cales or Ribeiro Frio, where participants navigate through six captivating waterfalls, each offering its own distinct landscape and challenge. The option to engage in three exhilarating jumps adds an element of thrill, while the 15-meter abseil provides a spectacular finale to the adventure. The entire experience is designed to be accessible, requiring only a brief journey from start to finish, making it an ideal introduction to the thrilling world of canyoning. This activity not only allows participants to immerse themselves in the breathtaking nature of Madeira but also offers a safe and memorable adventure under expert guidance.

  • Children under 7 years old and shorter than 1.20 meters are not allowed.
Location
O Barracão bar & restaurant
When you reach the pink house, take the second entrance on the left. The meeting place will be in the parking lot of the "O Barracão" restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mayacheyns
Jul 30, 2024
Great experience with a great team! - We had a fantastic time! The team was so great, taking into account that we had 4 kids and were really entertaining as well. The canyoning was so idillic and was a nice activity for all. It was the birthday of my youngest son and they did everything to give him special attention. We can t wait for the other activities we booked!
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Tobias
Jul 23, 2024
An absolute highlight for a holiday in Madeira - An absolutely cool experience. We will make canyoning trips again in the future. The service was completely rounded. We were picked up at the hotel as promised in the morning and taken to the first stop where we got our equipment. Special praise to our two guides Alex and Bernando!! Without them, this would not have been an unforgettable experience. The transport back to the hotel went smoothly afterwards.
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Julielo5714cg
Jul 19, 2024
Canyoning Activity - Great experience! My guides were Beto, Alex and Tomas and they were all amazing. They made you feel safe and worry free. Many thanks!
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Torsten
Jul 15, 2024
Child-friendly and lots of action - Challenging tour for children and adults. Best guides in the world. No experience required. Equipment very good.
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531mitchelg
Jul 7, 2024
Top team! Top activity! - Today we went canyoning with my boyfriend, we did level 1 because it was the first time for both of us. The boys Alex and Mauro were our guidance in this activity. Besides making the trip very fun and personal for everyone, they also made it just safe and comfortable. Photos will be taken during the activity and you will receive them later for free via email. We had a great day and would recommend this to anyone!
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Guide46453276832
Jul 1, 2024
Spectacular experience - Today we did the canyoning tour Ribiera das Cales. Hotel pickup and entire organization were great. It was a spectacular experience. The tour was varied with jumps, slides and abseiling several times. Also good for children (10 years). Special thanks to Filipe, Tiago and Tomás who accompanied us fantastically and took great photos. We can fully recommend this.
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Heinz
Jul 1, 2024
Funny and nice guides. - Nice tour. Good equipment and very good guides. We hesitated to go lvl 1 or 2 and decided to go lvl 1 which was all the fun we needed.
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Daytrip376586
Jun 18, 2024
Fun! - Sandro and Filipe were the best tour guides! So patient, and attentive, and really fun to be around! Was a highlight of our Madeira trip. Recommend for beginner thrill seeker!
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