The 11 Best Canyoning Trips in Madeira

1.Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

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

Beginner waterfall canyoning in Madeira with abseils, jumps, and slides. Gear, transport, photos, and expert guides in 4.5 hours.

“It was a great experience. Everything was very well organised. Matilde and Artur were our guides and I can’t be more happy with them. They were extremely helpful and kind, they really know how motivate people, how to explain everything with patience and kindness. Really awesome people, so nice and friendly and made the experience amazing. I would highly recommend them.”

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2.Madeira Canyoning For Beginners Nun’s Valley Level 2

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 421 reviews · 4 hours · from $61

Beginner-friendly Level 2 canyoning in Madeira’s Nun’s Valley with up to four rappels, a 15m abseil, optional jumps, and guide-led coaching.

“It was an awesome experience. I enjoyed every bits very much and the guides are very friendly and informative. They took amazing pictures and videos. It was our third canyoning but I was very hesitant as I had a bad fall and fractured my ankle 3 months ago. I skipped the jumps but despite of that, I enjoyed walking in the canyons, sliding, and abseilings. I'm very glad that I booked this activity!”

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3.Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families

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

Beginner-friendly canyoning in Madeira near Funchal, with transfers, pro guides, full equipment, and shared photos after your 6-hour adventure.

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

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

Madeira canyoning in Funchal at Ribeira das Cales, beginner friendly with expert guides, included gear, and photos, about 5 hours.

“Very well organized and fun trip! Both the guides were great. They gave us clear instructions and made the group feel safe. The canyoning experience was difficult but amazing! The views were beautiful. Definitely recommend this to any travellers visiting the Island.”

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5.Madeira Canyoning Intermediate

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

Intermediate canyoning in Madeira with transfers, gear, safety briefings, rappels, jumps, and free photos in about 4 hours.

“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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6.Madeira Short Canyoning For Beginners Rochão Level 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 4 hours · from $59Best value

Beginner Rochão Level 1 canyoning in Madeira, guided in Funchal’s Ecological Park with four abseils, optional jumps, small groups.

“Our guide Miguel and his partner were super professional, safe, fun and funny. My ten year old son had a memorable adventure captured by Miguel’s camera perfectly!”

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7.Madeira Canyoning – Beginner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Beginner Madeira canyoning from Funchal with private transfers, certified guides, waterfall abseils up to 14m, slides, optional jumps, and free photos.

“The guys who led us were outstanding! I had never done canyoning before and they were very patient with me, good with instructions and made me feel safe. The canyon is beautiful and it’s a great way to experience it!”

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8.Intermediate Canyoning Tour – Small Groups Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 hours · from $82

Small-group intermediate canyoning in Madeira with waterfall rappels, slides, and jumps, plus pickup from Museu CR7, gear, snack, photos.

“The perfect company for a fun trip in a friendly atmosphere. Nice guides, small group size, cristal clear water and amazing views!”

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9.Canyoning for All – Beginner | Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Beginner canyoning in Funchal, rappel seven waterfalls, slide and jump pools, small group, full gear, and photos, in a 4-hour adventure.

“Great day with Daniel, so professional and fun. Felt safe the whole time. I totally recommend this activity.”

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10.Canyoning at Camacha Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Half-day canyoning at Camacha in Madeira with English guidance, pickup from nearby towns, and thrilling river obstacles like slide descents.

“5 out of 5 !!!! One of the best things I have done in my life ! My siblings and friends did this on a whim and it was incredible!”

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11.Canyoning Madeira Private/Small group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $96

Private canyoning in Funchal with certified guides, rope descents at waterfalls, and a 3-hour adventure around Parque Ecologico do Funchal.

“Wonderful experience! Thank you Gonçalo for all your expertise on the field. From a an amazing meet & greet, transfers, professional skills, great equipment and safety, very kind on safeguarding to an amazing walk and canyoning with lots of Read more”

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