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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families
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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families

By Madeira Adventure Kingdom
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Ages 10-60, max of 15 per group
Duration: 6h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Canyoning guides (minimum 2 guides)
  • Transportation (Center of Funchal and Caniço)
  • All necessary equipment
  • Photos from the day
What's not included
  • Drinks and Food
  • Personal items


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pickup is included for guests staying at the designated hotels. We advise you to be ready and waiting in the hotel reception area 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our guides will wait approximately 5 minutes for each guest. Look out for our vans, which can be either white (smaller) or grey (larger). We strive to ensure a smooth and timely start to your adventure, though external delays can occur. If that happens, you will be updated on the day. One day before the activity, we may adjust the pickup time for your convenience.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Additional pickup options
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
      • Plaza Madeira, Rua Dr. Brito Câmara 9, 9000-039 Funchal, Portugal
      • Funchal Cable Car, Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, 9060-190 Funchal, Portugal
      • Viewpoint of Nazareth, R. dos Estados Unidos da América 46, 9000-673 Funchal, Portugal
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12964P15

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travelers can participate
        • Health and Fitness: This 2-hour activity includes descending waterfalls, swimming, rappels, walking, abseiling, and jumping into lakes and waterfalls. A small level of fitness is required. Not suitable for individuals with severe health issues or limited mobility.
        • Minimum age of 8 years old (or 125cm/25Kg)
        • Rain or Shine: This tour will take place regardless of weather conditions (if it's possible to do it safely)
        • Canyoning Boots: Enhance your experience with optional Adidas Outdoor canyoning boots, available for rent at 5€ per person, payable in cash at the end of the activity
        • Swimming: You don’t need to know how to swim but should feel comfortable around and in water.
        • Beginner Friendly: Our Level 1 canyoning activity is perfect for beginners! No experience necessary; our professional guides ensure your safety.
        • Multilingual Guide: Your tour may be led by a guide fluent in multiple languages. While we do our best to provide a guide who speaks your preferred language, this is not always guaranteed. In such cases, the tour will be conducted in English.
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12964P15

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        • Madeira Adventure Kingdom
          1,257
          Funchal, Portugal
          Joined in October 2010
        • klhoffmannova
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Top experience
          Professional approach of the company and lecturers Fillipo and Edgar. Thank you for few hours of adventure. Take all my money
          Written October 8, 2024
        • Daydream779448
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Not the best walk we have experienced
          It all felt rushed, no access to the waterfall due to risk of landslide unless you do so at your own risk. Not the best view along the 2 hour walk along the levada. You double back in yourself seeing not a lot of the same view.
          Written October 7, 2024
        • Road24884871252
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day out!
          Samuel was a very informative guide. Our group had several age ranges and he made sure everyone was included and looked after. From when we were picked up to the end of the day our guide was imparting his knowledge of the island to us all.
          Written October 6, 2024
        • demesnex
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Lovely levada walk
          Very busy but a very fun hike. Highly recommend! Lovely cafe near the start. Waterfalls are popular and get very busy however we still really enjoyed ourselves.
          Written October 3, 2024
        • PetraPokorna19
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          canyoing
          I was a reat experience for all of us, I would like to try it again! Nice and helpful and patient guides. I will highly recommend it to everybody who wants to do something special in their holiday.
          Written October 1, 2024
        • Zinndrella
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful way to see nature in Madeira
          We had such a lovely time canyoning with Madeira Adventures. The day was well explained and structured. Safety was covered in the briefing and individually before any rappel. The surroundings were absolutely beautiful, so green and lots of waterfalls. Highlight was definitely abseiling a little, before ziplining down to a pool. Thankyou so much for a wonderful trip. Totally recommend for your trip to Madeira! (Take 5€ cash for renting of canyoning shoes)
          Written September 25, 2024
        • czosnekm
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Level 1 (easy)
          Cool adventure, but a bit too easy. Instructors very kind and funny. Full Equipment and safety features
          Written September 19, 2024
        • Voyager55017030583
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Top notch!
          I walked 25 fontes route and the new Stairway to Heaven route on different days. Both fantastic. Really, really excellent guides shared plenty of knowledge along the way. I particularly enjoyed the Stairway to Heaven for the vistas above the cloud lines across incredible peaks. As well as these two hikes, I took a sunset catamaran trip, a jeep tour and a mini bus tour. All activities were well organised and all communication at the organising stage when I had questions, and during when a change needed to be made the day before, was efficient and super friendly. All in all, Madeira Adventure Kingdom helped maximise the enjoyment and fun of my island holiday. I recommend highly.
          Written September 18, 2024
        • Jean-Francois L
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Tour
          Recently did the PR6 hike with Rubin. Such a beautiful day and wonderful place to see. Rubin was wonderful and cared a lot about our safety. He was also full of knowledge. I highly recommend this tour company for any tour, you wont regret it!
          Written September 6, 2024
        • ivankarnik
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great recommendable exciting activity
          Great experience, nice place, fun, nice guys, take care of your security and convenience, pickup... I can only recommend, it's definitely worth doing it!
          Written August 12, 2024
        • hugomE4114JT
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Definitely a must!
          Everything was extremely well organised. The guide, Darya, was helpful and friendly and was able to respond to additional questions asked. Definitely challenge, but a doable excursion and worth the price!
          Written August 8, 2024
        • E2466GCphilipb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Pico Ruivo climb with Adventure Kingdom and local guide
          Superb experience, many thanks to Rubin, our extremely knowledgeable, friendly and multi lingual guide explaining safety, our route, the travel to and from our climb, island history; information regarding flora and fauna. Pick up from and return to our hotel was on time and perfect, a clean comfortable mini bus. We chose an option for a tuna salad for lunch, this was extremely tasty, an excellent portion size with water, juice, pastel de nata and chocolate.
          Written July 30, 2024
        • FungS
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Good first hike
          We did this hike, which is also known as PR6, on a week day. We arrived at the car park ~08:30am, early enough to avoid the crowds. Although the hike is ~4.5km, you need to walk for ~2km down a path before descending to the lagoon. You know you are at the right point to descend to the lagoon when you see a cafe. The descent to the lagoon is ~2.5km. We completed the route from the car park and back in ~3 hours. I'd recommend doing this hike as early in the day as possible because the lagoon is quite small and crowds do start forming from 10am onwards. A mini bus runs down the 2km path between the cafe and the car park. We didn't use it in the morning as the service starts at 9am. There are toilets near the cafe, but you will need a 50cent coin to use it.
          Written July 20, 2024
        • 864niamho
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best hike ever !
          My daughter and I did this hike 4 days ago and we are still in awe of the beauty of what we saw. Maderia is a very special place and it is especially evident from the heights of Pico do Areeiro and Ruivo. Having read up some information in advance of the hike I was very nervous about it. With Ruben as our guide it turned out to be an awesome experience. There is no doubt about it, as a visitor to the island this hike is a must. Thank you so much Ruben for looking after us and inspiring us to continue hiking throughout the summer. Thanks also to the driver, apologies I can't remember your name.
          Written June 25, 2024
        • kphillipsBristol
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Challenging walk, but well worth it for the amazing views.
          The hike is stunning the scenery is breathtaking. We were very lucky and was quite a clear day which meant we had a good combination of cloud and sun to enhance the views! The hike is quite challenging and should only be done if you are used to hikes! The guide did ensure we knew what was involved and could stop a little way into the trip and go back if we were concerned! Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the walk and stopped regularly to explain things to us! Challenging walk, but well worth it.
          Written June 13, 2024
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        Alexandra T
        Lisbon, Portugal7 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2021
        We did this activity on the 14th of August: two adults and a 12 year old child with other 9 guests.

        I will start by saying that the 12 year old boy loved the experience and we are very thankful for all the time and care our two guides put into making him feel safe and brave. He said multiple times it was the best day of his life and it wouldn't be possible without Tiago and João. They were fun, patient & enthusiastic.

        I just don't give an higher rating because during the walking portions of the Canyoning we did not feel accompanied.
        Unfortunately - and this was probably my fault - we were not as quick as the other guests and we constatly fell behind. Because no guide was at the end of the group, we would multiple times be alone, only reaching the others while they were waiting in line for the next experience. This made it harder for us to keep the pace because we didn't had guidance on where to thread or any other advice that had been given.

        I still recommend Madeira Adventure Kingdom, specially if you have kids they are amazing. I do suggest that they would have someone "closing" the queue & offering assistance.

        Thank you for the unforgetable experience, at the end of the day was very pleasant and we would do it again!
        Written August 16, 2021
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        Hazel Buist
        33 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2022 • Friends
        Wow, what a fantastic experience from start to finishing. Everything about this was amazing from the two guys that took our group to the scenery and for course the Canyoning, Abseiling, waterfalls and of course the big drop into the pool of water at the end.

        All I can say is if you are thinking of doing this just go for it.
        Written April 2, 2022
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        Hi There. Thank you very much for your amazing feedback and recommendations. Hope to see you again soon in Madeira Island. Best Regards.
        Written April 25, 2022
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        Lynn P
        15 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2023 • Family
        Finally checked canyoning off the bucket list and this was a great place and team to do it with! They were fun and kept things moving, always felt safe! Loved the coffee atop at the end and the fact that they take all the photos so you can be in the moment! The drive up and the changing on both ends takes some time, made the canyoning seem too quick, but i think that may mean im ready for level 2! I want more! Highly recommend! I am 55 and my son is 13, we both loved it!
        Written March 11, 2023
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        So happy to know that you had such an amazing time with us 😀 For sure we will be waiting for you for the level 2 when you come to the island 😄
        Written April 18, 2023
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        Angelika D
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2023 • Couples
        A great experience for adventurers!
        It had everything, abseiling, jumping, sliding... the water was very refreshing and the surrounding landscape was very beautiful!
        The crew was great, they explained everything very well. The equipment was great, I would always recommend renting the shoes for €5 on site, that way you have the best hold and grip.
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        Written October 31, 2023
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        Ich freue mich sehr, dass Sie so eine tolle Zeit bei uns hatten. Ich hoffe, wir sehen uns wieder auf der Insel und mit uns in einige neue Abenteuer 😊
        Written November 2, 2023
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        Karen van der Burgh
        21 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Super fun morning activity. A few small jumps, small pieces of abseiling and nice through the water and down the rocks through the canyon. We were a nice group of 10 men with 2 professional and super friendly guides. A lady in our group found it very exciting, but she was super supervised, so she came along well everywhere.
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        Written September 16, 2024
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        Hartelijk dank voor uw weloverwogen recensie! We zijn blij om te horen dat je hebt genoten van je tijd met Madeira Adventure Kingdom en de expertise van onze canyoning gidsen hebt gewaardeerd. Uw tevredenheid is onze topprioriteit en we kunnen niet wachten om u weer te verwelkomen voor meer avonturen.
        Written September 16, 2024
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        Krzysztof G
        Wroclaw, Poland1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2020 • Friends
        I recommend this trip for anyone willing to experience something new. Best adventure to summarize your trip in Madeira. Water was cold, but the wetsuits keep you warm throughout the trip. I won't spoil the fun parts, but it will not be boring :)
        Written August 30, 2020
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        Hello, Thank you very much for your feedback. You are right, our professional wetsuits will keep you warm and comfortable during all the journey. Thank you for don´t spoil the best parts :) Hope to see you again soon in Madeira. Best Regards.
        Written October 8, 2020
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        Jonas Cedric
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022
        Very friendly guides. Well structured. Everything felt like it was done by professionals. If you like adventure this might be something for you. You get a beautiful canyon, waterslides, abseiling and jumping. They even take and offer pictures for free.
        Written July 9, 2022
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        Marco B
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2023 • Couples
        It was a great tour with a great view. The two tour guides made us always feel safe, even if we were beginners. They took pictures of us and shared them within two hours after the trip via mail.
        We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the trip very much!
        We can totally recommend the "Madeira Adventure Kingdom"! If we had more time in Madeira we would do another Canyoning trip with them!
        Thank you, Filipe and Lisandro!
        Written September 17, 2023
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        So glad that you had such a great time with us 😊 Hope to see you again in the island and with us in some new adventures 😃
        Written September 25, 2023
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        MaHa
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2022
        we had an awesome time canyoning with these guys. it was our first time doing this and the guides took time to explain everything to us, so we can enjoy the adventure. they know all about the island and potential risks dureing the activity, but with their funny and competent instructions, the fear was gone.
        transfer from hotel and back, required clothes and safety gear, a little snack and even the photos during the action were included. such a cool memory! thanks a lot guys
        Written April 24, 2022
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        Dear, Thank you very much for your amazing feedback, We will share your wonderful words with our guide :) Hope to see you again soon in our beautiful island. Best Regards.
        Written April 25, 2022
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        Morag T
        Teddington, UK99 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2022
        Myself and my husband, both 51 and our 15 year old son decided to brave canyoning for the first time and started with their level 2, Ribeira do Lajeado. We were a large group of 10 in total. But the whole process was very efficient. We were kitted out with brilliant gear, wetsuits, harness, socks, boots and helmet. Both our guides, (sorry, can’t spell Portuguese names were excellent. After walking the river for a while we had to started with the biggest rappel down a waterfall. None of us had every done anything like that before but we felt confident in our guides and what we were doing. We never questioned the safety despite there obviously being a lot of risk involved. The course involved rappels, jumps, swimming, scrambling and even being winched down at one point. But we kept moving through it all quickly. The scenery is stunning and we were lucky with a sunny day. The water is cold, 7 degrees I think they said and i did start getting very cold but they were great in looking after me, trying to get me warmer and I was able to walk round the last couple of bits as my extremities had lost all sensation. But I’d still do it again and I was the only one out of a group of 10 who got properly cold. Highly recommend this company and the activity if you are up for a challenge.
        Written April 16, 2022
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        Hello Thank you very much for your amazing feedback and recommendations :) Looking forward to see you again soon in our beautiful island. Best Regards.
        Written April 25, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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