Your adventure begins with a pickup from your accommodation. We'll head to Chão da Lagoa in the Ecological Park of Funchal, pausing for a briefing to gear up.
Our journey starts with a short, scenic hike through the Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This canyoning tour blends adventure and nature, as we navigate a mountainous watercourse by swimming, jumping, and rappelling down waterfalls.
The Chão da Lagoa route includes five rappels, the highest at 18 meters (60 feet). Guided by experienced professionals, you'll safely rappel down waterfalls into crystal-clear pools. No prior experience is needed. Please bring a towel, bathing suit, sports shoes that can get wet, and a change of clothes— all other equipment is provided. We might take a short break to snack and relax.
After the adventure, you'll be returned to your accommodation. This tour offers an unforgettable exploration of Madeira’s natural beauty, perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Tour Options
Canyoning Ribeira das Cales
Pickup included
Highlights
All necessary equipment
Transportation (Center of Funchal and Caniço)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Canyoning guides (minimum 2 guides)
Photos from the day
What's included
Included
All necessary equipment
Transportation (Center of Funchal and Caniço)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Canyoning guides (minimum 2 guides)
Photos from the day
Not included
Drinks and Food
Personal items
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Health and Fitness: This 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 is 8 years old (or 125 cm / 4'1" with 25 kg / 55 lbs and shoe size 35 EU), accompanied by an adult.
The maximum weight is 115kg (254 lbs). Participants weighing close to this limit must be taller than 185cm (6'1").
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.
Beginner Friendly: Our Level 1 canyoning activity is perfect for beginners! No experience necessary; our professional guides ensure your safety.
Swimming: You don’t need to know how to swim but should feel comfortable around and in water.
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
Rain or Shine: This tour will take place regardless of weather conditions (if it's possible to do it safely)
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales - Funchal Ecological Park lasts about 5 hours.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $83 per person for this Funchal experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. 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. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyILAGx6ZdbFz68p43LQbupU=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyB1SrZS6y2kCiLklk6hyVQg=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Health and Fitness: This 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.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(193)
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daniellO5156QA
July 27, 2026
CONYONING!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Gotta try! Whether it's Level 1 or 4!
Skillful instructor who gives himself time to the needs of the single!
It is controlled from being picked up from the hotel until you are on your way home to the hotel!
Operator response
Kære Daniell,
Tusind tak for den fantastiske anmeldelse! Det glæder os, at canyoning var en oplevelse, der bare SKAL prøves, og at vores instruktører tog sig tid til alles individuelle behov. Hos Madeira Adventure Kingdom er gæsternes tilfredshed og sikkerhed vores højeste prioritet. Vi håber at se dig igen – måske til næste level! 😉🌊
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laurav163
July 6, 2025
Amazing experience!
Me and my teenage son did the Ribeira das Cales trip (canyoning level 1) with Madeira Adventure Kingdom. It was our first canyoning experience ever, and it was great fun! The guides were very professional, explained everything and made us feel safe and comfortable during the whole trip. It was thrilling and exciting but not too extreme, and didn’t require particular skills or abilities. Highly recommend this experience to anyone!
Operator response
Thank you, Aurav! We're thrilled you and your son enjoyed your first canyoning experience with Madeira Adventure Kingdom. It's great to hear our guides made you feel safe and comfortable while having fun. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure!
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Manon_V
June 20, 2025
Friendly, good organized trip
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.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback, Manon. We're glad you appreciated the well-organized trip and the careful preparation with the suits. We understand your point about the shoe rental fee and will consider your suggestion regarding pricing. Overall, we’re happy you enjoyed the support and the experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure with Madeira Adventure Kingdom!
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Marta_W
June 9, 2025
Very well organized and...
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.
Operator response
Thank you, Marta! We're thrilled you found the canyoning trip well organized and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to hear our guides provided clear instructions and made everyone feel safe. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing adventure with Madeira Adventure Kingdom!
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380mikyk
February 28, 2025
Excellent
An unforgettable experience:) we will return 👍 our guides super, talk and explain perfectly how everything works.
Operator response
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra saber que tu experiencia de canyoning fue inolvidable y que nuestros guías hicieron un gran trabajo explicando todo con claridad. Será un placer daros la bienvenida nuevamente para otra aventura con Madeira Adventure Kingdom. ¡Os esperamos!
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537tarung
December 2, 2024
Amazing canyoning being beginner
It was awesome,amazing and fantabulous for the beginners, my guide adgar and lisandro were amazing. A must do activity when you are in Madeira
Operator response
Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an incredible time canyoning with Edgar and Lisandro. It’s fantastic that the experience was perfect for beginners and left such a great impression. We hope to see you back for more adventures with Madeira Adventure Kingdom!
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Zinndrella
September 25, 2024
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)
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a lovely time canyoning with Madeira Adventure Kingdom. It’s wonderful to know that the day was well-organized and that you felt safe and well-prepared for each rappel. The stunning green surroundings and waterfalls truly make the experience special, and we’re glad you enjoyed the highlight of abseiling and ziplining into the pool! Thank you for recommending us and sharing the helpful tip about the canyoning shoes. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures in Madeira!
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Sightsee34139216118
September 2, 2024
Canyoning Ribeira das Cales
Experience Fantastic, a super fun morning, with wonderful landscapes, hand in hand with two super professional guides Edgar and Lisandro; they made our first experience in Canyoning safe and fun, we were so satisfied and encouraged, we will go through more levels.
Operator response
Gracias por su atento comentario. Estamos encantados de saber que disfrutó de su tiempo con Madeira Adventure Kingdom y apreciado la experiencia de nuestros guías de montaña. Su satisfacción es nuestra máxima prioridad, y no podemos esperar para darle la bienvenida de nuevo para más aventuras.
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ivankarnik
August 12, 2024
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!
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience with us at Madeira Adventure Kingdom. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures.
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CristinaB254
July 7, 2024
Amazing!
Unique experience.
I'd do it all over again.
The guides were amazing, super helpful and attentive.
I highly recommend this experience.
Operator response
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação, Cristina! Ficamos muito satisfeitos por saber que gostou da experiência connosco e que apreciou a perícia dos nossos guias. A sua satisfação é a nossa prioridade, mal podemos esperar para a receber de volta para mais aventuras.
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