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The 15 Best Canyoning Trips from Funchal

30 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $63

Abseiling waterfalls in a wetsuit, graded by level and taken seriously here. The 15 below are separated by difficulty, group size and how much of the day is spent walking in — all with licensed guides and all priced per person.

Canyoning Madeira Island - Level One - Waterfall Abseils, Natural Slides, and the Jump Moments
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Canyoning Madeira Island – Level One

1.Canyoning Madeira Island – Level One

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,362 reviews · from $80Our pick

Canyoning Level One in Madeira takes you into remote waterfalls and natural water slides with certified guides, gear included, small group size.

“We had an amazing experience and will be back very soon. Great, knowledgeable guides who paid attention to everyone in our group and made sure it was the perfect experience for all of us no matter the confidence level.”

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Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1 - Getting to the start: Funchal pickup, cruise port access, and timing
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Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1

2.Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Beginner canyoning in Madeira near Funchal, with hotel pickup, gear included, and guided rappels, jumps, and slides for about 2.5 hours.

“A fantastic introduction to canyoning! We felt safe the entire time but also felt like we had a brilliant adventure. The whole environment was beautiful! Thank you so much!”

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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure - Getting Your Gear and Doing the Safety Setup
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From Funchal: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

3.Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,111 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Level 2 canyoning in Madeira from Funchal: waterfall rappels up to 18m, jumps into splash pools, small groups, photos included, 4 hours.

“Truly amazing! The crew was great, no need to feel scared at all. I'd recommend this activity to everyone travelling to Madeira! A great introduction to canyoning.”

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Madeira: Beginner Canyoning - Level 1 - The 4-Hour Rhythm: Pickup, Village Stops, Then Straight to Wet Fun
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Madeira: Beginner Canyoning – Level 1

4.Beginner Canyoning – Level 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Beginner canyoning in Madeira with hotel pickup, up to 10 m rappels, natural slides, and a safe small-group adventure for all ages 7+.

“Amazing fun with the team. Extremely safe and good for beginners. The course had a mix of easy and medium difficulty points but the guides helped everyone navigate safely.”

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From Funchal: Madeira Island Canyoning for Beginners - Gear-Up With Expert Canyoning Guides (and Real Help, Not Guesswork)
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From Funchal: Madeira Island Canyoning for Beginners

7.Madeira Island Canyoning for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Beginner-friendly Madeira canyoning near Funchal: slides, swims, abseils and optional jumps with expert guides, gear, snacks and photos.

“Everything looked like an adventure ! We never did canyoning before but the staff was so nice and professional we felt very safe and it was just perfect !”

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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families - Gear Up at Madeira Adventure Kingdom: Safety First in a Small Team
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Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families

Madeira: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience - The big abseils: 16 to 18 meters, and how Level 2 handles nerves
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Madeira: Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience

9.Intermediate (Level 2) Canyoning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 231 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Madeira Level 2 canyoning in Curral das Freiras, with eight waterfalls, up to 3 optional jumps, and free photos for about 4 hours.

“Amazing guides! fun but also very efficient and good at what they do! They were very good at being mindful of safety but kept it super fun as well.”

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Funchal: Half-day Beginners Canyoning - Starting point at Lokoloko Hotel Galosol, and how the morning runs
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Funchal: Half-day Beginners Canyoning

10.Half-day Beginners Canyoning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Beginner canyoning on Madeira: rappel, slides, and small jumps in a Ribeira canyon, guided for safety, with snacks and a photo included.

“An absolutely fantastic day abseiling, jumping in the water, doing a zip line and taking in the beautiful scenery. From the minute we booked, everyone was amazing. Our guides were really informative and friendly. I cannot recommend this trip more, such great value for money - we both had the best day and made lots of memories.”

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From Funchal: Intermediate Canyoning Adventure (Level 2) - Funchal Pickup and the Van Ride to Curral das Freiras
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From Funchal: Intermediate Canyoning Adventure (Level 2)

11.Intermediate Canyoning Adventure (Level 2)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 199 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Intermediate Level 2 canyoning near Funchal includes pickup, wetsuits and gear, waterfall jumps, slides, snacks, plus guide-led safety and photo video.

“Great fun, good guides. Would recommend the slightly higher levels if you’ve absailed before or aren’t scared of heights.”

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Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales - Funchal Ecological Park - Pickup and the 8:30 am Start: How Logistics Affect Your Experience
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Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales – Funchal Ecological Park

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

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

Guided canyoning in Madeira’s Ribeira das Cales near Funchal: rappels, jumps, swim holes, and safety coaching with pickup and included gear.

“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.”

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Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner | Funchal - The Waterfall Section: Seven Descents with Ropes and Pulleys
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Level 1 – Canyoning For All – Beginner | Funchal

13.Level 1 – Canyoning For All – Beginner | Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Beginner canyoning near Funchal in Madeira with seven waterfall rappels, a natural slide, pool jumps, and included photos plus CR7 pickup.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the canyoning today. Dan went through the safety aspects before we started and showed us what was required at each stage. He didn’t try rushing anyone and ensured we were happy to proceed to each stage. We only did the beginners course but as an unfit 58 year old it was not too strenuous and I would definitely do it again. Thanks for the experience.”

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Canyoning Madeira Island - Level Two - From Funchal to the canyon: how the 3-hour schedule really feels
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Canyoning Madeira Island – Level Two

14.Canyoning Madeira Island – Level Two

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $98

Madeira Level Two canyoning from Funchal, waterfall abseils and pools, optional jumps or slides, gear, insurance, free photos.

“Was expecting this to be a little more challenging for a level two, but it was still lots of fun! The tour guides brought good energy and gave good instructions. I also liked the group that we were with, so we were lucky in that regard. It was a diverse experience with jumping, sliding and going down waterfalls.”

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Madeira Canyoning Intermediate - Getting From Funchal to the Canyon: Pickup, Drive, and a 20-Minute Walk In
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Madeira Canyoning Intermediate

15.Madeira Canyoning Intermediate

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

Intermediate canyoning in Madeira near Funchal with small groups, safety-first guides, rappels, jumps, and free photo memories plus transfers.

“We had the most fun, safe and adventurous experience on the intermediate canyoning course. Our Instructors Jose and Felipe did a great job and it was easy to tell they had alot of instructing experience. I highly recommend this experience, especially the intermediate one even if you have not had any previous canyoning experience prior!”

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