Services included with us:
5 mm Vade retro wetsuit with hood
Neoprene socks and, if necessary, neoprene gloves
Mountain sports helmet according to the latest CE standard
Canyoning harness with double lanyard
Canyoning backpack and waterproof box
English speaking CIC Canyon Guide with 20 years of experience
Instruction in material and technics in German, English, French
Transfer to the gorge and back
Canyoning in Madeira, Portugal is an absolutely
fascinating experience between rock and water and suitable for young and old!
We have a wide portfolio of gorges and will find the right canyoning tour for every skill level.
Some of the tours are only fifteen minutes away from our active base in Ribeira Brava,
most of the gorges can be found on the north side of Madeira in and around Seixal
and Porto Moniz. But the island also has various canyons in Santana
or Funchal.
As your english speeking canyoning guide, I choose the right tour depending on the participants'
previous knowledge and I organize the entire day.
The distribution and instruction of materials are a first step into this great sport,
after which you drive to the canyon together and the ascent begins, which takes between five and
sixty minutes. We get dressed and an extensive briefing on the necessary techniques follows.
Then our unforgettable activity begins: we follow the flowing water along numerous obstacles that
we overcome with various tactics. We jump, slide, swim and rappel down high waterfalls,
all between vertical cliffs. The heart beats faster, the nature is fantastically beautiful and the
action and the rushing water ensure a pleasant adrenaline rush.
I, Michael, am your German, English and French speaking CIC guide. Benefit from my more than twenty
years of experience as a German CIC canyoning guide.
During canyoning we climb a water-bearing gorge in the direction of the water flow,
i.e. from top to bottom. We overcome natural obstacles such as small and large
waterfalls, swim through crystal clear natural pools and move in impassable terrain.
We move by walking and climbing, higher drops are rappeled, some offer the opportunity for
exciting jumps and slides.
You experience and feel nature and its elements water and earth in a very special way,
no other path leads you so deep into the gorges of Madeira. In constant change you
experience the crackling water on your helmet and marvel at this incredible piece of earth.
The ropes are attached to specially provided anchoring points with special knots, then you tie yourself into the rope under my guidance and slowly sit down in the harness. After you have loosened your lanyard, slowly run the rope through the figure eight and your descent begins. You cross the water and the adrenaline rushes through your veins.
If the waterfalls are only a few meters high and the pools below are deep enough, there are great opportunities for exciting jumps. The short flight between the rock faces and the immersion in the turquoise-green water have an intense stimulus, which for many participants represents the ultimate in canyoning. Of course, there is always the possibility to abseil.
Another essential element full of fascination is swimming in crystal clear water that flows in long, deep pools through narrow corridors. The eye is just as caressed as the heart when you are so close to the element of water. Canyoning is a sport full of intense nature experiences in an unforgettable landscape and is extremely addictive. It combines relaxation and action.
We offer tours of the following canyons in Madeira, all other canyons can be visited on request.
Book your tour with immediate confirmation now online. The further you scroll down, the more
challenging the canyons become.
Sunday
59,- Euro, family offer 200,- Euro
The perfect introduction to the sport without great demands.
A good two hours of fun between rock faces and in the water.
Plus access and return and instruction in equipment and technique.
Sunday and Monday
69,- Euro
On these tours, you will learn how to abseil and belay without any prior knowledge.
After the equipment briefing, a great nature experience begins.
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
79,- Euro
Despite their higher level, these canyons are also suitable for beginners.
An alert mind and an affinity for the outdoors are a good prerequisite.
In addition to the knowledge gained on the beginners tour, you will also learn how to pack ropes
and how to use a deviation.
Tuesday
89,- Euro
You are also welcome on my advanced tours without any previous experience.
As we tackle large abseiling heights, a good head for heights is a prerequisite.
Perfect for guests who have already experienced one or two canyoning tours live and are athletic.
Thursday
99,- Euro
Do you have strong nerves or are you a climber? Then I'll take you on an Advanced Plus tour even
if you don't have any canyoning experience.
You should be mentally and physically fit, a few canyoning experiences will help you a lot.
You can look forward to very large abseiling heights of up to 50 meters.
Tuesday, Friday or on demand
69,- Euro
A high waterfall of 80 meters or more is mastered with an intermediate anchor. Of course there is
a small abseil to warm up.
For guests with little time who are able to safely attach the abseil device alone and ideally have already
experienced a few gorge descents with me.
Learn all about complex rope handling and coping with intermediate anchors.
Friday or on demand
109,- Euro
A canyoning tour of normal length includes one or more abseils of 80 meters or more.
Here, too, intermediate anchores are overcome. Alternatively, the canyon is very long
and has several waterfalls well over 30 meters.
Effective abseiling is trained here, as is time-saving behavior in general. In addition to the
handling at intermediate anchors, you can also learn how to set up simple rappel station if you wish.
Please only book these tours if you can abseil safely and if you are able to tie into the
rope completely on your own. You should also be able to move effectively or be in very
good physical condition. You are perfect for this level if you have already experienced several
canyons with me.
Friday or on demand
119,- Euro
Very long tours or very high water levels. Or a combination of both. With the Level Pro you
book one of the most challenging tours on the island.
I will teach you everything that is missing from your wealth of experience to carry out a tour.
The canyons at the highest level are suitable for guests who normally go canyoning without a
guide but are looking for someone who knows the area. You can count on me.
Friday or on demand
179,- Euro
The one and only king canyoning tour of Madeira also called Mega.
For sure the highest rappel in Madeira, that is done in one pitch. Already the approach is
breathtaking even for experienced hikers.
Needs a group of three and two guides.
