Canyoning at Salto do Cabrito, São Miguel, Azores

Organized by
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 14 years-old and up
From€90

Enjoy an exhilarating sporting adventure in the lush greenery of the Azores on this canyoning trip in Salto do Cabrito on the island of São Miguel!

The Salto do Cabrito is a magnificent and famous waterfall in São Miguel. Hidden in the dense vegetation of Ribeira Grande, this waterfall attracts many nature lovers who come to discover it while hiking. However, canyoning in São Miguel is another way to experience this exceptional place! If you're in good physical condition and can swim, a canyoning trip is the best way to explore the Salto do Cabrito area, as there are other magnificent waterfalls and natural gems nestling in the most secret corners of this place!

Joining this canyoning excursion in Salto do Cabrito will give you a totally unique view of the Salto do Cabrito gorge. Your activity will begin when you meet your professional guide and canyoning specialist near Ribeira Grande, in the car park where the excursion starts. The guide will give you a short briefing on the activity before handing out your personal equipment (harness, wetsuit, canyoning shoes and helmet). You will then walk to the start of the route, where the safety rules will be explained to you.

Finally, it's time to explore the Salto do Cabrito canyon, its unique formations and hot springs, by jumping, sliding and abseiling down the 5 waterfalls on your way! The biggest waterfall on the way down the canyon is 16 metres long! Going over all these obstacles with the help of your guide will be an enriching experience: you'll leave the canyon feeling satisfied and wanting to go canyoning again very soon!

If you're looking to go canyoning in São Miguel, this trip organised especially for you at Salto do Cabrito is just what you need! Book now and enjoy an extraordinary adventure during your holiday in the Azores!

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From€90

Practical information

Canyoning at Salto do Cabrito in São Miguel with a professional guide.

  • 5 different waterfalls where you can jump, slide or abseil, the largest being 16 metres long can be abseiled down.
Course of events

Please allow 4 hours on site, including around 3.5 hours of canyoning.

  • Meet your guide at the parking
  • When you arrive, your guide will give you your personal equipment (harness, wetsuit, canyoning shoes and helmet).
  • Then it's a short walk to the canyon for your first safety briefing (30 minutes)
  • Descent of the Salto do Cabrito canyon with your guides for around 3.5 hours.
  • Return walk (2 minutes)
  • Debriefing, de-equipping and end of the activity.
Activity requirements

The activity is open to beginners but you need to be able to swim and be in good physical condition to take part.

  • Minimum height: 120 cm
  • Maximum weight: 120kg
Special terms

📍 The access road to the meeting point will be reserved exclusively for participants. If you have any doubts about the signage, don't worry, you have permission. At the end of the sloping road, you'll reach a gravel car park and meet up with your guide.

This activity is not suitable for pregnant women or people with mental or physical disabilities.

Pets are not allowed on the tour.

Meeting point:
No parking - QGW3+4M, Ribeira Grande, Portugal
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese, Spanish
Included
  • Professional guide
  • Canyoning equipment (harness, wetsuit, canyoning shoes and helmet)
  • Photos and videos
  • Insurance
Excluded
  • Transfer
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Hair elastics
  • Personal medication if necessary
  • Bottle of water
  • Spare clothing

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