Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day
Overview
This canyoning tour takes you deep into the untouched nature of São Miguel, where you’ll explore hidden waterfalls and volcanic rock formations that can’t be reached any other way. Led by certified guides, the experience is both safe and thrilling—perfect for first-timers or families with children. What sets us apart is our personalized guidance, and strong focus on safety and environmental respect.
We provide all gear, including proper canyoning shoes, and even capture photos so you can relive your adventure.
With Picos de Aventura, you're not just canyoning—you’re discovering one of the Azores' most scenic and wild landscapes in the most exciting way possible.
What's Included
- All necessary gear (harness, helmets, wetsuits and boots).
- Optional - Transportation to and from the activity.
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Half-day: With transport”.
Bosco Mota Amaral
Avenida Dom João III, 9500-767 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
For the option “Half Day: Without Transport”.
Estrada Regional Achada
9630-011 Nordeste, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Discover the wild side of São Miguel on an unforgettable canyoning adventure through the island’s lush volcanic landscapes. This half-day experience with Picos de Aventura is the perfect mix of adrenaline, nature, and fun—suitable for beginners and adventure lovers alike.
After meeting your guides and gearing up with high-quality equipment (wetsuit, harness, helmet, and shoes included), you’ll head into one of the island’s most beautiful river canyons. Surrounded by dense forest and moss-covered rock, your adventure begins: jump into crystal-clear pools, slide down natural rock formations, rappel down waterfalls, and explore hidden corners of the Azorean wilderness.
Led by experienced, certified canyoning guides, this activity is designed to be safe, exciting, and deeply connected to nature —no prior experience is needed.
Highlights include:
- Small group sizes for a personal and safe experience
- Unique access to untouched parts of the island, only reachable by canyoning
- A fun challenge for both beginners and outdoor enthusiasts
- Stunning scenery of volcanic rock, lush forest, and freshwater pools
- All equipment provided, plus photos of your adventure included!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please provide your shoe size and preferred sizing format (US/EU/UK)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel – Half-day?
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Activity code: C-11197P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01).
- This tour 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.
- All necessary gear (harness, helmets, wetsuits and boots).
- Optional - Transportation to and from the activity.
- Bottled water.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel - Half-day is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Azores Canyoning Adventure in São Miguel – Half-day will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All necessary gear (harness, helmets, wetsuits and boots).
- Optional - Transportation to and from the activity.
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please provide your shoe size and preferred sizing format (US/EU/UK)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
