Itinerary
Canyoning Experience
This excursion takes place in Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, one of the most extraordinary parks in the northeastern part of the island of São Miguel (+/- 45 minute drive away from the city of Ponta Delgada). Upon arrival, we will proceed with the distribution of your personal equipment and then set off on short walk of ~ 15min to our first stop where we will have our first safety briefing.
We will then continue on a short scramble uphill where we will then stop for our second safety briefing, where we will show you how to rappel before continuing onwards and upwards for another ~10min to the start of the canyon where the fun will begin!
The Canyoning Experience: After reaching the top of the canyon you will start the second part of your adventure. You can expect several jumps (between 2 and 7 meters in height, all optional), a natural slide and some abseils (between 5 and 15m in height). We will walk back along our initial path to the starting point.
For more details, what to bring, check here.
– The exact itinerary including jumps, abseils and other techniques will depend on local conditions and seasons. The terrain, landscape and flow of the stream normally change throughout the year;
– If you feel uncomfortable, there are different alternatives for every obstacle.
Furnas
After the canyoning experience, it’s time for a well-deserved lunch. We will go to the village of Furnas where you will taste a traditional dish “Cozido das Furnas” in a local restaurant. Cozido das Furnas is a mixture of meats and vegetables that are placed in a large pot buried under the ground and cooked slowly by the natural heat of volcanic activity.
We will then take a short walk to the Caldeiras Vulcânicas to get a closer look at the fumarolic fields and hot springs.
We will proceed, according to your preference, with a visit to the Terra Nostra Park, where you can relax in the therapeutic hot springs of one of the unique locations, or choose to have some free time.
– The entrance fee for Parque Terra Nostra is not included in the activity price, except for private tours.
