Canyoning | Ribeira da Salga

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Canyoning | Ribeira da Salga

FROM 110€per person

Booking Options

Half Day

110€ Per person

or 125€ for pickup

120€ per person

or 135€ for pickup

Special Conditions

What’s included?

Accredited guides;
All Canyoning equipment (fully equipped harness, wetsuits, socks, helmet and boots);
Insurances;
Photos / Videos;
Snacks;
Picnic Lunch;
Pick-up and Drop-off (if respective option is chosen).

Your activity

This Canyoning Tour is not for the faint of heart as it takes your through one of our more physically challenging routes, taking you into the depths of nature, in the wildest and greenest part of the island. We will hike through the forest, slide down the river, jump from the tops of wonderous waterfalls and rappel down this deep canyon…Undoubtedly, the most thrilling and adventurous way to experience Azorean nature up close in one of the most beautiful locations on the island.

Have fun and explore one of the islands most impressive landscapes.

Challenge yourself and get out of your comfort zone under the supervision of our experienced and friendly guides.

An amazing experience in both rain or shine.

Suitable for almost all ages and beginners, while still challenging for the more experienced canyoneer;

Possibility of Pick-up and Drop-off from / to your accommodation – if respective option is chosen

Note: It is recommended that you are in good physical shape and do not have a fear of heights, as this tour includes, at times; walking on high unstable terrain, muddy slopes, and small uphill and downhill scrambles. However, you don’t need to know how to swim. The health and safety of our clients is of our utmost priority and so we do not recommend this tour for people weighing more than 120kg.

Itinerary

This excursion takes place in Ribeira da Salga, located in the northeast part of the island of São Miguel, between the parishes of Lomba de São Pedro and Salga (+/- 40 minute drive away from the city of Ponta Delgada). Upon arrival, we will proceed with the distribution of equipment and a quick safety briefing, followed by a 30 minute hike towards the start of the canyon where the fun will begin!

From this tour, you can expect a wild and almost untouched nature, with difficult accesses, some steep paths, and a lot of physical exercise. The highest rappel can reach up to 16 meters, and the highest jump up to 9 meters (if you feel uncomfortable about the jumps, know that there are alternatives).

The Half Day PLUS tour : You will explore and make your way down this canyon by jumping from high ledges into natural pools, abseil down waterfalls and wade, walk and slide down the river, ending with an uphill climb back to our starting point. We will end our trip with a well deserved picnic style lunch at a local park.

NOTE: The Terrain, landscape and river may change throughout the year due to heavy weather conditions. We are flexible with our route and canyoning techniques depending on river and surrounding conditions and group abilities.

Videos

Transportation (Pick-up and Drop-off)

The Pick-up time is usually between 08:30 and 08:50 AM at, or close to, your place of accommodation. Consider this for the areas of Ponta Delgada, Capelas, Caloura, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande (for others, please contact us).
- When the activity is over, we will drop you off at your place of accommodation again.
If you don’t require Pick-up, consider the Meeting Point at the parking lot of Junta de Freguesia da Lomba de São Pedro around 09:30 AM (near a small school and a bus stop).
We will contact you in case we need to settle a different time / place.