Canyoning Adventure with Azorean Active Blueberry in Ribeira Grande
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have a moderate fitness level with comfort in hiking, scrambling, and light swimming.
Overview
Head to Ribeira Grande with Azorean Active Blueberry for a five-hour canyoning adventure featuring waterfalls, ziplines, and geothermal streams. Perfect for adventurers aged 8 and up, this tour blends adrenaline with the unique volcanic landscape of São Miguel Island.
Canyoning Adventure
The Perfect Experience • 5h • Medium • Ages 7+
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About This Adventure
Experience an exhilarating canyoning adventure in Ribeira Grande, where you’ll scramble down streams, zipline over waterfalls, and feel geothermal heat. With five unique waterfalls to explore, this guided tour promises adrenaline-pumping fun in a lush, mystical forest. Perfect for thrill-seekers aged 8 and up!
The perfect Experience: trail & canyoning
Minimum age: 8 years old.
Suitable for everyone with a normal health situation, and more than 8 years old (pregnancy is not accepted).
Duration
5 Hours
Canyoning Adventure
Warm up by climbing a trail following the stream until reaching the opening scene for the canyoning adventure. The descent starts scrambling and exploring down the stream, having fun in our playground where you have the opportunity to tryout jumping, sliding, zipline (rope guided rappel) and waterfalls! Our canyons have a mystic atmosphere within a luxuriant green forest among spring water from the mountain. A trip for those who want extra adrenaline!
Trip includes:
High quality standard safety equipment, licenses, personal insurance, light snack (energy bar and water), qualified guides, photo and video service.
Safety Equipment: Neoprene wetsuit and socks, top canyoning shoes, helmet, harness and group safety equipment.
The tour will depend on water levels and weather conditions.
Need Transportation? We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience: Ponta Delgada - City Center, near Tourism Post Office If you want to be picked up in any other place, please contact for more info.
Adventure Tips
Wear a swimsuit under your wetsuit
Prepare for jumping and sliding through cold mountain streams by wearing swimwear beneath your neoprene to stay comfortable.
Arrive early for check-in
Give yourself time to get fitted with gear and review safety instructions before heading out on the trail.
Communicate any medical concerns
Inform guides about any health issues or medications so they can accommodate your needs safely during the trip.
Expect slippery surfaces
Use steady footing and follow guides carefully—wet basalt rocks can be slick and require attention.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Azorean bullfinch
- Common minke whale (offshore)
History
Ribeira Grande reflects the Azores’ volcanic origins, with basalt formations dating back to historic lava flows shaping the landscape.
Conservation
Azorean Active Blueberry operates with sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact, promoting preservation of the fragile canyon ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Neoprene wetsuit and socks
Protects from cold water and abrasion on wet rocks.
Canyoning shoes or sturdy water shoes
Provides grip and foot protection on slippery basalt surfaces.
Waterproof camera or action cam
Capture your adventure safely without risking damage from water.
Quick-dry towel
Useful for drying off after the trip or between water activities.