Experience unforgettable Canyoning in Madeira Island!
- 2H30 – 3H00 hours (Inside the Canyon)
- Due to its volcanic origins and orographic characteristics, Madeira Island is a world reference as one of the best destinations to practice this exhilarating mountain activity.
- Suppose you want to experience something adventurous or leave your comfort zone. In that case, this is definitely for you. This beginner canyoning will surely awaken your wild side. You also don’t need a particular set of skills or top-level physical capabilities to participate.
- Going down the canyon, you’ll progress on the irregular water course while swimming and jumping into crystal-clear pools. In some canyons, you can even slide on naturally carved water slides. Still, the greatest attraction is using various rope techniques to rappel down impressive paradisiac waterfalls.
- Providing you with exclusive access to nature’s most remarkable hidden places.
- EPIC Madeira guides choose the beginner’s canyoning route according to the day’s specifics in terms of weather, safety and season of the year. These first-level routes take between 2H 30 to 3H30 to accomplish (depending on the group’s rhythm, it can differ). All the routes comprise rappelling, swimming and jumping (optional).
- Due to environmental specifications where this activity takes place, it’s always done in small groups, providing superior quality and a safer experience.
What’s included in this Madeira canyoning trip:
- Epic Lifetime Experience
- Free Photos of the Activity
- All the gear (Certified Technical Gear: Neoprene suit; Canyoning Shoes; Neoprene socks; Helmet; Harness; Carabiners; Descenders and Lanyards, lifejacket if necessary)
- Safety Insurance
- Permits
- Safety Protocols
- EPIC Guides
- Energy bar or Chocolate
- Transfer from/to Hotel (Funchal or Caniço – other areas on request, an extra charge may apply)
Ages: 8+ Years
We set off in the direction of Câmara de Lobos, known as the most picturesque fishing village of our island, with a stop. Next we head to the viewpoint of Cabo Girão (589 m), recently classified as a natural monument. We then continue our journey to Ribeira Brava. Here we can visit the small market and the “promenade”. We continue along the south coast, passing the town of Ponta de Sol and then climbing up to the Paúl da Serra plateau (1400 m).
We cross the plateau towards Porto Moniz, at the extreme north west of the island, where the famous natural swimming pools are located. Stop for lunch (optional). We then return along the north coast, passing through Seixal, where we stop to contemplate the “Véu da Noiva” waterfall. We continue towards São Vicente, a green municipality. On the return to the south coast, we cross areas of native forest until we reach the Viewpoint (Miradouro) da Boca da Encumeada, with beautiful views over the valleys of the north and south coasts of the island. Return to Funchal.
Our tour starts with a visit to the parish of Camacha, where football was played for the first time in Portugal. Then we go up to Pico do Areeiro, the 3rd highest peak of the island, (1818 m) with a splendid view over the central mountainous massif. We then descend towards the Ribeiro Frio Forest Park, where we can visit the trout nurseries and observe some of the endemic species of the Laurissilva forest, such as the laurel tree (Laurus novocanariensis).
We continue our journey to Santana, in the north of the island, passing through the parish of Faial. In Santana, the only town in the north of the island, the highlight is its famous “thatched houses”. On the return trip, we go down towards the parish of Porto da Cruz, situated by the sea and where we may visit a sugar cane rum factory. We continue to the Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto in Ponta de São Lourenço, at the eastern end of the island, with sweeping views of the cliffs of the north coast. We return to Funchal, passing before the Pico do Facho viewpoint, with views over the Machico valley.
The Bays show you the incredible landscapes of the West coast. Your journey begins at the Marina do Funchal, where you will board the sailing yacht with a group of up to 20 people. On this relaxing sailing trip, you will be searching for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles up to 3 miles from the coast. With some luck, you will see lots of native wildlife in their natural environment. Then we continue the trip in our crystal clear waters until Ponta de sol Bay. In the return, we came all along the coast watching Ribeira Brava Bay, Calhau da Lapa, Fajã dos
Padres, Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos Bay. We make a stop for a swimming and for lunch between Calhau da Lapa and Cabo girão. Lunch and drinks are included in this trip.
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At VipDolphins your trip includes everything, We will offer a glass of Portuguese sparkling wine when you arrive on our catamaran, then you can enjoy the open bar with cocktails and local wine, beers, soft drinks, coffee, top-quality snacks and appetizers.
The experience lasts 3-hours, where you can enjoy a variety of underwater animals and gorgeous scenic views that you’ll never forget.
The beginning of the tour starts at the dock of the new Marina of Funchal and continues with a ride out into the ocean to find some dolphins, whales and turtles, the sighting of wildlife is guaranteed with us !
After that we make a 30min stop next to Cabo Girão (586m) – The second highest sea cliff in the world and is the highest in Europe – you will have a chance to swim in the crystal clear waters. After a swim, we will head back to the marina, and you will be able to relax and enjoy the views of the West coast of Funchal.
We keep our tour groups fairly small with maximum of 17 guests + 3 crew members, ensuring all of our passengers enjoy prime visibility of all kinds of marine life.
Our master captain and marine biologist will take you to the best locations and share their local knowledge on the area and its wildlife.
Book now to enjoy Dolphins and Whales in both comfort and style on this luxury catamaran and give yourself, your family or friends a fantastic experience.
This tour begins with a small peregrination and you will feel blessed with the views you’ll have; take a deep breath and admire the terraces where the vines produce the fruit responsible for the nectar that throughout centuries have delighted admirers.
Our guides will transport you back in time along the rural northeast coast, where almost nothing changed in the past 50 years. It’s indescribable what you will feel on the off-road tracks that wind through the dense Laurissilva forest all along the way; the scents, the sounds and the views will leave you dazzled.
Visit the typical and genuine Madeira houses and other relics from the past which today still work, like the water saw mill or the steam-powered rum factory. This is a trip that surely you will want to repeat.
Pickup from Funchal | Caniço | Câmara de Lobos is free of charge (check the extra fees below)
Explore southwest Madeira in a 4×4 with a panoramic open roof. Visit the banana and sugar cane fields, the largest plateau on the island, and some small scenic villages along the coast.
