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Canyoning experience in Salto do Cabrito waterfall

4.6/5
2 reviews

Undoubtedly one of the most exciting and fun ways to explore the island of São Miguel, this tour takes you into the depths of nature where you will go along the stream descending several waterfalls, sliding and jumping into natural pools, making it a great way to spend the day. If you're looking for challenges, fun and adrenaline then this activity is for you.

This excursion starts and finishes at the Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, an amazing place located near the city of Ribeira Grande and Caldeira Velha in São Miguel Island, a 20-minute drive from the city of Ponta Delgada. When you get there, you'll receive the equipment and a safety briefing, followed by a 30-minute walk to the canyoning site where the fun will begin.

After another briefing with a few more instructions, you'll begin the descent of the canyon, passing through several waterfalls and surrounded by the exuberant nature of this volcanic area. The descent is made through several rappels (between 4 and 16 meters), and you can optionally make a jump of approximately 3 meters. For unforgettable moments of fun, there is also the option of a zip line.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: São Miguel
Duration: from 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes
Language:English, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour
Smaller group size
e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

  • Explore the Azorean landscape with experienced guides
  • Challenge yourself with a thrilling canyoning experience
  • Feel the adrenaline of jumping into natural pools

Important to know

Not suitable for:

  • people exceeding 120kg
  • people with back and/or neck problems
  • children under 13 years old
  • pregnant women

Know in advance:

  • hotel pickup and drop-off from/to Ponta Delgada can be booked if available. Please confirm your pickup location directly with the local operator. You'll find their contact details on your voucher after booking
  • a moderate/good level of fitness is recommended. This tour sometimes includes: walking on unstable terrain and slippery rocks, muddy slopes and small uphill and downhill scrambles
  • 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
  • suitable for most ages and all levels of canyoning experience whether you're a beginner or have done canyoning before. You don't need to know how to swim, just be comfortable in the water
  • this tour is operated by a bilingual guide (English and Portuguese)

Remember to bring:

  • bathing suit (to be worn from home if possible), hair elastic band (for comfort and safety reasons, people with long hair should tie their hair back), towels and dry clothes, individual water bottle

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Protective equipment
  • Tour guide
  • Insurance

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Meeting point:

Tour without transfer: Consider the meeting point at the parking lot of Salto do Cabrito. From Ribeira Grande, take road EN-2a to Lagoa do Fogo. Halfway, you have to take an exit to the left (GPS 37. 799042, -25.501442). There is a sign “Salto do Cabrito”, drive on and stay left until you go steep down and reach a big parking (GPS 37.795535, -25.495993). Tour with transfer: please confirm the pickup place and time with the local operator. You can find their contact details on your voucher after booking.

Provider

F.Activities - Azores Adventure, Lda


What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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  • H

    Hannah

    Travelled as a couple


    13 June 2026
    4.2

    Netherlands

    We hadden de tour geboekt zonder transfer en kregen een ********** mee waar we moesten verzamelen. Dit bleek niet te kloppen waardoor we te laat aankwamen bij de activiteit. Gelukkig werden de gidsen ingelicht via de lokale touroperator en stonden ze ons op te wachten. De activiteit zelf was echt geweldig. Hele fijne gidsen die veiligheid voorop stellen!

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    M.J.Go

    Solo traveller


    12 July 2025
    5

    Germany

    Es war rundum super.