Waterfalls in Portugal: Madeira, the Azores and the Mainland
34 tours on two islands, roughly 30 to 250 EUR for a canyon and typically 60 to 120 EUR. The mainland falls have no tour here, and this page says why that matters.
All 34 waterfall tours we list for Portugal start on an island. Fourteen leave from Madeira, twenty from São Miguel in the Azores, and none from the mainland, where the falls of Arouca, Alvão and Peneda-Gerês have no tour on this site. The typical listing costs 60 to 120 EUR, 53% of the 34 are guided canyoning descents rather than viewpoints, and the 4.91 rating rests on 3,153 reviews. This page puts the two islands side by side on price, rain and what each one asks of you, and says plainly what is missing. The cheapest tour is a road day in Madeira under 30 EUR, the dearest a private day on São Miguel above 250 EUR, and the gap between them says more about the format than about the waterfalls. If you are searching for waterfalls in Portugal, the first decision is the island, and the figures below make it easier.
Every figure here is a median of the 34 listings we read on 22 October 2026, not of the whole market. Where two sources disagree we say so instead of picking one. One operator, Madeira Island Tours, holds 17% of the reviews, so the rating leans on it. The island pages go further: Madeira covers the levada walks, the 2026 booking rule and the canyoning levels, and the Azores page covers the three São Miguel canyons and the Nordeste road days.
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Madeira Waterfall Tours
Waterfalls in Madeira compared: 14 tours from under 30 to more than 120 EUR, typically 60 to 120 EUR, with the 2026 levada booking rule, the canyoning levels…
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Azores Waterfall Tours
Azores waterfall tours compared: 20 listings on São Miguel, roughly 30 to 500 EUR, with the three canyons, the Nordeste road days, a price chart and a map of…
20 experiences
Waterfalls Travel Experiences in Portugal
Ribeira dos Caldeirões Canyoning in Sao Miguel, Regular or Private Departure
Canyoning at Ribeira dos Caldeirões with jumps, rappels and slides, bookable as a regular departure or a private one. Meet at the natural park car park.
Ribeira dos Caldeirões Waterpark Canyoning with Photos, Sao Miguel Azores
Canyoning inside the natural park with local guides, all equipment and photos of the best moments. Jumps, rappels and rock slides suit first-timers too.
Salto do Cabrito Canyoning with 30-Minute Forest Approach Walk, Sao Miguel
Small-group canyoning at Salto do Cabrito after a 30-minute walk past geothermal areas and old hydroelectric ruins. Safety briefing and gear are provided.
Sanguinho Hike to Salto do Prego Waterfall, with Furnas Hot Springs Stop
A 4.5 km medium-difficulty hike in the east of São Miguel, past an abandoned village to Salto do Prego, ending with the hot springs of Furnas, inside a volcano.
Sao Miguel Waterfalls Day Tour by Electric Van, Max 8 Guests, Picnic Lunch
Eight guests at most ride a 100% electric van between Cascata do Limbo, the Moinho do Félix trail and Salto do Cabrito. A picnic lunch is part of the day.
Small-Group Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões with Extra Rappel and Stream Return
Canyoning for small groups with an extra rappel down a larger waterfall, an optional jump and a return along the stream. Guides do not rush anyone on the route.
Small-Group West Madeira Tour: Porto Moniz Pools, Fanal Forest and Bridal Veil
Group size is capped at 15, with a local guide, a coffee stop in Ribeira Brava and an optional walk in the Fanal laurel forest before the north coast road.
Walking Route to Salto do Cabrito, Salto da Farinha and Ribeira dos Caldeirões
A walking tour for fit travelers linking Salto do Cabrito, Salto da Farinha and Ribeira dos Caldeirões, with walks, a water mill and viewpoints in Nordeste.
Waterfall Climbing without Ropes in Lomba de Sao Pedro, 3-Hour Small Group
A three-hour guided climb up the waterfalls using only your body, with no ropes or harnesses. Small groups and a specialized guide, for almost all ages.
West Madeira Sightseeing Tour with Ribeira da Janela Swings and Porto Moniz Lunch Stop
Eight stops with a glass walkway, ocean swings, a forest path and lunch at Porto Moniz. The Cabo Girão and pool entrance fees are paid separately, not included.
Ratings collected by Viator and Tripadvisor