Intermediate Canyoning in Madeira: Rappel, Slide and Jump Down a Forest River

The intermediate canyon follows a river, and the way down is a mix of walking, rappelling, sliding and jumping past hidden waterfalls. The streams cross forests of endemic plants, and the water is clear. The interior of the island here is pristine and unspoilt. Before the descent there is a safety briefing and an overview of the route. A short walk down into the canyon follows, with an experienced guide. From then on the group works with a rope system and harness: rappelling, trekking, scrambling, jumping and sliding through the water. The guides supervise the whole outing. The point of the intermediate level is to push past the comfort zone while staying under that supervision.