Are you ready to explore the pure nature of the Azores? Canyon Salto Cabrito is a perfect spot to do so! The local pros from Picos de Aventura will make sure that your adventure is conducted in a safe environment, still being an exciting adventure. No previous experience is required so if you are curious how canyoning looks like, don't hesitate to try it with us. High waterfalls, lush vegetation and transparent freshwater await you in the canyon. We are looking forward to meeting you in Ponta Delgada!
Tour programmePreparationWe meet at our base in Ponta Delgada. Once there, you get to know your guide and the rest of the participants. Then, we drive through the most narrow part of island São Miguel before arriving in the second largest city of the island - Ribeira Grande. On the way, you can admire the vast green areas mixed with the volcanic formations as well as the mountain of Fogo Lake. When we reach the destination, we equip you with the complete canyoning gear, brief you about the safety rules and walk for about 30min to start the tour.
TourOur tour consists of three waterfalls with the highest one measuring 15m, small walking section till reaching the deeper part of the canyon. There, we make a lunch stop. Before the end of the tour, we pass a few more waterfalls, the last one being the most known one - Salto do Cabrito, which is a natural amphitheatre.
ArrivalAfter an exciting tour, we exit the canyon and drive back to Ponta Delgada.
Tour facts- Canyon: Salto do Cabrito (Difficulty level: easy)
- Description: the canyon is known for its crystal water and lush vegetation. The highlights of the canyon are an old hydroelectric plant, hot spring fumaroles and many high waterfalls.
- Route: Salto do Cabrito
- Distance: 2km
- Total duration: 6 hrs
- Time in the canyon: 5hrs
- Abseiling height: 15m
- Jump height: 10m
Included Services- Complete high quality canyoning equipment (incl. helmet, wetsuit, neoprene socks, isotherm protection)
- High class harness and rope material
- Certified canyoning guide
- Collective material (strings, transport bag)
- Transfer to the point of entry and back to the base
- Lunch
Bring along- Swimwear
- Shoes with hard soles (which may get wet)
- Towel
- Glasses strap
- Sunscreen
- Clothes to change
Requirements- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Surefootedness