Waterfall Tours in Sao Miguel at a glance
- Our pick: São Miguel waterfalls hiking tour: 3 falls and northeast villages, € 120 per person (1.3d, 5.00★ · 13).
- Also recommended: Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito São Miguel: 5 waterfalls & rappels, € 110 per person (4h, 5.00★ · 152).
- Also recommended: Nordeste & Waterfall Tour with Lunch: 8 Hours on São Miguel, € 75 per person (8h, 4.95★ · 94).
Price per person across the 10 options priced per person: € 65–€ 200 (median € 95). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly, 2 private and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Waterfall Tours in Sao Miguel
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11 options
São Miguel waterfalls hiking tour: 3 falls and northeast villages Full-day hiking and sightseeing tour on São Miguel with certified guide, starting at 9am from Ponta Delgada port or hotel. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–90 ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 1.3d Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per person
Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito São Miguel: 5 waterfalls & rappels Level 2 canyoning at Salto do Cabrito with 5 waterfalls, up to 16-meter rappels and hot springs along the river. Includes guide, all gear and activity photos. Every day · 09:00 · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (152 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 110 per person
Nordeste & Waterfall Tour with Lunch: 8 Hours on São Miguel Eight-hour tour of Nordeste's north coast with four waterfalls, Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, regional lunch with drinks included. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.95 (94 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
Salto do Cabrito Canyoning: Azores Waterfalls & Volcanic Pools Descend waterfalls and swim emerald pools at Salto do Cabrito in the Azores with professional guides, full canyoning gear and insurance included. Sun · 10:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.99 (142 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 80 per person
Canyoning in São Miguel: Waterfalls, pools and rappelling Canyoning adventure in São Miguel with certified guides, all gear included and photos captured, jump pools. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.73 (140 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 65 per person
North São Miguel tour: Waterfalls, tea factory lunch Drive to Fogo Lagoon, walk waterfalls in Ribeira dos Caldeirões, tour a working tea factory, and eat a traditional Azorean lunch with a local guide on São Miguel. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.98 (59 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 80 per person
Canyoning in Ribeira da Salga, São Miguel: Rappel waterfalls Canyoning adventure in Ribeira da Salga on São Miguel with jumps up to 6 meters, rappels to 20 meters, professional guides, and a picnic lunch. Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · From age 14 ★ 4.97 (58 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 145 per person
Lombadas canyoning: 45-meter waterfall rappel Abseil down a 45-meter waterfall in Lombadas canyon on São Miguel island with a guide who provides all gear and captures photos during this 3-hour Azores adventure. Every day · 09:00 · From age 14 ★ 5.00 (31 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 175 per person
Canyoning in Ribeira da Salga: Seven waterfalls and rappels Canyoning in Ribeira da Salga on São Miguel with a guide: rappel 18 meters, jump into emerald pools, and descend a remote stream with seven waterfalls in five hours. Every day · 09:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.69 (13 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 95 per person
Lagoa do Fogo private jeep tour: Off-road to hidden waterfalls Private 4x4 jeep tour of Lagoa do Fogo with a certified guide, visiting Salto do Cabrito waterfall. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 190 per group
Canyoning in the Azores: Descend 50-meter waterfalls Canyoning expedition in the Azores with certified guides, full equipment and insurance included. Every day · 08:30 · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 200 per person
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Miguel waterfalls hiking tour: 3 falls and northeast villagesOur pickPickup offered | € 120 per person | 1.3d | 5.00★ · 13 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito São Miguel: 5 waterfalls & rappelsAlso recommendedGroup of up to 8 | € 110 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 152 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Nordeste & Waterfall Tour with Lunch: 8 Hours on São MiguelAlso recommendedPickup offered | € 75 per person | 8h | 4.95★ · 94 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Salto do Cabrito Canyoning: Azores Waterfalls & Volcanic PoolsGroup of up to 10 | € 80 per person | 4h | 4.99★ · 142 | Sun · 10:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Canyoning in São Miguel: Waterfalls, pools and rappellingGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | € 65 per person | 3h | 4.73★ · 140 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 13:00 | English, Portuguese |
| North São Miguel tour: Waterfalls, tea factory lunchPickup offered | € 80 per person | 7h 30m | 4.98★ · 59 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Canyoning in Ribeira da Salga, São Miguel: Rappel waterfallsGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | € 145 per person | 5h | 4.97★ · 58 | Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 | English, Portuguese |
| Lombadas canyoning: 45-meter waterfall rappelGroup of up to 6 | € 175 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 31 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Canyoning in Ribeira da Salga: Seven waterfalls and rappelsGroup of up to 12 | € 95 per person | 5h | 4.69★ · 13 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Lagoa do Fogo private jeep tour: Off-road to hidden waterfallsPrivate · Pickup offered | € 190 per group up to 6 people · ≈ € 32 per person if 6 go | 3h 30m | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Canyoning in the Azores: Descend 50-meter waterfallsPrivate | € 200 per person | 6h 30m | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
By what you need
- Private (2): Lagoa do Fogo private jeep tour: Off-road to hidden waterfalls (€ 190 per group) · Canyoning in the Azores: Descend 50-meter waterfalls (€ 200 per person)