11 Waterfall Tours in Portugal Worth Booking

1.From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,630 reviews · 8 hours · from $33Our pick

Travel West Madeira with a multilingual guide, stopping at Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz, São Vicente, and Serra de Água. Expect dramatic roads, changing weather, short walks, and about two hours at Porto Moniz for lunch, the pools, or the aquarium.

“Alberto was a great tour guide with great knowledge of the island and and a good sense of humor :) he made sure the entire tour had enough time for everybody to enjoy and I recommend him as well as the overall tour plan.”

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2.Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $126Top rated

Leave Porto for Portugal’s only national park, where a local guide such as Ines, Diogo, Pedro, or Mikas leads you to waterfalls, swimming holes, mountain paths, and a traditional village. A vintage Land Rover ride, local lunch, green wine, and a small reforestation project round out this active day.

“Great trip for a small group.- very good guide, beautiful views, good restaurant stop, and the mountain hikes, while strenuous, were scenic and a great way to experience the national park. And, the cold water swims were fun! I recommend this tour.”

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3.Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 548 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $63

Meet your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guides at Bar 21 in Camacha for a four-and-a-half-hour canyoning trip through Madeira’s green mountain country. With Sergio, Mathilde, Hugo, Arthur, or another certified guide, you’ll learn safe abseiling, jumping, and sliding on a gentle route suited to first-timers.

“The best guides ever, matild and artur.. legends so nice. Patient lol trust me they needed patience for me lol… the nicest tour highly recommend”

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4.Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about eight hours exploring western Madeira with a guide such as Rui, Luca, Christian, or João. Visit Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz, waterfalls, and São Vicente in an air-conditioned minibus. Pickup is included from Funchal, Caniço, and Câmara de Lobos.

“An excellent tour to see the West and ride over the top to see the ancient trees of Fanail. Then the tour takes you to Port Moniz - a great stop for a Madeiran lunch. Many stops and thank goodness a good driver and guide who gave a superb commentary with interesting facts about the area and people of Madeira - thank you Christian. Great value for a full day experience - I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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5.Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões – Hidden Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 2h 30m · from $70

Join certified guides Luis, Marto, or Pedro for a 150-minute canyoning trip through Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. After a safety briefing, you will use ropes, slides, jumps, and toboggans, with safe alternatives at every obstacle. Small groups, free photos, and all technical gear are included.

“We had a great time with Pedro and Luìs canyoning. They were very nice and gave us some nice information about the island aswell. The canyon was a perfect mix of everything with a special zipline. We were in a small group.”

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6.Azores: Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 105 reviews · 4 hours · from $111

Join guides such as Claudio, Joao, Diogo, or Ines for a four-hour canyoning trip at Salto do Cabrito. After a 30-minute walk, you will rappel down waterfalls, try an optional zip line and 3-meter jump, and finish with photos and videos.

“The activity was great! The rappels and jumps are very exciting, even for begginers like me. Rodrigo and Diogo were great guides! Very patient, helpful and made the experience truly incredible and safe!”

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7.São Miguel: AdventurePark Canyoning Salto do Cabrito, Azores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Join an ICA-certified guide such as Diogo, Joao, Gonzalo, or Diego for four hours at Salto do Cabrito. Hike 30 minutes, then scramble, slide, rappel down waterfalls up to 16 meters, and use a zipline through São Miguel’s volcanic rainforest. Equipment, insurance, photos, and videos are included.

“We had Gonzalo and Diego as our guides, and they were amazing at taking care of us and putting security first. They were super knowledgeable about the island, so we learned a lot of other things as well. The sights were incredible and completely new way of enjoying nature. Would highly recommend!”

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8.Lomba de São Pedro: Waterfall Hiking Tour with Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel with an accredited guide, from Gorreana Tea Plantation to Lomba de São Pedro’s waterfalls, old watermills, forest paths, and natural pools. Expect a picnic lunch, trekking poles, hotel pickup in Ponta Delgada, and guides such as Thiago, Diego, or Ines depending on the day.

“It was so much fun, and Diego and Teresa were the perfect guides. Also thanks to Diego for providing us with his vast knowledge about flora and fauna of the Azores, and showing us his favourite spots!”

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9.Levada & Waterfalls Hike 25 Fountains, Rabaçal, Risco more Challenging Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join David or another local mountain guide for a 6 to 7 hour hike through Madeira’s Rabaçal area, including Lagoa do Vento, Levada do Alecrim, Risco, and the 25 Fountains region. This is a longer, harder route than the usual group excursion, with hotel pickup and groups capped at eight.

“Amazing hike to see waterfalls and great scenery A must if you visit Madeira to enjoy the views with great guide”

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10.Porto: Forest Waterfalls & Roman Ruins Trail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Leave Porto with João in a small group of no more than four for a half-day walk near Monte Córdova. Follow forest paths and small waterfalls to Quedas da Fervença, then visit Castro do Monte Padrão, where ancient stone remains meet wide countryside views.

“Enjoyed the half day hiking tour with Joao. It was an experience of nature outside the city area of Porto and it was a refreshing morning hike. Got to know more about the natural habitat, the history and the living conditions in the village. Enjoyed the peacefulness and the time with nature. Truly appreciate the attentiveness of Joao all throughout the trip and the additional pastries:)”

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11.The Great waterfalls Hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 day 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Set out from Ponta Delgada with a guide such as Jorge or Miguel for an 8-kilometer waterfall hike near Lomba de São Pedro. After lunch, visit Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Nordeste, Povoação, and coastal viewpoints. Expect a small-group day with changing weather and moderate walking.

“Our guide George was so great. Took us to some great beautiful places We even got to go to a Tea factory. The hike was amazing and there were so many pretty waterfalls.”

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