Canyoning | Flores and Corvo Island
Canyoning is a sport and leisure activity that consists of the descent of a sloped water course, walking along a river/stream, abseiling with ropes, jumping, technical down-climbing and sliding to overcome obstacles.
This water and mountain activity promotes a pure and playful contact with NATURE, allowing the participant the possibility to discover landscapes and places that others can only dream of.
Although there are several levels of difficulty, this activity is available to everyone, taking into account the individual’s skills, knowledge about the activity as well as the safety requirements.
Please, choose your activity from beginner to advance, reading the options below:
Experiences
“Experiences” is a product that provides you the opportunity to experience a great way of interacting with nature at its purest and most genuine state.
For those who have never experienced canyoning or have experienced it just a few times, this is the recommended activity for you as it is the easiest to perform.
Feel the adrenaline while in harmony with nature and dare to the product “Experiences”.
Price upon request
Highest waterfall 18 meters
Biggest rappel 18 meters (easy to perform)
Number of rappels Up to seven (depending on the canyon);
Interest Level 4 (the scale of 1 to 5)
Access 10 minute walk;
Return from the canyoning 15 minute walk;
Approximate duration 2:30 to 4:00 hours
Note Before the activity begins, you will receive hands on training in a controlled environment in order to ensure you become familiar with the equipment, techniques and safety standards.
Includes Guides; All required personal equipment (including footwear); Insurance; Transfer to activity (from Santa Cruz); Snack; Photos;
Not included Bring swimsuit and towel.
Discover
“Discover” is a product for people with a bit more ambition who already have some more experience in Canyoning, because waterfalls can reach 50 meters, and can also be more technical.
During the performance of this product, clients will certainly be amazed by all the surroundings magic, an experience that will certainly be unforgettable.
Price upon request
Information Before the activity begins, you will receive hands on training in a controlled environment in order to ensure you become familiar with the equipment, techniques and safety standards.
Includes: Guides; All required personal equipment (including footwear); Insurance; Transfer to activity (from Santa Cruz); Snack; Photos;
Number of rappels Up to eight (depending on the canyon);
Highest waterfall 50 meters
Biggest rappel 50 meters
Interest Level 4 (the scale of 1 to 5)
Access Up to 50 minute walk;
Return from the canyon Up to 15 minute walk;
Approximate duration 4:00 to 5:30 hours
Not included Bring swimsuit and towel.
Adventure
For all those who have reached a level of more advanced practice, WestCanyon offers you this perfect activity.
On an Island with very rough and contrasting landscapes, there are several canyons with very high waterfalls, giving the opportunity to those who really want to enjoy adventure in waterfalls between 90 and 220 meters.
Prices upon request
Highest waterfall between 90 and 220 meters (depending on the canyoning)
Biggest rappel 60 meters
Interest Level 4 (the scale of 1 to 5)
Duration 4:30 to 5:30 hours
Access Up to 50 minute walk;
Return from the canyon Up to 15 minute walk;
Includes Guides; All required personal equipment (including footwear); Insurance; Transfer to activity (from Santa Cruz); Snack; Photos;
Not included Bring swimsuit and towel.
