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7 best São Miguel waterfall tours

For waterfall sightseeing, I'd book Green Visions Tours' Nordeste day. It visits Ribeira dos Caldeirões and the Salto da Farinha viewpoint. Lunch is included. Adults pay from €75.

For canyoning, I'd book Azores Adventure Islands at Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Adults pay from €81.25. For a waterfall walk, I'd pick Picos de Aventura's Sanguinho hike. Adults pay from €80.

Viator lists forty-seven tours under waterfalls, Nordeste and canyoning. I compared the qualifying trips by reviews, ratings and what's included. These are my seven. These seven trips are shared outings on São Miguel. Allow 2.5 to 8 hours. Details checked 13 October 2026 · edited by Roman Antonov

A waterfall among green ravines in Nordeste on São Miguel

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Seven tours, in page order. Prices are in EUR. Adult starting prices are shown. Details checked 13 October 2026.
	Tour	Departs from	Group limit	From price	Duration	Departures (local time)	Rating
01	Green Visions Tours Nordeste waterfalls Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch São Miguel	Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande pickup	up to 40	€75 per adult	8 hours	09:00	4.9 (87 reviews)
02	Azores Adventure Islands Nordeste canyoning Canyoning Experience - half day São Miguel	Ribeira dos Caldeirões car park, Achada	up to 8	€81.25 per adult	3.5 hours	09:30, 13:30	4.9 (698 reviews)
03	Picos de Aventura Salto do Prego Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada São Miguel	Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca or Furnas pickup	up to 10	€80 per adult	6 hours	09:00	4.8 (46 reviews)
04	Azorean Active Blueberry Ribeira Grande canyoning Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande São Miguel	Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande	up to 10	€65 per adult	2.5 hours	09:00, 10:00	5.0 (984 reviews)
05	Greenzone, Animation Turistica Nordeste jeep tour Full day jeep tour Nordeste with lunch included São Miguel	Ponta Delgada hotels or Hotel Marina Atlântico	up to 50	€90 per adult	8 hours	09:00	4.9 (57 reviews)
06	T4W Salto do Cabrito jeep tour Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo São Miguel	Ponta Delgada or nearby pickup	up to 6	€45 per adult	3.5 hours	09:00, 14:00	4.7 (38 reviews)
07	INTO THE WILD AZORES TOURS waterfall day Guided Tours Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Full day São Miguel	Ponta Delgada accommodation pickup	up to 8	€80 per adult	8 hours	09:00	4.8 (37 reviews)

Group limit is the most people the operator takes on one departure. Times are the usual timetable. All seven tours give a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure.

São Miguel waterfall tours

Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch

4.9 (87 reviews)

São Miguel 8 hours · groups up to forty · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande pickup

Photos from Green Visions Tours · All 31 photos

I'd book this if seeing several waterfalls is your priority. Lunch and hotel pickup are included.

Ride by minivan to Porto Formoso's waterfall and Cascata do Risco. Stop at the Salto da Farinha viewpoint. Spend 1 hour at Ribeira dos Caldeirões.

The trade-off. Groups can reach 40 people across the vans. Each van takes up to 8.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish.

Know before you go

The tour starts at 09:00.
Book for at least two people.
Request a vegetarian lunch when booking.
Infant seats are available.

Canyoning Experience - half day

4.9 (698 reviews)

São Miguel 3.5 hours · groups up to eight · departures 09:30, 13:30 · Ribeira dos Caldeirões car park, Achada

Photos from Azores Adventure Islands · All 7 photos

I'd book this if you want canyoning at Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Photos and videos are included.

Go canyoning along Nordeste's watercourses with a guide. You jump, slide and abseil along the route. The activity takes 3.5 hours.

The trade-off. Transfers cost extra and need arranging in advance. Groups take up to 8 people.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English.

Know before you go

Meet at the Ribeira dos Caldeirões car park.
Departures are at 09:30 and 13:30, Monday to Saturday.
Add your shoe size when booking.
The maximum weight is 120 kg.
The activity isn't recommended during pregnancy.
The activity isn't recommended with spinal injuries or heart conditions.

Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada

4.8 (46 reviews)

São Miguel 6 hours · groups up to ten · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca or Furnas pickup

Photos from Picos de Aventura · All 8 photos

I'd book this if the walk matters as much as the waterfall. Sanguinho is on the route.

Travel by minivan to the Sanguinho walking route. Walk through the forest to Salto do Prego. The trip takes 6 hours with a picnic lunch.

The trade-off. Departures run only on Mondays and Fridays. The uneven walk isn't recommended for people with walking disabilities.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish.

Know before you go

The tour starts at 09:00.
Children must be with an adult.
Give any dietary requirements when booking.
The walk isn't recommended for people with heart conditions.

More waterfall and canyoning tours

Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

5.0 (984 reviews)

São Miguel 2.5 hours · groups up to ten · departures 09:00, 10:00 · Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande

Photos from Azorean Active Blueberry · All 18 photos

I'd book this if you want a shorter canyoning session. It has the most reviews here: 984.

Join specialist guides for canyoning in Ribeira Grande. The activity takes 2.5 hours. A wetsuit and boots are supplied.

Full day jeep tour Nordeste with lunch included

4.9 (57 reviews)

São Miguel 8 hours · groups up to fifty · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada hotels or Hotel Marina Atlântico

Photos from Greenzone, Animation Turistica · All 8 photos

Pick this if you want a jeep day around Nordeste. Ponta do Sossego is also on the route.

Travel by jeep to Ribeira dos Caldeirões. You stop for 40 minutes at the waterfall park. Lunch is in Povoação.

Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo

4.7 (38 reviews)

São Miguel 3.5 hours · groups up to six · departures 09:00, 14:00 · Ponta Delgada or nearby pickup

Photos from T4W · All 8 photos

Pick this if you want Salto do Cabrito with hotel pickup. Groups take up to 6 people.

Take a jeep to Salto do Cabrito and Lagoa do Fogo. The waterfall stop lasts 20 minutes. The full trip takes 3.5 hours.

Guided Tours Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Full day

4.8 (37 reviews)

São Miguel 8 hours · groups up to eight · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada accommodation pickup

Photos from INTO THE WILD AZORES TOURS · All 8 photos

Pick this if you want both lake areas on the same day.

Visit Salto do Cabrito on a guided sightseeing day. The route also covers Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. Allow 8 hours.

Before you book

Which tour visits the waterfalls in Nordeste?

Green Visions Tours visits Ribeira dos Caldeirões and Cascata do Risco. It also stops at Porto Formoso's waterfall and the Salto da Farinha viewpoint. The trip takes 8 hours. Adults pay from €75, including lunch.

Where can I go canyoning on São Miguel?

Azores Adventure Islands meets at Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste. Allow 3.5 hours, from €81.25 per adult. Azorean Active Blueberry meets at Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande. Allow 2.5 hours, from €65 per adult.

Which tour visits Salto do Cabrito?

I'd take T4W's jeep tour for a half day. It takes 3.5 hours and stops at the waterfall for 20 minutes. Adults pay from €45, with pickup included. INTO THE WILD AZORES TOURS includes Sete Cidades too. Its trip takes 8 hours.

Can I take a guided walk to Salto do Prego?

Picos de Aventura's Sanguinho hike goes to Salto do Prego. The trip takes 6 hours, including minivan transfers. Adults pay from €80, with a picnic lunch. The uneven walk isn't recommended for people with walking disabilities.

How much do São Miguel waterfall tours cost?

Starting prices for the seven shared trips range from €45 to €90 per adult. T4W's half day is the cheapest. The private Azores by Locals trip starts at €300 per person. Prices checked 13 October 2026.

Do São Miguel waterfall tours include hotel pickup?

Green Visions Tours includes pickup in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande. Picos de Aventura collects in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca and Furnas. Azores Adventure Islands charges separately for arranged transfers. Its meeting point is Ribeira dos Caldeirões car park.

Can I cancel a waterfall tour?

All seven shared trips and the private day allow free cancellation. Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.

Private Nordeste jeep tour

Azores by Locals lets you plan a private Nordeste day. Its route is agreed with you, so it sits outside the seven shared trips.

São Miguel Private Jeep Adventure - Personalized Island Tour

5.0 (49 reviews)

São Miguel 7 to 8 hours · private tour · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada hotels or tourist office

Photos from Azores by Locals · All 37 photos

Choose a private Nordeste route with your guide. Ribeira dos Caldeirões is among the suggested stops. The jeep tour takes 7 to 8 hours.

Roman Antonov, editor

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