Climbing in Portugal

Spend a couple of hours immersed in nature as you sail across the Furnas Lake on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores. Follow your guide from the west side of the lake and paddle to the fumaroles, where the heat from the volcano makes the water hot. Learn how locals use this heat from the lake to create a delicious stew and admire the beautiful scenery of the area.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure during a half-day excursion to Sao Miguel, home to dramatic waterfalls and clear water pools. With an instructor, you'll hike through the spectacular scenery of Parque Natural Ribeira dos Caldeirões and then don your safety gear and prepare to abseil down waterfalls reaching heights of up to 20 meters. Revitalize with a delicious picnic in the picturesque parklands and stop at Gorreana tea factory to sample some of the region's agricultural bounty.

This is the perfect tour for adventure seekers. Save hours researching Portugal's areas of natural beauty, and instead have a full itinerary organised for you. You'll get access to places that you wouldn't be able to find without a guide"”such as hidden waterfalls, and water pools. No need to buy expensive equipment"”as helmets, harnesses and technical gear is included, and you'll get a full safety briefing. Enjoy abseiling, and exploring Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park on foot.

Discover the Portuguese countryside's wild and rugged beauty on this full-day canyoning adventure. From Porto, small groups will be ferried an hour and a half outside of the city and into nature. Learn the basic techniques of canyoning, practice your climbs, play in waterfalls and lagoons, and otherwise drink in the idyllic environment. No prior canyoning experience is necessary to join in the fun.