Expert Certification Required

Level 5 - Expert Expedition

Expert level & full-day adventure. Only for highly experienced adventurers with proven technical skills.

Full day (6-8 hours)
Private groups only
Contact for pricing

Strong Experience Required

Level 5 canyoning is for highly experienced adventurers only. Guests must either have completed Level 4 with us or clearly demonstrate strong experience in climbing, mountaineering, or technical rope work.

  • Completed Level 4 with us or equivalent canyoning experience
  • Strong experience in climbing, mountaineering, or technical rope work
  • Good overall fitness and confidence with height and exposure
  • Mental preparation for complex rope systems and long expeditions

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Level 5 extreme 60+ meter waterfall abseil expedition

Experience the Ultimate Expedition

Expert Level & Full-Day Adventure

Level 5 canyoning in Madeira is the ultimate expert expedition, representing the highest and most technical canyoning level offered with professional guides on the island. These elite full-day adventures feature extremely long approaches and exits (up to 1-1.5 hours each), extremely vertical terrain, numerous multi-pitch rappels with maximum heights reaching 110 meters. Level 5 expeditions are intense, highly technical, and incredibly rewarding with minimal safety exits and complex logistics. Only for experienced adventurers, this expert canyoning delivers maximum verticality, extreme adrenaline, and access to Madeira's most spectacular and remote canyon environments.

Multi-Pitch Rappels

Maximum rappel heights up to 110 meters in extremely vertical terrain

Highly Technical Planning

Detailed briefings, careful conditions assessment, small groups only

Full-Day Expeditions

Long approaches/exits, minimal safety exits, complex logistics

Expedition Package Includes

Expedition-Grade Equipment

Professional technical gear meeting international expedition standards

Master Guide Team

Multiple guides with expedition and rescue certifications

Private Expedition Transport

4x4 access to remote canyon approaches

Documentation Package

Professional expedition photography and videography

Expedition Insurance

Specialized coverage for extreme high-risk activities

Technical Planning

Pre-expedition briefing, route planning, and risk assessment

Custom Group Size

Tailored to your group with optimal guide ratio

Expedition Provisions

Full nutrition, hydration, and emergency supplies

This Expedition is For

Previous Level 4 Guests

You've completed Level 4 with us and are ready for the ultimate challenge.

Experienced Technical Climbers

Strong background in climbing, mountaineering, or technical rope work.

Expedition-Ready

Good overall fitness, comfortable with height, exposure, and long days.

Maximum Verticality Seekers

Want the highest level of canyoning offered with guides in Madeira.

Are You Ready for Level 5?

Contact us to discuss your experience and plan your expert expedition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Level 5 expert canyoning expeditions in Madeira

Level 5 requires either completion of Level 4 with us OR clearly demonstrated strong experience in climbing, mountaineering, or technical rope work. You must have good overall fitness, be confident with height and exposure, and mentally prepared for complex rope systems and long full-day expeditions. We assess each participant's experience before confirming Level 5 bookings.
Level 5 is significantly more demanding. Expect very long approaches/exits (1-1.5 hours each), extremely vertical terrain, many rappels including multi-pitch descents, and maximum rappel heights up to 110 meters. These are full-day activities (6-8 hours) with minimal safety exits and complex logistics. Level 5 represents the absolute highest canyoning level offered with guides in Madeira.
Multi-pitch rappels involve descending waterfalls in multiple stages, stopping at intermediate anchor points. Some Level 5 descents reach 110 meters and require 2-3 separate rappel stages. This requires advanced rope management skills, understanding of complex anchor systems, and comfort with extended vertical exposure. Our guides manage all technical aspects but participants must be comfortable with the process.
Level 5 is a full-day expedition lasting 6-8 hours of active canyoning, plus transport time. This includes 1-1.5 hour approach, 4-5 hours in the canyon with multiple technical rappels, and 1-1.5 hour exit. Total door-to-door time is typically 8-10 hours. The extended duration accounts for the remote locations, technical complexity, and sheer verticality of Level 5 canyons.
Level 5 pricing reflects the expedition-grade equipment, multiple highly qualified guides with expedition certifications, 4x4 access to extremely remote locations, detailed pre-expedition planning and risk assessment, specialized insurance for high-risk activities, full nutrition and emergency supplies, and the intensive nature of these elite expeditions. Small custom group sizes ensure optimal guide ratios and safety.
Possibly, but we need to assess your experience. If you have documented experience with technical canyoning, multi-pitch rappels, or equivalent rope work (climbing/mountaineering), contact us with details. We'll discuss your background to determine if Level 5 is appropriate. Madeira's canyons have unique characteristics, and we prioritize safety by ensuring all participants have appropriate experience.
Level 5 canyons offer maximum verticality with rappels up to 110 meters, access to Madeira's most spectacular and remote canyon environments, unique volcanic geology creating dramatic vertical walls, minimal human impact in pristine wilderness areas, and the ultimate canyoning challenge available with professional guides. These expeditions deliver unmatched adventure for truly experienced canyoners seeking the highest level experience.