Canyoning in Barranco de los Cernícalos
A four-hour guided canyoning route through Gran Canaria's only canyon with water all year, sliding over rock pools and abseiling down waterfalls. No experience needed, gear included.
About this activity
Canyoning means following a canyon downstream, sliding where the rock allows it and abseiling where there are waterfalls. You don't need experience or much upper body strength for this route, because the harness takes your weight rather than your arms. The guide fits you out first with a neoprene wetsuit, helmet, backpack, harness, carabiners and descender.
The first section is the playful part: smooth rock pools you slide into and shallow water you wade through, with thick green vegetation on both sides. After that the guide teaches you how to descend the waterfalls, handling the ropes while you concentrate on your own footing. Photos are taken along the way and given to you afterwards.
The route then carries on as a walk along a trail through the protected forest, with a stop for a snack before the end. The canyon can only be entered with professional guides.
Practical information
- The activity lasts four hours.
- The price is 60 euros per person.
- Included: a professional canyon guide, wetsuit, harness, helmet and bag, insurance, a snack and photos.
- Bring mountain boots or trainers, a swimsuit, sun protection and water, plus a towel, dry clothes and dry shoes for afterwards.
- Shoes can be hired for 5 euros if you don't have suitable footwear.
- The listing gives the minimum age as both 14 and 16 in different places, so check this before you book.
- No previous canyoning experience is required.
- The exact meeting point and the cancellation terms are not stated in the operator's text.
