Tenerife: Guided Canyoning Experience in Los Arcos

Tenerife



Abseil down walls of up to 20 meters at the ravine of Los Arcos on a guided tour from La Caldera that is suitable for beginners. Prepare to be amazed by the ravine's spectacular shapes and colors.

Los Arcos Canyon Rappelling Adventure in Tenerife

Experience guided rappelling in Los Arcos Canyon, Tenerife. Suitable for outdoor enthusiasts seeking an exciting canyoning challenge with geological insights.

Highlights

  • Experience an adrenaline rush on a rappelling adventure
  • Explore the unique landscape of Los Arcos Canyon
  • Enjoy a safe canyoning experience with certified guides
  • Discover the canyon’s geological history
  • Descend walls composed of volcanic ash

Description

Join a guided abseiling activity in Los Arcos Canyon. Learn rappelling techniques while observing the significant geological formations around you. Your local guide will explain the canyon’s history and endemic flora.

Meet your guide at the car park. They will drive you individually about five minutes to the access point. A 45-minute walk follows before you put on a helmet and harness. After a brief training session, you will rappel down multiple walls up to 20 metres high, each with distinctive volcanic ash formations.

Throughout the descent, you will traverse various landscapes, including the eroded Los Arcos rock formations shaped by water over time. At the final rappel, a 35-minute walk returns you to the meeting point.

Note: The surrounding area suffered fire damage in summer 2023. The natural environment is regenerating, and some affected zones will be crossed on foot during the approach.

Includes

  • Certified canyoning guide
  • Accident insurance
  • Access permits for the natural area
  • All necessary canyoning equipment

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Information

  • If weather or warnings prevent the activity, you can reschedule, choose a similar activity, or receive a full refund.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.

Bring sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Best visited in stable weather conditions. Book in advance to secure your preferred date.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a guided rappelling and canyoning adventure exploring the volcanic landscape of Los Arcos Canyon in Tenerife.
The experience is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts with a basic level of fitness looking for an exciting canyoning challenge.
The activity is conducted with certified guides who provide all required safety gear and instructions for a secure adventure.
Participants receive helmets, harnesses, ropes, and other necessary canyoning gear supplied by the guides.
Yes, beginners are welcome and will be taught fundamental rappelling techniques during the guided experience.
Los Arcos Canyon is located in the northern part of Tenerife, known for its volcanic formations and natural rock arches.
You will descend volcanic ash walls and observe unique volcanic rock formations shaped over thousands of years in Los Arcos.
Canyoning is available year-round, but check the website for current availability and weather conditions.
No prior experience is required as certified guides provide all training and supervision during the tour.
A moderate level of fitness is recommended to safely enjoy the rappelling and hiking involved in the canyoning experience.

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