Dry canyon of Chimoche in La Orotava, Tenerife
Highlights
- Experience your best adventure by rappelling down the Chimoche dry canyon.
- Experience an exciting day with 6 hours of challenges in front of 20 metre high basaltic verticals.
- Admire the breathtaking landscapes of the Orotava Valley and discover the heart of the island of Tenerife.
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Full description
Conquer abseiling in the challenging descents of the Chimoche Canyon, surrounded by the incomparable nature of the Orotava Valley.
This 6-hour dry canyoning adventure will allow you to marvel at the views of the valley, the spectacular rock formations of Los Órganos and the lush endemic flora. The Chimoche dry canyon has several 20-metre vertical drops. Glide down its slopes while surrounded by untouched nature.
Throw your adrenaline into exciting and unforgettable descents!
What we will do
The guide will be waiting for us 15 minutes before the booking time at the meeting point in La Orotava, near the Teide National Park.
We will travel by car to the Caldera Recreational Area, which is 5 minutes away (we can take our own car or travel with the guide if we have arrived by bus). There we will be given the equipment: helmet, harness and gloves before starting the approach on foot . We will walk for about 45 minutes to the beginning of the ravine: 6 km of pleasant walking in the middle of nature.
The Barranco de Chimoche is a dry canyon made of basaltic rock and has several vertical drops that, in some cases, exceed 20 metres. It is surrounded by abundant pine trees and endemic vegetation. During the approach, we will enjoy the spectacular views of the Orotava Valley and we will see the incredible geological formations of Los Órganos.
As soon as we reach the ravine, we will dedicate a few minutes to a technique workshop to learn how to descend the ravine in complete safety. We will descend the canyon in a controlled way: we will test ourselves with different abseilings with safety rope, the biggest of them up to 28 metres! At the end of the descent, we will return approximately 1 km, about 10 minutes on foot, to get back to the car park of the Caldera Recreational Area.
The total distance inside the canyon will be approximately 6 km and we will cross a difference in height of 250 metres.
In total, the activity will last about 6 hours, of which 4/5 hours inside the canyon (time calculated for a group of 6 people).
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for beginners, with no weight or height requirements.
The minimum recommended age to participate is 12 years old, and the maximum age is 60 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The activity is not recommended for pregnant women. It is also not suitable for people with severe vertigo, heart problems, mobility problems or other serious illnesses.
Other information
The activity is available all year round and is confirmed if a minimum number of 2 participants is reached.
Please arrive changed, as there are no changing rooms or changing area. Personal belongings will be left in the cars.
Photos or videos can be taken with the participants' phones, as long as the safety of the group is not compromised.
Accompanying persons not participating in the activity may wait at the meeting point, where they may have dogs on a leash.
There is free parking and public transport with a stop nearby.
Recommended clothing
- Long trousers
- Hiking shoes are compulsory (hiking boots can be rented).
- 2 to 3 warm layers (T-shirt, sweatshirt and jacket)
Don't forget to bring
- 1 litre of water
- Something to eat (such as nuts or chocolate)
- Sunscreen
What is included
How it works
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Complete the booking
Choose your preferred date and time from the calendar and proceed to payment
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Receive instant confirmation
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
