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Where to See a River Waterfall: the 15 Best Trips Worldwide

23 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Terraced pools in Thailand, a curtain you can walk behind in Jamaica, a canyon rim in Turkey. These 15 trips are priced and timed, with a note on how much walking sits between the car park and the water.

Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls - Ban Xang Hai, the Whisky Village
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Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

1.Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,769 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend about nine hours beyond Luang Prabang with guides such as Pong, Ping Pong, Tony, or Vone. Cruise to Pak Ou Caves, stop at Whisky Village, eat a buffet lunch, visit Kuang Si Falls, and finish with a Hmong cultural stop or sunset Mekong ride. Private upgrades are available.

“One of the best organised trip. I thoroughly enjoyed. It’s a must for tourist visiting Luang Prabang.”

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Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan - What the Arenales Caves are really like
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Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan

2.Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,662 reviews · from $115

Leave San Juan for Charco Azul Canyon and the Arenales Caves. You’ll walk through the river, swim in cave pools, climb along rocky sections, and choose whether to cliff jump. Guides such as Shmuel, Roy, Sean, and Alexis lead small groups, with water, snacks, and life vests included.

“What an awesome experience! Airam is a wonderful tour guide showing us extra stuff along the way, absolutely worth every cent.”

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Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring - Swimming through caves and limestone canyons
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Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring

3.Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,589 reviews · from $125

Start early from San Juan with guides such as Yamile, Enrique, or Gabo, then hike, swim, float through Arenales caves, and visit waterfalls and clear pools. After lunch in Manatí, walk through a nature reserve to a secluded spring. Strong fitness and swimming ability are required.

“Enrique was awesome, he went above and beyond. Our family had a great time. We highly recommend them.”

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR - Crown Point and the Vista House view
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

4.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride from downtown Portland in a comfortable 12-seat van to Crown Point, Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and Multnomah Falls. Guides including Mel, Aaron, Daniel, Patrick, and Chuck add local stories about geology, plants, Portland, and Gorge history. Water, live commentary, and round-trip transport are included.

“Fantastic! Majestic! A great tour with a friendly and knowledgeable driver. Scenic waterfalls, foliage, landscapes.”

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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning - Wahkeena Falls offers a quieter first waterfall
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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

5.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 913 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride from a downtown Portland hotel in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with a local guide such as John, Jay, or Zach. In about three and a half hours, you’ll visit Crown Point, Wahkeena Falls, Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and Horsetail Falls, with short walks and photo stops.

“Great tour guide loved the experience! I would definitely book again and recommend. Great experience for a first time Portland Oregon travelers.”

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Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure - Four miles of paddling, with no shortcut
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Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

6.Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Paddle four miles on the Wailua River, then hike about three miles through rainforest, muddy trails, and four water crossings to 110-foot Secret Falls. Guides such as Thomas, Sierra, Ty, and Kay add local stories about plants, wildlife, and Hawaiian history. Lunch and equipment are included.

“Great experience Thomas was an excellent guide and knew everything about the local plant life you come in contact with on the trail”

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR - Vista House gives you the first wide Gorge view
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

7.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from central Portland in a premium van with up to 12 people, stopping at Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge. Guides such as Nico, Dominique, Patrick, and Daniel provide local stories, practical help, and plenty of scenic stops.

“This was a great all day tour. Our guide was kniledable, friendly and a good driver. Never at all loss for answers and knew the area well.”

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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4x4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins - Waterfalls, rivers, and natural basins
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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

8.Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 532 reviews · from $138

Cross Tahiti’s rugged interior in a sky-open 4x4 with local music, river fords, waterfalls, and natural pools. Guides such as Mato, Rocco, and Vitea are praised for their driving and island stories. Expect a 6.5-hour adventure, a bakery lunch stop, and a very rough road.

“Super nice views! Our driver was very nice and friendly, would definitely recommend to get nice views of the island!”

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Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland - Pickup at 2 p.m. and the ride into the Gorge
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Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

9.Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Columbia River Gorge waterfalls from Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Your guide, such as John, Garrett, Rob, or Phoebe, handles the driving and adds local history. Expect short walks, photo stops, hotel pickup, and a small group of up to 12.

“Rob Guild was very knowledgeable about the area. He was very courteous. He provided water and kept the ac running in the van as it was a very uncomfortable 96 degrees…the heat was very unusual for Portland.”

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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour - Tam Nang Waterfall is the tour’s strongest stop
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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

10.Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 4h 30m · from $61

Ride a local canoe through Takuapa’s swamp forest, where guides look for snakes, monitor lizards, monkeys, and birds. Then walk about 800 meters through Si Phang-nga National Park to Tam Nang Waterfall for a swim. Guides such as Gay, Laura, and Praew are praised for their humor and nature knowledge.

“Very infomative guide. Very patient and helpful with my wife who was finding walking difficult.”

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Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok - The early start and long ride from Bangkok
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Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

11.Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $56

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with an English-speaking guide. Visit the JEATH War Museum, Bridge Over the River Kwai, and all seven levels of Erawan Waterfalls. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup in a free pickup area, water, and park entry are included, but lunch and some entrance fees may cost extra.

“Guide Rach was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the trip. He has a strong sense of history and explained everything clearly, especially at the war sites. The journey felt meaningful and insightful, not rushed. Overall, it was a well-guided and enriching experience thanks to him.”

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River Rapids Waterfalls Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transport - Bamboo shade, a rope swing, and an old stone bridge
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River Rapids Waterfalls Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transport

12.River Rapids Waterfalls Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $89

You’ll float the Rio Bueno with a guide such as Andre, Travis, or Pelican, stopping for a rope swing and possible waterfall swim before paddling to Bengal Beach. Life jackets, helmets, tubes, transport, and beach time are included, though river conditions can change the route.

“Do it! Fun! Relaxing! Beautiful countryside. Iatolla, our guide, was entertaining and funny! Rafting was a great surprise!”

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland - Multnomah Falls: the essential first stop
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

13.Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about four hours with Peter or Pete exploring the Columbia River Gorge from Portland. See Multnomah, Horsetail, Latourell, and Shepperd’s Dell Falls, plus Vista House. Hotel pickup, small groups, and an afternoon departure make this a simple way to reach the gorge without driving.

“It was so fun and our guide Pete was very informative and made the tour very enjoyable! Definitely would do it again.”

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Multnomah Falls Ebiking Tour to 6 Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls - Key points to know before you ride
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Multnomah Falls Ebiking Tour to 6 Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls

14.Multnomah Falls Ebiking Tour to 6 Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Start near Cascade Locks with a height-adjusted e-bike, helmet, lock, and digital route. Ride about 24 miles round trip to Multnomah, Bridal Veil, Horsetail, Wahkeena, Shepperd’s Dell, and Latourell Falls. The tour is self-guided, private, and best for riders age 16 and up.

“Biking on Old Oregon Hwy 30 was awesome.stopped at 6 water falls and still plenty of time to relax and spend time at each one.”

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Alanya/Side: Manavgat River & Waterfall, Boat Tour, & Bazaar - Swimming in the river and sea
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Alanya/Side: Manavgat River & Waterfall, Boat Tour, & Bazaar

15.Alanya/Side: Manavgat River & Waterfall, Boat Tour, & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 172 reviews · from $33

Spend a full day around Manavgat with a 2.5 to 3.5-hour river and sea boat ride, swimming stops, riverside lunch, waterfall visit, and bazaar time. Hotel pickup, guide, entry fees, and lunch are included. The route may change with weather, water levels, and traffic.

“Tour was great, , comfortable transfer with amazing boat trip to the beach , followed on by nice food and time to visit the bazzarr , would recommend to others”

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