The World’s 13 Best Two-Day Waterfall Trips

1.From NYC: Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,042 reviews · 2 days · from $340Our pick

Leave Manhattan early for a full Niagara Falls experience with a multilingual guide, Watkins Glen, Goat Island, Three Sisters Islands, evening lights, and a hotel stay near the Falls. In summer, ride Maid of the Mist. In winter, visit Cave of the Winds and Power Vista. An outlet stop breaks up the return trip.

“Hotels chosen for overnight stay did not have any restaurants or coffee shops so please consider providing snacks or dinner”

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2.Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 992 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $350

Leave Midtown Manhattan early for a two-day Niagara Falls trip with a guide, hotel, breakfast, seasonal Maid of the Mist access, and outlet shopping. Visit Watkins Glen or Montour Falls, see the falls illuminated at night, and cross into Canada if your documents allow. Guides may speak several languages.

“You should stay more than a afternoon in Niagara Falls to much to see in less than 1 day hope to visit again in the near future”

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3.Ban Gioc Waterfall 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · from $189Top rated

Travel from Hanoi to Ban Gioc Waterfall with an English and Vietnamese speaking guide, stopping at Nguom Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Pagoda, Angel Eye Mountain, and rural villages. Expect long mountain drives, local food, a basic hotel, and a group of up to 30 people.

“3 hours on the road, we were stopped by police due roads ahead were flooded and possibilities of landslides. Tour operator should check road conditions before picking us up. Submitted refund request, we have not received refund todate.”

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4.Toronto & Niagara Falls 2 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 522 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $190

Travel from Montreal to Toronto and Niagara Falls in two packed days, with transport, one hotel night, and a tour leader included. Add the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Thousand Islands cruise, Skylon Tower, and Niagara boat ride for extra fees. Guides may include Lena, Luke, Jacky, or Jack.

“Great and very interesting I recommend people Toronto is a big country with things to visit : CN Tower, Niagara falls, Skylon Tower The things to do”

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5.From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfalls – Authentic Experience 2d/2n

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $199

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang by shared limousine or sleeper transport, then explore by motorbike and car. You’ll visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, ethnic villages, and local food stops with an English-speaking guide. Guides may include Việt, Hua, or Anthony.

“It was just amazing thanks for the service and kindness during the whole trip. I never forget it :) ..”

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6.From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall & Angel Mountain 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $145

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang with a small group of up to 10, then visit Angel Mountain, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Truc Lam Pagoda. Guides such as An, Nhat, Thien, Chau, and Anthony are available, with local meals and a homestay included.

“Awesome tour, 10/10 definitely recommend! Everyone during the tour was so friendly and welcoming, the food was awesome and the upgraded room was in a hotel on a lake with the best view. The nature we saw during the stops was incredible and we had the best and friendliest tour guide, Nhat. He made such a great effort to make us happy. Would give 10 stars if I could. Definitely worth the money to see the beautiful nature of Vietnam.”

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7.Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 2 days · from $96Best value

Walk through Mae Win farmland and jungle with an English-speaking guide, stop at waterfalls, and spend the night in a basic White Karen cottage. Guides such as Kong, Pong, Pat, Jo, and Bo Bo are known for explaining plants, local life, and jungle skills. Expect long uphill walks, simple lodging, and excellent village food.

“Kong was the best guide ever! Everyone was so nice. The accommodation and food at the karen village was perfect!”

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8.Chiang Mai 2-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 2 days · from $102

Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Taeng for a 2.5-hour jungle trek, river tubing, a natural waterfall slide, Thai meals, and an overnight forest stay. Add ethical elephant observation, led by English-speaking guides such as Bang, Jack, or Nine when available. Choose a shared capsule cabin or private pool villa.

“The 2-day trip was really nice. Nice hike, tubing with fresh drinks, feeding elephants and these with top guides and lots of fun. Even a long waterslide in the backyard of the camp!! We stood in the dorm which was clean and nice. Thanks a lot to Jack and Bang for the great experience! Larissa und Flo”

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9.2 Days Camping Tour in Angel Eye Mountain and Ban Gioc Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $133

Spend two days exploring Cao Bang by motorbike, from Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave to Pac Bo and Angel Eye Mountain. Your local guide leads the route, with guides such as Tho praised for friendly help. Meals, entrance fees, fuel, and camping gear are included, but English guiding is not.

“It was such a nice way to enjoy beauty of cao bang. We had a loop tour with only us which made it so personal and so so nice. Tho was really good guide. He answered all our questions. Our sleeping night in tent was amazing. We will come back.”

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10.Cairns: Waterfall and Daintree Rainforest Tour – 2 Day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 2 days · from $221

Spend two full days from Cairns with guides such as Ben, Adam, John, or Patrick, visiting Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, Lake Eacham, Mossman Gorge, and the Daintree. Expect swimming, rainforest walks, wildlife, Indigenous culture, and plenty of time on the road.

“Waterfall tour and guide great - unexpectedly so and would give this part 5 stars. Daintree tour was okay but a lot of driving and stopping and the group size was too big. Couldn’t hear the guide at times etc. But a good 2 days all in all.”

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11.2 Days Motorbike Tour Ban Gioc Waterfall & Mt. Angel Eye Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $155

You’ll ride from Cao Bang with an English-speaking guide such as Quan, stop at Angel Eye Mountain and Ban Gioc Waterfall, hike through rural valleys, sleep at a homestay, and visit Nung An forging, paper, and incense villages. Easy riders and private options cost extra.

“I had an incredible time on the 3 days / 2 night tour! The guide, the easy riders and the hostel host were so kind hearted and beautiful! I felt extremely comforted and looked after. I did this tour straight after the Ha Giang loop and this one was Read more”

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12.2-Day Camping Safari in Chobe National Park from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $525

Leave Victoria Falls at 7:30 am, cross into Botswana, and spend two days in Chobe National Park. You’ll take a three-hour boat safari, two game drives, and sleep in a tented camp. Guides including Jack and Six are praised for careful tracking, safety, and warm service.

“Definitely a lifetime experience! Great hospitality, great guides, unforgettable experience. I highly recommended this tour to everyone visiting Victoria Falls. We saw lions, hippos, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and many more during this tRead more”

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13.2Day Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $269

Travel privately from Hanoi to Ban Gioc Waterfall with an English-speaking guide, stopping at village farms, Cao Bang’s border country, Khuoi Ky Stone Village, Nguom Ngao Cave, and Ban Gioc Pagoda. Linh and Freddy have led memorable departures, with local food, a homestay, and a short waterfall boat ride included.

“I had a great two days trek with Linh my guide who used to proficient in English and very knowledgeable about the history, people, culture in the area. It was much better than I expected. He also added many extra sites like the long stilt house of the Tay, the hike up to the flag pole in KanSon, Don Khe , the site where the first Ho Chi Minh troop’s victory over the French fort taking 300 French soldiers prisoners and the start of the long fight to victory in 1976 and independent communist Vietnam. The sites visited if the cave, temple and the Ban Gioc waterfalls are worthy of…”

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