The World’s 14 Best Three-Day Waterfall Trips

1.From NYC: Niagara Falls & 1000 Islands 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 214 reviews · 3 days · from $565Our pick

Leave Manhattan early with a multilingual guide and ride north to Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Toronto, and the 1000 Islands. You get the Maid of the Mist, two hotel nights, breakfast, and bus transport. Guides may include Peter, Eddie, Caesar, or Mr. Okai, depending on the departure.

“Amazing trip. Be prepared for long journeys, but they're worth it. Guide was great, really knowledgeable. Any issues were dealt with calmly, quickly and professionally. Hotels were clean and comfortable.”

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2.Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $249

Travel from Hanoi into northern Vietnam with an English-speaking guide, visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ba Be Lake, Puong Grotto, and Tay and Nung villages. Expect long mountain drives, two local stays, included meals, a bamboo raft, and a maximum group size of 18.

“We used Mr Linh's adventures for this tour and it was absolutely breath taking! The first day we saw the old french war post and the mothers temple, among other things, we then stayed in a homestay over night with a lovely family hosting uRead more”

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3.3-Day Iguazu Falls Tour with Optional Airfare from Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $490

Fly from Buenos Aires to Iguazu, stay two nights in a 4-star hotel, and visit both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the falls. Guides such as Ricardo and Pajaro have earned strong praise for clear, friendly care. Add the Great Adventure boat ride if you want a soaking, high-energy view.

“Took the three day tour. I highly recommend that you include the helicopter ride and the Great Adventure with the boat ride option. Have in mind that during the boat ride you will get soaked when you get under the waterfall but you can always change into dry clothes that could be stored in special waterproof bags supplied by the company free of charge right before the ride. There are also changing rooms available. Great experience. Don’t miss it. Lots of laughter. Also a professional video photographer on board from whom you can purchase the video and pictures all for US$ 20.”

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4.From NYC: Niagara Falls, Washington DC & Philly 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 3 days · from $408

Travel from NYC to Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Niagara Falls with two hotel nights, a night falls visit, and seasonal add-ons. Guides such as Sunny, Chloe, and Roger have helped keep this fast-moving trip friendly and organized. Choose museums, boat rides, gorge walks, or Old Fort Niagara.

“Chris the guide was excellent, patient, jovial and knowledgeable. He did a Wonderwall job in keeping the entire trip lively and timely!”

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5.3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $1,300Top rated

Travel privately from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park for game drives, a Nile boat cruise, Karuma Falls, and a view of the Nile forcing through a 43-meter gorge. Guides may include Joel, Silas, Peter, Joseph, or Karspert. Meals and lodging are included.

“Our trip was truly an incredible experience for our family, that we will never forget.”

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6.3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $780

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls with a private guide, air-conditioned transport, park game drives, a Nile cruise, and meals included. Robert handles the schedule, while Augustine may lead your trip. Expect elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and a powerful waterfall.

“Wow wow wow! I LOVED my experience to Murchison Falls. Robert was so on top of scheduling and sent an itinerary a few days in advance so I knew what we were doing and what time each activity started. Augustine was my host and was so knowledgeable, funny, aRead more”

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7.3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $995

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park with an English-speaking guide-driver. Walk near protected rhinos, see the Nile thunder through the falls, track wildlife by 4x4, and cruise past hippos and crocodiles. Robert is one guide praised for finding the Big Five.

“A mixed bag. The accommodation at tembo safari camp was amazing, could have stayed there for weeks. The cruise and murchisob falls are impressive and you get to see a lot of hippos. The safari part seemed rushed and both the guide Read more”

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8.3-Day River Kwai, Floating Market and Erawan Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 3 days · from $622

Travel privately from Bangkok with an English-speaking guide and driver to Damnoen Saduak, Hellfire Pass, Erawan Falls, and Kanchanaburi. Sleep on the River Kwai at a bamboo floatel, swim at the waterfalls, and visit the famous bridge and war cemetery. Premium accommodation options are available.

“I posti proposti. La guida ha fatto di tutto x esaudire i nostri desideri extra ( abbiamo dovuto fare uno stop all‘ospedale a causa di un‘otite) La guida era molto corretta, competente e piena di esperienza.”

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9.From Buenos Aires: 3-Day Iguazu Falls Tour with Airfare

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 3 days · from $550

Spend three days seeing both sides of Iguazu Falls, with guided jungle paths, panoramic balconies, the ecological train, park fees, transfers, and two hotel nights. Economy flights from Buenos Aires are optional. Bring your passport, and allow extra time for border formalities and changing flight schedules.

“Explaining better when it is best to arrive. We took the early plane from Buenos Aires and were met promptly at the airport and transported to our accomodation which at 10 am had nothing prepared for us. We were expecting our tour to begin, but had to sit around the lobby until almost two. We could have easily booked a later flight. Had a lovely tour of the Brazilian side and a full day tour the next day of the Argentinian side. Next morning had a mid-morning flight back to Buenos Aires. Amazing tour. Take the optional boat ride worth the price, but expect to get wet.”

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10.Mikumi National Park & Udzungwa Water Falls 3 Days Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $770

This three-day Tanzania escape combines a full-day Mikumi safari with an Udzungwa Mountains hike to three waterfalls. Hotel pickup, transport, lodging, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. Guides such as Abdul and Emmanuel have been praised for friendly service, though you should confirm every booking detail before departure.

“Being a Tanzanian Citizen, I had lots of options to choose from having been given the task of organizing our End of the year excursion.”

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11.East Java: 3D2N Ijen Crater, Bromo, & Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 3 days · from $231

See Ijen’s turquoise crater and possible blue flames, Mount Bromo at sunrise, and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall on a fast-paced 3-day tour. You get air-conditioned transport, a Bromo jeep, two hotel nights, breakfasts, entrance fees, and English-speaking local guides. Pickup is available from Banyuwangi, Malang, or Surabaya.

“Alles was goed geregeld en in een korte tijd enorm veel kunnen zien. Kon met al mijn vragen terecht. Zeker aan te raden!”

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12.Hanoi: 3-Day Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall and Ba Be Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $295

Travel from Hanoi into northern Vietnam with an English-speaking guide, including guide Mike, for three days of karst scenery, ethnic villages, trekking, and local homestays. Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, and Ba Be Lake, with meals, permits, transport, rafting, kayaking, and boat trips included.

“We had an awesome time in a small group with our guide Mike. All the activities were very well planned and definitively worth a visit. Also the drive through the region provided spectacular views. Both accomodations at local villages were very authentic but still clean and with some degree of comfort. We really enjoyed travelling a bit off the beaten path including boat rides, trekking and exploring the northeast of Vietnam. We really recommend this tour without reservations.”

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13.3 days: Ban Gioc waterfall – Ba Be Lake with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $197Best value

Travel from Cao Bang to Ba Be Lake with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Mountain God’s Eye, craft villages, and Tay communities. The tour includes rooms, meals, tickets, a Ba Be boat trip, and a motorbike, with riders available for an extra fee.

“This trip was absolutely amazing. I had seen pictures of Ban Gioc and Ba Be Lake and they don’t do the real things justice! The views were breathtaking and being around that much green space is so relaxing. I’d highly recommend thesRead more”

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14.From Bali: Bromo, Ijen, & Tumpak Sewu Waterfall 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days · from $487

Travel from Bali to Java by ferry and air-conditioned car, with local guides at Ijen, Bromo, and Tumpak Sewu. Expect long road hours, a 1.5 to 2-hour Ijen hike, a sunrise start at Bromo, and a jungle walk to Tumpak Sewu and Tetes Cave. Drop off in Bali or Surabaya.

“We have done the Tour with our main guide and driver Aldo, an amazing, friendly and fun person ! He was always taking care of all the details for us and very helpful. The tour is well organized on the different sites, with perfect timing in order to avoid the crowd and with secret spots ! The Ijen, Bromo and Tumpak sewu waterfall are breathtaking and the local guides for each site (Eno, Bayyou and Rulan) were also amazing ! We recommend this experience 100% Duc & Dana”

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