Best Waterfall BBQ Days — Our Top 9

1.Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,392 reviews · 7 hours · from $106Our pick

Travel 105 km from Rovaniemi in a 2025 4x4 van, then hike 4 to 6 km through snowy forest and past towering frozen waterfalls. Guides such as Hugo, William, Pedro, and Vanessa share local nature stories, fit the pace to the group, and cook sausages with hot drinks over a campfire.

“Our guide on the day was Hugo. He made sure we understood what to expect from the drive up to the hike in terms of duration and stops. He was very enthusiastic and told us a bit about the forest and the region. I appreciated that he had to carry the hot water and food for the nine of us. It was nice to have warm hotdogs and tea after a few hours out in -15°C. He gave us the option of sliding down parts of the walking trail which was lots of fun.”

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2.Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ at Exclusive Majahuitas Beach & Open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 760 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about seven hours cruising Banderas Bay with Vallarta Adventures, guided by hosts such as Danny or Poncho. Walk through Yelapa to a waterfall, then enjoy a BBQ, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and beach time at Majahuitas. Expect music, drinks, and a lively closing show.

“We had a great time, the boat ride was beautiful and the hike to the waterfall through the town of Yelapa was a highlight. The snorkeling was ok, very few fish to see but a fun experience. The bbq was delicious, but the crew was our favorite part of the experience. Very welcoming and entertaining.”

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3.Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Ride from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a 4 to 6 km winter hike past ice-covered waterfalls and snowy cliffs. Guides such as Pedro, Nikita, Carmen, and David lead small groups of up to eight, with a campfire BBQ and hot drink before the return walk.

“Loved the landcape. Hike was pretty easy although did include sliding on your backside down some frozen slopes. BBQ sausages and hot drink was good. Daria was a great guide, explained things well, good pace with stops and took photos.”

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4.Alanya: Dimcay&Cave, Waterfall, Barbecue Lunch on the Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 196 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $29Best value

Ride through banana gardens and mountain roads to Dim Cave, then spend over two hours by Dim River with grilled fish or chicken, swimming pools, slides, and a river-view lunch. Guides such as Suleman, Yosuf, and Mustafa are known for keeping the ride lively and friendly.

“Very good the guide man suleman was very good! Took us to all the places on time and we throughly enjoyed :)”

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5.Rovaniemi: Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $140

Travel 110 kilometers from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a four-hour guided winter hike past frozen waterfalls and ice walls. Guides such as Toni, Paul, and Santiago add local stories and careful trail support, while provided boots, thermal clothing, Finnish barbecue snacks, and hot juice keep you comfortable.

“This hike was without doubt the highlight of what has been an extremely memorable visit to Rovaniemi. “King Arthur” was an exceptionally warm and knowledgeable tour guide and he made the day even better. The scenery on this tour is breathtaking. Highly recommend this hike to anyone visiting this region.”

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6.Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

From Rovaniemi, hike about 5 kilometers through Korouoma Canyon with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Alex, or Elias. See frozen waterfalls, watch for wildlife, then warm up at a private teepee with grilled sausage and a hot drink. Hotel transfers, snacks, and spikes are included.

“I had a great time on the hike, the waterfalls weren't frozen yet but the weather was beautiful nonetheless and my guide Michael was füll of information about the canyon and local history. I learnt a lot on the tour and had a lovely chat :)”

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7.Korouoma Canyon: Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $121

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided three-hour forest hike past frozen waterfalls. Guide Alex leads the route in English, supplies traction aids when needed, and serves Finnish sausages, rice pies, marshmallows, tea, and coffee by the fire.

“la guida è venuta a prenderci al nostro appartamento e dopo aver preso il resto del gruppo siamo partiti per Korouoma, ci ha fornito dei rampini per evitare di scivolare lungo i 5km di percorso tortuoso all'interno del canyon, poi ci siamo fermati a fare un barbque da veri finlandesi con wurstel, tortino di riso salato e marshmallow, ci ha fatto trovare il fuoco già accesso e siamo tornati all'appartamento come da orario, assolutamente consigliato!”

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8.Mauritius: Speedboat Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, BBQ, Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Meet at Cabane du pêcheur for a six-hour speedboat trip to Grand River South East and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll get beach time, a BBQ lunch, Mauritian beer, wine, rum cocktails, and possible live music or sega. Hotel pickup, parasailing, and tube rides cost extra.

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9.Ile aux cerfs: Private picnic, waterfall, bbq beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six flexible hours on a private speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce. Visit Grand River South East waterfall, snorkel by request, relax on Ile aux Cerfs, and enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks on nearby Ilot Mangenie. Your skipper can adjust the stops and timing for your group.

“We absolutely loved our trip, and the skipper/ guide Vinesh was great! We were apprehensive about paying the extra for a private boat at first, but are so glad we did. He tailored the day to suit exactly what we wanted to do and when. Snorkeling on the reef was fun, and the bbq lunch was spot on. Ile Aux Cerfs is stunning, definitely recommend walking around from the main beach/ bar area, as it gets even prettier away from the main crowds.”

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