Best Morning Waterfall Trips — Our Top 15

1.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

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

Ride from downtown Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Stop at Crown Point, Wahkeena, Latourell, Multnomah, and Horsetail Falls with guides such as John, Jay, and Zach sharing local history and practical tips.

“This was just enough time to get a good look at the waterfalls. The guide was amazing and had a great personality. Loved the hotel pick up and drop off.”

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2.North Bali: Sunrise Tour with Dolphins, Waterfalls & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 831 reviews · from $55

Leave before dawn for Lovina Beach, watch the sunrise from a boat, then visit Gitgit Waterfall and Ulundanu Bratan Temple. Drivers such as Sanjaya, Bagus, Bagas, and Ketut have been praised for safe driving, helpful guiding, and good photos. Pickup is available from major southern Bali areas.

“We had such an amazing experience seeing the dolphins, Bagas was such a great guide and was very determined to show us as many dolphins as possible. We had a great time and saw some very cute dolphins and lots of tropical fish, while he made sure we were very safe.”

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3.From Zurich: Rhine Falls Morning Trip with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 698 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $66

Take a half-day bus trip from Zurich to Rhine Falls with an English-speaking driver, entry tickets, and about 2 hours to explore on your own. Guides such as John, Angelo, and Gabriel have been praised for helpful tips, while the optional boat ride gets close to the falls and their mist.

“It was a great day and got some wonderful photos, you only need a few hours, highly recommend.”

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4.Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 591 reviews · from $57

You leave your hotel around 1:30 to 2:30 AM for Mount Batur, climb with an English-speaking guide, eat breakfast at the summit, walk across lava and black sand, then swim at Tibumana Waterfall. Guides such as Nova, Sar, and Agus are praised for patient pacing and excellent photos.

“Our guide Wikan was incredible, very helpful and helped us get some amazing photos. Our driver Garis was great, got us everywhere we needed to go and was really helpful and replied to messages very quickly Highly recommend”

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5.Surabaya: Bromo Sunrise & Madakaripura Falls Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 15 hours · from $184

Join a private guide such as Rico, Hreesang, or Melati for a midnight start, a 4WD ride to Bromo sunrise, a crater walk, buffet breakfast, and a wet 30-minute trek to 200-meter Madakaripura Waterfall.

“The day we passed with Rizky was very nice and fun. We didn't have luck with the weather for the Bromo Sunrise but it was a fun experience anyway! We had a lot of interesting discussions with Rizky and he helped us for everything. The waterfall was beautiful, refreshing and the guide (Mohamed Hasan Seifou) was super kind, and alos he takes some incredibles video and photo.”

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6.Portland: Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · 3h 30m · from $85

Leave Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and follow the Historic Columbia River Highway to Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, Vista House, and scenic overlooks. English-speaking guides such as Phoebe, Gunnar, Phil, and Angela provide local history, geology, and practical help on short walks.

“Phil our tour guide is knowledgeable and amazing. He’s easy on the ice and made us feel very comfortable. I really enjoyed all the trails and the many waterfalls he took us to. I highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $62

Start around 1:30 to 2:30 a.m. for a guided Mt Batur sunrise climb, breakfast at the summit, and a swim at Kanto Lampo or Tibumana Waterfall. Private pickup and drop-off are included. Guides such as Agum, Kam, and Gede assist on the mountain, while drivers including Rapa and JRo handle the road journey.

“Thank you to our amazing driver Supredi and our lovely tour guide Jesen! We had an amazing day hiking the mountain, visiting the coffee plantation and seeing the gorgeous waterfalls! Highly recommend booking this😊”

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8.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Sekumpul Waterfalls Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $104

Start with a 4 a.m. Mount Batur climb, breakfast at the summit, then hike around Sekumpul’s seven waterfalls. Private guides such as Juta, Carik, or Gede may help with pacing and photos, while a private driver handles the long transfers from Ubud. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is optional.

“I only had one day and for me it was definitely worth doing both sunrise hike and waterfall, although I was very tired towards the end of the day. Cooper, my guide for Mt Batur and Wayan, my driver for the day were the best, were both super nice and professional. As locals they could tell me about life and culture in Bali. I had a great day!”

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9.Da Lat: Half-Day Morning – Clay Tunnel, Crazy House, Datanla Fall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $23

Spend a lively morning with a guide such as Su, Vinh, or Phat at Da Lat’s Crazy House, Clay Tunnel, and Datanla Waterfall. Expect photo stops, local context, optional alpine coaster rides, and dropoff near the city center. Lunch and two attraction fees are extra.

“A really interesting dat. Our guide Su was full of energy! He was very knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. 100% recommended”

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10.Sunrise Tour Of Victoria Falls-Scenic Water Falls Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Start before the crowds with hotel pickup in Victoria Falls, then walk the rainforest and viewpoints with a local English-speaking guide such as Jacob, Paul, or Tedekai. You may see sunrise over the falls, rainbows in the mist, Victoria Falls Bridge, Livingstone Island, and the Batoka Gorges.

“Awesome I got great sunrise pics! My guide Paul was so knowledgeable and helpful”

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11.Mount Bromo Sunrise and Madakaripura Waterfall 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 16 hours · from $144

Start before dawn for Mount Bromo’s sunrise from Penanjakan Hill, cross the sea of sand by private 4WD Jeep, walk to the crater, enjoy buffet breakfast at Lava View Lodge, then visit Madakaripura Waterfall with an English-speaking guide and local waterfall guide.

“I really enjoyed this tour and would definitely recommend it to anyone! My driver Ray was super friendly and helpful and helped make the experience even better 😊”

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12.From Victoria Falls: Sunrise to Sunset Chobe Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 12 hours · from $230

Leave Victoria Falls at 5:00 AM for an English-guided safari in Chobe National Park. You will combine an early game drive with a three-hour Chobe River cruise, plus breakfast, lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup. Guides such as MB, TT, and Mr T may lead the day.

“TT and Mr T were amazing guides finding so many great animals in the park. We were staying in Livingstone and they were great at getting us to Botswana with no problem. Thanks for the great day.”

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13.Victoria Falls Private Guided Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $50

Start at 5:45 a.m. with Cuckoo Safaris for a small-group walk around Victoria Falls. Your guide, including Prudence or Simon, helps you find sunrise, spray, rainbow, rainforest, bird, and wildlife views. Hotel transfers are included, but park entry costs an extra $50 per person.

“Our guide Simon was outstanding. He knew the best spots for viewing and pictures and was full of information. Worth every penny”

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14.Bali: Mt Batur Jeep Sunrise & Taman Sari Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 - 12 hours · from $21Best value

Start before dawn with an optional hotel pickup, then ride a private 4WD jeep across Mount Batur’s rough volcanic tracks. See sunrise, Lake Batur, and nearby peaks before visiting Taman Sari Waterfall. Guides such as Ridho, Krisna, and Wi are known for careful driving and helpful photos.

“We joined the sunrise Jeep tour with a visit to Taman Sari Waterfall and had a fantastic experience. Our driver Ridho drove calmly without rushing or risky overtaking, played great music, and even asked for our preferences. His English was excellent, and he shared interesting insights about Bali, its culture, and traditions. Our Jeep driver Niks also made us feel safe at all times, drove carefully, offered to take photos, and carried a delicious breakfast for us. The whole trip was wonderfully organized, the pick-up went smoothly, and the experience itself was truly memorable.”

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15.Bromo Sunrise & Madakaripura Waterfall Private 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 15 hours · from $184

Start at midnight from Surabaya, Probolinggo, or Malang. A private car, 4WD Jeep, English-speaking guide, breakfast, and entrance fees are included. You will see Bromo at sunrise from King Kong Hills, walk to its caldera, then visit Madakaripura Waterfall.

“We loved the activity itself, it is an experience and the views are spectacular, so 100% recommendable. In addition, highlight everything included and the very good organization and punctuality of guides and drivers. But the best of the activity, without a doubt, our guide Trista! Very nice, super friendly and attentive. She also told us many interesting things about the island, we laughed and enjoyed a lot. It was like going on a getaway with a friend. She also speaks perfect English, which helped us a lot, since it is a bit difficult for us to speak English. In short, she made the activity a great experience. Thanks Trista for…”

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