5 Skip-the-Line Waterfall Tickets Worth Flying For

1.Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,406 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $51Our pick

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in a small group of up to 23 people. Add the seasonal Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, and Skylon Tower. Guides such as Haroon and Shahz keep the long day moving, with maple tasting and scenic stops along the Niagara Parkway.

“This trip captures every aspect of visiting Niagara Falls with a great tour guide! Bring a towel and wear water shoes!”

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2.Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat, Tower & JBF

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,724 reviews · 9 hours · from $69

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls by climate-controlled coach with live commentary, scenic stops, maple syrup tasting, free time, and optional priority entry to the boat cruise, Skylon Tower, and Journey Behind the Falls. Guides such as Haroon, Shahz, and Chaaz are praised for clear timing and friendly help.

“Enjoyed the trip. One of the best trip I’ve been. Recommend the Boat Cruise & Behind the Falls.”

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3.Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 609 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Buy a $20 admission ticket for La Fortuna Waterfall, then explore independently. Walk about 500 steps to a powerful 70-meter cascade, swim when conditions allow, and return at your own pace. No guide or transport is included. Children under 8 enter free.

“Beautiful views!! We were able to get amazing pictures down by the waterfall. The 500 steps was no joke, but totally worth it!!”

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4.Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto and Skip the Line Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $106

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls by coach, ride Hornblower Niagara Cruises when in season, explore Clifton Hill and the Falls, see the Whirlpool and Floral Clock, taste maple syrup, and visit Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guides such as Luis and Judy add useful local commentary.

“We did not realize the tour would start in Toronto. We contacted the tour operator and they were able to meet us at our hotel. The tour guide, Luis met us outside our hotel. He was very personal and pleasant. The boat tour of Niagara was next. Absolutely amazing. This is a must if you visit Niagara Falls. Next was a stop at a maple syrup shop/factory. It was a brief stop but really nice. Back on the bus we listened to Luis explain the history of the Falls and the neighborhoods we drove through. Our last stop was a small town, Niagara by the Lake. This would be a…”

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5.Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens at your own pace with an all-access day ticket. Walk cloud forest trails, see five waterfalls, and explore orchids, butterflies, hummingbirds, birds, monkeys, big cats, and snakes. You arrange your own transport, and two to five hours gives you time to see the park well.

“A good overview of Costa Rica floral, fauna and natural beauty. Yes, amimals are in cages, and that's not my favorite, but their enclosures aren't too small. The monkeys were having great fun. Only a jaguar was doing the boredom pace. If there is any chance of rain I would suggest to do the waterfalls first while it's not raining and save the exhibits for when it is raining. Be sure to go inside the Tico exhibit and talk to the docent and take in what a typical 1850 Costa Rican house was like. Their food and coffee samples were delicious.”

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