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15 Waterfall Canyoning Trips Worth Flying For

25 tours  ·  from $63 a head

Down the fall on a rope rather than along a path beside it. These 15 are compared on drop heights, how much scrambling comes before the first abseil and what the operator lends you.

Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour - Bridal Veil, a short walk into the forest
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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

1.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,108 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Ride from Portland in a small, air-conditioned van to Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Gorge viewpoints. Guides such as Ana, James, Carrie, and Edwin share local history, point out native plants, and adjust the route when construction or weather gets in the way.

“Amazing tour from Edwin! Great guide very friendly, informative, and funny! Would definitely do again!”

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR - Latourell Falls and the Columnar Basalt Wall
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

2.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride from downtown Portland in a 12-person van to Crown Point, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and Horsetail Falls. Guides such as Mel, Aaron, Patrick, Daniel, and Chuck have led recent departures, adding local stories, Portland tips, and help with photos.

“We had a fantastic day as a family and there was fun to be had for all of us. The views were remarkable and we learned a lot.”

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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning - Wahkeena Falls brings the first waterfall stop
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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

3.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

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

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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Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan - The river hike is the real workout
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Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan

4.Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 889 reviews · from $165

From Isla Verde, a small group rides to Carite State Forest for a wet, physical river hike, an 80-foot waterfall rappel, and a short zipline run. Guides such as Patricia, Diego, Francisco, and Sammy handle the safety work, while lunch at Grandma’s house adds a warm local touch.

“The experience was physically demanded and equally rewarding. There was a lot of mud and slippery rocks, but guides were available to assist and point out areas to be careful navigating. It was largely hiking and scrambling with several water features along the way. The repelling was a bit technical but ao worth it! One note is that while the experience is titled ziplining, there are only three short ones at the end that are navigating quickly, with the majority of the time being spent hiking and scrambling. The chicken, rice, and beans lunch at the end was delicious and Grandma's dogs were cute and friendly. Diego, Francisco, and Misael…”

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR - Latourell Falls brings you close to the basalt
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

5.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from Portland with a small group of up to 12, stopping at Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge. Guides such as Nico, Dominique, Patrick, and Daniel add local stories, while a premium van handles the long, scenic day.

“The starting location in downtown Portland was terrible. It was extremely difficult and time consuming to get to and away from after the tour. It would be far more logical to have a meeting place on the east side of Portland since that is the direction the tour goes. The tour itself and the tour director/driver were great, but that starting location is one that we will look at closely before we take any further Viator tours. If the tour was of downtown Portland then that may be an appropriate starting point.”

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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure - The 15-minute walk through Camacha
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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

6.Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 548 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $63Best value

Meet your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guides at Bar 21 in Camacha for a four-and-a-half-hour canyoning trip through Madeira’s green mountain country. With Sergio, Mathilde, Hugo, Arthur, or another certified guide, you’ll learn safe abseiling, jumping, and sliding on a gentle route suited to first-timers.

“The best guides ever, matild and artur.. legends so nice. Patient lol trust me they needed patience for me lol… the nicest tour highly recommend”

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Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland - The 2 p.m. pickup from downtown Portland
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Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

7.Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Leave Portland at 2 p.m. for a 3.5-hour waterfall tour with guides such as John, Garrett, Rob, or Phoebe. Visit Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and possibly Horsetail Falls. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and a small group of up to 12 make this an easy Gorge outing.

“Amazing breathtaking tour. The weather didn’t want to cooperate but breathtaking views of the falls nonetheless. Thanks Jay for making this experience memorable.”

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Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs - Garden of Eden and the rainforest approach
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Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

8.Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Meet guides such as Shauna, Alba, Naomi, or Deacon near Haiku, then hike through the Garden of Eden area to rappel cliffs and waterfalls up to 30 feet. Expect three rappels, swimming, safety coaching, and alternate routes when rain makes waterfalls too strong.

“Super fun & friendly guides. They were encouraging and engaging and gave us plenty of time to enjoy our experience. The waterfalls were fresh and the pools of water at the end were fun to play around in.”

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Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest - Small Groups ツ - The approach walk sets the tone
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Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest – Small Groups ツ

9.Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest – Small Groups ツ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join a certified English- and Spanish-speaking guide for a four to five hour canyoning route in Gran Canaria’s Laurisilva forest. Walk, climb, jump, rappel, and slide past waterfalls in a group capped at eight. Victor is one guide praised for careful safety work, though the route needs good fitness.

“Expérience magnifique . Victor est super cool, très sympa et veille à notre sécurité en permanence . Les paysages sont superbes. Assez physique quand même mais ça en vaut la peine . Je recommande plus plus …”

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Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls - Following the Columbia River Highway into the Gorge
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Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls

10.Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 423 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Spend about 8.5 hours with a local guide such as Phil, Adam, Keira, or Gunnar, touring Portland and the Columbia River Gorge. Ride in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, visit Multnomah and Latourell Falls, stop at Vista House, and explore city sights, gardens, markets, and museums.

“Never had the experience because you sent the wrong pickup location and I was not picked up. I’m sure no one will ever see this”

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Discover Canyoning at Bruar Falls - Meeting at the House of Bruar near Pitlochry
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Discover Canyoning at Bruar Falls

11.Discover Canyoning at Bruar Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Meet at the House of Bruar near Pitlochry for a three-hour canyoning session through Bruar’s pine-fringed gorge. Your guide provides wetsuit, shoes, helmet, safety gear, instruction, photos, and a certificate. Expect jumps from 2 to 10 meters, slides, flumes, and waterfall abseils.

“Amelia was super dope! She was personable, kind, encouraging, and honestly her excitement to teach how to properly do canyoning is what helped me get through my hesitation to make the jumps because I was a little nervous lol. I’d encourage anyone thinking about doing this to hit the reserve button asap no rocky. This team is professional, compassionate to situations (I was late because the train got cancelled), and kind in general. DO THIS ADVENTURE!”

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Behana Canyoning Tour by Cairns Waterfalls - The steep walk is part of the price
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Behana Canyoning Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

12.Behana Canyoning Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $200

Spend about five hours in Behana Gorge with guides such as Dom, Luke, Marcio, Paige, and Spencer. Expect a steep walk, swimming, rock slides, jumps, and abseiling in a small group. Safety gear and instruction are included, with CBD pickup and return transport.

“Unforgettable experience. Pushed us both outside our comfort zone, but Marcio and Paige were fantastic and helped us every step of the way. Great photos for memories.”

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Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day - Crown Point and the first views of the Gorge
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Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour – Full Day

13.Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a small-group guide such as Adam, Jim, Riley, or Cameron, visiting four waterfalls, Hood River, the Fruit Loop, and Timberline Lodge. Expect scenic drives, local stories, snacks, and a comfortable van. Lunch is on your own.

“Yesterday was a wonderful day spent chasing waterfalls! Riley was fantastic — his knowledge and fun personality were the perfect match for the trip. We highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and memorable day trip from Portland.”

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Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour - Tanjung Jepun and Blue Lagoon snorkeling
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Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour

14.Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 327 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Spend eight hours combining Blue Lagoon snorkeling, a swim at Tegenungan Waterfall, and a guided walk through Beji Guwang Hidden Canyon. English-speaking guides such as Nyoman, Edi, and Agung are often praised for safe driving, local insight, and helpful photos. Bring water shoes, towels, and several changes of clothes.

“We had Edi as our guide and driver for the day and we could not have been in better hands. Edi is kind, funny, knowledgeable and very flexible to our needs and capacity. I would recommend Edi as your driver/guide if you choose this activity!”

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Roseau: Titou Gorge, Hot Spring, Falls & Champagne Reef Tour - Starting near Roseau and heading to the sea
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Roseau: Titou Gorge, Hot Spring, Falls & Champagne Reef Tour

15.Roseau: Titou Gorge, Hot Spring, Falls & Champagne Reef Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · 6 hours · from $115

Join Waitukubuli Adventure Tour Co for a wet, active tour from Roseau. Snorkel Champagne Reef, swim through Titou Gorge, visit Trafalgar Falls and Tia Hot Spa, then see the Botanical Gardens. Guides such as Adin, Cornell, Mio, and Hubert add island stories, music, and hands-on help.

“We had a fun-packed day on this tour which started with a great snorkel at champagne reef but also another reef a little further which was full of sea life. Ti Tou gorge gave us a real adrenaline spike and the trafalgar waterfalls were stunning. Our guide Aden was magníficent but so was the driver and the other 2 guys that helped us with the snorkelling gear and food. We were on a cruise and on tight time schedule but we made it back to the ship with plenty of time and that was the best tour of the entire cruise! Thank you to the wonderful staff for making the…”

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