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15 Waterfall Hikes Worth Flying For

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The good pools are almost always at the bottom of a staircase. These 15 walks say how far down, how steep, and what the ground is like once the spray reaches it.

From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip - The early pickup and the long road north
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From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

1.From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33,630 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $17Our pick

Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls for a guided walk through olive groves, an argan oil cooperative, panoramic viewpoints, and a short boat ride below the falls. Guides such as Youssef, Hachimi, and Mohamed are praised for patient explanations and help on the steep return climb. Lunch costs extra.

“Youssef was amazing! Knowledgeable and entertaining. He was took out time to carefully explain everything to us during the tour and ensured no one was left behind. I’d recommend this tour. I loved the cooperative shop and learning about the Berber culture. The food was also amazing.”

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Marrakech: ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls - The drive through the Atlas foothills
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Marrakech: ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls

2.Marrakech: ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,737 reviews · 7 hours · from $12Best value

Leave Marrakech for the Atlas Mountains, stop at a women’s argan oil cooperative, then hike with a local guide toward Setti Fatma waterfalls. Guides such as Hamza, Hiba, Ismail, and Khadija are praised for clear explanations and patient help. Add lunch for tagine, couscous, salad, and mint tea beside the Ourika River.

“Amazing experience from start to finish, our guide Hiba was excellent and very knowledgeable. A must trip if you visit Marrakesh.”

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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

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

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

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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Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech - The drive from Marrakech and what it means for your day
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Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech

4.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,755 reviews · from $29

Ride from Marrakech in an air-conditioned minibus to Ouzoud Waterfalls, then hike steep trails with a local guide and take a short boat trip below the cascades. Guides may speak English, French, Spanish, or Arabic. Expect a long day, lots of walking, and a lunch stop overlooking the falls.

“Quite big focus on selling products but the price is okay and staff is nice. The journey from Marrakesh is long but buses are comfortable.”

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Marrakesh: Ouzoud Waterfalls Trip with Hike & Boat Option - Pickup from Marrakech and the road to the falls
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Marrakesh: Ouzoud Waterfalls Trip with Hike & Boat Option

5.Marrakesh: Ouzoud Waterfalls Trip with Hike & Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,435 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $14

Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls in an air-conditioned vehicle, then follow a local guide such as Hamid, known as Tarzan, along the falls, olive trees, monkey area, and photo stops. Add the short boat ride under the cascades, and eat lunch overlooking the water before returning around 6pm.

“Hamid Tarzan was The best Guide. Very funny and very lovely.”

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Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui - Twin Falls and the rainforest valley
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Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

6.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $187

Ride the Hana Highway from Kahului, then hike East Maui’s rainforest with guides such as Des, Michael, Joel, or Abby. Expect muddy trails, stream crossings, waterfall pools, tropical fruit, optional rock jumps, and a healthy lunch. The moderate outing lasts about five hours.

“Fun, educational, informative! Favorite tour of the trip. Greeter and your guide were amazing. Easy pick up and drop off. Highly recommended!”

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Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike - The rainforest trail is short but not effortless
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Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

7.Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Paddle about 4 miles on the Wailua River, then follow a guide through muddy rainforest trails to Uluwehi Falls, also called Secret Falls. Guides such as Cory, K-man, Kai, and Mana share local stories and plant knowledge. Bring water, snacks, and secure shoes that can get wet.

“Called for rain all day and most companies canceled trips. Not this one, more worried about making money than giving a great experience. Khyman our guide was great and very informative about teaching. The kayak trip and visit to the falls were great other than the off and on rain showers. More on than off which made the hike a little more challenging with all the mud.”

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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ - The 105-kilometer ride from Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ

8.Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ

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

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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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide - Uluwehi Falls rewards the muddy miles
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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

9.Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,387 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Paddle about two miles up the Wailua River, then hike nearly two miles over rocky, muddy trails to Uluwehi Falls. Guides such as Zach, Brian, and Mikayla provide instruction, local stories, safety help, and hiking sticks. Expect wet shoes, river crossings, and a rewarding waterfall swim.

“This was well worth it. Beautiful scenery. A very doable kayak and hiking trip. Highly recommend for all.”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - The minibus ride from Reykjavik to the south coast
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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

10.Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,285 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

You’ll spend a full day on Iceland’s south coast, with a beginner-friendly glacier hike, two famous waterfalls, and Reynisfjara beach. Guides such as Sara, Al, Bessi, and Thomas provide safety help, local stories, and photos. The minibus holds small groups, with glacier equipment included.

“Very good tour, we were only in Iceland for two nights and this let us tick a lot of what we wanted to see. Our guide was lovely and the glacier hike was a bucket list moment for me, highly recommend!!!”

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Marrakech: Atlas Mountains & Valleys Waterfall Hike w/ Lunch - The argan cooperative and Berber breakfast
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Marrakech: Atlas Mountains & Valleys Waterfall Hike w/ Lunch

11.Marrakech: Atlas Mountains & Valleys Waterfall Hike w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,236 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Leave Marrakech around 8:30 AM for Imlil, where a local guide leads a 1.5 to 2 hour walk through Berber villages, fields, streams, and waterfalls. You’ll share breakfast, homemade tagine, and mint tea, then visit an argan oil cooperative before returning around 5:30 PM.

“It was an amazing experience, I can only recommend our guide Mustapha for his kindness. As Imlil was under heavy snow that day, he found some other route for us to take and see great scenery. He also invited us to his family’s home for lunch for a delicious meal. This was not exactly the experience we booked initially but it turned out in a great day of sharing.”

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Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River - Paddling two miles toward the north fork
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Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River

12.Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,212 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Paddle two miles up the Wailua River, then hike through rainforest and stream crossings to Uluwehi Falls. Guides such as Levi, Jonathan, Tyler, and Nathaniel are praised for safety, local stories, and good humor. Expect wet feet, mud, a cold swim, snacks, and about six hours outdoors.

“it was a great experience because I had never kayaked before, thanks to our guide Levi and the weather allowed us this great adventure.”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss gives you the big Iceland welcome
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

13.From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with a maximum of 15 people. You’ll hike Sólheimajökull for about 1.5 hours on the ice, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are praised for calm, flexible leadership.

“Fantastic! Michael (Michael) did an AMAZING job and showed us everything we wanted and needed to see despite the weather! So much fun and early bucket list crossed for the boys! I highly recommend this guide and tour! 💪 💯 ❤️”

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Day Trip To Ouzoud Waterfalls (Guide Hike & Boat are options) - Arriving at the 360-foot Ouzoud cascade
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Day Trip To Ouzoud Waterfalls (Guide Hike & Boat are options)

14.Day Trip To Ouzoud Waterfalls (Guide Hike & Boat are options)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 787 reviews · from $18

Leave Marrakech for Ouzoud Waterfalls, where 360-foot cascades drop through the Atlas region. A professional driver handles the round trip, while you can add a local guide for €3 or a short boat ride for €2. Expect a long drive, a rocky walk, and free time for photos and lunch.

“Came from London. Took a day trip to Ouzad. I had Mustafa as my tour guide. He was amazing, communicated very well, very accommodating. We were falling a lot and he made sure we felt safe and looked after us very well. He made our experience 1000x better and when I come back inshallah I definitely want him back! Very good at what he does !!!”

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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach - Seljalandsfoss: bring a waterproof layer
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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

15.Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend a full day exploring Iceland’s South Coast with guides such as Sara, Tomasz, Thomas, Ignacio, and Einar. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, visit two major waterfalls, and see Reynisfjara’s black sand and basalt columns. Pickup, transport, WiFi, and glacier gear are included.

“Amazing experience with very beautiful landscapes. Would definetely do again. Guide Thomaz was also very thorough amazing.”

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