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Where to Swim Under a Waterfall: the 15 Best Tours Worldwide

29 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Not every waterfall lets you in, and the rules change park by park. These 15 days all end in water you are allowed to swim, priced and clear about where to leave your things.

Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming - Meeting at Split’s Gregory of Nin statue
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Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

1.Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,519 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned bus, cruise from Skradin to Skradinski Buk, and enjoy guided park time before two free hours in Primošten. Guides such as Ante, Gianna, Leo, and Leon keep the day moving with local tips, humor, and clear meeting instructions.

“Such an awesome time. Our host, Ante, was very funny and informative. We had adequate time to explore the national park as well as Premošten. Highly recommend!”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming - Walking Krka’s waterfall paths
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

2.From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,489 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Split to Krka National Park and Skradin in an air-conditioned vehicle. Walk the waterfall boardwalk, cruise by boat, swim where the Krka meets the sea, and hear local history from guides such as Gabriella, Richard, Lovro, Ivana, or Ela.

“Awesome day! Guide Gabriella was knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. Krka National park is beautiful. We highly recommend this tour!”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming - Jaruga, where the waterfall story becomes industrial history
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming

3.From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,913 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Travel from Split to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Luka, Gabriella, or Lovro. Walk around Skradinski Buk, see the historic Jaruga hydroelectric plant, take a panoramic boat to Skradin, and finish with free time for lunch, the fortress, or a swim.

“Had a lovely time visiting the waterfalls and Skradin with our amazingly funny guide Gabriella, who made sure everything went smoothly! Would recommend it to anyone who would like a day trip to see the areas outside of split! Even the coach journey was informative with stunning views!”

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Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split with Boat Ride & Swimming - What the paths are really like
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Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split with Boat Ride & Swimming

4.Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,944 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Travel from Split to Krka National Park for a guided walk around Skradinski Buk, then take a 30-minute boat ride to Skradin. You’ll have free time for swimming or sightseeing. Guides have included Vic, Ivana, and Tonko. Bring cash for the €16 to €30 park fee.

“We enjoyed the tour but people must be aware that at the Krka National Park you must be mobile as there are stairs and boardwalks that are uneven and in some areas there were no railings. We had some older people in the group that struggled and needed help. Our tour guide was excellent and helped these people tour the park to ensure they were safe.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming - The ride from Split and the day’s timing
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

5.From Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,710 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $32

Travel from Split to Krka National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk around Skradinski Buk with an English-speaking guide, take a 30-minute river boat, then swim in Primosten. From April 1 to May 15, the second stop changes to historic Trogir.

“Excellent tour guide , she did the basics but very well. Great value for money , whole day packed! James & Emily”

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Krka Waterfalls tour with Boat Ride and Swimming in Skradin town - Skradinski Buk and the wooden walkways
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Krka Waterfalls tour with Boat Ride and Swimming in Skradin town

6.Krka Waterfalls tour with Boat Ride and Swimming in Skradin town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $32

Leave Split by air-conditioned coach for Krka National Park, walk the wooden paths around Skradinski Buk, then take a boat to Skradin for free time and a swim. Guides such as Martin, Frane, Domo, Laura, and Carlo have led this relaxed, family-friendly day out.

“Tour guide, Martin, gave lots of tips about the best view points and picnic areas, the waterfalls are lovely. The time between falls, boat trip, swimming in Skradin and free time in skradin was split well.”

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Valencia: Epic Waterfalls and Montanejos Swimming Experience - Starting at Valencia Nord Station
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Valencia: Epic Waterfalls and Montanejos Swimming Experience

7.Valencia: Epic Waterfalls and Montanejos Swimming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 837 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Leave Valencia with Mike or guides such as Ana, Sofia, Morgane, or Nic for four natural stops near Montanejos. Swim in the Blue Lagoon, see the Bridal Veil waterfall, visit a private riverside retreat, and finish with canyon and dam views. Water shoes and safety gear are included.

“We had an amazing day! The Blue Lagoon and waterfall experience were absolutely beautiful and definitely the highlights of the trip. Be prepared—there’s quite a bit of driving involved. If you’re prone to motion sickness, I highly recommend taking something beforehand; two people on our tour actually got sick on the way up. What made this tour extra special was our engaged and thoughtful guide. They had a hut at the Blue Lagoon where we could safely leave our belongings, and they provided water shoes, life jackets for the kids, and floatation assistance. The swim is long and parts of the lagoon are quite deep, so these extras made a…”

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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Oslob whale sharks: impressive, crowded, and carefully managed
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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

8.Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 16 hours · from $124

Start before dawn for a whale shark encounter in Oslob, then continue to Badian for lunch and three hours of canyoneering at Kawasan Falls. Expect cliff jumps, natural slides, swimming, trekking, and attentive local guides such as Ray, Marcelo, Ronaldo, and Jovert. Private trips can offer a better ride for groups of four or more.

“Amazing! Long drive from Cebu City and a bit of a hectic wait for the whale sharks but all in all really great the whale sharks were phenomenal and Kasawan Falls was such a fun adventure. Our Kasawan Falls guide was really great and captured amazing videos!”

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Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden - A sweet stop at Tex Drive-In
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Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

9.Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $297

Spend about 10 hours crossing the Big Island from Kona or Kohala to Waipio Valley, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Swim at Kulaniapia Falls when conditions allow, with guides such as Derek, Dreu, Drew, or Stephen leading the small-group day.

“Beautiful scenery, knowledgeable tour guide and enjoyable tour. Loved swimming in the private waterfall.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Ride & Swimming - The coach ride from Split to Krka
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Ride & Swimming

10.From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 7h 30m · from $31

From Split, ride an air-conditioned bus to Krka National Park for a guided walk around Skradinski Buk, its mills, and ethno village. Then take a 30-minute boat ride to Skradin for swimming, food, and free time. Guides such as Ivana, Tonko, Vice, and Nina add useful local context.

“We did the Krka Waterfalls tour with Nina and it was absolutely amazing! Nina was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience fun and smooth from start to finish. The waterfalls were breathtaking and the boat ride was relaxing. Everything was very well organized, and we felt we had the perfect balance of exploring, and enjoying the beauty of nature. Highly recommend this tour and especially Nina, thank you for an unforgettable day!”

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Zadar: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming - Walking around Skradinski buk
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Zadar: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

11.Zadar: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 407 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Krka National Park by air-conditioned vehicle, ride a river boat to Skradinski buk, walk beside the waterfalls, then swim and eat in Skradin. Guides such as Ivan, Tamara, Tammy, and Jasmina add local stories and useful tips. Day tour entrance costs extra, afternoon entry is included.

“The tour Is a nice stroll between nature and history. The best part was our guide Ivan funny and knowledgeable.”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - The 2 a.m. pickup and southbound drive
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

12.Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Start with an early hotel pickup and a supervised whale shark swim in Oslob, then head to Badian for river trekking, natural slides, swimming, and optional jumps to Kawasan Falls. Licensed guides provide safety gear and often take photos with your phone. Lunch follows at a seaside campsite.

“If you are on a time limit then this activity is a must - although it’s a lot to do in a single day, so if you are more flexible then definitely break them up. The transport was great, guides all great and the Whale sharks amazing!”

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Maui: Guided Rainforest and Waterfall Walk & Swim - Entering the rainforest near the Road to Hana
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Maui: Guided Rainforest and Waterfall Walk & Swim

13.Maui: Guided Rainforest and Waterfall Walk & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

You’ll take an easy one-mile rainforest walk near the Road to Hana, led by an English-speaking naturalist guide such as Joel, Gail, or Randalyn. Expect island history, edible plants, snacks, waterfall swims, and optional rock jumps, with conditions guiding the day’s exact route.

“This tour was better than we could have ever expected. We learned so much about the plants and even the history of the island vegetation and wildlife. And of course the waterfall was beautiful. Our guide (Michael) was exceptional! Definitely recommend!”

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Osumi Canyon Swim, Float, Explore & Bogove Waterfall - Lunch between the waterfall and the canyon
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Osumi Canyon Swim, Float, Explore & Bogove Waterfall

14.Osumi Canyon Swim, Float, Explore & Bogove Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

From Berat, join Flow Albania for a full day at Bogove Waterfall and Osumi Canyon. You’ll walk forest paths, swim, float, and make optional cliff jumps with a guide such as Miri, Ervis, or Visi. Transport, lunch, entry fees, and safety gear are included in the Full Tour option.

“Le cadre était magnifique et l’excursion était très sympa ! nous trouvons dommage qu’il n’y ai pas eu de sauts comme indiqué dans la description. Le guide était gentil mais trop en retrait vis à vis du groupe. Le repas était super et le cadre magnifique.”

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Umauma Falls Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience - The practice track makes first-time riding easier
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Umauma Falls Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience

15.Umauma Falls Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Drive a Honda ATV or UTV across private Hamakua ranch land with guides such as Chloe, Kiana, and Landon, stopping for views of Mauna Kea, the Pacific, snacks, and a swim at Umauma Falls. Expect dust or mud, a short ride, and a refreshing freshwater pond.

“Excellent tour, got to stop by great views and get some snacks along the way! Tour guides were extremely friendly and helpful.”

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