Best BBQ Days Around the World — Our Top 12

1.Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ

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

Travel 105 km from Rovaniemi in a new 4x4 van, then hike 4 to 6 km through snowy forests and past Korouoma’s frozen waterfalls. Your English-speaking guide, such as Hugo, William, Pedro, or Vanessa, handles the route, safety, stories, hot drinks, and grilled sausages. Moderate fitness is needed.

“The waterfalls are 100% worth it and the nature around them was just beautiful! We were picked up at our hotel and the hike itself was not too challenging (a person with average even low fitness could do it) some parts of the trail are very icy and therefore, very slippery so keep that in mind. Our guide Hugo was nice and made sure to tell us some facts about lapland and the canyon, which I appreciated very much. He answered all of our questions, made sure everyone was safe and grilled our lunch!”

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2.Yelapa Waterfall, BBQ at Exclusive Majahuitas Beach & Open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 760 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa for a village walk and waterfall visit, then continue to Majahuitas for snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and a BBQ lunch. Guides such as Danny and Poncho keep the day moving with drinks, music, and a comic finale. Expect a large group, uneven paths, and about seven hours on the water.

“YELAPA IS ABSOLUTLEY BEAUTIFUL. and Danny our guide was amazing,ing along with the rest of the crew on the boat”

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3.Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park in a small group of up to eight. Walk 4 to 6 km past icy cliffs and frozen waterfalls, then warm up with a sausage, hot drink, and open-fire BBQ. Guides such as Pedro, Carmen, Nikita, and David are praised for safety, photos, and clear explanations. Expect a demanding winter hike.

“An absolutely stunning landscape and a must do!!! Does involve a fair bit of walking though in extreme cold.”

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4.Dimcay&Cave, Waterfall, Barbecue Lunch on the Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 196 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $29Best value

Spend 6 to 6.5 hours exploring Dim Cave, banana gardens, mountain roads, a waterfall, and Dim River. Your guide leads the way, with past tours featuring guides such as Suleman, Yusuf, and Mustafa. Swim, enjoy grilled fish or chicken, and expect water fights, music, and plenty of photo stops.

“Our driver/guide Mustafa was super. He even put Estonian music in the car which was pretty awesome. Would totally recommend this safari tour.”

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5.Hidden Hon Ba Nature Reserve Motorcycle Tour BBQ,Beer,Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $75

Ride with an experienced guide such as Bo, Kevin, or Monkey Boy from Nha Trang through rice fields and villages to Hon Ba Nature Reserve. Visit Long Son Pagoda and Po Nagar Temple, stop at local workshops, swim at a secluded waterfall, and enjoy a guide-prepared BBQ with drinks. Hotel pickup, gear, fees, and return transport are included.

“The most memorable experience I've had in Nha Trang. Not only did we get to see some of the most beautiful parts of Nha Trang and learn about some local traditions. We were guided by the two most caring and friendliest guides. They wRead more”

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6.Rovaniemi: Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $140

Travel 110 kilometers from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a guided winter hike among frozen waterfalls and ice walls. Guides such as Toni, Paul, and Santiago add local stories, safety help, and photo skills. Winter clothing, boots, transport, a campfire snack, and hot juice are included. Expect beautiful scenery and a fairly demanding route.

“Well organised excursion, and not for the faint hearted. It is physically demanding, but worth the effort. The guide was both professional and considerate with everyone, constantly checking that we were all happy. Would definitely recommend 👌.”

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7.Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a guided winter hike among frozen waterfalls and Arctic wildlife habitats. Guides such as Michael, Mike, Alex, Elias, and Aurora have led this route, with safety advice, snacks, drinks, hotel transfers, traction spikes, and a private teepee BBQ included. Plan for about 7 hours and several kilometers on foot.

“Thank you so much to Mike and Aurora, it was an amazing moment! I enjoyed the hike a lot! I recommend :)”

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8.Korouoma Canyon: Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $121

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided forest hike of about 5 kilometers. English-speaking guides, including Alex, provide traction aids when needed, explain local wildlife and customs, and prepare sausages, rice pies, warm drinks, and sometimes marshmallows by the fire.

“la guida è venuta a prenderci al nostro appartamento e dopo aver preso il resto del gruppo siamo partiti per Korouoma, ci ha fornito dei rampini per evitare di scivolare lungo i 5km di percorso tortuoso all'interno del canyon, poi ci siamo fermati a fare un barbque da veri finlandesi con wurstel, tortino di riso salato e marshmallow, ci ha fatto trovare il fuoco già accesso e siamo tornati all'appartamento come da orario, assolutamente consigliato!”

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9.Mauritius: Speedboat Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, BBQ, Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Meet at Cabane du pêcheur for a six-hour speedboat trip to Grand River South East and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll see the waterfall from the water, spend time on white sand, eat a beach BBQ, and enjoy beer, wine, or rum cocktails. Hotel transfers, parasailing, tube rides, and lobster cost extra.

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10.Ile aux cerfs: Private picnic, waterfall, bbq beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 6 hours

Take a six-hour private speedboat trip from Trou d’Eau Douce to the Grand River South East waterfall, Ile aux Cerfs, and nearby Ilot Mangenie. You can request snorkeling stops, set your own pace, and enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks. Skipper Vinesh has been praised for tailoring the day to each group.

“Superbe journée, le cadre paradisiaque, le personnel aux petits soin et tellement gentils, vraiment à recommande si vous venez à Maurice, des gens vrais, de magnifiques plages, aucun regret !”

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11.Rovaniemi: Frozen Kuroama Waterfall Guided Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $103

From Rovaniemi, an English-speaking guide takes you to Korouoma for a five-hour walk to the frozen Kuroama Waterfall. You get return transport, route guidance, a BBQ, hot drinks, and vegetarian food on request. Bring warm clothing and a camera. The route is not suitable for wheelchair users, pregnant women, or people over 70.

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12.Rovaniemi: Auttiköngäs Waterfall Hike & Wilderness BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $163

Travel 82 km from Rovaniemi in a 2025 Ford Tourneo 4x4 van, then hike 4 to 6 km through old-growth forest to Auttiköngäs waterfall. Your English-speaking guide leads the walk and prepares grilled sausages and hot drinks by the fire. Guides have included Anouar and Alessio. Expect a small group of no more than eight people.

“Very nice hike in the lovely nature of Finland. We did it while it was freezing, therefor some steps or places were slippers. The guide was very kind and good driver. The waterfall was nice too.”

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