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Waterfall Canyoning Around the World: 15 to Book

23 trips  ·  from $63 a head

Wetsuit, harness and a guide who knows which ledges are undercut. The 15 trips below state the drop heights, the minimum age and the swimming you need to be comfortable with before you sign up.

Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour - The ride from Portland to the Gorge
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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

Leave Portland by air-conditioned minivan for a four-hour Columbia River Gorge outing with guides such as Ana, Carrie, James, and Edwin. You’ll visit Multnomah Falls, walk to Bridal Veil Falls, see Latourell Falls, and stop at gorge viewpoints. Expect short walks, one optional hike up to two miles, changing stops, and weather-ready conditions.

“Ana was the best, very informative and friendly. We went to see multiple waterfalls and great views and she explained the history of Oregon during the trip.”

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR - Meeting at Director Park and heading east
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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

Travel from downtown Portland to Crown Point, Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and Multnomah Falls in a climate-controlled van capped at 12 people. Your local guide provides live commentary on Oregon’s geology, plants, Portland history, and the Columbia River Gorge. Guides may include Mel, Aaron, Daniel, Patrick, Chuck, or others.

“The scenery was beautiful. We stopped at several waterfalls and had ample time to enjoy the beauty and take photos. Daniel, our guide, was personable, informative, and amusing.”

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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning - Portland Women’s Forum: The First Big Gorge View
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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

Leave downtown Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and follow the Historic Columbia River Highway to six scenic stops, including Wahkeena Falls, Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and Horsetail Falls. Guides such as John, Jay, Zach, Garrett, and Phoebe add local stories and keep the morning moving.

“Seeing beautiful countryside and amazing falls. Our guide was very informative and made sure we had a good day.”

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Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan - Getting fitted for the river and rappel
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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

Spend seven active hours in Carite State Forest with guides such as Patricia, Diego, Francisco, Sammy, and Sally. Hike through river water, climb with ropes, rappel 80 feet down El Salto Waterfall, then return by zipline before a home-cooked lunch. Pickup is available from select San Juan, Condado, and Isla Verde hotels.

“What an incredible experience!! Everything was amazing from hiking across rivers, rappelling down a waterfall, zip lining through the rainforest. Diego, Francisco, and Sammy were friendly and made sure you felt safe the whole time. The abuelas even cooked lunch for us after the trip. I would absolutely do again! Make sure to bring a small waterproof backpack and tennis shoes you’re okay getting dirty!”

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR - Latourell Falls and its columnar basalt wall
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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 downtown Portland in a premium van with up to 12 people, stopping at Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge. Guides such as Nico, Dominique, Patrick, and Daniel are praised for lively local stories, photography help, and thoughtful pacing. Lunch is on your own in Hood River.

“A great trip that covered a lot of ground. Our guide, Dominque, was excellent. She has a wealth of knowledge of the places we traveled to.”

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Madeira Canyoning Beginners – Easy & Fun Waterfall Adventure - Meeting at Bar 21 in 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 certified guides at Bar 21 in Camacha for a four-and-a-half-hour level 1 canyoning trip. After a safety briefing and short walk, you will abseil, jump, and slide through a green Madeira valley. Sergio, Hugo, Mathilde, Arthur, and other guides have led groups with calm instruction, humor, and close attention to safety.

“A really fun experience. Both of the guides were very nice and professional and made us feel safe. Would definitely recommend!”

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Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland - Vista House offers the first big river view
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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

Ride from downtown Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and, if time allows, Horsetail Falls. Guides such as John, Garrett, Rob, and Phoebe share local history and help with photos. Expect a friendly small-group outing, steady timing, and some short walks.

“We were picked up on time by Gunnar who was very knowledgeable and informative and polite and fun. He was such a wealth of information, not only about all the falls we visited, but of Portland history, too.”

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Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs - Meeting near Haiku on the Road to Hana
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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, Deacon, Naomi, or Jackson near Haiku for a three-hour rainforest adventure. You will hike, learn rappelling technique, descend cliffs and waterfalls up to 30 feet, and swim in waterfall pools. Groups are limited to eight, with alternate routes used when water levels are unsafe.

“We had a great time with Deacon and Shauna. It was our first time rappelling and they made us feel at ease. We loved the adventure and the waterfalls were beautiful”

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Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest - Small Groups ツ - The morning pickup and mountain drive
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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

Canyoning with Climbo takes you into Gran Canaria’s Laurisilva forest for 4 to 5 hours of walking, scrambling, jumps, natural slides, waterfalls, and abseiling. A certified English and Spanish speaking guide, sometimes Victor, leads groups of up to eight. Equipment, transport, insurance, and guide-taken photos are included, but you need good fitness and sturdy waterproof shoes.

“Very fun experience, recommended for beginners. There is one tougher climb down, but it is totally possible to do. There views and nature are breathing. Would do it again!”

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Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls - Portland’s neighborhoods, gardens, and public spaces
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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 exploring Portland and the Columbia River Gorge in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with a guide such as Phil, Adam, Keira, or Gunnar. Expect downtown neighborhoods, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Washington Park, rose gardens, scenic overlooks, Latourell Falls, and Multnomah Falls, with lunch on your own.

“Oregon is beautiful and our tour guide Adam was the best tour guide we’ve ever had! He really knew his stuff and is a great storyteller.”

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Discover Canyoning at Bruar Falls - Getting kitted out with The Canyoning Company
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Discover Canyoning at Bruar Falls

11.Discover Canyoning at Bruar Falls

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

At Bruar Falls near Pitlochry, you’ll spend about three hours moving through pine woods, waterfalls, flumes, rock slides, and jumps from 2 to 10 meters. The Canyoning Company supplies wetsuits, shoes, safety gear, and instruction. Small groups, guides including Amelia, George, and Rory, and a walkable viewing path make this a strong choice for adventurous families and first-timers.

“I’ve got it as a birthday gift and was so scared at the beginning but my instructors calm me down and suport with very professional help at all the time”

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Behana Canyoning Tour by Cairns Waterfalls - Cliff jumps, slides, and the abseil
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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. You’ll walk, swim, slide, jump, and abseil through a rainforest canyon near Cairns. Small groups, safety gear, instruction, and CBD shuttle transport are included. A basic fitness level and swimming ability are required.

“I had so much fun. A big shout out to the two guides who ensured our safety and made this trip enjoyable. This was not my first time canyoning, but I picked up skills from these two that I wished I had earlier. It's worth every penny!”

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Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day - Latourell Falls and the first forest walk
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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

Ride from Portland in a small air-conditioned van with guides such as Adam, Jim, Riley, or Cameron. You’ll see four major waterfalls, enjoy free time for lunch in Hood River, pass through the Fruit Loop, and reach Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. Snacks, water, hotel pickup at select hotels, and return transport are included.

“Ok, when I first saw all 5 stars for this tour, I had my doubts. Not one complaint? Impossible, I thought to myself. I definitely had to test this out. To my suprise this was one of the best tours we have taken. Adam was an awesome tour guide with a wealth of knowledge. When you search Google for information about Portland and the surrounding area, Google asks Adam. He was so helpful, patient, curteous, and professional... absolutely the greatest. He gave us everything we wanted to know and more. I even loved his recommendation of salmon fish and chips at the Full Sail, which we never had before. It…”

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Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour - Tanjung Jepun and Blue Lagoon: the strongest water activity
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Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour

14.Tegenungan Waterfall, Snorkeling, and Canyoning Tour

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

Spend eight hours moving from coral reefs to a waterfall and river-cut canyon. Snorkel at Tanjung Jepun and Blue Lagoon with an instructor, swim at Tegenungan, then wade through Beji Guwang. Guides such as Nyoman, Edi, Agung, and Gede Susila are praised for flexible plans, local insight, and excellent photos.

“The snorkeling and waterfall were fantastic! The guide and boat captain made sure that we had the best experience, saw loads of fish around the coral as well as turtles. Keep your togs on for the waterfall. lots os small pools as well. You could spend a lot of time there. it's very close to the glass bridge and butterfly park if you want to visit there as well. Nyoman drove us expertly during our trip. Thank you.”

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland - Multnomah Falls: the main event
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

15.Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66

Leave downtown Portland at 1 p.m. with guide Peter or Pete for a four-hour drive through the Columbia River Gorge. Visit Multnomah, Horsetail, Latourell, and Shepperd’s Dell Falls, plus Vista House. Hotel pickup, small groups, and round-trip transport make this an easy afternoon outing.

“This trip was great! We saw beautiful waterfalls, and learned a lot about the area. Peter was a great driver and a great guide. He made it very clear when he would pick us up. He had information about everything from fungus to moss to zoning bylaws in Portland. 100% recommend the Oregon Tour Co.”

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Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4WD Tour from Cairns - Leaving Cairns for the Wet Tropics rainforest
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Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4WD Tour from Cairns

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