15 Waterfall Kayak Trips Around the World Worth Booking

Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall - Paddling from Burriana Beach toward Maro

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,916 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41Our pick

Paddle from Nerja to Maro Waterfall, swim in clear Mediterranean water, explore caves, and enjoy a guided kayak tour with free GoPro photos.

“Everything was great. Thorough briefing beforehand, friendly and professional guide. Pace was fine as most were beginners. Enjoyed by all. Definitely recommend for all ages with a moderate level of fitness (as you are paddling for over 2 hours with some stops and slower bits through rocks etc. Enjoyed going through the small waterfall, which we were lucky to have as it was August.”

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Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

2.Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

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

Paddle Kauai’s Wailua River, hike muddy rainforest trails, and swim beneath Secret Falls on this active four-and-a-half-hour adventure.

“Was a very good kayak and waterfall experience. Closed toe water shoes is a must. Having a dry bag and camel back was very useful.”

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

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

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

Kayak Kauai’s Wailua River and hike through muddy jungle to Secret Falls with a guide. See what is included, what to bring, and who should go.

“Zach was an outstanding guide! Very knowledgeable of both flora and fauna. Very gracious with encouragement. Loved the bird he calls during the hike. It was special.”

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Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River

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

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

Kayak Kauai’s Wailua River, hike through muddy rainforest, and swim beneath Uluwehi Falls on this active six-hour guided adventure.

“Levi rocks. From his local knowledge to his singing top notch all the way. My family and I had a great time. The scenery was beautiful and the falls were stunning. A great way to get outside and get some exercise and see what Kauaui has to offer.”

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Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

5.Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Paddle Kauai’s Wailua River, hike to Secret Falls, swim beneath a 110-foot cascade, and enjoy lunch on this active half-day tour.

“Great outdoor experience, one definitely worth taking. We were well taken care of by our very knowledgeable guide. She made our trip up to the waterfall a memorable moment. Would say this is a must do for those who enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.”

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Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

6.Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 783 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $155

Paddle Kauai’s Wailua River, hike through rainforest to Sacred Falls, swim, and enjoy lunch on this active five-hour guided adventure.

“A lot of fun Guides like what they do, and it shows. Would recommend this to anyone. Activity level moderate.”

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Nerja: Free kayaking route (without a tour guide). 2.5-hour tour. Nerja-Maro Waterfall.

7.Nerja: Free kayaking route (without a tour guide). 2.5-hour tour. Nerja-Maro Waterfall.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 524 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $28Best value

Kayak from Nerja’s Burriana Beach to Maro Waterfall on a self-guided 6-kilometer route with caves, coves, safety boats, and swimming stops.

“Kayaking was great, gorgeous views of the Nerja coast 10/10”

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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

8.Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 4h 30m · from $61

Explore Khao Lak’s Little Amazon by canoe, spot wildlife, swim at Tam Nang Waterfall, and see if this $61 half-day tour fits you.

“Thank you very much to the guide and driver, the tour was excellent, friendly, good people, responsive, thank you very much for being there”

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From Nerja: Guided Paddle Surf Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

9.From Nerja: Guided Paddle Surf Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Paddle from Nerja’s Burriana Beach to Maro Waterfall, explore caves and coral, and receive GoPro photos for $41.

“A great experience - our guide Sergio gave us good instructions and took lots of pictures on his GoPro. We stopped a few times for snorkelling and saw loads of great fishes. A full 2 hours trip and great value for money.”

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Tamul waterfall and water cave on a wooden canoe

10.Tamul waterfall and water cave on a wooden canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $86

Review of the Tamul waterfall canoe tour from Ciudad Valles, with river views, Cueva del Agua, lunch, tips, price, and practical advice.

“Unfortunately we were not able to see the Tamul waterfall, which dried up from low rainfall about a month earlier than usual :( Of course this situation is out of the the company's control, but we booked the tour 10 days in advance, and we were not informed of the situation until the day before the tour, when we had already driven all the way to Ciudad Valles from CDMX. If we were given more notice, perhaps we would have chosen a different tour or a different vacation altogether. In addition, our tour guide was not very personable or friendly, and remained silent for most of the tour. For the…”

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Kauai: Guided Kayak and Hike to Secret Falls

11.Guided Kayak and Hike to Secret Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 5 hours · from $118

Paddle Kauai’s calm Wailua River, hike through tropical forest, and swim beneath 100-foot Secret Falls on this guided half-day tour.

“The whole day was perfect from start to finish, it was a wonderful day on the water in the kayak to walking thru river beds and navigating the boardwalk to see such a beautiful waterfall at the end. There was so much beauty on this whole tour. Highly recommend to do this and you won’t be disappointed I assure you.”

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Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls in Natural Monument

12.Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls in Natural Monument

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Kayak nine waterfalls on the Mrežnica River near Plitvice, with swimming, optional jumps, skilled guides, and full equipment for $64.

“My partner and I booked this excursion whilst we were staying in Slunj. We have both said to each other that this was hands down the best excursion we have ever booked (and we book a lot being travellers for months!) The water was beautiful, it was amazing to go down the waterfalls in kayaks and we even jumped off higher waterfalls out of the kayaks as well. This excursion alone made our trip worth it, we recommend it to anyone who enjoy a bit of adrenaline. Everyone worked as a team especially at the slightly more difficult areas. The tour guides made the whole experience as safe as possible…”

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Munduk: Twin Lakes Jungle Hike with Lake Canoe and Waterfall

13.Munduk: Twin Lakes Jungle Hike with Lake Canoe and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $44

Review of Munduk’s twin lakes jungle hike, canoe ride, Banyumala waterfall swim, Balinese snacks, transport, fitness needs, and value.

“Our guide Dharma, was excellent. He pointed out places and plants of interest along the trek and had a really good knowledge of the area. He obviously has a passion for the jungle and his local area. On the canoe, he produced cakes that his wife had made that morning along with a flask of much needed coffee and although it was pouring with rain and misty, we really enjoyed this section of the tour. Next it was off to the incredible waterfall where we had a swim followed by some lunch. I'd highly recommend this tour if you like to be active in nature.”

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Zadar: River Zrmanja Guided Kayak Safari & Waterfalls

14.River Zrmanja Guided Kayak Safari & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · from $76

Review of the Zrmanja River kayak safari near Zadar, with waterfalls, swimming, family tips, costs, timing, and honest advice.

“When we got to the meeting place, we met 3 young guides who explained everything. If you're not good with English, there's a lady who speaks Italian. The location is beautiful, but the 10 km can be a bit tiring for first-timers (like us). They'll wait for you if you fall behind. Overall, it was a great experience. Bring a beach towel, food, and drinks, and they'll be well kept in insulated boxes.”

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Khao Lak: Sri Phang Nga Canoe and Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

15.Sri Phang Nga Canoe and Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · from $78

Review of Khao Lak’s Sri Phang Nga canoe, waterfall, market, rainforest, and hot spring tour, with practical advice on value and what to expect.

“We had a wonderful day with our guide Hong! We first went to the fresh market and Hong looked for some Massaman and Green curry spices for us to bring home. Smelled so good!! We had a beautiful cano trip through the Little Amazon. We saw monkeys, monitor lizards and snakes! We were the first ones so that was nice! Then we went to the waterfalls in the National Park and that was beautiful too! A nice hike with Hong and stories he told before arriving at the first waterfall. Took a swim, which was very refreshing and fun with all the fish! Then to the second waterfall which was…”

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