10 Waterfall Kayak Trips Around the World Worth Booking

1.Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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10.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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