Abseiling & Rappelling Around the World: 15 to Book

1.Canyoning + Hiking + Water Jumps + Rappel + Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,497 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Meet at Walmart Eugenio Garza Sada at 4:00 a.m. for a full day in Matacanes Canyon. With a guide, you’ll swim through river passages, climb, rappel, jump from a waterfall, and pass through underground tunnels. Wetsuit, helmet, harness, life vest, breakfast, snacks, and round-trip transport are included.

“Not for everybody. Need to be somewhat fit. Also some wilderness experience. No physical limitations or injuries. Trail very demanding.”

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2.Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park: Ziplining, Hanging Bridges, Rappelling and Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,057 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about four hours at Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park near Tulum, combining jungle ziplines, hanging bridges, rock climbing, rappelling, two cenotes, and a Mayan taco lunch. Guides such as David, Sergio, Roberto, and Gael lead the activities in English. ATV rides cost extra, and you drive yourself to the park.

“David and his crew were amazing guides, with safety and fun as their top priorities. We loved the ziplining and the two private cenotes were very different from one another and amazing! This was our top-rated adventure out of the three adventures we booked while in Tulum. David was the BEST--you'll love him!”

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3.Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 889 reviews · from $165

Travel from San Juan to Carite State Forest with a small group and local guides such as Patricia, Diego, Sally, and Francisco. Hike through rivers and forest, climb with ropes, rappel 80 feet down El Salto Waterfall, then ride ziplines back to basecamp. A home-cooked meal at Grandma’s House is included.

“What an amazing experience! Highly recommend! Our guides were great and so was the group we had for the day. Grandmas food and moonshine was delicious. It was truly perfect”

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4.Nido de los Aguiluchos, Monterrey: Hiking + Rock Climbing + 3 Rappels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 713 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $115

Start before sunrise from Monterrey with Gaia Xtreme Tours and head into Huasteca for a steep hike, scrambling, assisted climbing, zip lines, and three rappels. Guides such as Omar, Denise, Luis, Ramses, Cedric, and Jimi have helped first-timers manage the route in English and Spanish. Bring water, gloves, sturdy shoes, and a good head for heights.

“My guide, Luiz, was amazing. The hike/rock climbing was strenuous but once you see the view!!! Breathtaking!! You forget how hard it was to get there. My first time repelling and I loved it.”

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5.Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Meet guides such as Shauna, Alba, Naomi, or Jackson near Haiku for a three-hour rainforest adventure. Learn to rappel smaller cliffs, then descend waterfalls up to 30 feet, swim in pools, and enjoy seasonal snacks. The tour runs in rain, with alternate routes when water levels are too high.

“mike and shauna were our guides they were amazing we had a great time! they kept us safe and laughing the whole time! would highly recommend doing this!”

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6.Classic Tour, Bycicle, Rappel & Ziplines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 365 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Rio Secreto Plus combines a guided cave tour with jungle biking, rappelling, ziplines, a buffet lunch, and refreshments. Expect a small group of up to 12, a wetsuit and safety gear for the cave, and guides such as Gustavo, Alfredo, Victor, or Diana. Bring water shoes, a swimsuit, dry clothes, and cash for photos.

“The wet cave is amazing but it is a little bit too much to walk. The tour guide is very knowledgeable.”

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7.Riviera Maya Jungle Half-Day Tour: ATV, Ziplines, Cenote Swim, Rappel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 339 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $127

This four-hour Riviera Maya adventure combines a single or shared ATV ride, four zip lines including a reported 1-kilometer run, a freshwater cenote swim, rappelling, snacks, and a Mayan temazcal. Guides such as Sergio, Julio, Pedro, CJ, and Víctor have earned strong praise, though pickup delays and uneven activity delivery are possible.

“Out tour guide was great! I particularly enjoyed the centote swim and the very detailed explanations that our tour guide gave.”

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8.Via Ferrata / Rappel Adventure in East Zion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Meet at Moqui Cave near Kanab, then ride an ATV through Cave Lakes Canyon to a guided Via Ferrata. You’ll climb an iron ladder up the canyon wall, enjoy the views, and rappel 180 feet back down. Guides including Wyatt, Keith, Andy, and Mickey are praised for calm coaching, making this a strong first Via Ferrata experience.

“I was scared to death to try this adventure, but I’m so glad I did! It was such a rewarding experience. Our guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable. Very chill, too, which helps a lot. He took tons of pictures and video for us so that we could focus on climbing. This activity is intimidating, but SO WORTH IT.”

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9.Table Mountain Abseiling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 1 hour · from $68

Meet the English-speaking Wild Horizons team beside the Table Mountain cable car station, then rappel 112 meters down a sheer cliff. Guides such as Mthunzi, Lloyd, Jordan, and Howard help steady your nerves. The short abseil is followed by a 30 to 60 minute rocky hike back up, with sweeping views of Camps Bay and the Atlantic.

“Very fun, had a great time and the guides were superb. Felt very safe”

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10.Small Group Waterfall Rappel in Lihue, Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $207

You’ll practice on a dry wall, then rappel down Bamboo Falls and 60-foot Papakolea Falls on private land near Lihue. Guides such as Matt, Nan, Kate, and Rashad lead the small-group outing, provide helmets, harnesses, tabis, snacks, and water, and help you manage the slippery rock and height.

“This was an amazing adventure! Matt and Nun were the perfect guides, showing us what to do with professional knowledge and a lot of humor. We were very safe in their hands, and we experienced the highest daredevil feat you could ever imagine! Definitely worth it!!!”

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11.Rappelling beside Minas Viejas and Micos Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $88

Spend about nine hours exploring Huasteca Potosina by rope, water, and road. You rappel beside Minas Viejas, swim in turquoise pools, and jump smaller falls at Micos. Guides such as Xana, Cesar, Juliette, Chena, and Enrique have led this outing, with English help available. Pickup is centered in Ciudad Valles, not San Luis Potosi City.

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12.Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $53

Meet Climbodia at 8:45 am for a four-hour route around Phnom Kbal Romeas. You’ll combine easy rock climbing, via ferrata, abseiling and cave exploration with trained guides, no previous experience required. The small group, maximum 12 people, keeps the outing personal and manageable.

“It was all spectacular but the mountain climb and internal rock climbing were tied for number 1. Repelling was great as well as the cave exploration. It was the best part of our 4 days in Kampot. The guides were wonderful 😊.”

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13.Anfield Abseil with Free Entry to the LFC Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $62

At Anfield Stadium, you’ll receive safety equipment and hands-on instruction before abseiling more than 100 feet down the Main Stand. Chris, Steff, and Katie are among the instructors praised for calm guidance. Afterward, visit the LFC Museum, home to major trophies, six European Cups, club memorabilia, and a Jürgen Klopp tribute.

“Very well run, professional. Crew was excellent. Made sure safety was first while enjoying the experience.”

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14.Coastal Hike, Abseil & Sea Cave Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 162 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

From Estany d'en Mas, hike the coast to Cala Falcó, then rappel 15 to 20 meters into a sea cave or swim to its entrance. With a guide, wetsuit, helmet, harness, aquatic shoes, lifejacket, and front light, you’ll explore lakes, stalactites, stalagmites, and stone columns before swimming 120 meters back to shore.

“Its wonderful adventure, i have hight scared and i was not that scared when i dawn from 20 meters high because of the good guide we have (dany) and the cave was marble and amazing. I definitely recommend this adventure 😎”

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15.Ziplining with Abseiling and Rock Climbing Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $50Best value

Soar across 11 zip lines covering 1.2 kilometers, climb through the trees, abseil 70 meters down limestone, or try top-rope climbing with two instructors. Choose a 2-hour Zone A session or a full-day mix with lunch, fruit, water, safety gear, and pickup from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, or Ao Nam Mao.

“The location is atmospheric and beautiful, you feel at the same time calm from the beautiful views and extreme from the action. Thank you team for being with us that day and teaching us. I recommend everyone to try it. The guides explain everything clearly, monitor safety and create a fun environment”

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