Rock Climbing Around the World: 13 to Book

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

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

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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2.Mount Norquay 2.5 or 4-Hour Guided Via Ferrata Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 305 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $145

You’ll ride the chairlift from Mount Norquay, learn the safety system, then climb secured steel routes with a guide. Choose the 2.5-hour Explorer for a first taste, or the 4-hour Ridgewalker for higher cliffs, more climbing, and summit views. Guides such as Amanda, Katsu, Ben, and Lucy are known for patient coaching and taking photos along the way.

“Jordan was a great guide! The route was appropriately challenging for me. The only improvement was completely out of their hands, as it was hazy from some wildfires in the area.”

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3.Climb Via Ferrata Cala del Molí

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 3 hours · from $41Best value

Follow a certified guide along Sant Feliu de Guíxols’ Via Ferrata Cala del Molí, a cliff route built directly above the Mediterranean. You’ll use supplied safety gear, climb at a small-group pace, and tackle a harder second section when open. Guides speak English, Italian, French, and Spanish. Photos, insurance, and refreshments are included.

“It was perfect - the guide (cristina) was so so lovely and I will for sure do it again.”

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4.Coasteering – Swimming, Cliff Jump & Rock Climbing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Join Sagres Coasteering Tours for a four-hour Algarve adventure combining rock scrambling, cave swimming, and optional cliff jumps. Guides such as Jim, Callum, Bobby, and Anne Marie fit you with a wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid, gloves, and shoes. The route adapts to your comfort, with smaller jumps and easier climbs available.

“It was a lot of fun. Jim and Anton were such fun guides and kept our safety the whole trip. Highly recommended.”

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5.Small-Group Guided Via Ferrata Climbing with Banff’s Best Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

You’ll ride the Mount Norquay chairlift, learn the ropes from an ACMG-certified guide, then climb the Explorer route across rock pitches and a suspension bridge. No climbing experience is required, but you need moderate fitness and comfort with heights. Guides such as Ben, Amanda, and Zach are praised for calm, clear coaching.

“This was a great time. Juan our guide was good to work with. Adrenaline was rushing for sure. Physically challenging for this 48 year old but definitely worth it.”

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6.Cliff Climbing Via Ferrata Trip by Maspalomas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide in Bahía Feliz for a four-hour, small-group climb. Walk across a western-style valley, learn via ferrata techniques, explore caves, cross a suspension bridge 60 meters up, and finish on Gran Canaria’s highest swing. Gear, snack, photos, and insurance are included.

“The activity was well organized and fun to do. Our guide was amazing and did an amazing job!”

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7.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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8.Coasteering Algarve: Cliff Jump, Swim & Climb in Sagres

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 158 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $74

Join Coastline Algarve for 3.5 hours of guided coasteering between Sagres and Lagos. With Nelson, Clara, or another qualified guide, you’ll swim through caves, climb rocks, learn about local geology and marine life, and build from small jumps to optional jumps of up to 10 meters. Wetsuit, helmet, shoes, buoyancy aid, and photos are included.

“Amazing experience. Beautiful coastline, exhilirating jumps and a fantastic guide (Nelso) made it a truly memorable day.”

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9.Climbing + Zipline + Via Ferrata + Cave. Adventure route in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet at Mirador de Las Tederas for a four-hour outdoor route with climbing, a short via ferrata, a volcanic-tube cave crawl and a 50-meter zipline. Guides including Manuel and Ari explain local nature and Aboriginal history while adapting the climbing to your ability. Premium bookings include pickup.

“We had a amazing time. We did thing we would normaly never do. At some point it was a little bit scary but excited at the same time, what made it fun! Our tourguid was very supporting and funny. He thought us facts about the nature of gran canaria. The experience was definitly made by the guide, he is a very very nice man! Thanks for this trip! :)”

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10.Ziplining with Abseiling and Rock Climbing Options

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

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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11.Climbing the John Hogbin Via Ferrata with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Leave Granada at 9:30 am for Zafarraya and climb the 550-meter John Hogbin Via Ferrata with guides such as Harry, Jakub, or Adriana. Expect three zip lines, a pendulum, Tibetan bridge, monkey pass, and stairs to heaven. The four-hour outing includes safety gear, a summit toast, appetizers, and return transport to the meeting point.

“It was a 5 star experience! Jakub and Adriana were amazing guides! Safety conscious, inspired confidence in each member of the group, friendly and engaging and knowledgeable. We felt like we were in capable hands. We would definitely recommend this activity!”

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12.UTV Ride Climb and Rappel “Window to the Dunes” Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Ride a UTV from Kanab through the dunes to Coral Cave, then climb an easy via ferrata and choose from three rappels. Guides such as Jack, Andy, and Wyatt provide patient instruction for beginners, seniors, and nervous first-timers. The two-hour outing suits ages 8 and up.

“Great experience. Jack and Andy were encouraging and patient with us. The activity was fun and safe.”

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13.Hiking Climbing And Rappelling In The Eaglets Nest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $137

Join Lya, Leo, and a certified team for an eight-hour adventure in Parque la Huasteca. Hike to the Eaglets Nest at 1,250 meters, climb to its rocky summit, then rappel 35, 35, and 40 meters. Expect a 10-meter chimney, a tricky descent, transport, safety gear, photos, and emergency insurance.

“Absolutely worth every penny, I traveled all the way from Florida for this and would do it again in a heart beat! I did the Hiking, Climbing, and Rappelling in the Eaglets Nest tour as part of my birthday trip, and it ended up being one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. The guides were incredibly professional and knowledgeable, and they made me feel safe and secure throughout the entire adventure. The views were breathtaking—truly once-in-a-lifetime, priceless scenery you can’t fully capture in photos, although they did get some of the best pictures and videos of me enjoying my experience! A huge shoutout to Lya and Leo, who…”

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