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Waterfall descents, cave shafts and dry rock walls. The 15 below are compared on drop height, how many rappels you get for the money, and whether you need to have done one before.
Review of Matacanes Canyon near Monterrey, with rappelling, cave swims, waterfall jumps, gear, timing, price, and practical booking advice.
“This is hard but well worth the reward at the end of the day. One of the best experiences in my life meeting and enjoy the outdoor. I do recommend bring your owe small meaning small snacks.”
Zipline, cross jungle bridges, rappel, snorkel in two cenotes, ride an optional ATV, and enjoy tacos at Selva Maya near Tulum.
“All the members of the team were courteous and friendly. Our family of five had a great experience. Lunch was served with a variety of tacos”
Rappel an 80-foot Puerto Rico waterfall, hike through Carite Forest, zipline back, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch near San Juan.
“This is an absolute must-do in Puerto Rico! Plan your trip around it (they’re closed Sundays and Mondays). It was my first time rappelling—with zero experience—and it instantly became a bucket list-worthy adventure. From hiking through rivers to rappelling down an 80-foot waterfall, the experience is exactly as described and truly unforgettable. The guides—Sammy, Patricia, and Diego—were exceptional. They ensured everyone felt safe, moved at their own pace, and had fun while tackling every part of the journey. If you’re even thinking about it—just book it. You won’t regret it.”
Monterrey’s Nido de los Aguiluchos combines a steep hike, assisted climbing, three rappels, and huge Huasteca views.
“First, the agent Juvy B was inpompentent. Sold me a tour that was not happening at the booked time. They forced me on another tour which was a disaster. Never ever will I use this site again.”
Review of Maui waterfall rappelling, rainforest hikes, swims, safety, price, weather rules, and practical booking tips for this small-group adventure.
“This was by far the best thing we’ve done on the island so far! Shauna and Naomi made the adventure safe and so much fun! They were funny and a delight. Swinging down into a waterfall is such a rush. We will definitely do this again and request them for our guides!”
Rio Secreto Plus in Playa del Carmen combines cave swimming, cycling, rappelling, ziplines, lunch, and small-group guidance.
“Driss (tour guide) was funny, knowledgeable and very kind! He took the time to tour in two languages and never left anyone out of the fun! He even got us a ride to our hotel (we paid) but at least we didn’t have to hunt a taxi down! 10/10! The tour itself was exciting! Repelling was scary but rewarding when we got to the bottom. The cavern was really cool and swimming in the depths of the planet…nothing cooler!!”
Review of Riviera Maya’s ATV, zipline, cenote, and rappel tour, with practical advice on price, transport, safety, timing, and who should book.
“Unorganized and tardy. Upon arrival, no one greeted us to give direction so it took some time and digging to determine what to do. We were told there would be lockers, but we did not get to access them until AFTER riding the ATV and ziplining: picture doing this while holding a full beach bag. Ridiculous. The ATV run was going around the same dirt track twice, so that was not exciting or interesting. We were promised 4 ziplines but only got to do 3 because the break broke on the last one. The first one was the highest and longest, making it very intimidating for my friends who have…”
Climb an iron route in Cave Lakes Canyon, ride an ATV from Moqui Cave, then rappel 180 feet in East Zion for $119.
“Fun! Fun! Fun! All the way through. We felt safe and cared for by Wyatt. Excellent guide! Thank you for an unforgettable experience 🙏🏼”
Review the Table Mountain abseil in Cape Town, including views, guides, safety, hiking, price, weather, and who should book.
“Scary at first, lol but I enjoyed! The hike back was also nothing short of amazing. Got my steps in too, haha.”
Rappel two Kauai waterfalls with expert guides, provided gear, tropical scenery, and a 60-foot descent on this four-hour adventure.
“10/10 recommend!! It was such a neat experience! The tour guides were amazing they made it fun but safe at the same time! Make sure to come do this on your trip!”
Rappel beside Minas Viejas, jump at Micos, swim in turquoise pools, and enjoy lunch and transport from Ciudad Valles on this full-day adventure.
“The cable car gliding was super cool when you are just above the waterfall. It's kinda scary but super cool at the same time. The bike on the cables was a really cool experience. Afterwards you go to swim and jump down the waterfalls. The perfect mixture between relaxing while floating and adrenaline while jumping. Juliette and Cesar were my tour guides. They were really friendly and translated all the important stuff for me as I don't speak a lot of Spanish.”
Climb, abseil, use a via ferrata, and explore Kampot’s largest cave complex on a safe four-hour adventure for all experience levels.
“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 😊.”
Abseil 100 feet down Anfield’s Main Stand, enjoy city views, and visit the LFC Museum with safety guidance included.
“All staff Really professional, welcoming, and supportive throughout our experience abseiling in Anfield. Would definitely recommend to all ages .”
Review of Mallorca’s Estany d’en Mas coastal hike, 20-meter abseil and sea cave swim, with practical tips, costs, safety, and honest drawbacks.
“it was absolutely amazing, words cannot describe how much fun we had. the guide is super nice and the way everything’s organised is simply great! it was the highlight of our stay on the island. we recommend :)”
Krabi ziplining review covering 11 cables, abseiling, rock climbing, safety, pickup, package choices, value, and practical tips.
“Absolutely brilliant, wish we’d also selected the B package. Pick up from our hotel was on time. Communication with the company was great from start to finish. We arrived at the centre and were introduced to the team of instructors who would look after my daughter and I. We were given full safety instructions and equipment before heading into zone A to complete the 5 zip lines. We had a brilliant time and really enjoyed it. Will do it again with zone B (higher and faster) added next time in Krabi.”
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