13 waterfalls worldwide
Zip lines at waterfalls
Cable-crossing a gorge at the height the spray reaches, usually with the falls in your peripheral vision the whole way.
Ziplines and gorge swings turn a waterfall gorge into a ride. The best of them cross in front of the falls or over the river below, so the view comes with the speed. Most need no experience and take an hour or two including briefings.
Worth knowing before you book
- There is usually a weight range and a minimum age.
- Some parks sell zipline and entry separately.
- Gorge swings drop before they swing, and feel closer to a bungee than a zipline.
Safety
Use operators with daily equipment checks and trained staff, and listen to the braking briefing.
From our full guides
What it costs, and who runs it
Advertised 2026 prices at the destinations we cover in depth, converted to US dollars. Open a guide for the season, what's included and how to book.
Where it runs
Waterfalls with zip lines
Every destination in our index where zip lines genuinely operates at or immediately around the falls. If an operator has closed, we take the entry down rather than leave a dead booking link.
Full guide Victoria Falls
Largest sheet of falling water on Earth
Full guide Iguazú Falls
World's largest waterfall system by combined width
Full guide Niagara Falls
Highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America
Full guide La Fortuna Waterfall
Signature waterfall of Costa Rica's Arenal region
Full guide Kuang Si Falls
Laos's best-known waterfall, a staircase of turquoise travertine pools
Mutarazi Falls
Zimbabwe's highest waterfall
Amicalola Falls
Tallest waterfall in Georgia and the southeastern US
Full guide Montmorency Falls
30 metres taller than Niagara Falls
Salto del Penitente
Uruguay's best-known waterfall, more than 60 m high
Horseshoe Falls
Carries about 90% of the Niagara River's total flow
Pulhapanzak Falls
Honduras's most-visited natural attraction
Kawasan Falls
Finish line of the Philippines' most popular canyoneering route
Full guide Khone Phapheng Falls
Southeast Asia's largest waterfall by volume
Questions people ask
Where can you go zip lines at a waterfall?
Our index lists 13 waterfalls where zip lines operates at or right beside the falls, including Victoria Falls, Iguazú Falls, Niagara Falls, La Fortuna Waterfall, Kuang Si Falls and Mutarazi Falls.
How much does zip lines at a waterfall cost?
At the destinations we cover in full, advertised 2026 prices run roughly US$24 to US$217 per person, depending on the operator and what's included. Prices are converted to US dollars from local currencies and change without notice, so check the operator before you book.
When is the best time of year for zip lines at waterfalls?
Across the waterfalls in our index, the most are at their best February to March. But each activity has its own window — rafting often stops at peak flood, and ice climbing needs a hard freeze — so check the season on each destination page.
Is zip lines at a waterfall safe?
Use operators with daily equipment checks and trained staff, and listen to the braking briefing.
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