Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden | 10 hours

484 Reviews | Big Island of Hawaii
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Small Group Waipio Valley and Waterfalls Adventure
2 Adults x $286.74
$573.48
Approx Total
$573.48
Kona/Waikoloa/Kohala Pickup: Small group tour in luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van, includes lunch, drinks, rain jackets, and park admissions.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
  • Lunch
  • Small-group tour lead by a professional guide
  • Gratuities

Overview

Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls on the scenic Hamakua Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii on this full day of fun and exciting adventure. Discover the island’s diverse natural beauty, including multiple waterfalls, lush rain forests, and rugged sea cliffs as your guide shares history and legends.

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Pickup details

Pick up from all major hotels and resorts in Kona and Kohala Coast. If you are staying at a vacation rental in Kona, you will be directed to the closest hotel to be picked up. If you are staying at a vacation rental in Kohala Coast, you will be directed ... to one of the locations below to be picked up, Yoga Barre at Queens' Marketplace (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Ste D1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738) Foodland Farms at The Shops at Mauna Lani ( 1330 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 ) The supplier will send you a confirmation email with the exact pickup location and time. Please call the supplier if you didn't receive an email. Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Parker Ranch (Pass By)

    Passing by the Historic Parker Ranch on the way to Waipio Valley

  • Waipi'o Valley

    Visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout to capture lush and tall cliffs that drop into the sparkling ocean

    20 minutes

  • Akaka Falls State Park

    In the afternoon, we continue the drive down the scenic Hamakua Coast and visit the towering Akaka Falls, which plummets 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge.

    40 minutes

  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

    Throughout this garden valley, nature trails meander through a true tropical rainforest, crossing bubbling streams, passing several beautiful waterfalls, and the exciting ocean vistas along the rugged Pacific Coast. This highly acclaimed garden allows you to take up-close shots of rare and exotic flora- over 2000 species of exotic tropical plants and orchids in a tranquil setting.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Kulaniapia Falls

    In the afternoon, you will escape the crowd and get to swim under the 120 feet tall Kulaniapia private waterfall, Hawaii’s largest privately accessible waterfall, to cool down and relax when river conditions permit.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Rainbow Falls

    Visit the beautiful 80-foot waterfall in Hilo with giant banyan trees beside it.

    15 minutes

  • Saddle Road (Pass By)

    Return to hotel via Saddle Road

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not Allowed for Children Under 5 Years Old
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Closed-toe walking shoes are recommended
  • Bring swimsuit, towels, and water shoes for private waterfalls
  • Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
  • Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

484 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    455
  • 4 stars
    23
  • 3 stars
    4
  • 2 stars
    1
  • 1 star
    1

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 455 reviews with 5 stars

Great trip!

Published on Jan, 2025

Great guide who had tons of information about everywhere we went. Beautiful day. Fun trip. Good food.

AMAZING DAY

Published on Jan, 2025

Had an amazing tour thanks to our lovely Dreu who made it such a wonderful, educational, comfortable and fun day! I love every bit of it, especially swimming in the private falls. Will definitely be back in the future. :)

Waterfalls on the east side of the island puts you in touch with nature at its finest

Published on Jan, 2025

The waterfalls were amazing. I loved swimming in the cold pool. I didn’t get too close to the waterfall, but being close was so amazing. I highly recommend this tour.

Beautiful day on the big island

Published on Jan, 2025

All/most of the major sights on the east side of the island. Stephen made it easy for all - from us to college students to a cute 8 yr old and her brother.

My perfect waterfall day on the Big Island!

Published on Dec, 2024

What an amazing day Stefan Perazich showed our small group of a dozen folks. The group ranged from 8 to 82, and we all had an adventure we will remember the rest of our lives. Our guide was patient, friendly and CRAZY knowledgeable about the island, waterfalls and volcanos. Each location we stopped at seem to be better than the previous one. We started at the Waipi’o Valley, and proceeded to FIVE stunning waterfalls. We stopped and had lunch under a bridge where a river and ocean meet. It felt like we stumbled on a secret spot… that only the locals knew about. (But with bathrooms and picnic tables. LOL) The second to the last waterfall we got to swim in! (That swimmable waterfall was on private property that we were invited to enter. So it was JUST our small group, and it made you feel like you were visiting a celebrity who had been handed “the golden ticket”.) This was an all day tour that left us wonderfully exhausted, and filled with the memories of what this island is all about. Out of FIVE stars, I give this tour an ELEVEN!

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