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Small Group Waipio Valley and Waterfalls Adventure

Small Group Waipio Valley and Waterfalls Adventure

Overview

See three of the Big Island’s famous waterfalls — Hiilawe Falls, Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls — on this tour to the Waipio Valley and Hamakua Coast. Discover the island’s phenomenal natural beauty as you experience a variety of terrain. Learn about the history and legends of the island from a guide, and swim at a private waterfall. Lunch, snacks and hotel transport are included. This tour is limited to 12 people to provide a small-group experience.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $249.10

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $249.10

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not Allowed for Children Under 4 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
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Parker Ranch

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

Waipi'o Valley

Hop into a 4WD vehicle for a fun ride over shallow river streams and pass by taro fields surrounded by native flora and fauna, our guide will share the stories and legends of this special place while you marvel at Hawaii Island’s tallest waterfall, Hi’ilawe Falls, which cascades down 1300 feet in the back of the valley.

Hiilawe Falls

view this waterfall from distance in the Waipio Valley

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.

Rainbow Falls

This 80-foot falls plunge over a natural lava cave and into the Wailuku River below. On a sunny day, rainbows appear in the mist of the falls, making for a magical view.

Kaumana Caves Park

Descent into this ancient lava tube to learn more about the volcanic processes that continue to shape the Big Island.

Saddle Road

Return to hotel via Saddle Road

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (422)

658rossf

Jun 2022

Dreu picked us up from our resort and instantly made us feel like ohana. Very easy to talk to, full of knowledge and a eagerness to help educate us on the Hawai'i culture and history. Our tour was slightly different and we went to the Valley of the Kings, the Hawaiian Vanilla Company, Akaka falls, stopped off at a local fruit vendor, had some malasadas. We loved the entire experience, Our group had older people vacationing and we brought our child and everyone got something out of it. We would gladly recommend this tour company and Dreu in particular again without hesitation.

U3QNdeborahb

Jun 2022

Our tour guide, Dreu, made the entire day meaningful with his knowledge of the history, culture, flora and fauna. His storytelling while driving between stops on the tour was entertaining and engaged the entire tour group. The group size of only ten people was perfect for getting to know each other while together. I will go with Wasabi tours for future visits to the Big Island.

aathating

Mar 2022

Another amazing tour with the amazing tour guide-Dreu. We had already been on the first tour with him (Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing tour) and we loved it so much that we were looking forward to this one! It did not disappoint. This was such a unique and interesting tour!!! Waipio valley is probably the most beautiful place I have ever been to in my entire life. And I’m so glad we had Douglas as our 4x4 guide to show it. A local himself, he had such insight about the valley, its history, his own family stories, and few pranks that only a local could play on someone visiting the valley for the first time haha. A very knowledgeable and cool guide to explore Waipio valley with! A must-do if you visit the valley. Hopping back into the tour van with Dreu, we had some delicious malasadas at a local bakery enroute to the beautiful Akaka falls. Followed by the nice dip in Kulaniapia Falls. They had paddleboards and kayaks if you wanted to explore the falls without stepping into the chilly water. Throughout the tour, Dreu told us stories, folklore and facts about the Big island which we wouldn’t know, had we not taken this tour. Overall, this tour was a beautiful and unique experience, which is now part of one of the best memories we’ve had as a family on the Big Island with our Moku Ohana!