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Small Group Waipio Valley and Waterfalls Adventure

Small Group Waipio Valley and Waterfalls Adventure

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.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 29 Jun

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Starting at $286.74

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Sun 29 Jun

Starting at $286.74

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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 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

What To Expect

Parker Ranch

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

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.

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.

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.

Rainbow Falls

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

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 (489)

Carolina R

Apr 2017

We took the Waipio Valley and Hamakua Coast Tour with Kawika Duncan as our guide. The places we saw were simply amazing, what a beautiful coast !! before detailing this all day adventure I want to say that our guide Kawika was something special... he loves the land, the culture, the outdoors, his life style and you can feel it when he shares experiences and when he tells you about the places we were looking at. It makes such a big difference when you tour with someone like him. He was professional and very courteous, he told us amazing stories to complement the land´s history itself... he did a terrific job and we are very thankful!! The Hamakua Coast is on the east side of the Big Island. Departing from Kona and Kohala Coast resorts, we visited some of the most beautiful valleys and waterfalls in Hawaii and saw rare and exotic plants and flowers that can only be found on the Big Island. On this guided small group tours, you will learn the rich history, cultures, folklores, geography, and much more from our knowledgeable local tour guide. Waimea town and Park Ranch, the majestic Waipio Valley floor, the Hawaii Island's tallest waterfall, Hiilawe Falls, 1300 ft, which cascades down the back of the valley, the Waipio Valley lookout, the towering Akaka Falls, which plummets 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge. In Hilo, you will visit the famous Rainbow Falls. Beautiful experience, thank you guys !!!

Judi_B

Mar 2017

The guides were great and very knowledgeable. Long time in the van. OK Farms didn't work out as well and probably could have been omitted to allow for more time at Rainbow Falls. Lunch was good.

David J

Mar 2017

Great tour. If you're looking to compliment a volcano tour or just something different this is a great choice.

Pace was good, tour guide was involved, small bus, etc...

You'll definantly want to book this or another tour that actually goes down in to Waipio valley not just the viewing spot. Note the waipio valley part is in a seperate van from the rest of the day and with a local guide ours grew up in the valley. Note that the ride down/up isn't the only attraction, the road in the valley has several water crossings. The valley trip can be quite bumpy so just a warning.

The private waterfall was ok, however akaka is more impressive. no one in our group opted to go swimming but was a good stop anyway.

The stop at OK farms was as unexpected highlight, it is a farm that happens to give tours not a tourist trap. We had a tour of parts of it from one of the employees which was really great, got to see the mandatory macadamia trees however the spice trees were an unexpected suprise. I think everyone in our group enjoyed this stop so much so that our guide needed to get us going as we were spending more time than expected there.

Also of note the lunch provided by this operator was excellent, it's the best of any tour company I've ever seen.