Category Kohala & Hamakua Waterfalls

Big Island · KOHALA & HAMAKUA WATERFALLS

The 15 Best Kohala & Hamakua Waterfall Tours

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The wet windward side hides the island’s tallest falls behind a curtain of rainforest. These tours reach them without the guesswork: Akaka and the Hamakua gulches, Waipio Valley lookouts, which drives are gentle and which add a hike, plus prices and how long each day runs.

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Kona Coffee Farm and the Black-Sand Turtle Search

1.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264Our pick

Small-group Big Island day tour from Kona: coffee farm, black-sand turtles, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, Volcanoes NP, lava tube, lunch.

“It is a full day, very informative, amazing visual experience. I would highly recommend, the guide was excellent and well versed on a whole slew of subjects and articulates it amazingly his name was Kavika and he comes extremely highly recommended.”

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Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)

Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!) - What Makes the Waterfall Finale So Worth It

Big Island: 9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience

Big Island: 9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience - Price and what you actually get for $253.41

3.9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,057 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $253

A 9-line zipline over Umauma treetops and waterfalls with Pacific views, pro guides, and race-ready dual lines. Two to 2.5 hours.

“The staff was super friendly and very personable! We felt very safe while zip lining. Our time was super cool because we happened to be the only people that booked for 1:00pm when we went so we had a private tour. We cannot wait to come back!”

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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall - Greenwell Farms coffee: why this stop is more than a tasting

4.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299

Big Island highlights in one day: Kona coffee, Punalu’u black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park lava tube, Rainbow Falls. Lunch included.

“This was an awesome tour. We were able to see so much of the island. Dave was excellent guide, and the two families that were with us made the trip even more enjoyable!!”

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Big Island: 8-Zipline & Suspension Bridge Waterfall Adventure

Big Island: 8-Zipline & Suspension Bridge Waterfall Adventure - The 8 ziplines: from first flight to half-mile speed

5.8-Zipline & Suspension Bridge Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 914 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $237

An 8-zipline Big Island adventure at Botanical World, with a suspension bridge, Kamaee Falls races, trails, gardens, and a hedge maze.

“Amazing experience! The team was incredibly friendly and professional. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Big Island.”

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Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden - Hotel pickup, Mercedes van comfort, and when the day starts

6.Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $297

Kona and Kohala hotel pickup to Waipio, tropical gardens, and a private Kulaniapia waterfall swim with lunch included.

“This was an awesome experience! The botanical gardens were amazing and I saw a baby pink pineapple! Swimming in the waterfall looked great and we spent a lot of time chilling on the rocks. Our guide Derek was THE BEST GUIDE!! He was very informational and very funny! He even did a group ‘cavemen-ish’ photo. I highly recommend this! The rainbow falls sadly did not have a rainbow but lunch was yummy! Fair warning is that botanical gardens are WAY too hot and waterfall is KINDA WAY too cold! Also when my daughter was swimming she got all kinds of pebbles, muck and weird goopy stuff in her shoes, I…”

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Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip - Waipio Valley and the Hamakua Coast: the morning’s wow factor

Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens - Getting picked up smoothly in Hilo

8.Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Hilo volcano shore tour: Kilauea caldera and steam vents, Thurston lava tube, Chain of Craters, Rainbow Falls, gardens, chocolate.

“You’ll get your money’s worth on this one! And even more if Jill is your tour driver! Though there was a time scheduled for each stop, we never felt rushed. If you are or were a science teacher, the amount of detail and descriptions will make it memorable for you!! Can’t emphasize more how wonderful Jill was and how comfortable vehicle for 12 felt!”

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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Getting Picked Up: Makaio Tours Van Comfort and Small-Group Control

Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure Tour

Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure Tour - Stop 1: Hawaii Forest & Trail Check-In (and a bathroom head start)

Waipi’o on Horseback: Mountain Ocean Views Working Cattle Ranch

Waipi’o on Horseback: Mountain Ocean Views Working Cattle Ranch - Ocean Views, Not the Waipio Valley Beach

Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island - Stop 1: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Halemaʻumaʻu’s Shape-Changing Story

Umauma Falls Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience

Umauma Falls Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience - Hamakua Coast trails from Hakalau: views you’ll actually remember

13.Umauma Falls Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $224

An off-road ATV or UTV ride on the Hamakua Coast to Umauma Falls, with a practice-track lesson and a refreshing private pond swim.

“ATV trails were a lot of fun!! Extremely dusty, so recommend adding "dust bandanas" to your packing list. We thought it was fun getting dirty then ending with a swim at the end of the ride. Bathroom and shower facilities are available and clean.”

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Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim - Price and value: what $347.13 buys you on this Big Island day

14.Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $347

Nine ziplines at Umauma Falls, then a private waterfall swim with kayaks and paddleboards, plus lunch, in about four hours.

“Amazing, amazing, amazing. When 4/4 teenagers agree that this was the highlight of their 10 day vacation on the Big Island (we did many other fun activities as well including snorkeling, whale watching, swimming with the turtles, renting SUP along the bay, and parasailing) that should tell you all you need to know. We had ages 19, 18, 16, and 15 (plus their old Mamma here), and everyone agreed this was the best day. I was actually a tiny bit surprised to hear 3 of the 4 say that the dip portion of the Zip and Dip was actually the top favorite even over the ziplines themselves. I had come…”

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Kulaniapia Falls Daypass with Activity Discount

Kulaniapia Falls Daypass with Activity Discount - Your Time on the Property: Trails, Bamboo, and Four Waterfalls

15.Kulaniapia Falls Daypass with Activity Discount

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Kulaniapia Falls daypass on the Big Island: private trails to four waterfalls, plus discounts for rappelling and farm-to-table add-ons.

“My family was very disappointed with our visit. The app made it sound like they had a lot of trails and a great swimming experience but that is not what we experienced. They only have two short trails which were not recently mowed so we were eaten up by bugs. The swimming pool was extremely hard to get into the water due to all the large rocks. This is especially difficult for families with kids. The staff were friendly but this is definitely a rip off for the amount we had to pay for a family. The roads getting there were only one very narrow lane with no place to…”

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