Big Island of Hawaii

15 Best Big Island Waterfall Tours

Waterfall touring on this island means the rainy Hilo side, and every tour here sticks to it. Most pair Rainbow Falls with 442-foot Akaka Falls, and the better ones add swimming holes or botanical gardens between stops. A wet forecast is good news; the falls double after overnight rain.

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

Discover the wonders of Big Island in just one day! Immerse yourself in volcanoes, waterfalls, sightseeing, and delve into rich history. Click now for an unforgettable adventure!

Most Popular★ 5.0

“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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2.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls and Highlights

Discover the awe-inspiring wonders of Hilo on this unforgettable shore excursion. Explore Volcanoes National Park, marvel at Rainbow Falls, and experience the highlights of this enchanting destination.

★ 4.5

“This was our first time in Hawaii and we decided to visit the Volcano National Park. Our tour bus guide was Evelyn and she was awesome! She was super knowledgeable, informative and interactive with the entire bus. Learned a phenomenal amount from her along our…”

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3.Big Island Zipline Over KoleKole Falls

Experience the thrill of soaring over KoleKole Falls on the Big Island! Get your adrenaline pumping with our zipline adventure. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

★ 5.0

“The guides were friendly and fun, created a great atmosphere for my daughter (11) to quickly build confidence. She initially didn’t think she would be brave enough but the course gets more intense with each line and she soon was trying to be first on…”

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4.Big Island 9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience

Experience the thrill of zipping through lush rainforests and cascading waterfalls on the Big Island's most exhilarating 9-line zipline adventure. Book your adrenaline-pumping experience now!

★ 5.0

“Best zip line experience, hands down! I was so nervous going in since it had been almost 6 years since my last one, where they made me brake myself 😳 Our guides, Wes, Skippy, and another gentleman (shorter, heavyset - sorry, I don’t remember his…”

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

Discover the enchanting Big Island! Immerse in rich coffee aromas, explore volcanic wonders, relax on black sand beaches, and chase waterfalls. Your tropical paradise awaits!

★ 5.0

“excellent attention, very professional historical narration I learned a lot about hawaii, time very well spent”

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6.Waipio Valley, Hamakua Coast, Akaka Falls From Kona – Big Island of Hawaii

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Waipio Valley, Hamakua Coast, and Akaka Falls on your trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

★ 5.0

“Very beautiful scenery and a lot of good stops. Tour operator was very friendly and knowledgeable. Entire family had a great time on the tour and would recommend to others.”

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

Discover the perfect day trip on Big Island, Hawaii. Explore awe-inspiring volcanoes, majestic waterfalls, and indulge in the finest coffee on our unforgettable adventure.

★ 4.9

“We enjoyed the fact that our Guide Scott was a native and very knowledgeable about every aspect of the tour. He drove sensible, was safety conscious, and very accomodating to his guests. The trip was a gift for our 50th and our Daughter & Son…”

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8.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves, Falls & Highlights Small Group

Discover the hidden wonders of Hilo with our thrilling volcano safari! Explore lava caves, majestic falls, and breathtaking highlights on this unforgettable small group excursion.

★ 4.5

“The guide was informative and knowledgeable and was accommodating to the whole group by adding extra stops that we were all interested in. Highly recommend!”

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9.Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure Tour

Discover the enchanting beauty of Kohala Waterfalls on an unforgettable small group adventure tour. Immerse yourself in Hawaii's natural wonders and create lifelong memories.

★ 5.0

“Great experience and leaning about island, history of the cities and founders. Love the water falls and be able to swim We were fortunate to have a great tour guy, I believe his name is Geary, very knowledgeable”

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11.Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience

Experience the ultimate thrill of riding an ATV through breathtaking waterfalls and dive into refreshing swims. Your dream adventure awaits!

★ 4.5

“Not worth the money . The promised views were nothing special . Waterfall was nothing special. Leaders were sweet enough. If you’re staying near Kona, this was a very long (but pretty) drive for a very subpar experience.”

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12.Hilo Kulaniapia Falls Day Pass – Big Island of Hawaii

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Hilo Kulaniapia Falls on Hawaii's Big Island. Get your day pass now and immerse yourself in nature's paradise in 2024!

★ 4.5

“Steep walk---women who greeted us was not particularly welcoming or pleasant....The walk down was steep----the walk back even worse---we purchased food---mediocre”

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13.Hilo Cruise Ship Excursion: Volcanoes National Park Rainbow Falls

Lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and the world's most active volcanoes await Norwegian Cruise Line passengers on this unforgettable Hilo excursion, but what lies beneath the surface?

“We took this tour with a small group and visited Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park. It was informative, impressive and at a good pace. I’d recommend this tour.”

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14.Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120 Foot Drop, 15 Minutes From Hilo

Experience the thrill of waterfall rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls, just 15 minutes from Hilo! Plunge down a 120-foot drop and feel the ultimate adrenaline rush.

★ 5.0

“We had a great experience. Our guides, Eric and Jeremy, were friendly, patient and knowledgeable about rappelling and about the island. Eric showed a wild growing guava tree and we were treated to a sample. Both of our guides were genuinely happy to be out…”

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15.Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls

Crafting an unforgettable adventure, this private tour showcases the Big Island's natural wonders, from coffee tastings to volcanic hikes and beachside strolls.

★ 5.0

“This was hands down the best decision for our family. This tour was so personable instead of your standard tour. We never felt rushed, and Gary was so full of knowledge and down to earth.”

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