Big Island Waterfalls Day Trip with Swimming and Botanical Garden
by Wasabi Tours Hawaii
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This full-day bus tour on the Big Island of Hawaii begins with a drive past the historic Parker Ranch before arriving at the Waipio Valley Lookout. Visitors spend about 20 minutes at the lookout viewing the tall cliffs descending into the ocean. Next, the tour includes a 15-minute stop to try the local Malasada pastry. The group then spends around 90 minutes at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, where trails wind through a tropical rainforest with streams, several waterfalls, and coastal views. Over 2,000 species of tropical plants and orchids grow here. In the afternoon, the tour visits Kulaniapia Falls for about 90 minutes, allowing time to swim under the 120-foot tall private waterfall when river conditions allow. Following this, there is a 15-minute stop at Rainbow Falls in Hilo, featuring an 80-foot waterfall beside giant banyan trees. The tour continues along the scenic Hamakua Coast to Akaka Falls State Park for a 40-minute visit to see the 442-foot waterfall dropping into a gorge. The return to hotels in Kona and Kohala is via Saddle Road. Transportation is provided in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour also includes admission fees, bottled water, Hawaiian juice, picnic-style lunch, and snacks. A professional guide leads the small group throughout the approximately 10-hour day. Travelers should bring swimwear, towels, and water shoes for swimming at the private waterfall. Closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. The tour operates rain or shine but is not suitable for children under 5 years old or travelers requiring wheelchairs or walkers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parker Ranch
Drive past the historic Parker Ranch on the way to Waipio Valley.
Waipi'o Valley
Spend about 20 minutes at Waipio Valley Lookout viewing the tall cliffs that drop into the ocean.
20 min
Malasada Stop
Take a 15-minute break to try the local favorite Malasada pastry.
15 min
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Nature trails follow a tropical rainforest valley, crossing bubbling streams, passing several waterfalls, and ocean views along the Pacific Coast. The garden contains over 2000 species of exotic tropical plants and orchids in a quiet setting.
90 min
Kulaniapia Falls
Spend about 90 minutes here with the chance to swim under the 120-foot tall private waterfall when river conditions allow.
90 min
Rainbow Falls
Visit the 80-foot waterfall in Hilo, located beside giant banyan trees, for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Saddle Road
Return to hotels via Saddle Road after the afternoon stops.
Akaka Falls State Park
Stop for 40 minutes to see Akaka Falls, which drops 442 feet into a gorge along the Hamakua Coast.
40 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Big Island Waterfalls Day Trip with Swimming and Botanical Garden
by Wasabi Tours Hawaii
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$617.78Overview
This full-day bus tour on the Big Island of Hawaii begins with a drive past the historic Parker Ranch before arriving at the Waipio Valley Lookout. Visitors spend about 20 minutes at the lookout viewing the tall cliffs descending into the ocean. Next, the tour includes a 15-minute stop to try the local Malasada pastry. The group then spends around 90 minutes at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, where trails wind through a tropical rainforest with streams, several waterfalls, and coastal views. Over 2,000 species of tropical plants and orchids grow here. In the afternoon, the tour visits Kulaniapia Falls for about 90 minutes, allowing time to swim under the 120-foot tall private waterfall when river conditions allow. Following this, there is a 15-minute stop at Rainbow Falls in Hilo, featuring an 80-foot waterfall beside giant banyan trees. The tour continues along the scenic Hamakua Coast to Akaka Falls State Park for a 40-minute visit to see the 442-foot waterfall dropping into a gorge. The return to hotels in Kona and Kohala is via Saddle Road. Transportation is provided in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour also includes admission fees, bottled water, Hawaiian juice, picnic-style lunch, and snacks. A professional guide leads the small group throughout the approximately 10-hour day. Travelers should bring swimwear, towels, and water shoes for swimming at the private waterfall. Closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. The tour operates rain or shine but is not suitable for children under 5 years old or travelers requiring wheelchairs or walkers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parker Ranch
Drive past the historic Parker Ranch on the way to Waipio Valley.
Waipi'o Valley
Spend about 20 minutes at Waipio Valley Lookout viewing the tall cliffs that drop into the ocean.
20 min
Malasada Stop
Take a 15-minute break to try the local favorite Malasada pastry.
15 min
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Nature trails follow a tropical rainforest valley, crossing bubbling streams, passing several waterfalls, and ocean views along the Pacific Coast. The garden contains over 2000 species of exotic tropical plants and orchids in a quiet setting.
90 min
Kulaniapia Falls
Spend about 90 minutes here with the chance to swim under the 120-foot tall private waterfall when river conditions allow.
90 min
Rainbow Falls
Visit the 80-foot waterfall in Hilo, located beside giant banyan trees, for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Saddle Road
Return to hotels via Saddle Road after the afternoon stops.
Akaka Falls State Park
Stop for 40 minutes to see Akaka Falls, which drops 442 feet into a gorge along the Hamakua Coast.
40 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.