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Hamakua Coast: Discover Hawaii's Natural Beauty
4.9
490 Ratings
Waimea
Embark on a full day adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring waterfalls, hiking through rainforests, and discovering the island’s diverse natural beauty.
Embark on a full day adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring waterfalls, hiking through rainforests, and discovering the island’s diverse natural beauty.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parker Ranch - Drive past the Historic Parker Ranch on the route to Waipio Valley.
- Waipi’o Valley - Explore the breathtaking Waipio Valley Lookout to capture the lush, towering cliffs that descend into the shimmering ocean.
- Akaka Falls State Park - In the afternoon, continue the journey along the picturesque Hamakua Coast to visit the…
- Parker Ranch - Drive past the Historic Parker Ranch on the route to Waipio Valley.
- Waipi’o Valley - Explore the breathtaking Waipio Valley Lookout to capture the lush, towering cliffs that descend into the shimmering ocean.
- Akaka Falls State Park - In the afternoon, continue the journey along the picturesque Hamakua Coast to visit the impressive Akaka Falls, which cascades 442 feet into a gorge carved by a stream.
- Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden - Wander through this garden valley where nature trails wind through an authentic tropical rainforest, crossing bubbling streams, passing several stunning waterfalls, and offering thrilling ocean views along the rugged Pacific Coast. This renowned garden provides opportunities to photograph rare and exotic flora, with over 2000 species of tropical plants and orchids in a serene environment.
- Kulaniapia Falls - In the afternoon, escape the crowds and enjoy a swim beneath the 120-foot Kulaniapia private waterfall, Hawaii’s largest privately accessible waterfall, to cool off and unwind when river conditions allow.
- Rainbow Falls - Visit the stunning 80-foot waterfall in Hilo, accompanied by giant banyan trees.
- Saddle Road - Return to the hotel via Saddle Road.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Travel in comfort with a luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van
- Enjoy a delicious lunch
- Expertly guided small-group tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Travel in comfort with a luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van
- Enjoy a delicious lunch
- Expertly guided small-group tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a full day of thrilling adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swimming at the exclusive Kulanipia waterfalls, visiting the breathtaking Waipio Valley Lookout, and hiking to the magnificent Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls along the picturesque Hamakua Coast. Experience the island’s rich natural…
Embark on a full day of thrilling adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swimming at the exclusive Kulanipia waterfalls, visiting the breathtaking Waipio Valley Lookout, and hiking to the magnificent Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls along the picturesque Hamakua Coast. Experience the island’s rich natural beauty, featuring numerous waterfalls, verdant rainforests, and dramatic sea cliffs, while your guide shares fascinating history and legends.
- 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
Location
Parker Ranch
66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(490 Ratings)
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Guide08718306422
Feb 5, 2025
Must do --Around the Island Tour - We had a wonderful tour around the big island of Hawaii! Our guide, Derek was great! He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I loved the black sand beach with the turtles on the beach. We were also very fortunate to be there on January 15th. The volcano was erupting. It paused on the 17th. When we recommend this trip to friends, we definitely recommend Derek to be their tour guide.
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Elisa
Feb 4, 2025
An experience of a lifetime!🥰 - We LOVE DREU! What an amazing experience! The waterfalls were beautiful- they capture the aloha spirit of The Big Island. What a treat to swim in a private waterfall!! The botanical gardens were lush and exquisite, and our tasty Hawaiian lunch by the ocean was a lovely treat too. Drue was an excellent guide- lots of knowledge about the island with a gleeful sense of humor! This is definitely a must-do on your list of experiences for Kona!
Mahalo!
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Bunny_b
Jan 28, 2025
Great trip! - Great guide who had tons of information about everywhere we went. Beautiful day. Fun trip. Good food.
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Merciig2025
Jan 28, 2025
AMAZING DAY - Had an amazing tour thanks to our lovely Dreu who made it such a wonderful, educational, comfortable and fun day!
I love every bit of it, especially swimming in the private falls.
Will definitely be back in the future. :)
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Lisa
Jan 10, 2025
Waterfalls on the east side of the island puts you in touch with nature at its finest - The waterfalls were amazing. I loved swimming in the cold pool.
I didn’t get too close to the waterfall, but being close was so amazing. I highly recommend this tour.
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Karen_k
Jan 3, 2025
Beautiful day on the big island - All/most of the major sights on the east side of the island. Stephen made it easy for all - from us to college students to a cute 8 yr old and her brother.
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Ty
Dec 31, 2024
My perfect waterfall day on the Big Island! - What an amazing day Stefan Perazich showed our small group of a dozen folks. The group ranged from 8 to 82, and we all had an adventure we will remember the rest of our lives. Our guide was patient, friendly and CRAZY knowledgeable about the island, waterfalls and volcanos.
Each location we stopped at seem to be better than the previous one. We started at the Waipi’o Valley, and proceeded to FIVE stunning waterfalls.
We stopped and had lunch under a bridge where a river and ocean meet. It felt like we stumbled on a secret spot… that only the locals knew about. (But with bathrooms and picnic tables. LOL)
The second to the last waterfall we got to swim in! (That swimmable waterfall was on private property that we were invited to enter. So it was JUST our small group, and it made you feel like you were visiting a celebrity who had been handed “the golden ticket”.)
This was an all day tour that left us wonderfully exhausted, and filled with the memories of what this island is all about. Out of FIVE stars, I give this tour an ELEVEN!
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Footprints96154
Dec 29, 2024
A perfect day on the Big Islnd - Stefan was a great tour guide! He was so knowledgeable about the history of the area. The waterfalls were beautiful. We were fortunate to swim under a private waterfall too. The Botanical gardens were a highlight! Stefan picked a beautiful lunch spot and kept our bellies full with snacks, drinks and a delicious picnic style lunch. Mahalo!!
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Minyujessica_c
Dec 24, 2024
Wow A new bucket list completed. - Darian of Wasabi Tours provided the best exceptional tour of our trip. He was extremely informative of all the sites we visited and even provided us a geologist point of view of the special volcano eruption we experienced at the National Volcano Park near Hilo. This was a once in a lifetime time experience as we experienced safe close look of the eruption. I highly recommend him and his tour company. Many great memories and pictures and made new friends for life.
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Samanthahj9480ls
Dec 24, 2024
Magnificent! - This tour was amazing! We got to swim in the most gorgeous waterfall ever! Our tour guide drew, was very considerate and we agreed that we should skip the botanical gardens and instead go to the erupting volcano. It was so beautiful and I would definitely do this again.
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