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Waterfall Legends: Hamakua Coastline History
4.8
20 Ratings
Hilo
Discover the myths surrounding the waterfall sites and the past of the Hamakua Coastline. Take pleasure in the awe-inspiring views along the journey.
Discover the myths surrounding the waterfall sites and the past of the Hamakua Coastline. Take pleasure in the awe-inspiring views along the journey.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Akaka Falls State Park - Features both Akaka Falls and Kahuna Falls.
- Rainbow Falls - Experience Rainbow Falls from a less-traveled path, including a secluded waterfall, a brief walk down Spice Rd, and a visit to the farm’s gift shop.
- Boiling Pots - A swirling waterway with a concealed waterfall, accompanied by the mo’olelo (story) of…
- Akaka Falls State Park - Features both Akaka Falls and Kahuna Falls.
- Rainbow Falls - Experience Rainbow Falls from a less-traveled path, including a secluded waterfall, a brief walk down Spice Rd, and a visit to the farm’s gift shop.
- Boiling Pots - A swirling waterway with a concealed waterfall, accompanied by the mo’olelo (story) of Mo’okuna and his devotion.
- Big Island Candies - A well-loved cookie and candy factory to satisfy chocolate desires.
- Richardson Beach Park - Walk on a black sand beach and possibly see a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle enjoying the sun.

What's Included
- All fees and taxes included.
- All fees and taxes included.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Location
Akaka Falls State Park
End of Akaka Falls Road, Off Hwy 220
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
4.8
(20 Ratings)
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Gloria_h
Feb 11, 2025
What a great tour! - What a great tour! Alex, our guide, shared so much history and culture with us along the way! I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about the Island.
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Marina_w
Dec 29, 2024
The falls were beautiful.... - The falls were beautiful. Tour company was great and our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly this was a great tour!
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Jeanette_b
Oct 10, 2024
Best Trip Ever - One of the best trips of our holiday & we’ve done a lot. Alex our Tour Guide was exceptional, friendly, so knowledgeable & made our day a truly special one. We learnt so much about Hawaii….. A definite must do.
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Offagain111
Oct 8, 2024
The Best Day - with the best guide. - What an amazing day we had with Alex our guide. He was so knowledgeable about Hilo & The Hawaiian Islands. We learnt so much & had so much fun. Alex was a true gentleman & made sure we were happy, safe & enjoying our trip. We can’t rate the tour highly enough & especially Alex, who made our time in Hilo, truly memorable.
A hui-hou (Until we meet again)
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Tanya_p
May 12, 2024
Fantastic tour and beautiful island!! - Great tour guide and beautiful day! Our group had a wonderful time exploring the beautiful island and waterfalls. Our visit to the Japanese gardens was a perfect ending to our day. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Christineww3402fs
Jan 26, 2024
Fabulous, unexpected, fun last minute tour - Leo was a wonderful tour guide!! We got to take a lot of photos of beautiful Japanese gardens, waterfall and black sand beach. She gave great information about the island and its history
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Roland
Jan 22, 2024
Great - Our guide James was an outstanding, knowledgeable, informative individual when he explained all the traditions of Hawaii culture. Where he took us he explained in fine detail and little hidden secrets of the sights. The van was new and clean.
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Mike_r
Oct 9, 2023
Enjoyable and relaxing. - The tour was perfect. We were able to see Akaka and Rainbow Falls while the weather was nice and cool with some rain ( a good thing). Alex was knowledgeable and entertaining. They were even able to accommodate us and add Kilauea.
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Garry_s
Feb 18, 2025
Nice tour, great guide - Pros: small group of 6. Driver Alex was great. Local native was very informative and accommodating. Took pictures of us at different spots. Took us to a few different additional places we wanted to go. Could not get a better guide. Stopped at some very beautiful places.
Cons: New Honda Odyssey van, was kinda cramped. Only one really nice high falls. Others were mediocre. Did not stop at the Boiling Pots stop as advertised. Said it was closed.
It was still a nice tour. I would recommend.
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Matthew_l
May 30, 2024
Ask and you shall receive?? NOT TODAY! - My wife and I prepared for our first visit to Hawaii on a 10 day cruise around the islands. The NCL chat room on facebook unanimously recommended VIATOR. I took their advice, Mistake! We booked an excursion, Majestic Waterfalls. The itinerary for the excursion was significantly changed thecday before. We were not informed. On the day of the excursion, Mulahani tours (Who are these people?! ) informed us 15 minutes before we were to leave that our excursion had changed and we would be visiting 1 waterfall and a black sand beach would be substituted. We were asked, “do you still want to go”. We were not offered any financial compensation. I paid 402.00 for an excursion that did not provide what i paid for. Upon our return, i contacted Mulihani tours and they assured me our concerns would be discussed with organizers and the company (Viatour) i had paid 402.00. I was told we would be contacted. Thus far, there has been no resolution. I am hoping Viator will step up with the glowing recimmendation we received. My wife and I are deeply disappointed in a company we were advised to trust with our planning and investment. Please respond. Matthew Lash Majestic waterfalls excursion, Hilo, May 28, 2024 .
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