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Hamakua Coast: Discover Hawaii's Natural Beauty
4.9
520 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 en 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.
- Tex Drive-In - Make a quick stop to enjoy the local favorite, Malasada.
- Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden -…
- Parker Ranch - Drive past the Historic Parker Ranch en 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.
- Tex Drive-In - Make a quick stop to enjoy the local favorite, Malasada.
- Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden - Wander through this garden valley where nature trails weave 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 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.
- Akaka Falls State Park - In the afternoon, continue the drive along the scenic Hamakua Coast to visit the towering Akaka Falls, which cascades 442 feet into a stream-carved gorge.
What's Included
- Admission fees
- Bottle Water and Hawaiian Juice
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Kona and Kohala Area Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
- Small-group tour led by a professional guide
- Admission fees
- Bottle Water and Hawaiian Juice
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Kona and Kohala Area Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
- Small-group tour led by a professional guide
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips
- Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips
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
(520 Ratings)
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Francisco_g
Mar 6, 2026
Awesome tour ! Highly recommend it . - Jason was awesome ! Thanks for the awesome tour. Weather was beautiful! Really enjoyed it . Every stop was worth it . Botanical garden was also unbelievable! Each and every stop !
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Robap3011vn
Mar 3, 2026
Corn. Lots of corn. - There were 3 of us on the tour, a priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk. I thought it odd when our guide, Dreu, who somehow managed to drive the coach with a peg leg, kept saying ‘arrrh, mateys, ye’ll be walking the plank soon’. That wasn’t the least of it however-there’s not much to see on the island as it’s very flat and planted with vast cornfields-but at our 5th cornfield stop Dreu asked us to disrobe, put on grass skirts and hula for his entertainment. Turns out that the priest had attended a luau the night before so he knew what to do and led us in a pretty good rendition of aloha oy vey or something. My ukulele string broke, and Dreu threatened that I’d be the first to walk the plank. Which was weird because all we saw were cornfields. No water anywhere. Strange as it is called ‘the big island’. And we were on a ‘waterfall tour’.
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Andreas
Feb 25, 2026
A perfect tour - Our driver, Chris did a perfect job explaining the history of Hawaii in a very humorous way, and we were all excited about the stories he told
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Jodi_d
Feb 19, 2026
We have been on so many... - We have been on so many excursions, but this was absolutely amazing.
From the valley to the waterfalls. Also the botanical gardens and our picnic lunch at the gorge was breathtaking.
Our guide Stephan Perazich did such a good job and answered all of the questions. Will definitely use this outfit again.
Michael and Jodi
2-16-2026
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Travelklr
Jan 16, 2026
Stefan kindly re-rooted our tour so we could see the eruption of Kilauea! Thank you, Stefan! Waterfalls were great too - Stefan kindly re-rooted our tour so we could see the eruption of Kilauea! Thank you, Stefan! The remainder of the waterfall tour was wonderful as well!
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59lynettek
Dec 31, 2025
Mind blowing waterfall tour! - Chris was the best tour guide ever! We learned so much about Hawaiian history and swam in the most gorgeous waterfall pool. The Mercedes sprinter van was super comfortable and we ate our lunch in the most idyllic spot. We saw over 10 gorgeous falls and also enjoyed an insane botanical garden. This was a perfect Big Island Adventure!
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Angelafb506in
Dec 31, 2025
A great way to experience the beauty of untouched nature! - We booked 2 different tours with this company. We did this one 1st. Derrick was very knowledgeable about the area and a really nice guy as well. The weather was perfect, and the sights were amazing! We highly recommend this tour. We are looking forward to the star gazing tour with this company as well.
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E5314voluisf
Dec 31, 2025
Great tour!! - My family and I went on this trip during the holiday season and were very impressed by the tour. Our tour guide Derek was very knowledgeable as he drove us all over the island to our destinations. The views were great and usually very accessible. My parents are a bit older and one has a bad knee but our guide was very patient and my parents were able to have a nice time. The van was also very comfortable and clean!
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Hlkimbley87
Dec 30, 2025
Beauty-fun-adventure for everyone - Derek was an amazing tour guide for our waterfall and garden tour. He was so knowledgeable, made the longer drivers more fun with his info on the island and was very attentive to us as guests. The lunch was way better than we expected-yummy island style food. The botanical gardens was on another level beautiful and it was so great being able to walk around in nature with all driving. We truly loved the beauty of all the waterfalls and the swimming was the highlight of the tour! We’d strongly recommend doing this tour for beauty, fun and adventure!
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Notafoodie2
Dec 8, 2025
Amazing excursion. Highly recommend. - Amazing excursion. Our tour guide, Stefan, is knowledgeable and energetic. Got to spend enough time at each location. Our favorites were the botanical gardens, seeing dolphins and of course, the cold plunge swim at Kulaniapia Falls. Highly recommend.
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