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Hamakua Coast: Discover Hawaii's Natural Beauty
4.9
494 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
(494 Ratings)
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199chipr
Apr 27, 2025
Highly recommend - Chris was friendly, extremely helpful, and knowledgable. He provided a great tour for our group of 13. The tour provided stories which intrigued and entertained the guests.
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920chelseay
Mar 30, 2025
A+ experience! - Derek is by far the best tour guide I have ever had! Very funny, knowledgeable and thoughtful! We stopped at the Valley of the Kings overlook, absolutely stunning views. We saw 4 different waterfalls, one of which we got to swim in! We visited the Botanical Gardens, which had an ocean view if you walked far enough. All of the different flowers were gorgeous. We had a delicious lunch at a beautiful spot by the ocean. Derek made 2 unplanned stops to a small town with a bakery and coffee shop and also a farmers market because he listens to his clients wants and tries to fulfill them. We were outside in nature more than in the van. It was a long day, but worth every minute! Thanks Derek and Wasabi Tours!
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D4906tckarenb
Mar 12, 2025
Great experience - Excellent tour! Drew was an entertaining and informative tour guide. We enjoyed the total experience and would recommend it to others.
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Johnlh8776fl
Feb 26, 2025
Lotsa falls, flora, fauna, and fun - and did we mention swimming! - Highlight for us was swimming at the Kulaniapia falls. Tour guide Dreu was outstanding, tons of info on the history of the towns we drove thru, the flora and fauna of the districts, and his deep affection for the sugar cane industry (inside tour joke). The botanical gardens were fascinating, be sure to walk all the way down to both ocean viewpoints. There’s a fair amount of windshield time in the morning but be patient, the rest of the day and the stops are worth it.
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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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