Discover the soul of the island! - This extra special thank you note sent to Dreu Basaldua, Guide with Wasabi Tours holds more appreciation than any words can say …..for he is among the nicest person we have ever known ...and he’ll never be forgotten for the thoughtfulness, passion and knowledge of the culture. He kept us entertained and laughing the entire time. The view from Waipio Valley Lookout was amazing, the multiple waterfalls were spectacular, historical sites memorable and botanical garden breathtaking, to name a few. Mahalo from Greg & Anna

Great trip! - We enjoyed our tour with Stefan he was very good and we loved swimming in the bottom of the waterfall that was awesome!!

Low Expectations, Amazing Experience - I went on two tours on this island, and I’m not saying the other tour group was bad but Dreu made this not just a knowledge bomb, he made it a personal experience. It was like adventuring with a buddy who knew of all these amazing spots and was genuinely excited to share them with me. He kept everyone engaged and read the room perfectly. I even saw Dru when I was on the other tour days later and he was super amazing still coming over and saying hi and being funny. Like seeing an old friend. You can tell when someone isn’t just doing something because it’s their job, it’s a passion. Over the years I’ve done probably 30 excursions all over the world and I can without a doubt tell you this was one of the best. Tons of great views, awesome lunch. 11 hours flew by. Just tings to consider.

Our tour guide Derek was... - Our tour guide Derek was fabulous. He was very knowledge and entertaining. The botanical gardens were beautiful, trip to the waterfalls and swimming was great. Great way to see different parts of the island.

Great Waterfall Adventure - Drew was a great tour guide. Friendly and knowledge about the waterfalls and keep us entertained throughout the trip. Swimming in one waterfall made it special and the botanical garden was just beautiful. I recommend this trip for my anyone, you'll enjoy it. Thanks for a great adventure.

Perfect mix of physical activity and education - If you’re looking for a great way to spend a whole day exploring the island, this is it! Dreu, our travel guide kept us group entertained from the moment he introduced himself, to the moment he dropped us off. He is a huge wealth of knowledge, but adds a lot of humor and character to the information (he knows virtually everything you want to know about the entire island (and the others!); be it geological, historical, local, agricultural, past and present culture. We’re always looking to maximize our experience when vacationing from the popular sites, to the lesser known. My husband and I are not easily impressed or entrained (yes, we’re boring), but this experience was absolutely phenomenal! How often have you had the opportunity to swim in a private, beautiful waterfall? We did. The experience at Kulaniapia was one we will never forget. Stop reading hundreds of other reviews and book this!

AWESOME PRIVATE TOUR! - Our tour guide was Derek Stuart, and he was amazing! He picked us up at a campground, took us on an amazing tour, and conveniently dropped us off at the airport. He was very knowledgeable about the island and knew the answers to all of our questions. He gave us a tour that fit our wants and needs, taking us to places unknown to most tourists. It was a very authentic experience. Thanks Derek!

BOOK IT - The waterfall tour was truly an astonishing experience. Our tour guide, Derek, was unparalleled in many ways. First, the care he has for his guests is evident in the way he treats everyone. He made sure we all had what we needed, always made sure we were comfortable and that we were having a great time. He took pictures for groups, gave personal recommendations for restaurants and other activities/ tours, and gave us potent of opportunities for bathroom breaks. Second, his knowledge of the history of the island is beyond anything we could have hoped for. We learned so much from Derek, even on the drives between stops! Third, he went out of his way to accommodate everyone in what we wanted to do for the day. For example, we all got to decide whether we stopped at a beautiful fruit stand along the way; and who would do no to that?! Besides how great Derek was, the entire day was astounding. We experienced so many breathtaking views, got up close with some truly remarkable plant life and had the opportunity to get once in a lifetime photos! I would recommend this excursion to anyone looking to get outdoors and enjoy some breathtaking sights.

Very enjoyable day tour - There are many Waterfalls Tours but I chose this one because it included the visit to the Tropical Botanical Garden, which seemed to be difficult to access by ourselves, but really exotic beautiful place I wanted to go. The swim under the private fall was an amazing experience with the fun tour group, thanks to the experienced guide Derek. He knows so much about the island of Hawaii..

Waterfall adventures - We loved the waterfalls and variety of the tour. The Bento box for lunch was tasty. The only negative comment was our tour guide Derrick didn’t help or check on the older guests exiting the van/or on hike down to private waterfalls.