Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden
Description
Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls on the scenic Hamakua Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii on this full day of fun and exciting adventure. Discover the island’s diverse natural beauty, including multiple waterfalls, lush rain forests, and rugged sea cliffs as your guide shares history and legends.
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Itinerary
Passing by the Historic Parker Ranch on the way to Waipio Valley
Visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout to capture lush and tall cliffs that drop into the sparkling ocean
quick stop to eat the local favorite Malasada.
Throughout this garden valley, nature trails meander through a true tropical rainforest, crossing bubbling streams, passing several beautiful waterfalls, and the exciting ocean vistas along the rugged Pacific Coast. This highly acclaimed garden allows you to take up-close shots of rare and exotic flora- over 2000 species of exotic tropical plants and orchids in a tranquil setting.
In the afternoon, you will escape the crowd and get to swim under the 120 feet tall Kulaniapia private waterfall, Hawaii’s largest privately accessible waterfall, to cool down and relax when river conditions permit.
Visit the beautiful 80-foot waterfall in Hilo with giant banyan trees beside it.
Return to hotel via Saddle Road
In the afternoon, we continue the drive down the scenic Hamakua Coast and visit the towering Akaka Falls, which plummets 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup from all major hotels and resorts in Kona and Kohala Coast between 7 am and 8 am. If you are staying at a vacation rental in Kona, you will be directed to the nearest hotel for pickup. If you are staying at a vacation rental in Kohala Coast or near Hilo, you will be directed to one of the locations below to be picked up, The back parking lot by the two yellow umbrellas at Queens' Marketplace in Waikoloa Foodland Farms at The Shops at Mauna Lani ( 1330 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 ) The supplier will send you a confirmation email with the exact pickup location and time. Please call the supplier if you didn't receive an email.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Reviews(526)
Derrick is absolutely AMAZING! Not only was he very cheerful and pleasant as a tour guide, but he offered so much interesting information and small anecdotes. But what I appreciate the most was that I left behind some belongings that were very valuable to me and he went out of his way after a full day long tour to drive back to my hotel and give them back to me. I highly recommend this Tour and Derrick to anybody interested in chasing waterfalls in Hawaii. P.S Please remember to tip your tour guides, if they are anything like Derrick then they deserve a hug too! - C.
Our tour guide Drew was exceptional! He was very knowledgeable and fun! He also was a respectful and grateful person of his land which we appreciated! We got to see a lot of Hawaii and got treated to malasadas!
Our tour was led by Jason, who not only showed us many gorgeous waterfalls and the botanical gardens, but introduced us to malasadas, the scrumptious filled Hawaiian doughnuts. We had a great day. My husband fulfilled his dream of swimming in a waterfall pool. We both enjoyed the beautiful native flowers and other plants in the garden.
I am writing to recognize our driver and tour guide, Jason, for his exceptional service during our recent trip. Jason is a highly skilled driver and shared extensive knowledge regarding the island and its history. Having been on many tours in the past, we found this to be by far our best experience. We particularly enjoyed the views and the tours of the waterfalls and Botanical Gardens. Jason’s great sense of humor and clear passion for his work made the trip enjoyable for our entire group. Thank you again, Milton Poulos
Nice ride, I would highly recommend, the guide then.... fantastic and very kind!!
Derek was fantastic! very patient and funny, such a wonderful tour!We got a lot more than we had anticipated and loved every minute of it, even the hard climbs. You gotta dig deep in a few spots but well worth it!! Thank you for a hell of a day on the Island we learned so much!!
Wasabi is an excellent company. Very well done. Derek was our tour guide & he was great! Very knowledgeable about the Big Island, Hawaiian language- superior in every way. The day is long but you see a lot of the island; both lava field, tropical deamscapes and dry habitats. You are out of the van at well planned stops with activities, so your day is varied & fun. Small group of 12 or less with less tourist or no others at your stops. The private waterfall swim looked like a travel magazine add!
Our guide, Dreu Basaldua, gave excellent commentary on our tour. Thoroughly enjoyable.
The Wasabi Waterfalls Tour we booked as an excursion on our trip to Hawaii was excellent and I highly recommend doing this if you are visiting the Big Island. All the places that we stopped at on the tour were all must sees or do’s while visiting here. At each stop you had ample time to explore, see the sites, and take pictures. Our tour guide Dreu, was one of the best guides we have ever had. He knew the history of the areas extremely well, and was very interactive with all of the guests. Lunch was provided by Wasabi which consisted of traditional island fare. The scenic park we stopped at, and the meal we had was great. Do this with Wasabi if you come to the Big Island!
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 !
