Big Island Waterfall Tours

Hawi, Hawaii
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Duration

6-9 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

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North Kohala has the waterfalls most Big Island visitors never reach, because they sit on private land behind a gate.

The drive north is worth the seat time on its own; plantation towns like Hawi and Kapaau, the King Kamehameha statue, and green ranch country that looks nothing like the lava fields on the Kona side. Then the tour goes off-road into a private nature reserve.

There are two ways to do it. The walk on its own, which is gentle and ends in a swim, or the same walk paired with the full zipline course for a much bigger day.

Choose Your Waterfall Tour

Group at a freshwater pool below a Kohala waterfallKohala Waterfalls AdventureFrom $255  /  6 to 7 hours  /  max 10 guestsWhat you get

  • About one mile along a private stream
  • Several freshwater falls and pools
  • Swimming under a cascade
  • Picnic lunch at a valley overlook
  • Minimal elevation gain
Two guests at a large Kohala waterfall and poolKohala Zip and DipFrom $345  /  about 9 hours  /  max 10 guestsWhat you get

  • Everything in the waterfall walk
  • Plus the full canopy course; 8 ziplines, 6 sky bridges, 1 rappel
  • Picnic lunch between the two halves
  • The longest day in the Kohala lineup

What to Bring

A swimsuit and a towel. The pools are the point, and the water is mountain-fed and cold.

Closed-toe shoes that can get wet. The trail is short but the footing is uneven.

Nothing else. Rain gear, hiking sticks, lunch and transportation are provided.

The waterfall walk is the gentlest tour Hawaii Forest and Trail runs in Kohala and works for mixed-age groups. Zip and Dip adds a zipline course with its own weight and age limits, which we will confirm with you before booking. Online booking is still being set up; send an inquiry and we will hold your places.

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    Highlights

    • Private Kohala waterfalls and pools, behind a gate
    • Swimming under a mountain-fed cascade
    • Picnic lunch at a valley and sea-cliff overlook
    • Scenic drive through Hawi and Kapaau
    • A gentle option and a full-day zipline combination
    • Small groups capped at 10 guests

    Pickup and the Drive North

    Pickup, then the run up through Hawi and Kapaau into North Kohala ranch country.

    Off-Road Into a Private Reserve

    The tour leaves the pavement for land that is not open to the public.

    The Waterfall Trail

    About one mile along a private stream past a series of freshwater falls and pools. Gentle walking, minimal elevation gain.

    Swim Under a Cascade

    The part most guests remember. Mountain-fed and cold.

    The Zipline Half

    On Zip and Dip only; the full canopy course with eight ziplines, six sky bridges and a rappel.

    Picnic Lunch and Return

    Lunch at a secluded overlook above the valleys and sea cliffs, then back to your pickup point.

    • Round-trip transportation
    • Private nature reserve access
    • Picnic lunch
    • Rain gear and hiking sticks
    • Zipline equipment on Zip and Dip
    • Gratuities
    • Swimsuit and towel; please bring your own
    • Alcohol
    • Personal expenses

    6 - 7 hours

    English

    Tour's Location

    Hawi, Hawaii

    What is the difference between the two?

    The waterfall walk is a six to seven hour half day. Zip and Dip is the same walk plus the full zipline course, which makes it about nine hours.

    Can I actually swim?

    Yes. The pools under the falls are the reason the tour exists. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.

    How hard is the walk?

    Easy. Roughly one mile with minimal elevation gain, which makes this the gentlest Kohala tour and a reasonable choice for mixed-age groups.

    Are there age or weight limits?

    Not for the waterfall walk. Zip and Dip carries the zipline limits, which we will confirm with you before booking.

    What is included?

    Transportation, private reserve access, picnic lunch, rain gear and hiking sticks.

    How large is the group?

    Capped at 10 guests on both.

    Can I book online yet?

    Not yet. Online booking for this tour is still being set up. Send us an inquiry through the form on this page, or call 808-922-1122, and we will arrange the reservation for you.

    from $204,00

    Why book with us?

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    Hawaii Tour

    Member Since 2026

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