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Hilo Waterfalls and Botanical Garden 5.5 hr

See Hilo’s famous waterfalls, explore a tropical botanical garden, and enjoy scenic coastal stops on a guided small-group tour.

Big Island of Hawaii
5 hrs 30 min
4.55Rating:
1 provider liveLast updated: October 19, 2026

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Important Information

  • • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking
  • • Bring a camera and water
  • • Sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities

Discover Hilo’s waterfalls, gardens, and coastal scenery on a small-group journey through the island’s lush landscapes. This Hilo Waterfalls and Botanical Garden tour pairs dramatic natural landmarks with peaceful garden paths and a glimpse of local history. Begin at Rainbow Falls, where water drops 80 feet over an ancient lava cave, then follow the canopy-covered Pepeekeo Scenic Drive. Explore the Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden, a 40-acre sanctuary with more than 2,000 species of tropical plants along Onomea Bay. Continue to Historic Honomu Town for a stroll through its charming plantation-era streets, then admire the 442-foot cascade of Akaka Falls. Finish at Liliʻuokalani Japanese Gardens and cross the footbridge to Coconut Island for views across Hilo Bay. With an expert guide, air-conditioned transportation, pickup and drop-off, and bottled water included, you can focus on the scenery. Book your Hilo Waterfalls and Botanical Garden tour for a memorable day among Hilo’s signature sights.

Pros

  • Marvel at 80-foot Rainbow Falls and 442-foot Akaka Falls
  • Explore the lush Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden
  • Stroll through Historic Honomu Town
  • Visit Liliʻuokalani Japanese Gardens and Coconut Island
  • Enjoy a scenic drive along Pepeekeo Scenic Drive

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Expert guide

Excludes

  • Tips
  • Food and drinks
$405
4.55Rating:

Tour Highlights

  • • Marvel at 80-foot Rainbow Falls and 442-foot Akaka Falls
  • • Explore the lush Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden
  • • Stroll through Historic Honomu Town
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