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Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden 10 hr

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 10% in Big Island of Hawaii

560 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 10 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore botanical gardens, scenic lookouts, and Big Island waterfalls, with a guided hike and a swim at private Kulanipia Falls.

About this tour

Discover the Big Island’s lush Hamakua Coast on a full-day Big Island Waterfalls Tour, where rain forests, sea cliffs, and cascading water shape the journey. Your guide shares local history and legends as you explore some of the island’s most striking natural scenery.

Visit Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, take in the views from Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls. The day also includes a swim at the private waterfalls of Kulanipia. Travel between stops in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van, with hotel pickup and drop-off available in the Kona and Kohala areas. A picnic-style lunch, snacks, bottled water, and Hawaiian juice keep you refreshed along the way.

This small-group Big Island Waterfalls Tour pairs guided exploration with time to enjoy the island outdoors. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and water shoes for the waterfall swim, and wear closed-toe walking shoes. Tours run rain or shine, so come ready for changing weather and a memorable day among the Big Island’s waterfalls.

Highlights

  • Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
  • Swim beneath private waterfalls at Kulanipia
  • Admire the Waipio Valley Lookout
  • Hike to Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls
  • See Hamakua Coast rain forests and sea cliffs

What's included

Included

  • Admission fee
  • Bottled water and Hawaiian juice
  • Luxury Mercedes Sprinter van transportation
  • Kona and Kohala area hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Picnic-style lunch and snacks
  • Professional guide for a small-group tour

Not included

  • Tour guide gratuities and tips

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Moderate physical fitness is required
  • Children under 5 years old are not allowed
  • Tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
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  • Closed-toe walking shoes are recommended
  • Bring a swimsuit, towels, and water shoes for the private waterfalls
  • Tours run rain or shine; itineraries may change due to closures or circumstances outside the operator’s control, with no refunds for those changes
  • Vegetarian or gluten-free meals are available; request them when booking
  • Not suitable for travelers who require walkers or wheelchairs

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.92 on Viator and 4.90 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.7. Top 10% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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