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Hilo Waterfall Hike and Swim 4.5 hr

TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10

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6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 4 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Hike through tropical farmland, learn about Hawaiian agriculture, and visit three private waterfalls on this guided Big Island adventure.

About this tour

Explore a lush side of the Big Island on a Hilo Waterfall Hike and Swim, with access to private waterfalls and sweeping ocean views. This guided adventure crosses more than 300 acres of private agricultural land, where tropical crops and island scenery make the journey as memorable as the destination.

Walk among apple bananas, Hawaiian ginger, pineapples, sugarcane, and other tropical plants as your guide shares stories about Hawaii’s agriculture and culture. Along the way, visit three private waterfalls, ranging from 50 to 250 feet tall. Admire the towering 250-foot Kolekole Falls and get close to Kawainui Falls, both reached through this tour. Fruit sampling may be possible, depending on availability.

The hike lasts 270 minutes and covers 3 miles over uneven terrain. Closed-toe shoes are required; dry packs are provided. Check in at 9:00 AM, and bring your own lunch and water. Discover a distinctive stretch of Hilo’s landscape on this Hilo Waterfall Hike and Swim.

Highlights

  • Hike across 300 acres of private agricultural land
  • Get close to three private waterfalls, including 250-foot Kolekole Falls
  • Enjoy private access to Kawainui Falls
  • Take in lush landscapes and ocean views
  • Learn about Hawaiian agriculture and culture

What's included

Included

  • Dry packs

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water

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Important information

  • Check-in is at 9:00 AM
  • Closed-toe shoes are required
  • Walk 3 miles over uneven terrain
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.17 from 6 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • 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 6.7.

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