Big Island of Hawaii

15 Best Big Island Waterfall Tours

The waterfall tours: Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Kohala’s hidden valley cascades and swimming holes on the island’s green side. The wet side earns its rain with this scenery.

1.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Discover Hawaii’s Big Island in a Day with this full-day tour covering volcanoes, waterfalls, black sand beaches, and cultural highlights—perfect for exploring the island’s diverse beauty.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Some of the sites were absolutely beautiful, and the lunch was excellent. I am glad to have a full view of the island and learn about its rich history. It’s a very full day (about 12 hours and 300 miles), so be prepared for a…”

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2.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park and Rainbow Falls

Discover Hawaii’s volcanic wonders and waterfalls on this 6-hour shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, black sand beaches, and more.

★ 4.5

“Robert’s fascinating and energetic narration was terrific! He also shepherded us, took our group photos for us, and shared lots of interesting local tidbits of info. We could not have done this on our own. HIGHLY recommend Robert! His wife Jessica is also a tour…”

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3.Big Island Zipline over KoleKole Falls

Experience Big Island ziplining over KoleKole Falls with breathtaking views, expert guides, and seven exhilarating lines. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“It was an awesome experience! The guides were fun and knowledgeable. The scenery was spectacular and I would highly recommend this adventure!”

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4.9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience on the Big Island

Experience Hawaii’s Big Island from above on this scenic 9-line zipline tour over waterfalls and lush greenery, guided by friendly experts.

★ 5.0

“This was awesome! The crew treated my kids so good. I had a 14, 11 and 6 year old. They made this experience so much fun for all of them. We all had a great time and even though I was a little scared myself…”

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5.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

Discover the Big Island’s highlights with this full-day tour featuring waterfalls, volcanoes, coffee farms, black sand beaches, and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Great driver and tour director. Got to see slot of different things around the entire island Our tour operator had a great knowledge of the island”

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6.Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

Experience the Big Island’s waterfalls, botanical gardens, and scenic vistas on a guided tour with swimming, all from Kona or Kohala Coast hotels.

★ 5.0

“This was an excellent tour. Stephen was great and really took care of us for the day. Shared great info and in all we couldn't have had a better tour through multiple falls and views. We had rented a house a ways away from Kona…”

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7.Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

Experience the diverse landscapes of Hawaii's Big Island in one day, visiting waterfalls, volcanoes, coffee farms, and scenic lookouts with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“It was perfect! From start of the trip to the very last stop. Everything was well planned and we even got to see the gorgeous sunset at Waipi’o Valley. The most active volcano erupted the day after the tour but it was still amazing to…”

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8.Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

Discover Hawaii’s volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, beaches, and local culture on this full-day guided tour of the Big Island’s top highlights with a native Hawaiian guide.

★ 5.0

“From start to finish, the tour felt thoughtfully curated to showcase the Big Island’s remarkable diversity, natural beauty, and cultural depth. Each stop flowed seamlessly into the next, creating an experience that was both immersive and unforgettable. Seeing the volcanoes up close was truly awe-inspiring.…”

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9.Hilo Shore Excursion: Safari Lava Caves, Falls and Highlights

Experience Hawaii’s volcanoes, waterfalls, and black sand beaches on this 6-hour guided tour from Hilo, exploring lava caves, hot pools, and lush waterfalls.

★ 4.5

“Ellen Grace was a delightful tour guide, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, professional and went out of her way to share her love of the Big island with us, going the extra mile (literally) to take us to one additional lava field that wasn't even on the…”

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10.Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure Tour

Discover the Big Island’s waterfalls with a small-group guided tour featuring scenic hikes, swimming under waterfalls, and delicious picnic lunches.

★ 5.0

“Loved swimming in the waterfall. Bring water shoes for that part. Guide was very knowledgeable and loved to share her knowledge with us.”

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11.Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

Discover the Big Island’s volcanic wonders, lush waterfalls, and cacao farm on this full-day tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and was very nice. The day was so extraordinary. Liked that it was a smaller group tour. Felt it was well worth the money as I felt we got more personal attention”

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12.Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience

Discover the Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on an off-road ATV adventure, with waterfall swims and scenic views, guided by friendly, knowledgeable staff.

★ 4.5

“I can not rave enough about this experience. It was great driving through such picturesque scenery and the tour guides were so nice, helpful and fun! Apart from the drive, being able to swim by the waterfall was one of the highlights of our trip.…”

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13.Kulaniapia Falls Daypass with Activity Discount

Discover the quiet beauty of Kulaniapia Falls with this private day pass. Enjoy waterfalls, trails, and water activities for a memorable Hawaiian escape.

★ 4.5

“I had a great time and it was beautiful. It was annoying with the charge of kayaks and now they word it as discounts. You cannot get kayaks with regular prices because you need to buy a pass.”

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14.Hilo Cruise Ship Excursion: Volcanoes National Park Rainbow Falls

Explore Hawaii's Big Island with this 4.5-hour Hilo shore excursion to Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park, guided by knowledgeable locals.

“We took this tour with a small group and visited Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park. It was informative, impressive and at a good pace. I’d recommend this tour.”

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15.Hawaii Big Island Circle Small Group Tour: Waterfalls – Hilo – Volcano – Black Sand Beach

Discover Hawaii's Big Island with this small-group tour, exploring waterfalls, volcanoes, black sand beaches, and charming towns—all with expert guides and included meals.

★ 5.0

“Bryce our guide was very helpful, accommodating, knowledgeable and professional. The tour covered the key highlights and the views were stunning.”

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More Big Island Waterfall Tours

5.0Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch6 to 7 hours (approx.)$189.00 5.0Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120 Foot Drop, 15 Minutes from Hilo2 to 3 hours (approx.)$279.00 4.6Big Island: Volcano, Chocolate & Waterfall Adventure12 hours$308 4.9Big Island: Coffee, Black Sand, Volcano and Waterfall Tour11 hours$292 5.0Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls8 to 11 hours (approx.)$1,300.00 4.5Umauma Falls 4-Line Zipline Experience1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$253 4.9Big Island: Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waterfall, with Lunch7 hours$189 5.0Big Island Full Circle with Volcanoes and Akaka Falls Tour9 hours (approx.)$245.00 4.5Big Island: Full Day Adventure Tour of the Kohala Waterfalls7 hours$267 4.5Farm-to-Table Chef’s Dinner at Kulaniapia Falls2 hours (approx.)$249.00 4.8Big Island: Full-Day Kohala Zipline and Waterfall Adventure9 hours$361 4.5Farm to Table Cooking Class at Kulaniapia Falls4 hours (approx.)$169.00 5.0Kohala Waterfalls & Valleys Helicopter Tour45 minutes (approx.)$460.90 5.0Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour10 hours (approx.)$2,280.00 4.5Hilo Highlights: Waterfall & Local Secrets on a Short Excursion6 hours (approx.)$189.99 4.8Hilo: Akaka Falls, Volcanoes, and Rainbow Falls Guided Tour8 hours$187 4.9Big Island: Waterfall Tour with Swimming & Botanical Garden10 hours$297 5.0The Real Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Lunch7 hours (approx.)$199.00 5.0Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & Volcanoes6 to 7 hours (approx.)$186.67 5.0Kohala Waterfalls with Exclusive Landing Helicopter Tour1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)$804.65 5.0Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.6 hours (approx.)$1,299.00 5.0Best of Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfall, Blacksand Beach & Lunch6 to 7 hours (approx.)$185.00 4.5Private Big Island Kona Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour8 to 9 hours (approx.)$950.00 4.5Hilo Excursion Volcanoes Akaka Falls And Black Sand Beach7 to 8 hours (approx.)$299.00