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

“Geo was Great! He did a Great Job of explaining all the different high points and made us all feel like part of his family!”

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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

“The guides were friendly and fun, created a great atmosphere for my daughter (11) to quickly build confidence. She initially didn’t think she would be brave enough but the course gets more intense with each line and she soon was trying to be first on…”

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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

“Activity was pretty much as advertised. We weren’t told to be there 30-45 min early so got called that we were late. Suggest that info be sent with the waiver info”

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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

“Our guide Emmanuel is punctual, dedicated and friendly. The tour contains Kona coffee farm, Hawaii donut shop, candy shop, winery etc. and we have lunch at volcano house with beautiful view. You will have enough drinks and food all the long way. It’s good for…”

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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

“Easy way to see a lot of the island in one day. A beautiful garden and several great waterfalls. Guide shares fun information on the ride.”

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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

“We had a fantastic time on this day trip. Our guide David was fun, informative, and overall just a great person to have guiding around the Big Island. He spoke very highly of the rest of the tour guides as well. All of our destinations…”

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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

“Makaio Tours Exploring Hawaii was the absolute best tour experience!! Justin, the tour guide, is very knowledgeable, a people person: and went the extra mile several times through out the day to make our day special!!! Totally recommend taking the tour, so fun!! Sandy and…”

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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

“I was initially disappointed that this tour didn't include Volcano National Park, but Ellen quickly put my disappointment at ease. She showed us more than what was on the itinerary to get a real sense of the pyroclastic flows that are off the beaten path.…”

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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 tour guide was really great. She was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun for the kids. The food was good too. Little touches like snacks and walking sticks and blankets made it a personalized experience.”

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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

“Fun experience! The trail was super fun and expect to get dirty so bring a towel! The snacks were a surprise and thr waterfalls were fun. Relaxing experience overall”

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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

“We had an amazing day at the falls. We purchased a day pass expecting the falls to be over run with people. We were pleasantly surprised that access was limited and we were the only ones at that time slot. I hope they keep this…”

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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

“Walking through the lava tube was great, looking down at the vacano ,see the steam coming out the vacano was great, water fall was huge , Dominic our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable of the history, all about the island, the places to visit.…”

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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