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

“Kamika was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the big island. We took the tour the first day and now able able to see all the things we wanted more time at.”

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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

“Dress appropriately. It got very cool at the volcano so bring a jacket! Robert was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable. Got to see some amazing sites. He went above and beyond offering to take pictures of us at all the stops!”

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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 staff, Trey and Julia, were the best. Safety was 1st and always on their mind. They were patient and assisted less able participants. Everyone in our group were also patient and understood people limitations. Also, Mika was great checking us in.”

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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

“We had a wonderful time on our around the island tour of Hawaii. Our guide Audra was fantastic and provided us with many stories of the Hawaiian legends. Having grown up on the Island she was very knowledgeable and made the experience that much better!…”

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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

“Drew was a great tour guide. Friendly and knowledge about the waterfalls and keep us entertained throughout the trip. Swimming in one waterfall made it special and the botanical garden was just beautiful. I recommend this trip for my anyone, you'll enjoy it. Thanks for…”

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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 enjoyed the fact that our Guide Scott was a native and very knowledgeable about every aspect of the tour. He drove sensible, was safety conscious, and very accomodating to his guests. The trip was a gift for our 50th and our Daughter & Son…”

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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

“Justin revealed the island’s secrets, immersing us into the area history, the flora, fauna and people. Lots of laughs, with a sprinkle of humanity interjected. A man I could grow to love. Did I mention the amazing knowledge and insight into each of our stops…”

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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

“Led by our excellent tour guide Ellen, we enjoyed epic views and stops ending with the crater national park with otherworldly views of the steaming crater and vents, walked through a lava tube and enjoyed a fun morning of history, culture and sights.”

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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

“This tour was a great way to kick off our vacation! The area they take you to is stunning. The lunch site was out of this world and the food was delicious! Our guide, Adam, was the icing on the cake. A big island native,…”

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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

“MUST DO IF YOU’RE ON THE BIG ISLAND! The staff was very funny and welcoming, me and my fiancée were visiting the island and got there two hours early. The place is absolutely beautiful, and very calm. The ATV ride with the waterfall was one…”

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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

“They have a very Nice staff And the waterfall is very, pretty, lots of fun water toys..Beautiful property all together Could use maybe some more time coordinating/ there own wedding coordinator instead of allowing guests to it……”

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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