Maui

15 Best Maui Waterfall & Rainforest Hikes

The waterfall hikes: rainforest trails to swimming holes with guides who know which pools are safe after rain and which only look it. Water shoes beat sneakers everywhere on this island.

1.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

Discover Maui's lush rainforests, waterfalls, and native plants on this guided small-group hike, with swimming, waterfalls jumping, and cultural insights.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great tour. Our guide, Michael, was amazing. He really tailored things to what we wanted to experience and he was so knowledgeable about the plants and life around us. Took us to amazing waterfall spots and helped our kids experience jumping into the pools (they…”

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2.Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van

Discover Maui’s iconic Road to Hana with a guided tour featuring waterfalls, scenic stops, and local food—comfortably explored in a Mercedes van for a stress-free adventure.

★ 5.0

“It’s an all day experience about 10 hours. Quinn made it worth the time and money. He was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and had endless stories. The weather was great. I took Dramamine before we left. I didn’t experience any motion…”

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3.Rainforest Tour to Hana and Beyond

Discover Maui’s stunning landscapes on a full-day rainforest tour to Hana with expert guides, scenic stops, and authentic Hawaiian experiences for $210.

★ 5.0

“The tour took us on a beautiful drive to Hana. We stopped at several scenic locations on route and enjoyed swimming on the black sand beach. The driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. The small van made the trip more personal as it gives you…”

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4.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

Experience Maui's stunning waterfalls and coastline on a guided horseback tour. Suitable for all levels, it combines breathtaking views with friendly guides.

★ 5.0

“Great experience with Kai and Cierra as our guides! Small group size of less than 10 ensured personal and individual care at multiple points to check on the saddle and other details. While State laws prohibit riding on the water, we rode on a higher…”

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5.Road To Hana Black Sand Beach Waterfalls & Turtles Tour

Discover the best of Maui's scenic Hana Highway with this guided tour featuring waterfalls, black sand beaches, sea turtles, and more for a memorable day.

★ 4.0

“The sights were absolutely amazing… and the prize at the end (black sand beaches of Hana) were incredible. That being said, our guide was a nice guy, but his English wasn’t the greatest and he kept turning the AC down while us folks in the…”

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7.Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

Experience Maui’s waterfalls and rainforest cliffs with a guided rappelling tour. Perfect for adventure lovers seeking scenic, off-the-beaten-path fun.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time with Shauna and Deacon! We had Shauna 3 years ago on the same trip, and she again made it an exceptionally fun and safe experience.”

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9.Maui: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

Explore Maui’s lush rainforest, stunning waterfalls, and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on this 5-hour guided waterfall hike, perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.9

“Kaden was extremely knowledgeable about the plants and environment on the hike. We sampled some edible flowers along the way. We had some younger kids along with the group and he payed attention to them making sure they were safe during the hiking and swimming.…”

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10.Hana Rainforest Helicopter Flight with Landing from Maui

Experience Maui's stunning rainforests and coast from the air with a helicopter flight and landing in Wailua Valley, including expert commentary and breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“Fun ride with beautiful views of Maui. Scenic ocean views and waterfalls and a landing in the rainforest. The pilot was great, knowledgeable and friendly. Greg, another member of the crew, was a bonus and provided additional insights into the property. Highly recommend.”

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11.Epic Waterfall Adventure, the Best of Maui

Experience Maui’s waterfalls on this private, 3.5-hour guided tour featuring hikes, swimming, cliff jumping, and expert photography for unforgettable memories.

★ 5.0

“Lauren was the perfect tour guide. We had an amazing adventure. She modified the trip to better suit us, as I am recovering from a hip replacement surgery. We had THE BEST excursion ever. You won’t regret the personalized service with this crew. If you…”

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12.Road to Hana Deluxe Rainforest and Waterfall Experience from Maui

Discover Maui's lush rainforests, waterfalls, and stunning coastal views on this guided Road to Hana tour, including lunch, parks, and island stories.

★ 5.0

“Wow! Jason was amazing…a truly local born and raised in the area guide who shared so many great stories, local history, and legends that it kept our visit exciting and interesting. We visited highlighted areas plus he added some bonus stops with local fruit and…”

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13.Maui Circle Island-PRIVATE-Air Tour for 2-5: Waterfalls & Lava!

Experience Maui's stunning landscapes from above with a private 1-hour air tour, featuring waterfalls, lava fields, and iconic landmarks. Perfect for lovers of natural beauty and personalized adventures.

★ 5.0

“Great tour! Knowledgeable professional pilot. It was the best part of my trip, well worth the money.”

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14.Northshore Maui: Guided Rainforest and Waterfall Walk

Explore Maui's lush rainforests and stunning waterfalls on this 3-hour guided walk. Swim, leap, and learn about island flora with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“George did an excellent job of explaining about the culture on the ride to the hiking place and then explain and took us to two waterfalls to swim and pictures. Some climbing and river walk crossings but mostly level ground. Was a pleasant ride back…”

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15.Road to Hana in Mercedes Van: Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

Experience Maui’s stunning waterfalls, black sand beaches, and scenic vistas on this small-group Road to Hana tour with expert guides and delicious local food.

★ 4.5

“Marty, our tour guide did everything humanly possible to provide us a five star tour. The stops we made, the information he gave, his care about us as fellow travellers had our van full of strangers feeling like family. Safe driver, solicitous of needs. Beautiful…”

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More Maui Waterfall & Rainforest Hikes

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