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

“Our tour guide Michael was amazing. Very knowledgeable in the Hawaiian culture, plants and animals around the island. The hike itself is easy and doable. The terrain can be a little rocky so you just need to watch your step. A good pair of tennis…”

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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

“Our tour guide Quinn was excellent. Ask for him. I would give him 6 stars. Communication with the company Stardust was not good. Pickup places and times were off. We had to confirm a number of times.”

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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

“What a gorgeous trip enhanced by Lei, our tour guide, with her great spirit and knowledge each step of the way wanting to make our time the best and very enjoyable. A day well spent.”

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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

“Maybe split up groups. Make smaller groups so you can hear the leaders talk. Also split up the skill level of riders. We waited a lot for riders to get back together.”

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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

“Wonderful experience and Oscar was an amazing guide, a true history buff and he was very professional and polite. He got to know the group and remembered everyone's name!”

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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

“You need to get Alba and Shanna as your guides! They make it fun, safe, and a wonderful way to experience the waterfalls that line the road to Hana! The experience is such an amazing way to experience the best that Maui has to offer!”

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8.Maui: Road to Hana Helicopter & Waterfall Tour with Landing

Experience Maui’s stunning landscapes on a helicopter tour with a 35-minute rainforest landing, guided commentary, and breathtaking views for $329.

★ 4.9

“It was a chance of a lifetime!! Experiencing this with my kids was incredible and it will forever be one of our favorite memories while visiting Maui🌺 Everything about the experience was amazing!! Especially loved being able to land in the middle of a rainforest.…”

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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

“Ethan was a great pilot and told us a lot about the area. We had a great time and would go again. We even got to see some humpback whales breaching.”

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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

“Had an amazing time with Sirena! She’s so friendly and great at story telling. You start the tour meeting at a parking lot where you’ll get in with whoever you are assigned to car. This was nice because we researched the road to Hana and…”

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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

“It was an amazing experience and our tour driver Jason made it really special and authentic Highly recommended tour and the driver knowledge about the island made it even more unique!!!!! Filippo and Isabella”

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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

“We highly recommend a narrative tour by air around the island the morning of your first day. Maui Circle Air with Maui Plane Ride was superb. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. If you can’t get it into your schedule for first, just get it in.…”

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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

“Roger was amazing!! He made the trip very comfortable and was a great source of culture and history! We learned so much and would definitely book with him to go again!”

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More Maui Waterfall & Rainforest Hikes

4.5Waterfall, Rainforest, Chocolate Tour & Historical Sites2 hours (approx.)$147.99 4.5Halfway to Hana Tour of Maui Black Sand Beach Waterfalls Turtles6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$199.00 4.5Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour45 minutes (approx.)$332.67 5.0Jungle Waterfall Adventure on Maui3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$299.00 4.5Maui Magical Waterfall and Jungle Tour: Road to Hana5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$189.00 5.0Road to Hana Deluxe Rainforest & Waterfall Experience from Maui8 to 10 hours (approx.)$219.99 4.5Waterfall, First One On The Road to Hana, Chocolate tour2 hours (approx.)$139.99 5.0Private Full-Day Waterfall Beach and Jungle Tour of Maui7 to 8 hours (approx.)$299.99 5.0Hike Honolua Ridgeline3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$145.00 5.0Haleakala Crater Hiking Experience7 hours (approx.)$208.38 5.0Road to Hana Rainforest, Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Lunch9 to 10 hours (approx.)$245.99 4.6From Maui: Road to Hana Rainforest and Waterfall Experience11 hours$219 5.0Maui-PRIVATE-Air Tour: Volcano Lava & Jungle Waterfalls (2-5 Max)1 hour (approx.)$380.00 5.0Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls, Black Sand Beach & Lunch8 to 9 hours (approx.)$245.99 4.7Maui: Road to Hana Waterfalls Tour with Lunch9 hours$259 5.0Epic Waterfall Adventure – GO PRO 10 footage included3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$249.00 5.0Maui-PRIVATE-Air Tour: SKY-ROAD to HANA: Lava Flows, Waterfalls!1 hour (approx.)$420.00 5.0Llama Sunset Hike1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$248.00 5.0Amazing Maui Ridge Hike2 hours (approx.)$159.00 5.0Waterfalls of West Maui and Molokai Helicopter Tour50 minutes (approx.)$460.90 5.0South Maui: Waterfall Tour w/ Kayak, Snorkel, and Hike7.5 hours$260 4.5Waterfall Hike and Kayak Snorkel & Paddle from Makena6 hours (approx.)$270.20 4.5Mauis Sea Turtles, Waterfalls and Road to Hana Adventure6 to 7 hours (approx.)$199.00 5.0Deluxe Road to Hana Rainforest and Waterfall Experience from Maui10 to 12 hours (approx.)$225.99