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

“Fairly short hike but a couple of short bits that involve a steep bank. The guide did a great job of getting everyone comfortably through that. Wear good water shoes!”

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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

“We had a great time 😊 Marty was knowledgeable & very engaging with the group. Overall I would recommend doing this tour anytime your in Maui. Mahalo Marty!!!”

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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

“This was an amazing tour! Our guide was incredible and wanted to show us as much as possible! Highly recommended”

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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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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

“Shauna and Mike were great guides who had fun with us cracking jokes and teaching us new things about the island. Whole group had a blast.”

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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

“Our guide was super friendly, warm and entertaining- he engaged well with all age members of the group. We had a blast cliff jumping from 2 waterfalls and visited a 3rd briefly before stopping at a farm stand for local treats. Swimming was cool and…”

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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

“An amazing time! We rotated with our fellow passengers and had both “front” and “rear” seats. If you get the opportunity to sit front row, PLEASE DO. Our pilot, John, had great info and was very communicative on everything!! We had a great time and…”

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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

“We had a wonderful afternoon with Lauren. We only had one day in Maui and couldn’t have had a more perfect experience. Beautiful jungle hike to a waterfall swim, while learning about the history of island. I would book again in a heartbeat.”

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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

“This was a wonderful plane ride and recommend it highly. Eric was knowledgeable about all the islands and went above and beyond throughout the flight.”

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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

“Quinn was amazing. He was very knowledgeable. We were learning without even noticing. Quinn was friendly, polite and very funny. I like the way he interacted with our group as would definitely recommend this tour and Quinn to other friends and family”

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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