Waterfall Tours in Big Island of Hawaii at a glance
- Our pick: Big Island Kohala Waterfalls: Waterfall Hikes & Mountain Stream Swim, US$ 267 per person (7h, 4.88★ · 363).
- Top rated: Big Island Waterfalls & Swimming: Akaka Falls, Kulaniapia, Botanical Garden, US$ 278 per person (10h, 4.92★ · 535).
- Shortest: Kohala Waterfalls Helicopter Tour: Exclusive Landing, US$ 766 per person (1h 10m, 4.81★ · 21).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: US$ 69–US$ 895 (median US$ 267). With 100+ reviews: 14 of 20.
Of the 20 options: 19 with live guides in English, 20 with free cancellation, 19 with instant confirmation, 10 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly, 4 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Waterfall Tours in Big Island of Hawaii
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20 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Big Island Kohala Waterfalls: Waterfall Hikes & Mountain Stream Swim Small group waterfall tour on Big Island's Kohala Coast with nature preserve access, lunch, and swimming. Includes pickup from Kailua-Kona, guide, and gear. Max 10 people. Mon–Sat · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (363 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 267 per person
Big Island tour: Volcanoes, waterfalls & black sand beaches Full-day Big Island tour from Kona with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Akaka Falls, Thurston Lava Tube and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Includes lunch. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (7,189 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 276 per person
Big Island Ziplining: 8 Lines & Suspension Bridge Zip through Hawaiian rainforest on eight lines, cross a suspension bridge, and rappel down a 330-foot waterfall while learning about native plants from your guide. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.97 (1,019 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 238 per person
Big Island Hawaii: Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach Day Tour Big Island tour with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, Hilo Farmers Market and Richardson Ocean Park. Native Hawaiian guide, hotel pickup, lunch included. Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (663 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 187 per person
Big Island Waterfalls & Swimming: Akaka Falls, Kulaniapia, Botanical Garden Big Island waterfall tour with swimming at Kulaniapia Falls, Akaka Falls hike, and Waipio Valley. Includes hotel pickup, lunch, and guide. Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (535 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 278 per person
Big Island Zipline Tour: 7 Lines Over 250-ft Waterfall Zipline seven lines on Hawaii's Big Island near Akaka Falls, starting small and building to a half-mile line above a private 250-foot waterfall. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.91 (1,137 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 246 per person
Hawaii Volcanoes tour: Volcano, chocolate & waterfall Walk through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a certified guide to see how Halemaumau Crater's collapse reshaped Kilauea. Tue–Sat · 07:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.89 (250 reviews) Duration: 11h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 309 per person
Big Island tour: Volcanoes, waterfalls & black sand beach Circle the Big Island in nine hours with an owner-guide, visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Akaka Falls, and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach with park entry and snacks. Mon–Sat · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (210 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 255 per person
ATV Riding on Big Island: Honda & UTV Options Ride a Honda ATV or Side x Side UTV through Hamakua ranch land on Big Island, stopping at scenic viewpoints and swimming in Umauma's private waterfall pond. Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00 ★ 4.48 (206 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 224 per group
Big Island Scenic Tour: Volcano, Hilo & Rainbow Falls Big Island tour from Hilo with Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls and lunch included: a local guide walks you through volcanic landscapes. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.98 (127 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Ziplining in Hawaii: 9 lines plus waterfall swim Zip across nine lines over the Umauma River and waterfall at Hawaii's Umauma Falls park, then swim and kayak in the private pond below, guide. Mon–Fri · 10:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.80 (186 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 347 per person
Kulaniapia Falls Day Pass: Swim under Hawaii's largest waterfall Your day pass to Kulaniapia Falls covers 40 acres, 4 waterfalls and trails, plus discounts on rappelling and cooking classes on Big Island. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.64 (194 reviews) Duration: 2h–5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano, Waterfall & Black Sand Beach Lunch Half-day tour from Hilo visiting Rainbow Falls, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach with lunch included and hotel pickup. Tue–Sun · 09:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 85 ★ 4.99 (105 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 per person
Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120-Foot Drop Rappel 120 feet down Kulaniapia Falls with professional guide and all safety equipment included. Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.82 (82 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 279 per person
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Private Tour: Black Sand Beach & Waterfall Spend 10 hours exploring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and Rainbow Falls with a local guide in a private vehicle. Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 08:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.96 (81 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,280 per group
Also popular with travelers
The ones most travelers have taken, by number of reviews.
Big Island Kohala: Zip & Dip Tour with Waterfall Swim Full-day Kohala adventure from Kona with 5 ziplines, suspension bridges, private waterfall swim, and lunch with coast views. Early pickup, small groups, all gear included. Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri · 08:30 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.93 (132 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 309 per person
Volcanoes National Park tour: Kilauea volcano & black sand beaches Native Hawaiian guide leads a 6–7 hour Volcanoes National Park tour with hotel or airport pickup, visiting Kilauea crater, steam vents, lava tubes, and Rainbow Falls. Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (71 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 187 per person
Private Big Island of Hawaii Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos Private Big Island tour with guide includes coffee farm tastings, Kilauea volcano, black sand beaches and waterfalls. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (61 reviews) Duration: 8h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,989 per group
Compare 2 more options for Waterfall Tours in Big Island of Hawaii
From US$ 766 per person · 1 h to 2 h
Kohala Waterfalls Helicopter Tour: Exclusive Landing Helicopter tour from Waikoloa over Kohala waterfalls with exclusive landing at a 1,200-foot cascade. Pilot guide, noise-canceling headsets, and 20–25 minutes on the ground. Every day · 14:00 and 15:05 ★ 4.81 (21 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 766 per person
Kohala Coast helicopter tour: Doors off or on, 4 volcanoes Fly a 90-minute helicopter tour over the Kohala Coast with views of Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, Hualalai and Kohala volcanoes. Every day · 8 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.77 (13 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 895 per person
The top 12 of 20 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island Kohala Waterfalls: Waterfall Hikes & Mountain Stream SwimOur pickGroup of up to 10 | US$ 267 per person | 7h | 4.88★ · 363 | Mon–Sat · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 | English |
| Big Island Waterfalls & Swimming: Akaka Falls, Kulaniapia, Botanical GardenTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 278 per person | 10h | 4.92★ · 535 | Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri · 07:00 | English |
| Kohala Waterfalls Helicopter Tour: Exclusive LandingShortestGroup of up to 6 | US$ 766 per person | 1h 10m | 4.81★ · 21 | Every day · 14:00 and 15:05 | English |
| Big Island tour: Volcanoes, waterfalls & black sand beachesGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | US$ 276 per person | 11h | 4.92★ · 7,189 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Big Island Ziplining: 8 Lines & Suspension BridgeGroup of up to 15 | US$ 238 per person | 2h 30m | 4.97★ · 1,019 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Big Island Hawaii: Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach Day TourGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 187 per person | 6h–7h | 5.00★ · 663 | Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 | English |
| Big Island Zipline Tour: 7 Lines Over 250-ft WaterfallPrivate | US$ 246 per person | 2h 30m | 4.91★ · 1,137 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30 | English |
| Hawaii Volcanoes tour: Volcano, chocolate & waterfallGroup of up to 12 | US$ 309 per person | 11h 30m | 4.89★ · 250 | Tue–Sat · 07:30 | English |
| Big Island tour: Volcanoes, waterfalls & black sand beachGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | US$ 255 per person | 9h | 5.00★ · 210 | Mon–Sat · No fixed time | English |
| ATV Riding on Big Island: Honda & UTV Options | US$ 224 per group | 1h 30m | 4.48★ · 206 | Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Big Island Scenic Tour: Volcano, Hilo & Rainbow FallsGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 199 per person | 7h | 4.98★ · 127 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Ziplining in Hawaii: 9 lines plus waterfall swim | US$ 347 per person | 4h | 4.80★ · 186 | Mon–Fri · 10:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (4): Big Island Waterfalls & Swimming: Akaka Falls, Kulaniapia, Botanical Garden (US$ 278 per person) · Big Island Zipline Tour: 7 Lines Over 250-ft Waterfall (US$ 246 per person) · Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Private Tour: Black Sand Beach & Waterfall (US$ 2,280 per group)
- With pickup (10): Big Island Waterfalls & Swimming: Akaka Falls, Kulaniapia, Botanical Garden (US$ 278 per person) · Big Island tour: Volcanoes, waterfalls & black sand beaches (US$ 276 per person) · Big Island Hawaii: Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach Day Tour (US$ 187 per person)
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