Maui Waterfall Hike with Optional Cliff Jumping

Rock hop, climb and jump your way through a bamboo forest to waterfalls.

A jungle waterfall adventure on Maui where you hike through bamboo forest, visit multiple waterfalls and choose whether to cliff jump, swim or simply soak in the pools. The experience runs about three and a half hours with a local guide leading groups of up to four people, or combining smaller groups; go pro photography and videography are included, and the hike suits mild to moderate fitness levels.

The Experience

You start in a bamboo forest and work your way downstream through rock hopping, climbing and scrambling. The guide leads you from one waterfall to the next, each one a chance to stop and decide what you want to do—jump from the cliff if you're up for it, or wade in and float. The whole thing takes a morning or an afternoon depending on which slot you book, and the pace is built for groups with mixed energy levels, from kids to people in their nineties.

Go pro footage and photos are part of the package, so you get the shots without carrying the camera yourself. The hike is mild to moderate, which means you're moving but not racing; the guide knows the terrain and watches for safe spots to jump or swim. If your group is four people or more, it's private—just your people and the guide. Smaller groups may combine with another party of two or fewer, so the experience stays intimate either way.

You'll need moderate fitness to handle the rock hopping and climbing, and the guide will tell you upfront which jumps are optional and which spots are best for swimming if you'd rather skip the adrenaline. Bring water shoes or something with grip; the rocks are slippery. Public transportation gets you to the trailhead, so you don't need a rental car to make this work.

What’s included

• Jungle waterfall adventure with a local guide.
• rock hopping, climbing and swimming through multiple waterfalls.
• optional cliff jumping at safe entry points.
• go pro photography and videography of the hike.
• water provided during the activity.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Epic Maui Hikes

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free half-day on Maui and want to move through water and jungle instead of sitting still—the guide handles the route and the camera, so you just show up and decide how deep to go at each waterfall.

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Top questions

Can I do this hike if I've never cliff jumped before?

Cliff jumping is entirely optional on this adventure. You can swim, wade or simply sit by the pools while others jump—the guide shows you safe entry points for each waterfall, and you choose your own level of participation at every stop.

What's included in the go pro photography and videography?

The guide captures photos and video throughout the hike using go pro equipment, so you get footage of yourself at the waterfalls and in the pools without managing a camera yourself. You receive the files after the tour.

Will my group be private or mixed with other people?

Groups of four or more get a private guide and experience. Groups of three or fewer may be combined with another small party of up to two people, keeping the total intimate and manageable.

How difficult is the hike for someone who's not very fit?

The hike is mild to moderate, meaning you're climbing and scrambling but not at a steep or technical level. The guide customizes the pace for mixed fitness levels and can adjust which waterfalls you visit based on your comfort, so let them know your limits at the start.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring water shoes or shoes with good grip for the rocks. The guide provides water during the hike. Sunscreen and a towel are smart additions, and public transit gets you to the trailhead.