Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour from Waikiki

Coffee, a waterfall swim, and pineapple fields in one morning

A guided tour from Waikiki combining a hike through Waimea Valley's tropical gardens and ancient Hawaiian sites, a swim at Waimea Waterfall, meals at Green World Coffee Farm and in the valley, and a visit to Dole Plantation. Your guide shares insights into Hawaiian history and local ecology throughout the 7.5-hour day, with round-trip transport included.

The experience

The day starts at Green World Coffee Farm with a fresh cup of Hawaiian coffee and a light breakfast pastry before your guide walks you through what's ahead. Then you move into Waimea Valley itself, where a guided hike takes you through tropical gardens and past ancient Hawaiian cultural sites. Your guide explains the valley's history, the native plants you're passing, and why these places matter to Hawaiian tradition. The whole route builds toward the base of Waimea Waterfall, where you get to swim in the pool beneath it: the centerpiece of the morning.

After the water, you eat lunch in the valley with your choice of a Chicken Caesar Wrap, Veggie Wrap, or Spicy Shrimp Wrap. The tour then moves to Dole Plantation for free time to walk the gardens and explore the gift shop, though the stop is brief and doesn't include the plantation's paid attractions. Round-trip transport from Waikiki means you don't drive yourself, and your guide handles the route.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation from Waikiki.
• guided hike through Waimea Valley's tropical gardens and ancient Hawaiian sites.
• entry to Waimea Valley and the waterfall swim.
• professional local guide.
• coffee and light breakfast pastry at Green World Coffee Farm.
• healthy lunch with a choice of Chicken Caesar Wrap, Veggie Wrap, or Spicy Shrimp Wrap.
• visit to Dole Plantation.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Nature and You

Is this one for you?At 7.5 hours, this tour fills most of a day and leaves little room for other activities in Waikiki, so it works best when you're ready to commit the morning and early afternoon to the valley and the plantation.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Waimea Waterfall like when you get there to swim?

Waimea Waterfall drops into a pool at its base where you swim. The waterfall is the highlight of the hike through the valley and the reason the tour is built around it.

How much time do you actually spend hiking in Waimea Valley?

The hike is part of a guided walk through tropical gardens and ancient Hawaiian sites, though the itinerary doesn't break out the hiking time separately from the full 7.5-hour tour.

What does the Dole Plantation stop include?

Dole Plantation is mainly free time to stroll the gardens and explore the gift shop. The stop doesn't include entry to the plantation's paid attractions.

Is the guide someone who knows the area?

A professional local guide leads the tour and shares insights into Hawaiian history and ecology. The guide speaks English or Japanese.