BIG ISLAND
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 waterfall tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of Big Island in a Day, covering volcanoes, waterfalls, coffee, black-sand beaches, history, meals, timing, and tour value.
“Kevin was a very knowledgeable tour guide. Not only did we see cool stuff but also learned a bit of Hawaiian history”
Fly seven zip lines above Hawaii’s Hamakua Coast, including a dramatic 250-foot waterfall crossing, with guides and safety gear included.
“The guides were friendly and fun, created a great atmosphere for my daughter (11) to quickly build confidence. She initially didn’t think she would be brave enough but the course gets more intense with each line and she soon was trying to be first on each turn.”
Review of Big Island’s 9-line Umauma zipline, with waterfalls, ocean views, family tips, pricing, safety details, and booking advice.
“Absolutely beautiful views!! Missed lines 3 and 4 due to maintenance which was a major bummer!! But they did give a refund of part of experience. The other bummer was that there was no interaction other than safety of lines, which is very important, but I enjoy hearing about the vegetation and history of the areas I am visiting. I love to learn from the guides. They were more interested in discussing football with their coworkers.”
Review of Kailani Tours’ Big Island day trip, with Kona coffee, black sands, Volcanoes National Park, lunch, Rainbow Falls, and practical tips.
“Chris was an incredible tour guide! Incredibly knowledgeable. It seemed there wasn’t a thing about the island that he didn’t know. Every stop offered a diverse experience. The turtles on the black sand beach and banyan tree stops were unforgettable! My husband and I had a wonderful time on the tour. Thanks for the 10/10 experience!”
Review of the Big Island waterfalls tour with Waipio Valley, Akaka Falls, botanical gardens, lunch, and swimming at Kulaniapia Falls.
“This was an excellent tour. Stephen was great and really took care of us for the day. Shared great info and in all we couldn't have had a better tour through multiple falls and views. We had rented a house a ways away from Kona but pickup was well organized and easy”
Review of Makaio Tours’ Hilo day tour, with Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, waterfalls, black sand beaches, sea turtles, local food, and practical tips.
“Our tour was excellent. Justin was from me and made us feel like part of the family. The entire trip was amazing and we crammed so much into one day.”
Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano safari, with lava caves, black-sand beaches, lava fields, waterfalls, local guides, and cruise-port pickup.
“Ellen Grace was a delightful tour guide, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, professional and went out of her way to share her love of the Big island with us, going the extra mile (literally) to take us to one additional lava field that wasn't even on the intinerary. We also enjoyed traveling in a van with a smaller group rather than in a large bus.”
Review of the Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure, with waterfalls, swimming, lunch, easy hiking, guides, price, and practical tips.
“Mark was awesome, very informative. Easy hiking. Great views. Nice waterfalls. Relaxed tour of a not often seen part of the island”
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