Experience the Hawaiian beauty of the Kohala Waterfalls on this small group Kohala Waterfalls adventure tour. Drive along the Kona coastline and explore the areas where lava flows from Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountain. You'll also learn about Hawaii's countryside - a place of old sugar plantations, ancient legends and extraordinary natural beauty. Explore a private nature preserve as your interpretive guide brings you to explore streams, waterfalls and bridges. Soak in the amazing view from a private picnic area overlooking a remote valley. Easy walks, gorgeous countryside views and a chance to cool off in a mountain stream make the Kohala Waterfalls Adventure the ideal family adventure in Hawaii!
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 47 of the next 78 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Travelers staying in the Kailua-Kona area meet here to check-in prior to the tour departure. Restrooms are available.
Enjoy views of the Big Island's amazing coastline and a few of its volcanoes on the way to your North Kohala Adventure
Enjoy a brief convenience stop here at our Kohala Zipline retail store. There are restrooms available for guests as well.
Enjoy our one of a kind experience of seeing several different water falls while hiking through private nature reserves and a restored, ancient, Hawaiian agricultural site Cool off with a swim under one of the cascading waterfalls Lunch is provided with a heavenly view of Mokulanikila
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Big Island: Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $267 per person for this Big Island of Hawaii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM.
Children aged 0–12 pay from $241, adults from $267.
It can: 47 of the next 78 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants under 3 must be carried in a backpack carrier Children under 4 must ride in a car seat
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Wonderful. Guide was very knowledgeable. Beautiful sights. Lunch on a cliff.
Mahalo! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the stunning cliffside views, and having such a knowledgeable guide to bring the journey to life.
It was a long drive and well worth it. Our guide Taro was very knowledgeable, took photos for us, and had anything we could possibly need (bug spray, drinks, snacks, etc). We would highly recommend. It will be a trip we will always remember!
Mahalo for the review! We're so glad the drive was worth it and that Taro took such great care of you with the photos and supplies. We truly appreciate the high recommendation and hope to see you again!
Me and my wife had an amazing time on this tour. Our guide, Jon, was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. You can tell he really takes pride in his job and ensured everyone had the best experience possible. The waterfalls and views were stunning. The actually hiking between waterfalls / sites was brief but totally approximately 1 mile. The lunch provided was better than expected and very filling with a one of a kind view on a private cliffside picnic area.
Mahalo for the glowing review! We are so glad you and your wife had such an amazing time exploring the waterfalls with Jon. He truly takes pride in giving guests a first-class experience, and he'll be thrilled to hear his friendly hospitality and local insights made an impression. It sounds like that cliffside lunch view hit the spot! We hope to welcome you both back for another adventure soon.
Must-do family-friendly adventure! My son, niece and I thoroughly enjoyed hiking to see the various waterfalls and learning about Hawaii in general. Our guide, Dave, was very attentive and made sure we safely navigated the few spots on the hike that were slippery from the rain. I highly recommend this tour!!
Mahalo for the fantastic review! We are so glad you, your son, and your niece had such a great time exploring the waterfalls together. Dave will be thrilled to hear his local knowledge and extra care on the trail made it a safe, memorable family adventure. We truly appreciate your high recommendation!
This tour is Amazing! Gary is absolutely Awesome, knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone was so comfortable, yoi get to see beautiful waterfalls, take an easy hike, even swim in the falls, and have lunch atop a breathtaking view. A++ I would definitely recommend this tour if visiting the big island.
Mahalo for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time and enjoyed the waterfalls, hike, swim, and scenic lunch. Gary will be so happy to know his friendly vibes and knowledge made everyone feel comfortable and well taken care of. We really appreciate the A++ recommendation—thank you for sharing your experience!
Wonderful walk through Hawaiian waterfalls, where we could swim and enjoy the natural beauty without any crowds. Our guide Dave was fantastic and smart. Lunch was served and was very good. Highly recommend!
Mahalo for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the private waterfalls, the swim, and lunch. Dave will be so happy to hear your kind words. Hope to welcome you back again!
This was a great tour. Loved Mark and Rachel, our guides. So adaptable and authentic. Highly recommend
Mahalo for the great feedback! Mark and Rachel will be so happy to hear this. We appreciate the high recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Mark Frazier was our guide and he was amazing! So entertaining with lots of facts about Hawaii. He made sure everyone was comfortable and had what they needed. Definitely recommend the waterfall tour and swimming in it was the next part. 10/10!
Mahalo for the 10/10 review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on the waterfall tour. Mark is an incredible guide, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with him—he loves sharing his passion for Hawaii's history and ensuring everyone stays safe and comfortable. There really is nothing quite like taking that refreshing dip in the waterfall! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to share another adventure with you in the future. Safe travels!
Waterfalls hike was the highlight of our Big Island trip. The guides Mark and Rachel told us many interesting facts about the Big Island and the flora/fauna in our hike. We’ve swam in waterfalls on other islands, but this was special because we learned so much and had access to private uncrowded waterfalls that weren’t 6-10 miles to hike to.
Mahalo for the amazing review! We're thrilled that our waterfall hike was the highlight of your Big Island trip. Mark and Rachel will be delighted to hear that their knowledge made your experience so special. We love offering exclusive, uncrowded access to our private waterfalls without the long trek, and we're so glad it stood out from your other island adventures. Hope to see you on the trails again soon!
We had a great time on the Hawaii Forest & Trail Secret Waterfalls of Kona Excursion! Our guide, Mark, was incredible--he kept everyone talking and he was genuinely interested in hearing everyone's travel stories. He was very knowledgeable and provided us with a wealth of fascinating information about the island. After a comfortable van ride, we hiked a beautiful trail that led us to a series of truly stunning, pristine waterfalls. We were treated to a delicious lunch from a local deli, and we loved that it was mostly served in eco-friendly, reusable containers. On the way back, we made a perfect final stop at a local macadamia nut store. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and we recommend it!
Mahalo for the fantastic review! We are so glad you loved the Kohala Waterfalls excursion and that Mark made the day so engaging and informative. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the local deli lunch and our eco-friendly efforts, as well as the final mac nut stop! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
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