Private Hilo Waterfall Tour

Explore The Big Island’s Rainforest Coast

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Your Hilo waterfall adventure with a local private guide will start right at pickup. Be ready for winding and somewhat bumpy roads, rainforest trails, winding paths, and beauty all around you. Your guide will pick out the best stops for your group that day.

We will see famous falls like Akaka and Rainbow as well as numerous others with fun and interesting characteristics and stories. Learn all about them on tour.

Starting At
$1600 USD
Age
All ages
Duration
7-hour
Location
Hilo, Hawai’i
Starting At
$2400 USD
Age
All ages
Duration
7-hour
Location
Hilo, Hawai’i

What's Included
- Easy and convenient transportation
- A customizable itinerary for your group
- A compact and comfortable vehicle
What's Included
- Easy and convenient transportation
- A customizable itinerary for your group
- A larger vehicle for a larger group

From: $1,600^.00

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7-Hour Private Hilo Waterfall Tour (Up To 5 Guests) In Van

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7-Hour Private Hilo Waterfall Tour (Up To 10 Guests) In Sprinter

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$2,400^.00
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45 Minutes Helicopter Flight ($400/person) 400 $

Botanical Garden ($40/person) 40 $
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Comfort Seat (Passengers weighing between 240 lbs & up) 199.5 $
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Any hotel or accommodations not part of Hilo the assigned Pickup Area is always: Liliuokalani Gardens: 189 Lihiwai St #151, Hilo

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Liliuokalani Gardens: 189 Lihiwai St #151, Hilo

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Outside the lobby, at the entrance of Grand Naniloa Hotel.

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Keoukaha General Store: 11 Silva St, Hilo.

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Outside the lobby, at the entrance of Hilo Bay Hostel.

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Outside the lobby, at the entrance of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.

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Outside the lobby, at the entrance of SCP Hilo Hotel.

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Outside the lobby, at the entrance of Wild Ginger Inn Hotel & Hostel.

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Outside the lobby, at the entrance of Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel.

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Outside the lobby, at the entrance of Hale Kai Hawaii Suites.

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Outside the lobby, at the entrance of Hilo Beach House Inn.

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Outside the lobby, at the entrance of Orchid Tree Bed & Breakfast.

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At the baggage claim B & D.
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Hilo Waterfall Tour Features

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Waterfalls and Parks

The Hilo and Hāmākua coast is filled with beautiful waterfalls due to the almost daily rain we receive. Your guide will keep you dry as we visit a number of these epic waterfalls including Rainbow Falls near Hilo and a long stop at Akaka Falls State Park where there are numerous waterfalls seen along the paved path. It’s home to one of the tallest falls on the island.

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Gardens and Farm Stands

This tour winds its way along small roads from one gorgeous waterfall to the next. Along the way, we can make stops for you to sample fresh tropical fruit and snacks. Cute farm stands, small shops, and family-run cafes dot the sightseeing routes.

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Famous Sites and Stops

Your guide knows all the best spots to stop at and see beyond just the waterfalls. Depending on what your group wants to see, we customize every itinerary and make sure it checks off all your boxes. The guide will even show you things you didn’t know you wanted to see, as all of our guides are experts on the local area.

Hilo Waterfall Tour Details

Highlights

Private 7-Hour Guided Tour With Transportation
See The Most Popular Waterfalls In Hilo Area
Visit Akaka Falls State Park
Visit Rainbow Falls State Park

Stop At Various Overlooks And Sites
Stop For Lunch In Plantation Town (on your own)
Customize Your Itinerary For Your Group
Combo With Helicopter Flight For Full Experience

Description

This private tour is perfect for those who want to spend a day sightseeing some of the most beautiful areas around Hilo. Even rain can't put a damper on things since it creates some of the most incredible rainforest scenes and plenty of waterfalls.

Your guide starts off the day by picking you up at your accommodation in the Hilo area for a tour of the historic town before heading out to your first waterfall. (Kona guests will have a modified tour route.)

Above Hilo, we will check out the beautiful Rainbow Falls. Stopping here for photos and a walk around the park is a great way to start the day. We will crisscross this same stream going over multiple bridges to view waterfalls as we make our way down to the coast.

Our tour takes us along a winding, bumpy road with little waterfalls and even one with a tunnel. We will enjoy the rainforest beauty, sites, and scents. Your group can even stop at a farm stand or cafe for a late-morning treat.

We continue along the rural road, viewing various sites as your guide provides entertaining stories, points out interesting areas, and fills you in on the local legends. We can head all the way up to the Waipi’o Valley Overlook and see the waterfalls coming off Kohala Mountain in the distance. Out here we can also stop for a meal on your own. Your guide will have some great recommendations.

On the way back to Hilo, we head up to the 400’ plus Akaka Falls. This park is filled with incredible views, waterfalls, tropical plants, and more. We give you plenty of time to explore. Depending on how much time you have, your guide will take you to see some additional historic gardens and sites in Hilo including a black sand beach.

You can also add on to your tour by choosing to stop at the Tropical Botanical Gardens and/or take a helicopter tour to see more waterfalls and coastal beauty from above. Both are available at checkout for an extra fee.

Itinerary

8:00 AM - Accommodation Pickup In Hilo Area
8:10 AM - Driving Tour Through Historic Hilo
8:30 AM - Stop At Rainbow Falls
9:30 AM - Drive Along Coastal Road Make Various Stops
12:00 PM - Stop For Lunch
1:00 PM - Enjoy Akaka Falls State Park
2:30 PM - Additional Sightseeing Drive & Stops
3:00 PM - Return To Your Accommodation
3:15 PM - Check-in At Heliport For Helicopter Ride Add-ons

Tour Add-Ons

National Tropical Botanical Garden

This steep garden is filled with waterfalls, exotic and native plants, beautiful overlooks and places to sit and relax. A stop at this garden will change your itinerary for the day including making sure to stop here for a picnic lunch to maximize your time in the garden.

45 Minute Rainforest and Waterfall Helicopter Tour

Guests love to also view waterfalls from above. You will see hundreds of them, as your pilot guides you along the mountainside. The helicopter tour will occur for your group either first thing in the morning or in the evening. Your guide will pick you up and bring you to the heliport as part of the tour.

Food & Drink

All meals and food are purchased on your own. Your guide will make a variety of stops based on your group's needs throughout the tour day. Let us know if you have any requests.

Instructions

We will no longer provide car seats for children on our Big Island tours. Guests traveling with young children must bring their own car seats.

Cancellation

Any request for a refund 72 hours or more prior to the start of the tour or activity is honored with a full refund.

No refunds are issued for any cancellations inside the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour. There is no refund for no-shows. There is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability outside of the 72-hour cancellation period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Meals Included In This Tour?

We make stops for food as you would like and you would purchase them on your own that day. We encourage guests if they are trying to make the most of their day to plan for having an easy picnic lunch at one of the stops your guide will recommend for the day.
What Makes Akaka Falls Special?

This is a state park situated on the slopes of Mauna Kea. A beautiful and picturesque stream feeds hundreds of waterfalls as it makes its way down to the ocean. Within the park, you will be able to observe a waterfall that is over 400’ tall from across a very deep gulch.
Can We Make Special Requests?

Yes, this is your private tour. We will do our best to fulfill your wants and your guide can make adjustments to the itinerary depending on your add-ons and group needs.