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Hamakua Coast: Discover Hawaii's Natural Beauty
4.9
523 Ratings
Waimea
Embark on a full day adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring waterfalls, hiking through rainforests, and discovering the island’s diverse natural beauty.
Embark on a full day adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring waterfalls, hiking through rainforests, and discovering the island’s diverse natural beauty.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parker Ranch - Drive past the Historic Parker Ranch en route to Waipio Valley.
- Waipi’o Valley - Explore the breathtaking Waipio Valley Lookout to capture the lush, towering cliffs that descend into the shimmering ocean.
- Tex Drive-In - Make a quick stop to enjoy the local favorite, Malasada.
- Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden -…
- Parker Ranch - Drive past the Historic Parker Ranch en route to Waipio Valley.
- Waipi’o Valley - Explore the breathtaking Waipio Valley Lookout to capture the lush, towering cliffs that descend into the shimmering ocean.
- Tex Drive-In - Make a quick stop to enjoy the local favorite, Malasada.
- Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden - Wander through this garden valley where nature trails wind through an authentic tropical rainforest, crossing bubbling streams, passing several stunning waterfalls, and offering thrilling ocean views along the rugged Pacific Coast. This renowned garden provides opportunities to photograph rare and exotic flora, featuring over 2000 species of exotic tropical plants and orchids in a serene environment.
- Kulaniapia Falls - In the afternoon, escape the crowds and swim beneath the 120-foot Kulaniapia private waterfall, Hawaii’s largest privately accessible waterfall, to cool off and relax when river conditions allow.
- Rainbow Falls - Visit the stunning 80-foot waterfall in Hilo, accompanied by giant banyan trees.
- Saddle Road - Return to the hotel via Saddle Road.
- Akaka Falls State Park - In the afternoon, continue the drive along the scenic Hamakua Coast to visit the towering Akaka Falls, which cascades 442 feet into a stream-carved gorge.
What's Included
- Admission fees
- Bottle Water and Hawaiian Juice
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Kona and Kohala Area Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
- Small-group tour led by a professional guide
- Admission fees
- Bottle Water and Hawaiian Juice
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Kona and Kohala Area Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
- Small-group tour led by a professional guide
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips
- Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips
Additional Information
Embark on a full day of thrilling adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swimming at the exclusive Kulanipia waterfalls, and visiting the breathtaking Waipio Valley Lookout. Enjoy a hike to the magnificent Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls along the picturesque Hamakua Coast. Experience the island’s rich…
Embark on a full day of thrilling adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swimming at the exclusive Kulanipia waterfalls, and visiting the breathtaking Waipio Valley Lookout. Enjoy a hike to the magnificent Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls along the picturesque Hamakua Coast. Experience the island’s rich natural beauty, featuring numerous waterfalls, verdant rainforests, and dramatic sea cliffs, while your guide shares fascinating history and legends.
- Not Allowed for Children Under 5 Years Old
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Closed-toe walking shoes are recommended
- Bring swimsuit, towels, and water shoes for private waterfalls
- Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
- Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs
Location
Parker Ranch
66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(523 Ratings)
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Betty_p
May 11, 2026
Jason’s Kona Tour - I am writing to recognize our driver and tour guide, Jason, for his exceptional service during our recent trip. Jason is a highly skilled driver and shared extensive knowledge regarding the island and its history. Having been on many tours in the past, we found this to be by far our best experience.
We particularly enjoyed the views and the tours of the waterfalls and Botanical Gardens. Jason’s great sense of humor and clear passion for his work made the trip enjoyable for our entire group.
Thank you again,
Milton Poulos
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Guide60870111019
Apr 18, 2026
Orchids in bloom - Nice ride, I would highly recommend, the guide then.... fantastic and very kind!!
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635destinyn
Apr 2, 2026
Fantastic Waterfall Tour, the highlight of our trip. - Derek was fantastic! very patient and funny, such a wonderful tour!We got a lot more than we had anticipated and loved every minute of it, even the hard climbs. You gotta dig deep in a few spots but well worth it!! Thank you for a hell of a day on the Island we learned so much!!
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788debbyr
Mar 21, 2026
Awesome day on the Big Island - Wasabi is an excellent company. Very well done. Derek was our tour guide & he was great! Very knowledgeable about the Big Island, Hawaiian language- superior in every way. The day is long but you see a lot of the island; both lava field, tropical deamscapes and dry habitats. You are out of the van at well planned stops with activities, so your day is varied & fun. Small group of 12 or less with less tourist or no others at your stops. The private waterfall swim looked like a travel magazine add!
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Ad2854
Mar 10, 2026
We did the waterfalls and botanical gardens tour - Our guide, Dreu Basaldua, gave excellent commentary on our tour. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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Jeffda1914yv
Mar 10, 2026
Waterfalls/Botanical Gardens Tour - The Wasabi Waterfalls Tour we booked as an excursion on our trip to Hawaii was excellent and I highly recommend doing this if you are visiting the Big Island. All the places that we stopped at on the tour were all must sees or do’s while visiting here. At each stop you had ample time to explore, see the sites, and take pictures. Our tour guide Dreu, was one of the best guides we have ever had. He knew the history of the areas extremely well, and was very interactive with all of the guests. Lunch was provided by Wasabi which consisted of traditional island fare. The scenic park we stopped at, and the meal we had was great. Do this with Wasabi if you come to the Big Island!
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Francisco_g
Mar 6, 2026
Awesome tour ! Highly recommend it . - Jason was awesome ! Thanks for the awesome tour. Weather was beautiful! Really enjoyed it . Every stop was worth it . Botanical garden was also unbelievable! Each and every stop !
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Robap3011vn
Mar 3, 2026
Corn. Lots of corn. - There were 3 of us on the tour, a priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk. I thought it odd when our guide, Dreu, who somehow managed to drive the coach with a peg leg, kept saying ‘arrrh, mateys, ye’ll be walking the plank soon’. That wasn’t the least of it however-there’s not much to see on the island as it’s very flat and planted with vast cornfields-but at our 5th cornfield stop Dreu asked us to disrobe, put on grass skirts and hula for his entertainment. Turns out that the priest had attended a luau the night before so he knew what to do and led us in a pretty good rendition of aloha oy vey or something. My ukulele string broke, and Dreu threatened that I’d be the first to walk the plank. Which was weird because all we saw were cornfields. No water anywhere. Strange as it is called ‘the big island’. And we were on a ‘waterfall tour’.
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Andreas
Feb 25, 2026
A perfect tour - Our driver, Chris did a perfect job explaining the history of Hawaii in a very humorous way, and we were all excited about the stories he told
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Jodi_d
Feb 19, 2026
We have been on so many... - We have been on so many excursions, but this was absolutely amazing.
From the valley to the waterfalls. Also the botanical gardens and our picnic lunch at the gorge was breathtaking.
Our guide Stephan Perazich did such a good job and answered all of the questions. Will definitely use this outfit again.
Michael and Jodi
2-16-2026
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