Puako Trip Overview
See three of the Big Island’s famous waterfalls — Hiilawe Falls, Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls — on this tour to the Waipio Valley and Hamakua Coast. Discover the island’s phenomenal natural beauty as you experience a variety of terrain. Learn about the history and legends of the island from a guide, and swim at a private waterfall. Lunch, snacks and hotel transport are included. This tour is limited to 12 people to provide a small-group experience.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Puako, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
Explore Puako Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Puako, Hawaii, United States
See three of the Big Island’s famous waterfalls — Hiilawe Falls, Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls — on this tour to the Waipio Valley and Hamakua Coast. Discover the island’s phenomenal natural beauty as you experience a variety of terrain. Learn about the history and legends of the island from a guide, and swim at a private waterfall. Lunch, snacks and hotel transport are included. This tour is limited to 12 people to provide a small-group experience.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Parker Ranch, 66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743-7503
Passing by the Historic Parker Ranch on the way to Waipio Valley
Stop At: Waipi’o Valley, Island of Hawaii, HI
Hop into a 4WD vehicle for a fun ride over shallow river streams and pass by taro fields surrounded by native flora and fauna, our guide will share the stories and legends of this special place while you marvel at Hawaii Island’s tallest waterfall, Hi’ilawe Falls, which cascades down 1300 feet in the back of the valley.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hiilawe Falls, Honokaa, Island of Hawaii, HI
view this waterfall from distance in the Waipio Valley
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Akaka Falls State Park, End of Akaka Falls Road Off Hwy 220, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96728
In the afternoon, we continue the drive down the scenic Hamakua Coast and visit the towering Akaka Falls, which plummets 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kulaniapia Falls, Hawaii 96720, USA
Swim under this 60-foot private waterfall that appeared in several Hollywood movies.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
View the waterfall from a scenic lookout
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Kaumana Caves Park, Kaumana Drive Mile Marker 4, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI
Descent into this ancient lava tube to learn more about the volcanic processes that continue to shape the Big Island.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Saddle Road, Hawaii Highway 200, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
Return to hotel via Saddle Road
