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    10-Hour Big Island Waterfalls & Garden Guided Tour

    Swim at a private waterfall and tour tropical gardens on the Big Island

    4.9 stars• 6.6K reviews
    From$297/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    10-11 hours

    Includes

    Lunch, admission, rain gear

    Highlights

    Explore the Hamakua Coast on a full-day guided adventure featuring waterfalls, rainforest walks, and a tropical garden preserve. Visit key scenic lookouts and stop for a private waterfall swim when conditions allow.

    • Visit Waipio Valley Lookout for views of sea cliffs and coastline
    • Walk through rainforest trails to see Akaka Falls
    • Explore Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden with cascading waterfalls
    • Swim under the private 120-foot Kulaniapia waterfall when weather permits
    • Stop at Rainbow Falls in Hilo beside giant banyan trees
    • Drive the scenic Saddle Road between major mountain landscapes

    What's Included

    • Local-style picnic lunch
    • Assorted juices
    • Snacks
    • Bottled water
    • Park entrance fees
    • Mosquito repellent
    • Rain gear

    Things to know

    Moderate hiking over short distances on uneven terrain. Ages 5+ required. Vehicles cannot accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers. Tour guide gratuities are not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice for groups of 1–5, 48 hours for groups of 6+, and 72 hours for private groups.

    FAQs

    There are some short and moderate hikes of no more than 1 mile throughout the tour. Guests must be able to walk on uneven, sloped, and potentially slippery grounds on this tour.

    Yes, if weather permits you can swim at a private waterfall on this tour.

    This tour will only visit the Waipio Valley Lookout. It does not take guests down into the valley.

    Meeting details

    Major hotels and resorts in Kona and Waikoloa

    Experience provided by Wasabi Tours Hawaii
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    $297.82

    Ages 13+

    0

    Children

    $286.74

    12 and under

    0

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    6.6K reviews•Google Maps

    Wasabi Tours consistently delivers exceptional Big Island experiences, and it's clear the magic lies with their guides. Kevin, Jason, Chris, Derek, Dreu, and Felix all get glowing mentions for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about sharing Hawaii's culture and history. These aren't just drivers—they're storytellers who bring the island to life, often talking for hours while keeping everyone engaged and entertained. The Grand Circle Island Tour is the main attraction, covering volcanoes, waterfalls, black sand beaches, coffee farms, and plenty of photo ops across an action-packed 10-12 hour day. A few practical notes: It's a long day in the van, so bring layers since the AC runs cold. Most travelers find the comprehensive itinerary perfect for getting oriented and deciding what to revisit later, though one person felt some stops were rushed or redundant. One reviewer mentioned a guide who discouraged conversation, which was an outlier among otherwise enthusiastic feedback. The consensus is overwhelmingly positive—this tour gives you maximum sightseeing with minimal driving stress, led by guides who genuinely love what they do.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    We had a fantastic experience on the Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour with Wasabi Tours! Everything was well organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. A big shoutout to our guide, Derek! He really made the tour stand out. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the island. He shared a lot of interesting information about the volcano and local history, and kept the group entertained the whole time. Volcanoes National Park was a highlight of the trip, but all the stops along the way made the entire day so enjoyable. We are huge fans of coffee and seeing the coffee farms of the Kona coffee belt first hand was amazing. Derek’s guidance and the overall experience of seeing the wonders of the island of Hawaii made the tour so memorable. If you’re thinking about booking this tour, I’d definitely recommend it—especially if you get Derek as your guide!

    Photo of Dean Mochrie

    Dean Mochrie

    April 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a fantastic experience on the Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour with Wasabi Tours! Everything was well organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. A big shoutout to our guide, Derek! He really made the tour stand out. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the island. He shared a lot of interesting information about the volcano and local history, and kept the group entertained the whole time. Volcanoes National Park was a highlight of the trip, but all the stops along the way made the entire day so enjoyable. We are huge fans of coffee and seeing the coffee farms of the Kona coffee belt first hand was amazing. Derek’s guidance and the overall experience of seeing the wonders of the island of Hawaii made the tour so memorable. If you’re thinking about booking this tour, I’d definitely recommend it—especially if you get Derek as your guide!

    Photo of Dean Mochrie

    Dean Mochrie

    April 1, 2026

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