Lihue Waterfall Swim & Hike
Swim beneath secluded waterfalls on a guided private-property hike
Duration
90 mins–2 hrs
Includes
Guided hike, waterfall swim
Highlights
Explore two secluded waterfalls on private property overlooking the Hule'ia watershed and Ha'upu Mountain range. Follow your guide to Bamboo Falls and Papakolea Falls.
- Hike a quarter mile each way to the waterfalls
- Photograph 30-foot Bamboo Falls
- Swim in and climb behind 60-foot Papakolea Falls
- Take in views of the Hule'ia watershed and Ha'upu Mountain range
Important details
- Ages 6+ only
- Requires good balance and the ability to climb up and down 10 flights of stairs without assistance
- Not suitable for recent surgeries, bone or joint problems, or heart conditions
- Expect two knee-deep stream crossings, ankle-deep mud, and slippery, muddy, uneven terrain
- Bring water shoes, a towel, swimsuit, bug spray or sunscreen, and a water bottle or container
- Arrive 10 minutes early; the tour leaves after a 10-minute wait
- Complete the online waiver before arrival
- Expect the tour to operate in rain unless safety conditions require cancellation
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start; groups of 6+ must cancel 72 hours before start. Cancellations within 24 or 72 hours are charged 50%. Same-day cancellations and no-shows are charged 100%. Full refund if the operator cancels due to unsafe weather or minimum participant numbers.
FAQs
Bring water shoes, a towel, a swimsuit, bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle or container. Water shoe rentals are available.
You must be able to walk up and down at least 8 flights of stairs and handle slippery, muddy, uneven terrain.
Tours are not cancelled due to rain, but the operator may cancel for safety concerns, extreme weather, or if the minimum tour count is not met.
