Explore Umauma Falls & Gardens Self-Guided Tour
Stroll tropical gardens and view the triple-tier Umauma Falls at your own pace
Duration
20-45 minutes
Includes
Garden access, falls lookout, map
Highlights
Explore the Umauma Falls gardens on a self-guided walk with viewpoints of the triple tiers. Take your time on the garden and river walk after checking in at the Visitor Center.
- Check in at the Visitor Center to get wristbands and a walking map
- Stroll through tropical plants and flowers in the garden
- Explore the river walk and take in views of Umauma Falls
- Drive or walk to the lookout point on a concrete road
- Allow 20–45 minutes, or stay longer and go at your own pace
- Use a stroller or wheelchair from the Visitor Center to the lookout only
Things to know
You must fill out a waiver in person. There is no access to the water. Some areas require walking on grass and dirt terrain, and the road to the lookout lot is slightly steep.
Cancellation Policy
Bookings cancelled less than 48 hours before tour time will be charged in full. In case of thunder, lightning, or strong winds, tours may be cancelled.
FAQs
Yes. Check in at the Visitor Center to receive your wristbands and a map before you walk the grounds.
Yes. Each participant must fill out a waiver in person. This is required because the property is privately owned.
No. There is absolutely no access to the water.
Meeting details
Visitor Center
Related locations
Umauma Falls
Admission includedStanding before Umauma Falls, you feel the cool mist before you see the water. Three distinct tiers of white cascade tumble through dense tropical greenery along the Umauma River near Hakalau, Hawaii, creating a scene that feels genuinely remote despite being accessible from the highway. Umauma Falls rewards those who pause long enough to watch the layers of falling water merge into the pool below.
