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Big Island: Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure

4.9 · 363 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Hawaii Forest &Trail Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €243 · private from €382
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:30, 08:00, 08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The Kohala route follows the Kona coastline to a private nature preserve with streams, waterfalls and bridges.

Reserve entry, lunch and transport are included; pickup is from central meeting points, and you need your own refillable water bottle. 4.88 from 363 reviews at €243 per person for 7h.

In our comparison: #19 of 20 in Waterfall Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure TourThe page price€243
Private Ohana KWPrivate Ohana€382 for 6+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • A deli-style sandwich or gluten-free salad with your choice of turkey, ham, pastrami, or veggie, served with chips, a locally baked cookie, and chilled beverages and water.
  • Local Taxes
  • Please bring your own water bottles, re-fillable filtered water provided
  • Private Reserve Access
  • Small Group Kohala Waterfalls Tour
  • Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off
  • Guide
  • Trekking poles, daypacks and rain gear
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.9
363 ratings
Tripadvisor 249 · Viator 114

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 353 of 363

Star breakdown of all 363 ratings

5 stars
333 · 92%
4 stars
20 · 6%
3 stars
7 · 2%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please meet us at the historic Kohala Sugar Company Headquarters. You can find this bright yellow building on the mauka (uphill) side of the intersection of Hawi Road and Akoni Pule Highway. , Please meet us in front of the Foodland Store and allow a 15-minute window for your driver to arrive., Please park & meet us on the back side (south side) of this popular shopping center. We will pick you up by the long yellow curb with the two yellow umbrellas., Please meet us at the front entrance and allow a 15-minute window for your driver to arrive. , Please check in 15 minutes prior to your tour start time. Please meet us across the street from Home Depot at our Kona Headquarters.
Departure
07:30, 08:00, 08:30, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Hawaii Forest &Trail; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We require that guests wear closed-toe walking shoes, boots, sneakers, reef walkers or sport sandals. We recommend wearing bathing suits under clothes, short sleeved shirt, and bring a light sweatshirt or jacket and a towel

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants under 3 must be carried in a backpack carrier
  • Children under 4 must ride in a car seat

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Waterfall Tours

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This tour · #19 of 20€2437h4.88 (363)varies by option
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour€1706h5.0 (657)shared
Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more€2239h5.0 (206)shared
Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch€1726h4.99 (105)shared

Ranked #19 of 20 in Waterfall Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €164 to €281, median €177; typical length 6h 30m. 3 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 20 Waterfall Tours

From €243 per adult · Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure Tour