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Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120 Foot Drop, 15 Minutes from Hilo

4.8 · 82 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Kulaniapia Falls Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:30, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Rappel down Kulaniapia Falls with instruction and all necessary equipment for the descent.

Moderate fitness is required; accompanying guests who do not rappel pay a separate property access fee. 4.82 from 82 reviews at €254 per person for 2h–3h.

In our comparison: #18 of 20 in Waterfall Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €254 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Professional guide
  • All necessary equipment
  • Entrance fees: Non-rappelling guests must each pay a $49+tax guest access fee.
  • Gratuity: $40/guest is typical for this activity
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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.

Reviews

4.8
82 ratings
Tripadvisor 73 · Viator 9

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 79 of 82

Star breakdown of all 82 ratings

5 stars
74 · 90%
4 stars
5 · 6%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Departure Point: The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls Address: 100 Kulaniapia Dr Hilo, HI 96720 Dates: See Availability
Departure
10:30, 14:00 daily; 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
Kulaniapia Falls; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Experience nature up close and personal, and rappel 120 ft down Kulaniapia Falls. You will be equipped with top of the line equipment, and provided with ample instruction to ensure your descent down the falls will be safe, fun and exhilarating. 

Kulaniapia Adventures tours depart form The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls, and must be booked in advance. Parking available on site for registered guests only. NO ACCESS TO PROPERTY WITHOUT BOOKING. Guests accompanying rappelling customers in the same vehicle may purchase a guest pass to Kulaniapia Falls when they arrive onsite for $49+tax.

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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified

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

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #18 of 20€2542h–3h4.82 (82)shared
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 #18 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 €254 per adult