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Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure or fail to show up on the confirmed day of travel, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Convenient pickup from the Waikoloa Kings Shops included with this tour.
- Drive through North Kohala, a land of old sugar plantations, Hawaiian legends and beauty.
- Enjoy an exciting off-roading adventure to the trailhead.
- Walking along our loop trail, pass two streams with 7 waterfalls and three bridges!
- Discover ancient Hawaiian terraces & flumes along the famous Kohala Ditch.
- Snack includes fresh fruit, fresh baked banana bread, pound cake & juice.
- Walk at a very leisurely pace as we stop often to point out exciting features along the trail.
- This approximately 5-hour adventure is ideal for all fitness levels.
- A maximum of 10 guests per tour ensures a personal, memorable experience!
- Bring your camera for unbelievable photo opportunities!
Description
Meet our friendly & knowledgeable tour guides at the Waikoloa Kings Shops. Hop onboard our comfortable, air-conditioned van for a scenic drive to the Kohala countryside and journey from the dry-side resort area to the lush green country of Kohala.
Along the way, you'll travel up the Kona-Kohala coastline over lava flows from Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea & the Kohala Mountains. See if you can spot splashing Spinner Dolphins, or in the winter months, breaching Humpback Whales.
Pass through the quaint plantation towns of Hawi and Kapa'au, site of the life-size statue of King Kamehameha the First. Then, enjoy a little off-road adventure in a 6x6 Pinzgauer. Ramble through a landscape of rushing streams, towering ocean cliffs and cascading waterfalls!
Stepping out of the Pinzgauer, you'll embark on a journey into the early 1900's, when the plantation owners began the construction of the Kohala Ditch Trail to bring much needed water to the sugar cane fields.
Along the 1.5-mile loop trail, you'll see tunnels blasted and carved from solid rock, walk over the aqueduct on three bridges and learn the story of the tremendous effort it took to build this irrigation system, which stretches over 40 miles. Delve into ancient Hawaiian history as well, visiting a former taro farming site just off the path.
Seven beautiful waterfalls grace the trail, and you can take a refreshing dip in the last pool we visit. Sit under a cool cascade before returning to the trailhead and our comfortable van. Then, enjoy a relaxing drive back to the Waikoloa Kings Shops.
With stunning mountain panoramas, green valleys, pasturelands & abundant water, our adventure is a fascinating way for you to experience Hawaii. Our hikes are not difficult - we like to call them walks rather than hikes. We walk at a very leisurely pace and stop often to point out interesting features on the trail. There is generally no elevation gain or loss on our walks.
Sometimes, if we can't drive to the trailhead, we may need to take a short walk uphill (1/2 mile or less). If it rains, we provide raingear for our guests, and we only cancel when weather makes transportation or walking hazardous.
Restrictions:
Guests must be able to walk over uneven muddy terrain and to make short climbs. Children under 3 years old must be carried in a backpack carrier.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Kohala Waterfalls Adventure Tour (Hike). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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Our tour guide was fantastic. His understanding of Hawaiian history and culture, combined with his knowledge of the natural environment, was very educational and entertaining. The best part of the tour was being able to go to remote areas that even locals do not have access to. An all-round great experience.
Reviewed by: Michael T., USA, September 2009
Guide was very knowledgeable. Lunch was great. Wouldn't change a thing. Thank you!
Reviewed by: Shari B., USA, June 2009
The guide was very knowledgeable and at the same time very personable. We had a great time and since my daughter is only 10, that is saying something.
Reviewed by: Paul S., USA, August 2008
We've taken many tours between our visits to Oahu and the Big Island. Your guide made this particular tour the absolute best, most unforgettable tour ever. Mahalo!
Reviewed by: Tom L., USA, December 2007
We really enjoyed the tour and found it very informative. Our guide was excellent and it was obvious he loved his job and the island. If it wasn't for the mosquitoes the day would have been perfect. But that's nature for you!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Ireland, November 2007
Very enjoyable and highly informative. I will recommend it to others. I cannot imagine how you could change or add to this activity to make it what you would call, "absolutely fantastic".
Reviewed by: Robert C., USA, October 2008
This was a really great hike. We took our 14 month old granddaughter in a hiking backpack and she enjoyed it alot. Our tour guide was really great. We would have liked to of been able to swim in the waterfall a little longer. It was only about a 15 - 20 minute swim.
Reviewed by: Donald H., USA, September 2007
Wonderful experience with a small group hiking in privately owned land. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot in this fun adventure.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, July 2007
The only good thing about this hike was that the tour guide was nice. I saw this hike on the travel channel and booked it specifically because it said we would be hiking a 300 foot waterfall and would be able to walk behind it. It also stated that if we were afraid of heights, the hike was not recommended. When I booked it from the website, it said exactly that, but when we got there, it turned out to be a man made circle 'walk' on about 2 acres of land that just happened to have a few 20 or 30 foot waterfalls. There were no heights to be scared of. Then, at the end, we got a 'snack' of banana bread and fruit. It was basically a nature hike and was NOTHING what the web site said it was going to be. Then after I got home from the hike, the website had magically changed to exactly how I described it. I saved the link from when I booked it. For $110 dollars it was NOT worth it, I won't be back.
Reviewed by: shanna s., USA, December 2007
