---
title: Kohala Waterfalls Adventure
slug: kohala-waterfalls-adventure
type: attraction
sub_type: hiking
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/kohala-waterfalls-adventure
city: Kailua-Kona, Big Island
state: HI
country: US
address: "73-5593 Olowalu Street Building #A"
geo:
  lat: 19.69143
  lng: -156.01889
duration: up to 7 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T19:59:53.697Z
price_from:
  amount: 240
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 5
  count: 5312
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Kohala Waterfall Tour Admission
        price: 240
        regular_price: 255
        savings: 15
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (13+ yrs)
            min_age: 13
          - name: Child (8-12 yrs)
            min_age: 8
            max_age: 12
---
## Overview

The family-friendly Kohala Waterfalls Adventure is a full-day hiking and sightseeing tour from Kona featuring a scenic drive along the Kona Coast, an off-road ride to a private nature reserve, a leisurely hike to stunning waterfalls, a refreshing swim, and a picnic lunch with views of the Pololu Valley. Hiking gear and bug repellent are provided.

## What's Included

- Guided off-road adventure in a 4x4 vehicle
- Leisurely hike to waterfalls
- Swimming opportunity beneath a waterfall
- Deli-style picnic lunch at a scenic overlook
- Hiking gear including walking sticks, day packs, rain jackets
- Bug repellent

## What's Not Included

- Reusable water bottle (please bring your own)

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## Ticket Options

- **Kohala Waterfall Tour Admission** — $240.00 (regularly $255.00, save $15.00)
  Hike the 1.5-mile Kohala Ditch Trail, see tunnels, bridges, and ancient taro farming with the Kohala Waterfalls Adventure. Enjoy 7 waterfalls with a swim under the final cascade, an off-road 4WD ride, a guided nature walk, and a picnic lunch with stunning views.
  - Adult (13+ yrs)
  - Child (8-12 yrs)

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## Good to Know

- Enjoy stunning views along the Kona and Kohala Coasts.
- Travel off-road to a private nature reserve in a 4x4 vehicle, followed by a leisurely hike.
- Cool off with a refreshing swim beneath a cascading waterfall.
- Tour duration is approximately 6 to 7 hours, including travel time.
- This family-friendly tour is suitable for all ages with an easy difficulty level.
- A deli-style picnic lunch is included.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, hat, and a light jacket or sweatshirt.
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 10 guests per van.
- Bring a reusable water bottle, comfortable walking shoes or reef walkers, bathing suit, hat, sunscreen, and a light jacket or sweatshirt.

## Cancellation Policy

Free Changes & Cancellations — see details upon selection.

## FAQs

### How much hiking do we do on the Kohala Waterfalls Adventure?

Expect to cover approximately 1.5 miles in 1 - 2 hours.

### Is there elevation gain?

Expect to do minimal climbing. The estimated elevation gain over the course of the hike is about 200 feet.

### What is the water temperature in the pool we swim in?

Water temperature varies by season and the amount of rainfall. Temperatures range between 60 and 70 degrees F.

### What do I need to bring?

Bring a reusable water bottle, comfortable walking shoes or reef walkers, bathing suit, hat, sunscreen, and a light jacket or sweatshirt.

## Reviews

> "Kohala Waterfalls Adventure"
> — Terry McIlveen, December 2015