Big Island Hiking Tour - Waipio Valley

Big Island Hiking Tour at Waipio Valley

This half-day hike provides a rare opportunity to skirt the rim of the Big Island's most immense and best-loved valley. An historic trail takes you to places where you can securely view the ocean and the valley floor over 1,000 feet below.

The hiking is excellent - through rainforest and fields, across foot bridges over streams, by waterfalls and pools (bring your suit and towel!). The setting is unmatched anywhere.

Award-Winning Eco Tour

Hawaiian Walkways is a charter member of the Hawaii Eco-Tourism Association, and received the "Tour Operators of the Year" Award in 2002.

"We will take you to places that are so beautiful and grand they take your breath away, " say Dr. Hugh and Kaulana Montgomery (Owner-Operators), "to give an understanding of the Island and its people that will help you feel enriched; to share an appreciation of the interplay of sea (kai), land ('aina) and life (ola) unique to Hawaii."

Walking tour Details

Schedule: Daily, year-round
Duration: 4 hours hiking.
Difficulty/Length: Moderate, 4½ mile hike
Location: Meet at Hawaiian Walkways headquarters in Honokaa
Time: Check in 8:45am
Children: Minimum age 8. Children 8-12 pay a reduced price
What to Bring: Swimsuit and towel for optional waterfall pool swimming.

NOTE: Closed shoes with good traction are a MUST. Rainforest paths are well-maintained natural surfaces with some grass, rocks, roots, and often, mud. This area is renowned for its dynamic weather. Hikers need to be prepared for sun (with a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen) and for cool, moist air and wind (with a light jacket/sweatshirt).

Included: Light backpacks, Rain Wear, Walking Sticks, Insect Repellant, Food and Beverages (Deli-Style lunch, Cookies, Macadamia Nuts, Juice/Soda, and Bottled Water). Naturalist Guide Services at the ratio of one guide per ten hikers.