Wild and Scenic Hawaii: Waterfalls and Wonders

Wild and Scenic Hawaii: Waterfalls and Wonders lasts about 660.

The minimum age for Wild and Scenic Hawaii: Waterfalls and Wonders is 5 years old.

Wild and Scenic Hawaii: Waterfalls and Wonders includes Lunch, Snacks, Guide, and Transportation.

This tour is open to guests ages 10 through 99, making it suitable for older children, teens, and adults. The full-day itinerary runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., which is an 11-hour commitment, so participants should be comfortable with a long active day that includes walking trails and multiple stops. The tour visits Akaka Falls State Park, which features a scenic loop trail through a tropical rainforest, and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, where guests meander through varied terrain. Light clothing is recommended, and a jacket is listed as optional. Guests younger than 10 are not accommodated on this tour.

Several food and beverage items are included in the tour price. Guests receive malasadas from Tex Drive-In, a snack basket, a local roadside cafe lunch, and cold water, cold juices, and sodas throughout the day. Hot and cold towel service is also provided as part of Kailani Tours' standard amenities. Additional food-related stops are part of the itinerary but involve optional spending. Kula Shave Ice offers optional purchases, and Big Island Candies - known for handcrafted chocolates and cookies - is a scheduled stop. Gratuities for guides and souvenirs are not included and are the guest's responsibility.

The tour picks up guests at all West Hawaii hotels and resorts, and a central pick-up option is also available for Airbnb guests. This means most visitors staying in the Kailua-Kona area should be covered without needing to arrange separate transportation to a meeting point. The tour departs at 7:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 6:30 p.m., covering the eastern side of Hawaii Island. The itinerary includes stops at multiple locations across the island, so hotel pick-up is a practical inclusion given the distance traveled throughout the day.

The cancellation terms depend on whether you purchase trip cancellation protection. Without protection, public tour bookings require cancellation or rescheduling at least 48 hours before departure to avoid fees, and no refunds are issued within that window, though rescheduling may still be possible. Private tour bookings require 72 hours notice. With trip cancellation protection, you can cancel or reschedule up to one hour before departure and receive a full refund minus the protection and processing fees. The tour also requires a minimum of 6 guests to operate. If that minimum is not met, guests are notified at least 12 hours in advance and offered a reschedule or full refund.

This tour operates rain or shine, so guests should plan to participate regardless of typical Hawaiian rainfall. The itinerary may be adjusted if severe weather occurs or if a park closes unexpectedly. Light clothing and an optional jacket are the suggested items to bring, which can help in variable conditions. Park access can be restricted without notice during events such as lava flows or volcanic eruptions. Kailani Tours does not offer partial refunds for any tour segments affected by closures or weather, but the operator states it will work to ensure guests have a positive experience despite any adjustments to the planned itinerary.