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Waipio Valley Tours

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Waipio Valley, located in north Hamakua, is Big Island's "Valley of the Kings" and remains one Hawaii's most unique and sacred native preservation sites. As the rain falls, see its' beautiful waterfalls pouring into a network of wet-land taro farms, over roads and black sandy shores. Horses run wild here and age-old Hawaiian traditions are passed on to new generations that inhabit the valley. An experienced guide and special 4WD vehicle is necessary to make it down the very steep valley road.
Please note: Due to repairs, Waipio Valley Road will be closed indefinitely. All traffic into Waipio Valley will be restricted to residents only, and visitors will not be allowed down into the valley for any reason until further notice. You will still be able to view the valley from the Waipio Valley Lookout during this time. The best way to still see the beauty of Waipio Valley is by air or by taking a sightseeing tour to the lookout area.

Tips for visiting Waipio Valley:

• The valley lookout is accessible at anytime and parking is limited.
• All permitted tours of Waipio Valley do not operate on Sundays to give the valley a rest.
• We do not recommend driving down into the valley on your own as the access road is extremely steep and dangerous. Water that feeds the valley’s wetland farms make its way over roads and after heavy rains can be difficult to cross.
• Hiking back up from the valley is considered strenuous and should only be attempted if you are physically capable of making the trip and know where to go.
• Most of the land at Waipio valley is privately owned and public access is limited to the beach and Mulawai Trail.
• Tours at Waipio Valley are either down on the valley floor or skirting the rim. Wagon tours visit the back part of the valley which is not accessible to visitors driving on their own.

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful guided tour

2024/02/28 Couples Paul H

Although this is now the only way that you can visit the Waipio Valley it is so worth taking the guided tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history and culture of the valley, and shared loads ... more

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Very impressive and stunning tour! 5 stars

2024/02/25 Couples Phil

One of the best and most impressive tour we ever made!

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Excellent!

2024/01/28 Friends Kara

I felt like I got to see all the best spots of Big Island on this 1 day tour!

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio Valley Tour

2024/01/27 Families JPA

We’ve been to Waipio Valley several times but have never taken a guide-led tour, and it made a huge difference. The guide was charming, knowledgeable and experienced. We saw parts of the valley that we wouldn’t have bee... more

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Very informative tour

2024/01/08 Families with Young Children Ateet Shah

My wife and I took this tour with our three young kids. We had a very knowledgeable guide for our tour—Ray. He is a native of Waipo Valley and he had a lot of good information to tell us both about Waipo Valley and Hawai... more

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

A must do!

2024/01/04 Families Kristen

I HIGHLY recommend this experience to everyone. My crew enjoyed a shuttle ride down to Waipio Valley with the most knowledgeable and engaging guide. We learned so much about history, culture, farming, and geography of th... more

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Waipio Valley Tours | Book Big Island Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
Waipio Valley, located in north Hamakua, is Big Island's "Valley of the Kings" and remains one Hawaii's most unique and sacred native preservation sites. As the rain falls, see its' beautiful waterfalls pouring into a network of wet-land taro farms, over roads and black sandy shores. Horses run wild here and age-old Hawaiian traditions are passed on to new generations that inhabit the valley. An experienced guide and special 4WD vehicle is necessary to make it down the very steep valley road.