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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 experience with a terrific guide, Forest!

2024/11/16 Solo Travelers Lhs

We had an outstanding tour with Forest. He was incredibly knowledgeable about this amazing valley. The entire experience was well worth the cost!

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful experience!

2024/11/09 Couples Linda

Enrich your life by learning sustainability by a local resident living in the valley of the kings. The all terrain vehicle takes you steeply down to the valley to your taro fields and exotic tropical homesteads that onl... more

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2024/10/19 Couples Rebecca Mettert

We had a wonderful time. Our guide was knowledgeable about the history of the valley. The views were stunning.
I am so glad we decided to go in this tour. Great photos.

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Incredible experience

2024/10/19 Couples Nick

Great experience, a must.

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

10/10 experience!

2024/10/05 Friends Heather

We had the best tour down into the Waipio Valley!
Our driver was Forrest and he was funny, informative and was passionate about Hawaii and the region.
I would recommend this tour to anyone!

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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.