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Rainbow Falls

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Located near Hilo, Rainbow Falls is a stunning 80-foot waterfall known for the rainbows that form in its mist. The falls are easily accessible and surrounded by lush tropical foliage, making it a picturesque spot for photography and nature appreciation.
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15 Activities Availability varies by date for all activities.
Visit Volcanoes National Park, Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, a Winery and a Coffee Farm
Treat yourself to a gourmet lunch at a restaurant with stunning views of the Kilauea caldera
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
10 - 11.5 hour(s)
Daily
Explore volcanic craters, steam vents, crater rim trails and a lava tube in Volcanoes National Park
See some of the most dramatic waterfalls and scenic valleys on the island
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
10 - 13.5 hour(s)
Daily
Enjoy the only Big Island stargazing tour featuring evening stargazing & daytime solar viewing
Look to the heavens using a large aperture Dobsonian telescope, the best telescope to see the skies
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon / Evening
4 - 7.5 hour(s)
Daily
Enjoy a guided Hawaii Volcanoes National Park sightseeing tour and see the park's main attractions
Marvel at two spectacular waterfalls – Rainbow and Akaka Falls
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
10 hour(s)
Mon / Wed / Fri Only
See Big Island's top attractions! Less hiking and more sightseeing on this complete island excursion
Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waipio Valley, Rainbow Falls and Punalu'u Black Sand Beach!
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
10.5 - 11 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Embark on a 4.5-hour express adventure exploring Volcanoes National Park's top attractions!
A great tour choice for cruise passengers disembarking in Hilo!
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
4.5 hour(s)
Daily
Enjoy up to 12 hours of private guided tour. The best way to see Big Island's top sites in one day!
Create your own itinerary with an expert tour guide just for your group
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
Sun / Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Join a 7-hour shore excursion to discover Hilo Farmers Market & Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Visit iconic waterfalls including Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls & Boiling Pots
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
7 hour(s)
Daily
Join a 7-hour shore excursion to discover the wonders of Hawaii's volcanoes and majestic waterfalls
Visit iconic destinations including Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls & Boiling Pots
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
7 hour(s)
Daily
Venture down to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to explore the park's top attractions
Visit iconic waterfalls: Akaka Falls, Boiling Pots, Rainbow Falls & Wailuku River State Park
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
8 - 12 hour(s)
Daily
Embark on a 3.5-hour adventure exploring Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls and a Black Sand Beach
A great tour choice for cruise passengers disembarking in Hilo!
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
3.5 hour(s)
Daily
Fly over Rainbow Falls & other Big Island waterfalls on a 75-minute private helicopter flight
See the sights from the comfort of a doors-on flight or be adventurous with a doors-off experience
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon
2 hour(s)
Daily
Join Hilo Ocean Adventures for a 2-hour afternoon scenic cruise along Hamakua Coast
Enjoy views of Mauna Kea & Mauna Loa volcanoes, sea cliffs, waterfalls and lush tropical landscapes
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
3 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Fri / Sat Only
Go to some of the most beautiful waterfalls on the Big Island on a 9-hour adventure
Enjoy swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddling, and more at Kulaniapia Falls four waterfalls
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
8 hour(s)
Daily
Embark on a 12-hour circle island tour to see the best of the Big Island with all meals included
Visit Volcanoes National Park, Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls & more
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
12 hour(s)
Daily

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Latest reviews of Rainbow Falls

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Fabulous

2025/03/27 Friends Kara

A great tour, worth the money as the staff details the conditions of the sky during your viewing.

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Incredible

2025/03/26 Families The Bushnell family

One of the highlights of our trip! Sam was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Not only were we awed by the universe, Sam helped us understand Hawaii as well. Keep up the great work.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

I recommend visiting all the places included in this tour

2025/02/26 Families Laura J

In general, my family and I had a good experience. Dexter was a fantastic driver and tour guide.
The only thing we did not like is that we had to drop and pick-up people at the airport 3 times, I'd rather spend more time... more

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

Excellent day tour!!!!!!!!!!!

2025/01/11 Families DJW

Brett was an excellent tour guide. Funny engaging and informative. It is a long day as the island is rather large. Greenwell Farms (coffee farm) was our first stop. Excellent coffee! Brett explained the growing and harve... more

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Volcanoes National Park & Rainbow Falls Tour from Hilo and Cruise Ship Pier

Great event

2024/10/23 Friends Kara

Came over from Oahu, and loved every ounce of what we saw. Def coming to BI next!

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

It's a great way the experience the island in one day

2024/10/06 Couples Sand under foot

The Grand Circle Island tour is a great way to have a compact adventure all in one day. It was full of beautiful scenic views of cliffsides, beaches, cooled lava formations, waterfalls, volanic crater, and so much more. ... more

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Rainbow Falls (Top Hawaii Attractions), Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island | HawaiiActivities.com
Located near Hilo, Rainbow Falls is a stunning 80-foot waterfall known for the rainbows that form in its mist. The falls are easily accessible and surrounded by lush tropical foliage, making it a picturesque spot for photography and nature appreciation.