Waimea Valley Guided Hiking Tour, Waterfall Swim, Lunch & Dole Plantation

Head out on a fun Oahu North Shore nature tour with pick-up and drop-off included from Waikiki hotels. Take a leisurely nature walk at Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens, swim at the famous Waimea Falls, and even stop at the popular Dole Pineapple Plantation. Start your day early in the morning as your expert local guide takes you to a Hawaiian coffee farm for a light breakfast before heading over to Waimea Valley. Once you arrive, take an easy 1.5-mile round-trip nature walk and hike through the botanical garden, after you reach the towering waterfall, enjoy the unique opportunity to swim, splash, and relax in the cool and refreshing mountain water. As your morning winds down, sit down for a lovely picnic lunch surrounded by tropical plants and flowers, and receive a Hookipa Hawaiian Cultural Ambassador Certificate to commemorate your visit. Next, visit the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation where you can have a Dole Whip, pick up some gifts, and learn the fascinating history of the area.

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Why do travelers choose this tour?

This nature walk and hiking tour to Waimea Valley will allow guests to explore the 52 themed gardens and the over 5,000 types of plants that flourish within the botanical garden. Waimea Valley is also home to the largest collection of endangered Hawaiian plants and flowers.

With breakfast and lunch included, you will not have to worry about food during your day. There will also be opportunities to purchase drinks and snacks throughout the tour too.

Enjoy the opportunity to experience one of the safest waterfall swims in Hawaii with both flotation devices and safety personnel on hand. All you will have to do is head into the cool waters that flow from the 45-foot tall waterfall, swim or relax in the natural swimming area, and even take amazing photos.

Guests will be able to take home a Hawaiian Cultural Ambassador Certificate after their experience at Waimea Valley, and seeing and learning all of the fascinating history and culture of the area.

There will be a stop at the Dole Pineapple Plantation where you can stroll through the gardens, and taste some of the freshest pineapple in Hawaii, have a tasty Dole Whip, and learn about the history of pineapple cultivation in Hawaii.

About Waimea Valley

Waimea Valley is a sacred and historical site on the North Shore of Oahu, and is home to thousands of different species of plants, including native Hawaiian plants, and features a waterfall at the end of the valley where guests can swim. Visitors can take a guided tour, hike the valley trails, and learn about Hawaiian culture and history during their visit.

Hawaiian cultural practitioners have recreated a number of authentically made traditional Hawaiian homes, or hale in Hawaiian, and there are also a number of different exhibits and pop-ups within the botanical garden where local experts are excited to share their knowledge with both guests and local residents alike.

The Waimea Valley waterfall is one of the area's most popular destinations, and the waterfall cascades down from a height of approximately 45 feet (13 meters) and creates a pool of cool, clear water at the base, making it a popular spot for swimming and cooling off on warm Hawaii days. There are showers, changing areas, and staff available to ensure a fun and safe experience.