Top 8 Waterfall Tours in Maui

1.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $187Our pick

Ride the Hana Highway from Kahului, then hike East Maui’s rainforest with guides such as Des, Michael, Joel, or Abby. Expect muddy trails, stream crossings, waterfall pools, tropical fruit, optional rock jumps, and a healthy lunch. The moderate outing lasts about five hours.

“Fun, educational, informative! Favorite tour of the trip. Greeter and your guide were amazing. Easy pick up and drop off. Highly recommended!”

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2.Maui: Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $249

Ride Maui’s winding Hana Highway in a small Mercedes Sprinter van with guides such as Marty, Roger, Quinn, and Dom. Expect rainforest stops, waterfalls, Keʻanae banana bread, Waiʻānapanapa’s black sand beach, a picnic lunch, and stories about Hawaiian culture. The full day runs about 9 to 10 hours.

“Roger was very knowledgeable great view of water falls and beaches comfortable ride for the winding road”

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3.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Ride for about two hours through West Maui with guides such as Kai, Cierra, Richard, or Cole. Expect mountain slopes, distant seasonal waterfalls, ocean overlooks, optional trotting or cantering, and a farm visit with pigs, sheep, rabbits, and mini horses. The route is scenic, dusty, and not on a sandy beach.

“Really well organised and very professional, checked suitably and skill level to assign horses , the trial ride was so relaxing , had even a chance to canter the horses for those who wished , great ride”

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4.Road To Hana Black Sand Beach Waterfalls & Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 595 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Ride Maui’s winding Hana Highway with a guide instead of driving it yourself. This six-and-a-half-hour tour visits Pua’a Ka’a, Keanae, Wai’anapanapa’s black sand beach, Wailua Valley, and Ho’okipa, where you may spot sea turtles. Oscar is a frequently praised guide, though guide quality can vary.

“Oscar was very knowledgeable and friendly! Got us to all the stops before everyone started showing up so it was great!”

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5.Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $229

Follow a local guide such as Pasco, Des, Sara, or Gail through East Maui rainforest on a 2.5-mile hike past at least three waterfalls. Swim in a hidden pool, try an optional 10 to 15-foot rock jump, and enjoy lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“The waterfalls were amazing. Our tour guide Ran was fantastic! Nothing could be better. It was perfect.”

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6.Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Meet guides such as Shauna, Alba, Naomi, or Deacon near Haiku, then hike through the Garden of Eden area to rappel cliffs and waterfalls up to 30 feet. Expect three rappels, swimming, safety coaching, and alternate routes when rain makes waterfalls too strong.

“Super fun & friendly guides. They were encouraging and engaging and gave us plenty of time to enjoy our experience. The waterfalls were fresh and the pools of water at the end were fun to play around in.”

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7.Maui Circle Island-PRIVATE-Air Tour for 2-5: Waterfalls & Lava!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $452

Fly privately around Maui with a pilot such as Eric, who narrates the coastline, volcano, beaches, lava fields, and Road to Hana from above. The flight lasts about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, includes headsets and drinks, and begins and ends at Maui Plane Rides in Kahului.

“Our pilot Eric was fantastic! It was just my wife and I on a private flight and Erics customer service was outstanding. He was able to assist my wife comfortably into the plan and she just had knee surgery 6 months ago. As for the flight it was truly a once in a lifetime event - unless we do it again! The views were awesome and this was the most exhilarating thing we’ve done in years. I highly suggest you book this tour.”

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8.Maui: Guided Rainforest and Waterfall Walk & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 3 hours · from $140Best value

You’ll take an easy one-mile rainforest walk near the Road to Hana, led by an English-speaking naturalist guide such as Joel, Gail, or Randalyn. Expect island history, edible plants, snacks, waterfall swims, and optional rock jumps, with conditions guiding the day’s exact route.

“This tour was better than we could have ever expected. We learned so much about the plants and even the history of the island vegetation and wildlife. And of course the waterfall was beautiful. Our guide (Michael) was exceptional! Definitely recommend!”

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