Top 5 Rainforest and Jungle Waterfall Tours in the USA

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.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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3.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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4.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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5.Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, Wit Da Native Hawaiian Dundee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.)

Join Charlie, the Hawaiian Dundee, for a private Kauai jungle adventure tailored to your group. Depending on weather and ability, you may cross streams, rappel into a canyon, swim beneath a secluded waterfall, taste seasonal fruit, and learn about Hawaiian plants, culture, and ancient sites.

“Great trip!!! We had a lot of fun, Hawaiian Dundee was a cool guy. We loved swimming at the waterfall and crossing the creeks! Will definitely remember this experience.”

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