Private Waterfalls Hike and Swim in Lihue

4.9 (124 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation

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124 reviews

4.9

Enjoy a refreshing swim at the bottom of a 30’ Bamboo Falls — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Relax and gaze at the majestic 60’ Papakolea Falls — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This 1.5-2 hour guided tour takes place on the private property that overlooks the Hule’ia watershed and Ha’upu Mountain range and has two private secret waterfalls. A quick quarter mile (one way) hike is a great opportunity to visit two secluded private waterfalls in the Lihue area. The 30’ Bamboo Falls is a great spot for pictures, and the 60’ Papakolea Falls offers the exciting opportunity to swim in, and climb behind a cascading waterfall!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Da Life Outdoors

Ages: Children (8–12 years) · Adults (13–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide, Hiking sticks, water refills.

Not included

Not included: Water shoes.

Itinerary

Huleia National Wildlife Refuge

30 min Admission included

This 1.5-2 hour guided tour takes place on our private property adjacent to Huleia National Wildlife Refuge and overlooks the Hule’ia watershed and Ha’upu Mountain range and has two hidden secret waterfalls. A quick quarter mile (one way) hike is a great opportunity to visit two secluded private waterfalls in the Lihue area. The 30’ Bamboo Falls is a great spot for pictures, and the 60’ Papakolea Falls offers the exciting opportunity to swim in, and climb behind a cascading waterfall!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The private property is exactly where our tour takes place. It is located on Hulemalu Rd. between Puhi Rd. and Halehaka Rd.

Type these coordinates on your GPS:

21°57'16.3"N 159°23'06.8"W '

Look for the gate with a big orange rock next to it. Drive into the gate

End point

The private property is exactly where our tour takes place. It is located on Hulemalu Rd. between Puhi Rd. and Halehaka Rd.

Type these coordinates on your GPS:

21°57'16.3"N 159°23'06.8"W '

Look for the gate with a big orange rock next to it. Drive into the gate

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participants must be able to walk up and down at least eight flights of stairs and be able to handle slippery, muddy, and uneven terrain.
Minimum of 8 years old
Not recommended for those over 250 lb.
Minimum age 8 years old.