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The 15 Best Waterfall & Rainforest Hikes on Maui

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Behind the Hana coast, the rainforest hides pools, cascades and the odd cliff worth rappelling. Ranked below are the best waterfall and rainforest hikes: how far each one walks, whether you can swim at the end, what the trail asks of your knees, and what a guided day costs with lunch and pickup.

Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui - Hana Highway stops: photos, plants, and getting into the right mood

1.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

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

Guided East Maui rainforest hike from Kahului via Hana Highway, with Twin Falls swimming, optional jumps, and an included healthy lunch.

“If you LOVE the outdoors/nature/physical activity/swimming, then this tour is definitely for you!!!! Eugene was our guide and he was so much fun! He was friendly, knowledgeable about Maui’s history and most importantly he was very educational about nature.”

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Rainforest Tour to Hana and Beyond

Rainforest Tour to Hana and Beyond - Huelo’s rainbow eucalyptus and the Keanae coastline outlooks

2.Rainforest Tour to Hana and Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 864 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $210

Small-group Road to Hāna rainforest tour with black-sand beach time, waterfall swimming options, and local guide stories for about 10 hours.

“This was an amazing tour! Our guide was incredible and wanted to show us as much as possible! Highly recommended”

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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback - Up Into the West Maui Mountains: Waterfalls Are Seasonal, But the Views Aren’t

3.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

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

West Maui horseback ride from mountain waterfalls to Pacific ocean views, with a petting zoo, photo stops, and guided speed options.

“It is a bit of a drive to get to from Kaanapali - 1 hr or so and please read the full text from them. There is a parking spot on the left hand side and please don’t bother the house on the right of the road. Viator’s address is listed for that house for some reason. Stay in ur car and just wait for the 4wheeler to come and get u. U will drive again up to where the horses are stabled. Our tour guide Richard was awesome and patient with the group. The horses are older and slow… so it was great for us non-experienced riders. View is…”

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Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup

Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup - The Hana Highway Drive: Paia, Ho’okipa, and Into the Narrow Rainforest

4.Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup

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

Maui rainforest waterfall hike with hotel pickup, small group access, swimming in pools, and lunch. Beat the Hana crowds in 7 hours.

“It's was good experience, a good tour guide, lots walking and swimming. Logistics from the ship to the pickup location not the best, but was the only route. Taxi or pickup service. I SUGGEST TAXI..”

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Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs - What the waterfall rappels and cliff jumps feel like

5.Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

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

Learn waterfall rappelling in Maui with a max-8 group. Coach-led drops up to 30 feet, plus hikes and rainforest swimming.

“Immerse yourself in nature, rappel down a cliff and two waterfalls. Totally awesome! Our experience only lasted an hour and a half and not 3 hours like advertised, so make sure you take your time to enjoy swimming in the pools and under the waterfalls. Don't rush each rappel, enjoy the view while going down. Shauna is totally hilarious and makes it very fun. Deacon is super chill and provides confidence. Very knowledgeable about the plants. Fantastic unique experience!”

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Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep - The Real Win: Less Driving to Hana, More Time Outside

6.Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $299

Private Road to Hana Jeep tour with resort pickup, hidden waterfalls and bamboo hikes, plus local lunch and photo stops along Maui’s Hana Highway.

“Alec was on time, super friendly and full of adventure. He took my partner and on a cool Tour of the road to Hana, did half the road, saw the black sand beaches, waterfalls, a swimming hole and learned about the irrigation system and history! It was so much fun!”

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Maui: Road to Hana Helicopter & Waterfall Tour with Landing

Maui: Road to Hana Helicopter & Waterfall Tour with Landing - The Kahului Departure: Check-In With a Small-Group Advantage

Maui: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

Maui: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch - Waterfall Stops and Pool Time: Where the Adventure Happens

8.Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Guided Maui rainforest hike to 3–5 waterfalls with jumps and swimming, plus a picnic lunch by the falls. Includes snacks and water.

“My family and I LOVED GALE! She was very upbeat, knowledgeable and helpful on our hike. She was patient in waiting for everyone to gather so she could explain the plants and flowers we were seeing along the way. She made sure all of us were safe and didn’t fall on any of the slippery rocks near the waterfalls. The lunches hit the spot and taking a dip in the waterfalls were cooling and relaxing after a humid day. I highly recommend this tour 5 stars!!”

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Luxury Helicopter Experience with Hana Rainforest Landing

Luxury Helicopter Experience with Hana Rainforest Landing - EC130 Cabin Comfort and the Small-Group Advantage

9.Luxury Helicopter Experience with Hana Rainforest Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $341

Luxury helicopter over Maui’s North Shore and Road to Hana, then a rare Hana Rainforest landing in Wailua Valley with live pilot commentary.

“This was an amazing experience. I 100% recommend this tour as its truly a once in a lifetime view. We also got to land in the rainforest and see unique fruit trees.”

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Epic Waterfall Adventure, the Best of Maui

Epic Waterfall Adventure, the Best of Maui - The Kahului Start Point and How the Day Runs

10.Epic Waterfall Adventure, the Best of Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $158

Private Maui waterfall hike via Hana Highway through bamboo jungle with swimming, rope swings, and optional cliff jumping for small groups.

“My tour guide, Lauren, was awesome! Her love and respect for Maui is obvious in every word she speaks and every step she takes. She kept us safe by showing us where to walk/climb. The Epic Waterfall Hikes you into a tropical bamboo jungle, exposing you to a face of Maui that’s just as beautiful as the beach.”

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Maui: Road to Hana Deluxe Rainforest and Waterfall Experience

Maui: Road to Hana Deluxe Rainforest and Waterfall Experience - Ho‘okipa Beach Park: waves, surf watching, and easy photo time

11.Road to Hana Deluxe Rainforest and Waterfall Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $219

Road to Hana without driving. Small-group van, park admissions, Black Sand Beach lunch, waterfall/swim time, and plenty of photo stops.

“We had an incredible tour on our tour! Lisa, our driver was beyond exceptional. She made several stops where we got to take breathtaking pictures, see some sea turtles and sea lions, & have THE BEST banana bread & chocolate coffee.”

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Maui: Guided Rainforest and Waterfall Walk & Swim

Maui: Guided Rainforest and Waterfall Walk & Swim - Getting There and Starting Your Hike Near Hana Highway

Waterfall, Rainforest, Chocolate Tour & Historical Sites

Waterfall, Rainforest, Chocolate Tour & Historical Sites - Walking the rainforest: dinosaur ferns, cacao growing, and old Hawaiian ruins

Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour

Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour - The Flight Path: Hana Rainforest to East Maui Waterfalls

Jungle Waterfall Adventure on Maui

Jungle Waterfall Adventure on Maui - Bamboo Forest Hike: Rock Hop, Climb, Scramble (and Yes, You’ll Get Wet)

15.Jungle Waterfall Adventure on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $299

A half-day private jungle waterfall hike on Maui via the Road to Hana, with GoPro photos, swimming spots, and flexible pacing.

“You are in the bamboo forest beautiful place to hike our guide Sirena was amazing!! Very friendly fun to talk too!”

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