Page 5) Things to Do in Big Island in 2026 – Tours & Activities

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

little disappointing

Reviewed by: Michelle

I was impressed with the safety measures taken by the staff for the ATV ride. The waterfall swim was very short, not nearly enough time given for this part of the activity. No safety measures taken for the swim. Rocks were slick - there should be a ladder or some way to enter and exit the water that does not put participants in danger of slipping. The trip down to the waterfall and then back up is somewhat physically taxing and should only be undertaken by physically fit persons.

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Packages:	4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/11
Activity Date:	2022/06/06

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Amazing experience! We would do it all over again.

Reviewed by: Adriana R

We had so much fun on the single riders. Our instructors were so amazing! They truly cared about our experience and making it fun for us. The customer service and overall experience was unforgettable and so worth it. Our favorite experience on the island!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/22

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Best time!

Reviewed by: Joyce and Rick

Julie was a great guide and we loved Scottie and Baby Bear were great.

Reply from activity provider

thank you so much. we look forward to seeing you again. mahalo nui, wailea horseback adventure.

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Packages:	1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/19
Activity Date:	2022/05/16

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Best experience,

Reviewed by: Joyce and Rick

There were several cancellations so we ended up with a private tour! Our guide was excellent in sharing the workings of the ranch and also of Hawaiian culture and history! We loved the time he took to tell us many stories of Hawaii and more.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/15
Activity Date:	2022/05/13

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Fun experience

Reviewed by: Shawn

Great tour with both farm and ocean view. Slow-paced UTV drive with great views. Our guide is helpful and made sure we are comfortable operating the UTV.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/05/08
Activity Date:	2022/04/25

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.

Reviewed by: brooke

great guides, awesome views, all gear was provided.

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/07
Activity Date:	2022/04/07

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Couldn't believe this was real!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Ziplining right into a waterfall, couldn't get any more Hawaii then that!!

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/29
Activity Date:	2022/04/28

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Beautiful and fun tour. Wonderful guides!

Reviewed by: Bennie J.

My husband and I loved our ride at Waimea. Our guides Jamie and Julie were fun and made my husband (who was a first time rider) very comfortable on his horse. Jamie shared so much of his knowledge of the island with us while we were riding to and from the waterfall for which we were very grateful. The swim at the waterfall was gorgeous and refreshing. A wonderful experience overall and absolutely worth it! Highly recommend!

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Packages:	1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/25
Activity Date:	2022/04/23

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Ali

This was so much fun. The guides were super knowledgeable about the ranch and willing to answer tons of questions. The staff were very helpful teaching us how to operate the UTV.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/21
Activity Date:	2022/04/19

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

The last 2 lines are great!

Reviewed by: Robin

This was a fun experience. If you zipped before, you may find the first few lines not very exciting - they're shorter and mostly traveling over farm field without much in the way of scenery. But....the last 2 lines are really great and offer some fabulous views! The staff is also really great!

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/10
Activity Date:	2022/04/08

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Waterfall swim!

Reviewed by: Oscareen

This was great! Well trained horses, beautiful scenery, and a swim in the waterfall!
Was very relaxing, and enjoyed seeing the pineapples, bananas and mangoes growing along the trail.
Great memories, thanks Jamie and Julie.

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Packages:	9:00 AM Morning Ride
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/07
Activity Date:	2022/03/26

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

So much fun and super safe

Reviewed by: Esther

We had such a great time on the zipline tour and would definitely do it again. The guides made us feel safe and instructed us on everything, especially since it was our first time. They made the entire experience fun and the views were breath taking. They walked us through everything and caught us at the end of each zipline. Highly recommend!

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/20
Activity Date:	2022/03/18

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Awesome time

Reviewed by: Junya

Came from Oahu for work. Had some extra time. We had fun. The staff was friendly and funny. Thanks to my local Braddas for showing us a good time. We’ll be back on the next trip to the big island

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Packages:	Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/25

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Amazing 1st-time ATV-ride

Reviewed by: mgcannella

Our guide, John, was very patient with me. I've had zero experience riding an ATV but he took the time to make sure I was comfortable while encouraging me to do the solo ride (I was also given the option to switch to a two-seater). I'm so grateful because I had the best time and wish it could go on longer. We drove through the beautiful Umauma property -- rolling green gentle slope with a gorgeous view of the ocean and a sea of cows (yes, cows, that John had to persuade to move to give the riders more room to drive thru). We took a break at the watering hole where my son and husband enjoyed a cool dip near a low waterfall and enjoyed a quick snack. Thank you, John, for making it fun, adventurous and exciting!

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Packages:	Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/24
Activity Date:	2022/01/01

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Circle tour

Reviewed by: Christine

We really liked the tour, got to see the everything in whole Island that we wanted to see! Robert was our guide and gave us the history of the islands, so knowledgeable and mixed in fun stories! Don’t think we would of seen all of it on our own

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Packages:	Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/16
Activity Date:	2022/01/14

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Fantastic ATV tour as a Family Activity!

Reviewed by: Vishal

Fantastic tour for folks looking for an easy-paced ATV tour with insights into a working Hawaiian ranch. We had a great time as a family with elementary and high school aged kids and really enjoyed our first ATV adventure. Hosts are really welcoming and very knowledgeable of the local Hawaiian farming, trees, fruits and the Hamakua coast. This is not a thrill ride, and yet you come away with the experience of a lifetime. They really go over and beyond to accommodate the tour to your pace, preference and highlight the best of Mauka to Makai (Mountain to Sea), not to forget the breathtaking views of the coastline! We would highly recommend the tour for families and special kudos to our hosts - this tour would not be half as fun without them!

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/05
Activity Date:	2022/01/03

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

최고에요

Reviewed by: jungyoon

짚라인을 하와이 와서 처음 타봤는데 난이도 아주 쉬운 코스부터 길고 난이도 있는 코스까지 단계적으로 진행해서 수월하게 액티비티를 즐길 수 있었어요.
스탭분들도 매우 친절하고, 코스를 이동하는 중간에 인근 마을의 특징 및 문화, 생태환경, 역사에 대한 다양한 안내도 해주셔서 지루할 틈이 없었습니다.
무엇보다 짚라인 장비를 매우 꼼꼼하게 체크해주시고 안전에 잘 신경써줘서 불안하거나 두려움 없이 온전히 재미에만 집중할 수 있었어요. 힐로 쪽 방문할 계획이 있으시다면 꼭 한번 해보시길 추천드립니다!! 아참 중간에 인근 농가에서 기르는 바나나도 먹을 수 있어요 ㅎㅎ 그래도 아침은 든든히 드시고 썬크림 잘 바르고 오시길 추천드려요 :)

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/12/25
Activity Date:	2021/12/23

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Beautiful waterfall at the end, but most of the zip lines short

Reviewed by: Jamie

Enjoyed the waterfall, guides were great, but a lot of money for essentially 2 longer lines over ravines. Good for beginners, but I would call it 2 or 3 lines, since the others were essentially trainers that were only a couple seconds each.

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/12/06
Activity Date:	2021/12/04

Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

Amazing Marine Naturalist

Reviewed by: Parrot Fish poop

Not only could we ask her about anything going on 'under the sea', she could tell us in English OR Hawaiian. Wish I could retain a smidge of all that excellent info!

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo for such a wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the information that the narrator shared with you. Aloha!

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Packages:	Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/25
Activity Date:	2021/10/21

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Alexa & Nick

That was the best zip line my husband and I have ever gone on. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend!

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/30
Activity Date:	2021/09/27

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Outstanding time.

Reviewed by: Lisa and Bill Lee

I tried to change to outstanding but it wouldn’t let me. We had a great time and really enjoyed our self. Easy check in. Very accommodating and very knowledgeable of the plants trees fruit etc. They went out of there way to show us and share information. My husband and I would recommend them. Good job.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/20
Activity Date:	2021/09/16

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Awesome trip

Reviewed by: The muddy couple!

This was by far one of the best places to go with ATVs. My husband and I have been all over the states and always ride ATVs and this was one we will always remember. Luckily we came after it rained and it was so muddy and perfect conditions for muddin!! There wasn't an inch on our bodies that wasn't covered in mud and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Would highly recommend this! The waterfall part was adorable and worth getting in the freezing water.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/20
Activity Date:	2021/09/18

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Uma Uma Memories

Reviewed by: Veronica Golden

Absolutely beautiful. Our guides were energetic and fun. Definitely a do over

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Packages:	Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/20
Activity Date:	2021/09/18

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Awesome, fun experience

Reviewed by: Tom & Marie

This was an awesome experience! It was thrilling to ride the last few zips. The guides (Jake & Monique) were very experienced & fun. The views along the zips line were fantastic. The history of the land & farming was also very interesting. Very good value for the thrilling experience.

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/08
Activity Date:	2021/09/06

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Friendly service and gorgeous views

Reviewed by: Sunny

I went along with my 8yr old and had a good time on this tour. The views were awesome and the staff was friendly. It was a casual ride at 8-10mph so not for the ATV excitement seekers.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/09/04
Activity Date:	2021/08/09

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

The last two lines were out of this world

Reviewed by: Spencer

The staff were super friendly and provided interesting information about Hawaiian culture. The first few lines warm you up to the last two, which are a 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile respectively. Both of the last two lines go over a gorge and the last one provides an incredible view to a waterfall. Overall, this was definitely worth it.

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/23
Activity Date:	2021/07/27

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

ATV tour

Reviewed by: Shane Kennedy

The guides were nice and professional. The trail was not as challenging or scenic as what the site portrayed. However my teenage children did enjoy it. The short walk to the waterfall was a nice touch and made the experience better.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/14
Activity Date:	2021/08/12

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Very well organized and professionally done The staff was very concerned and knowledgeable for safety. They were informative and let us know what was happening at all tomes

Reviewed by: Marv boyd

Very well organized and professionally done.The staff was very concerned and knowledgeable for safety. They were informative and let us know what was happening at all times

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/11
Activity Date:	2021/08/09

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Sluss Fam

The experience at the ATV on the Hamakua Coast was well worth it. The ATV’s were well taken care of, safe, and fun to ride in. The views around the ranch were a mix of everything from ponds, to cattle, to the beautiful Hamakua coast. The best part about the experience was the tour guides. They kept the experience fun, treated us like family, and shared a wealth of Hawaiian knowledge. We highly recommend this ATV tour for anyone looking for a low stress, fun, and knowledge-filled tour on the Big Island.

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Packages:	Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/24
Activity Date:	2021/07/22

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

loved it!

Reviewed by: Eva and Johnnie

I loved this excursion and can’t say enough good things about it. The views were fantastic. It was really nice to see a different side of the island and a working ranch. The family that runs it are some of the nicest ppl. will do again for sure

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/10
Activity Date:	2021/07/08

Things to Do in Big Island in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com

All Reviews for Scenic Hamakua Coast in Big Island

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little disappointing

Amazing experience! We would do it all over again.

Best time!

Best experience,

Fun experience

enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.

Couldn't believe this was real!!

Beautiful and fun tour. Wonderful guides!

Awesome experience!

The last 2 lines are great!

Waterfall swim!

So much fun and super safe

Awesome time

Amazing 1st-time ATV-ride

Circle tour

Fantastic ATV tour as a Family Activity!

최고에요

Beautiful waterfall at the end, but most of the zip lines short

Amazing Marine Naturalist

Amazing!

Outstanding time.

Awesome trip

Uma Uma Memories

Awesome, fun experience

Friendly service and gorgeous views

The last two lines were out of this world

ATV tour

Very well organized and professionally done The staff was very concerned and knowledgeable for safety. They were informative and let us know what was happening at all tomes

Great Experience!

loved it!

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