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Rappel down the Triple-Tier Umauma Waterfall and swim the pools between

Rappel down the Triple-Tier Umauma Waterfall and swim the pools between

A Rappelling + Waterfalls experience by Island Mountain Guides. Back to all Big Island tours.

★★★★★ 5.0 11 reviews Rating breakdown: Google 5.0 from 6 reviews; TripAdvisor 5.0 from 5 reviews. Google 5.0 (6) TripAdvisor 5.0 (5)

Based on 11 verified traveler reviews from Google and TripAdvisor, last updated May 2026.

Tour Summary: Great for adventurous families: navigate 5 waterfalls and swim the pools between. Includes 4 rappels, a down climb, and jump off a waterfall

  • Family in helmets and life vests on the rocks beside the tiered Umauma waterfall Large photo
    Rappel down the famous Triple-Tier waterfalls, swim, or float in river tubes. Image: Island Mountain Guides.
  • Rappellers working down the wet rock beside the waterfall Large photo
    This is the perfect tour for adventure seekers who like a more immersive experience. Image: Island Mountain Guides.
  • Group posed on the rocks below the tiered Umauma waterfall Large photo
    This is a family-friendly experience geared for the adventurous traveler. Image: Island Mountain Guides.
  • Two people in helmets in the plunge pool beneath a waterfall Large photo
    Come face to face with (and enjoy!) the magic and beauty of the Umauma River. Image: Island Mountain Guides.
  • Rappeller in a helmet and life vest at the foot of a waterfall Large photo
    This is the perfect tour for adventure seekers who like a more immersive experience. You know who you are! Image: Island Mountain Guides.
  • Rappeller on the rope beside a waterfall, surrounded by ferns Large photo
    This is the perfect tour for adventure seekers who like a more immersive experience. You know who you are! Image: Island Mountain Guides.

3 Tour Highlights:

  • Supervised by a professional canyoneering guide
  • Experience the tripple-tier Umauma Falls like no other as you rappel down the river
  • No experience is necessary

Important: Ages 10+, guests should have a moderate physical fitness level

Tour Information:

Price: Adult
(excluding taxes & fees)$399

Tour Provider: Island Mountain Guides

Activity: Rappelling + Waterfalls

Tour start time: 9:30 am, 1 pm

Duration: 4 hours

Departure from: Hilo

Pick-up available? No

Included: All gear is provided

Cancellations: This tour has a strict 24-hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason be sure to call and notify Island Mountain Guides 24-hours before your scheduled tour at +1 (808) 515-7171. You will then be issued a full refund. If you call within the 24-hours you can possibly be rescheduled, but no refund will be issued.

Read more: about rappelling in our Big Island rappelling guide.

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Hawaii’s first true canyoneering tour! this is the perfect tour for adventure seekers who like a more immersive experience.

Rappellers working down the wet rock beside the waterfall

This is the perfect tour for adventure seekers who like a more immersive experience. Image: Island Mountain Guides.

The Umauma tour involves navigating around 5 waterfalls and swimming the pools between. It includes 4 rappels, a down climb, and about a 5′ jump off a waterfall. Guests need to be able to swim and those who have the most fun are more adventurous and physically able. It is still completely accessible to beginners, but swimming ability and enough mobility to walk across uneven slippery rocks are essential.

All gear is provided and no experience is necessary. This is a family-friendly experience geared for the adventurous traveler.

Group posed on the rocks below the tiered Umauma waterfall

This is a family-friendly experience geared for the adventurous traveler. Image: Island Mountain Guides.

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Last checked May 12, 2026 by Gerrit van der Plas, founder of Love Hawaiʻi Guides. We re-confirm pricing, schedules, and operator details, and update this page when they change.

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