Umauma Falls
Umauma Falls
4.5
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Chatham, IL726 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
This is just one more reason people fall in love in Hawaii and with Hawaii. The sights and sounds are surreal and breathtaking. The walking path is a well-paved loop of less than a mile. Because the foliage is so huge, I felt like I was walking through Jurassic Park, and the falls are inspiring.
Written 28 April 2021
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Ramesh T
43 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We could get 4 line zipline as 9 line was all booked but had an amazing experience. In our group we had young children and several first timers but crew was very supportive and made us all comfortable. The views are spectacular with valley, waterfalls and trees. They were following covid protocols and also checking for the HI safe travels confirmation so take your phones. All in all we had a great time. Highly recommend.
Written 6 August 2021
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cjmaggie
Phoenix, AZ40 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Pleasant surprise! We showed up and didn’t know what to expect. We wanted to see the falls. They were so nice! Charged us $10 for our car of 5 people and gave us a map of the beautiful property. Drove up the hill and the falls did not disappoint! Beautiful!
Written 16 March 2022
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Chandra S
Texas356 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Our family of five from Texas and Oklahoma visited Oahu and the Big Island for Spring Break! The waterfall and area is Amazing!! I love waterfalls and this one did not disappoint! All the waterfalls around the Hilo area are Beautiful but this one and the area it was in was breathtaking!! We arrived shortly before they closed but the employees graciously let us enter anyways and we are Thankful for that! The falls are a short drive from the entrance and you can park right at the waterfall! Would definitely recommend this waterfall!!
Written 20 March 2023
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Hannah S
2 contributions
Nov 2022
This was my first time to zip line and I really enjoyed myself. I am local gal from this island and I would do it again. The staff, Sydney, Avery, Kayden, & Maika’i were awesome!!! Sydney & Avery were hilarious. Kayden was so friendly, come to find out he is my daughter’s classmate from Hilo High. Maika’i’s hospitality by sharing us the taste of different exotic fruits guava, ice cream bean, & starfruit.
Written 16 November 2022
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Arlene M
Old Orchard Beach, ME5 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We had trouble finding the place so maybe this will help - Look for the sign for the World Botanical Gardens on Hwy 19 near the 16 mile marker. Turn toward the mountain side on Old Mamalahoa Hwy. Umauma Falls & ZipLine Experience is just past the World Botanical Gardens on your right.
We ordered lunch at the snack bar in the Visitor Center and ate on their deck which had a wonderful view of the river. Then for $5 a person we drove to another parking lot and and walked around in the beautiful Tropical Garden of Peace. Next to the garden is a fantastic overlook of Umauma Falls! The walking map will show you multiple scenic points where you can view the falls.
Umauma Falls is breathtaking beautiful so do not miss it! If you unable or not interested in zip lining, you can still see the falls.
We ordered lunch at the snack bar in the Visitor Center and ate on their deck which had a wonderful view of the river. Then for $5 a person we drove to another parking lot and and walked around in the beautiful Tropical Garden of Peace. Next to the garden is a fantastic overlook of Umauma Falls! The walking map will show you multiple scenic points where you can view the falls.
Umauma Falls is breathtaking beautiful so do not miss it! If you unable or not interested in zip lining, you can still see the falls.
Written 17 March 2018
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Lynnzina
Florissant, CO5 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
We were driving to Hilo and saw this on the map and decided to stop by for a look and hike. First, it is on private land, and they charge $10.00 to go "see" it. They have a 'Peace Garden" that you can hike to. We had 7 members in our party, one being under 12, so no charge. We paid $60. and were instructed to drive up to the parking area, then walk from there. It was a short drive. The falls were in the distance, and the lookout was from behind a railing. The "hike" was a small circular trail with broken bridges, caution tape and blocked off trails. It was totally disappointing. Not even access to the stream below. Don't waste your time and money!! There are many wonderful waterfalls and hiking trails along the same hwy. Kolekole Park right up the road was free and a blast for our crew, with falls, a rope swing, swimming and the ocean. On a better note, we told them at Umauma how disappointed we were and they promptly refunded our money. (We did not do the zipline....it was very expensive)
Written 20 July 2015
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KathrynandTerry
Seattle, WA148 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
My husband and I like to Zipline around the world as it is a fun thing to do & puts you in some great places. This was my favorite.....partially because of the great crew who accompanied us on the 9 lines spread over some gorgeous real estate. Moku, Kalei, Kevin & Ryan were guys who knew how to have fun and had just the right mix of attention to safety & detail while still interacting with each person & adjusting the experience to each customer's level of comfort & daring. Want to hang upside down while traveling over an incredibly beautiful gorge....no problem, they'll show you how. However, if you aren't up to that, no problem, they'll set you up and calm you down. In summary: the crew was great, the area was lovely, there was a commitment to safety & comfort of the guest. A really fun thing to do no matter your level of fitness.
Written 12 March 2014
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mewsey
San Diego8 contributions
Nov 2014
If you're thinking about zip lining, do not miss Umauma Falls! 9 lines, 2, 4 and 9 are the best!! Great guides, very patient, helpful and fun. Beautiful waterfalls and gorgeous views from the suspension bridge. You'll be glad you did it!!
Written 14 November 2014
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dmambler
Holualoa, HI30 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
9 terrific zip lines, all different and one of the best activities on the Big Island.
We have done other Zip tours and this one had everything.
Spectacular scenery, and our guides were fun and knowledgeable . Felt very safe and our tour age range was 4 to 55 plus.
A++++ recommendation .
We have done other Zip tours and this one had everything.
Spectacular scenery, and our guides were fun and knowledgeable . Felt very safe and our tour age range was 4 to 55 plus.
A++++ recommendation .
Written 11 August 2014
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Do I have to pay at the umuma falls experience to just walk to the falls?
Written 11 May 2023
Yes! Very misleading. We spent much time trying to figure out how to simply hike in and see the falls. What happened is maps kept taking us to this business that does activities. And yes they charge you just to look at the falls. We finally broke down and paid the $5.00 pp plus tax for 5 mins it took us to look at them. They had 2 other view points but don’t bother, the view point is t cleared so all you see is trees and bushes.
Written 21 January 2025
Can you swim without zip lining? My (19 year old) daughter is terrified of zip lines and I was hoping she could join us.
Written 26 November 2018
Can you swim without zip lining? My (19 year old) daughter is terrified of zip lines and I was hoping she could join us.
Written 26 November 2018
I do not want to do the zipline - just interested in seeing the falls. What's the address to get to these?
Written 4 December 2015
Unfortunately, you have to go to the same place where the zip line is to get to the falls, and there is a charge.
Written 9 December 2015
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