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Kulaniapia Falls Rappelling: 120-Foot Waterfall Experience Near Hilo
4.8
73 Ratings
Hilo
Experience the thrill of rappelling down the 120-foot Kulaniapia Falls near Hilo. Get equipped with top-notch gear and expert instruction for a safe and exhilarating adventure.
Experience the thrill of rappelling down the 120-foot Kulaniapia Falls near Hilo. Get equipped with top-notch gear and expert instruction for a safe and exhilarating adventure.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kulaniapia Falls - Access to Kulaniapia Falls is included with your waterfall rappel, and non-rappelling members of your group may purchase a day pass. Explore nature trails, and swim, kayak and paddleboard under the state of Hawaii’s largest privately accessible waterfall, when river safety conditions permit.
- Kulaniapia Falls - Access to Kulaniapia Falls is included with your waterfall rappel, and non-rappelling members of your group may purchase a day pass. Explore nature trails, and swim, kayak and paddleboard under the state of Hawaii’s largest privately accessible waterfall, when river safety conditions permit.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment
- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees: Non-rappelling guests must each pay a $49+tax guest access fee.
- Gratuity: $40/guest is typical for this activity
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees: Non-rappelling guests must each pay a $49+tax guest access fee.
- Gratuity: $40/guest is typical for this activity
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in nature, and descend 120 ft down Kulaniapia Falls by rappelling. You’ll be outfitted with top-notch equipment and ample training for a safe, thrilling, and enjoyable journey down the falls.
Tours by Kulaniapia Adventures leave from The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls and need to be reserved beforehand. On-site parking is provided solely for…
Immerse yourself in nature, and descend 120 ft down Kulaniapia Falls by rappelling. You’ll be outfitted with top-notch equipment and ample training for a safe, thrilling, and enjoyable journey down the falls.
Tours by Kulaniapia Adventures leave from The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls and need to be reserved beforehand. On-site parking is provided solely for registered guests. ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY IS DENIED WITHOUT A RESERVATION. Guests traveling with rappelling participants in the same car can buy a visitor pass to Kulaniapia Falls upon arrival for $49 plus tax.
- Activity runs RAIN OR SHINE. You may get wet regardless of the weather.
- Guests must weigh between 70 and 240 lbs.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Subject to favorable river conditions. If canceled due to unsafe river conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Location
100 Kulaniapia Dr
Kulaniapia Drive
Departure Point: The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
Address: 100 Kulaniapia Dr
Hilo, HI 96720
Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(73 Ratings)
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810kennyk
Mar 9, 2025
One of the best ways to spend a day - Eric and his guides run an amazing rappel tour. If you are new to climbing, you will feel safe and get to experience the breathtaking beauty of a waterfall from a whole new perspective. If you have climbed/rappelled expect a beautiful and one of a kind run, based on the water levels of the river it can get EPIC.
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Quest12386566909
Feb 15, 2025
Do it - We had Micheal and Eric they were great. Made it easy and fun. My friend is afraid of heights but still loved it. Would recommend gave great instructions and were very friendly. Great banter
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Lenaa284
Dec 29, 2024
Exciting, beautiful scenery, great time! - Great instruction, felt safe the whole time and had tons of fun in a beautiful setting. Love the waterfall pics at the end, and all the other photos (included with tour price!) Patient and friendly guides
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Annaph2559so
Nov 13, 2024
Best guides. Beautiful location. - The highlight of my vacation. I’m a beginner rapeller and guides Michael and Ben were excellent about explaining what to do. They were SO patient and knowledgeable.
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Hannahkz386li
Nov 3, 2024
So fun! - This was an amazing experience! The views were incredible and rappelling was very fun. So happy I was able to have this experience with my friend! Thank you to our awesome guides.
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Kimberlysa7535nz
Oct 19, 2024
Picturesque and incredible!!! - Guides Eric and Michael were fantabulous!!! Super attentive to safety and everyone's needs. Beautiful place. Beautiful experience. Must do!!
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Tylerkj4734de
Oct 13, 2024
Great experience - Awesome trip! Guides were very knowledgeable and made sure to explain all of the different safety factors in place. I have had climbing experience but my wife was new. They gave her all the tips she needed to have full control and she loved it! They provide the gripping shoes and have very clean facilities to get washed up. Would definitely recommend this experience!
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Torino945
Oct 12, 2024
Unique and exciting - The river was awesome and rappelling down was such an adventure! The guides helped us from the top and bottom and I felt super safe the whole time. They provided us with safety gear and water shoes. The waterfall was absolutely BEAUTIFUL, one of the nicest ones I’ve seen around Hilo, and getting to swim in the pool at the bottom afterwards was such an amazing treat! The whole area is really pretty and you get a great view of Hilo driving up. Awesome!! Would definitely go again!!!
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Michaelho4249rz
Oct 1, 2024
Must do Hawaiian Adventure!!!!!!!!! - THIS WAS AMAZING!!!!!!
After arriving to the stunning property we were greeted by some of the staff at the inn made it seem like we’ve know each other forever. They and our guides had us sign some wavers. While we were doing that they got our shoe sizes and hooked us up with some rad water shoes to use. Next the guides helped us get into our harnesses getting them fitted to each of us. Last was our helmets. They took us on a short walk from the inn to the start of the course. Clipping into safety lines at the top a walking to our first rappel, there they demonstrated and taught us how to rappel. Once the entire group made it down the first rappel we walked a short distance to another safety line we were clipped into. Once that’s happening the Veiw of this epic green forest and a massive waterfall that as you get closer the view gets better and opens up more to the valley and water below! Smiling from ear to ear the whole time hooting and hollering at the joy of being next to this waterfall getting sprayed as we rappel down in the warm Hawaiian sun!!!! One of our guides took photos of us at the top of the waterfall and also after we all made it he got some really nice pictures of us too.
Absolutely thrilling! It’s a must do. Five stars isn’t enough.
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267suzannej
Nov 17, 2024
Cancelled last minute - I was so disappointed my Repel was canceled. I had booked this adventure 4 months in advance. And it was the only activity I booked this trip . We scheduled our other plans around this excursion and even ended up staying in Hilo and extra night in hopes they would reschedule me.
I was at the pick-up point waiting when I got the news it was canceled last minute. The weather was absolutely gorgeous! It would have been a perfect day to do it ! So unfortunate, but I don't feel like it was handled very professionally.... And for the price, I expected more. We did end up kayaking the falls ....which I would highly recommend.
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