Private Waterfalls Hike and Swim in Lihue
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This 1.5-2 hour guided tour takes place on the private property that overlooks the Hule’ia watershed and Ha’upu Mountain range and has two private secret waterfalls. A quick quarter mile (one way) hike is a great opportunity to visit two secluded private waterfalls in the Lihue area. The 30’ Bamboo Falls is a great spot for pictures, and the 60’ Papakolea Falls offers the exciting opportunity to swim in, and climb behind a cascading waterfall!
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This 1.5-2 hour guided tour takes place on our private property adjacent to Huleia National Wildlife Refuge and overlooks the Hule’ia watershed and Ha’upu Mountain range and has two hidden secret waterfalls. A quick quarter mile (one way) hike is a great opportunity to visit two secluded private waterfalls in the Lihue area. The 30’ Bamboo Falls is a great spot for pictures, and the 60’ Papakolea Falls offers the exciting opportunity to swim in, and climb behind a cascading waterfall!
What’s included
- Guide, Hiking sticks, water refills.
Not included
- Water shoes.
Meeting and pickup
The private property is exactly where our tour takes place. It is located on Hulemalu Rd. between Puhi Rd. and Halehaka Rd. Type these coordinates on your GPS: 21°57'16.3"N 159°23'06.8"W ' Look for the gate with a big orange rock next to it. Drive into the gate
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must be able to walk up and down at least eight flights of stairs and be able to handle slippery, muddy, and uneven terrain.
- Minimum of 8 years old
- Participants must be able to walk up and down at least eight flights of stairs and be able to handle slippery, muddy, and uneven terrain.
- Not recommended for those over 250 lb.
- Minimum age 8 years old.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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