Rainforest and Jungle Waterfall Tours in the USA: Our Top 6

1.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $187Our pick

This five-hour East Maui outing follows the Hana Highway to rainforest trails near Twin Falls. A local guide such as Des, Michael, Joel, or Abby leads you across roots, rocks, streams, and slippery banks to several waterfalls and swimming holes. Lunch, snacks, transport from Kahului, plant knowledge, and optional cliff jumps are included.

“Our tour guide Michael was amazing. Very knowledgeable in the Hawaiian culture, plants and animals around the island. The hike itself is easy and doable. The terrain can be a little rocky so you just need to watch your step. A good pair of tennis shoes you can wear in the water is a must. Mike took us to at least four different swimming holes and waterfalls. Lunch was also provided. It was a perfect Maui excursion. If you are a little unsteady or unsure about the hike, I recommend bringing walking poles with you.”

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2.Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $229

Explore East Maui’s rainforest on a guided 2.5-mile hike with at least three waterfalls, a swimming pool, optional 10 to 15-foot rock jumps, lunch, and snacks. Guides such as Pasco, Sara, Gail, Des, and P.T. are known for sharing local plant, history, and geology knowledge. Hotel pickup is available from major resort areas.

“We had such a Great time on this hike, with our Amazing guide, Sara! She was very informative and helpful. Beautiful waterfalls and rainforest! I Would recommend this to anyone!!”

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3.Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Meet guides such as Shauna, Alba, Deacon, Naomi, or Jackson near Haiku for a three-hour rainforest adventure. You will hike, learn rappelling technique, descend cliffs and waterfalls up to 30 feet, and swim in waterfall pools. Groups are limited to eight, with alternate routes used when water levels are unsafe.

“We had a great time with Deacon and Shauna. It was our first time rappelling and they made us feel at ease. We loved the adventure and the waterfalls were beautiful”

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4.Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Follow two streams through East Maui’s rainforest with a naturalist guide, passing three to five waterfalls and pools suited to swimming or cliff jumps. Guides such as Gale, Pasco, Jacob, and Des share plant lore and Hawaiian culture, while lunch, snacks, water, a backpack, and hotel pickup options keep the five-hour outing practical.

“We had an awesome guide. My boys (19, 20 & 21) really enjoyed this hike. It was not too difficult. We had a great time!!”

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5.Guided Rainforest and Waterfall Walk & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 3 hours · from $140Best value

Follow an easy one-mile rainforest trail near the Road to Hana with an English-speaking naturalist guide. You may visit one or two waterfalls, swim in a natural pool, and try an optional 10-foot rock jump when conditions allow. Guides such as Joel, Gail, Ran, and Michael are praised for island history, plant knowledge, and patient family care.

“Great tour! Super knowledgeable and passionate tour guide as well as super fun to try a variety of edible plants, flowers, fruits, and nuts right from nature!!”

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6.Road to Hana Rainforest and Waterfall Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 52 reviews · 11 hours · from $219

Spend 11 hours on Maui’s famous Hana Highway in a small group of up to 14 people. Local guides such as Jason, Dell, Lisa, and Clarissa handle the narrow roads while sharing Hawaiian history, legends, and local life. Stops include Ho’okipa, Pua’a Ka’a Falls, Ke’anae, Hana, and Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach, with swimming, lunch, and hotel pickup included.

“We had an excellent experience! Dell our tour guide was very informative throughout the whole drive. He made it fun and enjoyable as well. Highly recommended!!”

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