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Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120 Foot Drop, 15 Minutes from Hilo
Overview
Experience nature up close and personal, and rappel 120 ft down Kulaniapia Falls. You will be equipped with top of the line equipment, and provided with ample instruction to ensure your descent down the falls will be safe, fun and exhilarating.
Kulaniapia Adventures tours depart form The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls, and must be booked in advance. Parking available on site for registered guests only. NO ACCESS TO PROPERTY WITHOUT BOOKING. Guests accompanying rappelling customers in the same vehicle may purchase a guest pass to Kulaniapia Falls when they arrive onsite for $49+tax.
What's Included
- All necessary equipment
- Professional guide
- 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
Meeting Location
100 Kulaniapia Drive
Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-63238P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All necessary equipment.
- Professional guide.
- 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.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120 Foot Drop, 15 Minutes from Hilo is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120 Foot Drop, 15 Minutes from Hilo will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All necessary equipment
- Professional guide
- 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 Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
