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Oahu: Waimea Valley General Admission with Waterfall Access

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About the activity

Stroll a scenic paved path through lush gardens and historic sites to Waimea Falls. Discover rare plants, animals and Hawaiian heritage at your own pace.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
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  • Valid
    1 day
  • Includes
    • General admission to Waimea Valley
    • Access to botanical gardens
    • Access to Waimea Falls
    • Guided tour
    • Transportation to the meeting point
    • Transportation to the waterfall
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Savor a peaceful walk through lush botanical gardens
  • Discover rare tropical and native Hawaiian plant species
  • Explore ancient cultural and religious sites along the path
  • Reach the sacred 40-foot Waimea Falls at your own pace
  • Learn about conservation and endangered native species

Description

Enjoy a self-guided day exploring Waimea Valley, a place of deep cultural and natural significance on O‘ahu’s North Shore. With your general admission ticket, take a leisurely walk along a paved path that winds through world-renowned botanical gardens and ancient Hawaiian sites, leading you up to the sacred Waimea Falls. The walk covers 3/4 of a mile each way, making for a gentle 1 1/2 mile round trip suitable for most visitors.

Waimea Valley’s botanical garden features over 50 plant collections across 60 themed gardens, showcasing more than 3,000 species from nearly 930 genera and 190 families. Discover tropical and subtropical plants from around the world, including over 120 native Hawaiian species and around 280 threatened or endangered species. The valley is also home to over 1,100 wild-collected accessions, making it a living sanctuary for rare and important flora.

As you explore, you’ll encounter historic and religious sites that reflect the valley’s mission to preserve and perpetuate its human, cultural, and natural resources for future generations. Please be mindful and do not touch, disturb, or remove any rocks or objects, honoring the beliefs of the ancient Hawaiians and their descendants who continue to protect this special place.

At the end of the main path, you’ll reach Waimea Falls—a 40-foot waterfall revered in Hawaiian culture as both a beautiful natural wonder and a symbol of life-giving force. Spend as much time as you wish taking in the sights and sounds of this sacred spot before making your way back at your own pace.

Good to know before you go
  • Waimea waterfall is part of a living watershed, a cultural treasure, and a reminder that water is life. Whether you witness a gentle Waiheʻe or a powerful Waihi, we invite you to experience its beauty with understanding, appreciation, and care.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-62 years
  • Seniors
    63-99 years
  • Students (with ID)
    0-99 years
  • Children
    4-12 years
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