The 7 Waterparks & Ropes Courses in Hawaii That Earn Their Price

1.Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

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

Meet guides such as Shauna, Alba, Deacon, Naomi, or Jackson near Haiku for a three-hour rainforest adventure. You’ll learn to rappel smaller cliffs and waterfalls, work up to drops of 30 feet, hike, cliff jump, and swim in waterfall pools. Groups are limited to eight, with alternate routes used in heavy rain.

“Amazing experience. Jack and Naomi were great guides, we felt safe the entire time. The area is beautiful. This is a must do if you are heading to Hana.”

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2.Small Group Waterfall Rappel in Lihue, Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $207

You’ll learn basic rappelling, practice on a dry wall, then descend Bamboo Falls and 60-foot Papakolea Falls with guides such as Matt, Nan, Kate, or Rashad. The four-hour private outing includes helmets, harnesses, water shoes, snacks, drinks, and a conservation fee. Bring a car, courage, and clothes you can muddy.

“Wow! This was such a a thrilling adventure! Matt and Nan were absolutely terrific and made everyone feel confident and comfortable rappelling. Perfect experience for our family with 2 teenagers. They loved it, my husband loved it, and overall it was such a fantastic family day! Thank you Nan and Matt for this amazing experience!”

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3.Waikiki Snorkeling & Ocean Waterpark Adventure from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Cruise Waikiki’s coast on a 55-foot catamaran with Diamond Head views, snorkeling, a 35-foot slide, jump platform, floating mat, snacks, and drinks. The crew chooses the day’s site, sometimes Turtle Town. The boat suits mixed-age groups, but sea life and water clarity can change quickly, especially later in the day.

“Great experience and lots of fun. Crew was helpful, fun and fantastic. 10/10 for their hospitality and smiles. Want to do it again.”

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4.Adventure Course Extreme Including Climbing Wall & Rappel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Spend about 2.5 hours at Coral Crater tackling 18 aerial obstacles, a climbing wall, and a 50-foot freefall jump. A certified guide supplies safety equipment and instruction, while a maximum group size of 15 keeps the coaching personal. You need closed-toe shoes, good fitness, and a body weight of 275 pounds or less.

“So much fun! My wife and I had a great time and the guides made the adventure even better! Highly recommend”

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5.Zip & Dip: Zipline and Wet ‘n’ Wild Waterpark Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $176

Start with three guided zip lines at Coral Crater, then enjoy more than 25 rides and pools at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawaii. Pickup, transfers, and return to Waikiki are included. Guides such as Jay, Katy, Britney, Kylee, Jaiden, and Kahlil have helped make this a friendly choice for first-timers.

“Amazing experience. All the guides made me feel very safe and relaxed. Everything was organized and clean.”

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6.Wet ‘n’ Wild Waterpark Ticket with Waikiki Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

You’ll spend 2.5 hours at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, riding more than 25 slides and water attractions, from Shaka’s 36-foot drop to Lil Kahuna Beach. A Malama Tours van collects you at one of eight Waikiki-area stops and returns you after the park visit. Bring swimwear, a towel, dry clothes, and biodegradable sunscreen.

“Great to do with teenage kids ! Loved the slides, could easily spend more time here . The transfer was great and efficient”

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7.High Ropes Adventure, Climbing, & Rappel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $104

At Coral Crater Adventure Park, you get 90 minutes on an instructor-led challenge course with safety gear included. Climb, rappel, jump, and tackle 18 high-rope elements on a 60-foot tower, then test the climbing wall and take the optional 50-foot freefall. You must meet the weight and footwear rules.

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