KAHULUI HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Secret Valley Waterfalls: A Private Rainforest Playground Along the Hana Highway
A 5–6 hour private guided hike from Kahului into a secluded Maui valley to swim, climb, and leap beside 3–5 waterfalls up to 40 feet, with lunch and naturalist guides.
Secret Valley Waterfalls: A Private Rainforest Playground Along the Hana Highway.
This is a rainforest day trip that reads like a Pacific adventure: a private valley off the Hana Highway where streams carve clear pools beneath cascades ranging from 10 to 40 feet. Over the course of a half‑day you’ll move between waterfalls, swim under falls, and learn the island’s natural history from local guides, finishing the route with a literal Hawaiian waterfall shower.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Dazzling Waterfalls & Lush Rainforest
The hike threads through a magical rainforest valley to view multiple clear pools and waterfalls measuring from about 10 to as high as 40 feet, framed by native vegetation and volcanic rock shelves.
Swim, Climb and Leap Beneath the Falls
Follow two streams to a cluster of 3–5 waterfalls where swimming is possible and jumping is optional; at three falls guides lead guests who wish to climb volcanic shelves and leap 10 to 15 feet into the pools below.
A Popular, Private Valley Along Hana Highway
This is Hike Maui’s most popular hike in an exclusive valley with private trails along the Hana Highway; the outing includes a nutritious lunch and snacks and is led by naturalist guides who explain local wonders.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect a steady, intimate progression from trail to stream: you’ll follow two braided waterways through rainforest to successive falls, stopping to swim in clear plunge pools, optionally climb volcanic ledges and leap into calm basins, and break for a nutritious lunch before finishing under a final waterfall ‘shower.’ The pace is exploratory and hands‑on, centered on waterplay and naturalist interpretation.
THE LANDSCAPE
Dazzling Waterfalls & Lush Rainforest
The hike threads through a magical rainforest valley to view multiple clear pools and waterfalls measuring from about 10 to as high as 40 feet, framed by native vegetation and volcanic rock shelves.
THE PLAYGROUND
Swim, Climb and Leap Beneath the Falls
Follow two streams to a cluster of 3–5 waterfalls where swimming is possible and jumping is optional; at three falls guides lead guests who wish to climb volcanic shelves and leap 10 to 15 feet into the pools below.
THE LOCALITY
A Popular, Private Valley Along Hana Highway
This is Hike Maui’s most popular hike in an exclusive valley with private trails along the Hana Highway; the outing includes a nutritious lunch and snacks and is led by naturalist guides who explain local wonders.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a 5–6 hour outing.
Guided hike in a private valley, naturalist guides, a nutritious lunch and snacks are provided.
You’ll follow two streams to multiple waterfalls and use private trails along the Hana Highway; expect to enter pools and finish with a waterfall shower.
Swimming and optional jumping are part of the experience; some climbing on volcanic shelves is required at a few falls.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the hike?
The trip lasts about 5–6 hours.
How many waterfalls will we visit?
Guides lead the group along two streams to between 3 and 5 waterfalls.
How high are the waterfalls?
Falls on the route range from about 10 feet up to as much as 40 feet high.
Is jumping into pools required?
Jumping is optional; guests can choose to swim without leaping, though three falls offer volcanic shelves used for guided 10–15 foot jumps.
Is food provided?
A nutritious lunch and snacks are included with the hike.
Where does the hike take place?
The adventure occurs in a private rainforest valley situated along the Hana Highway near Kahului, Maui.