Waipi'o Valley

Waipi'o Valley is also known in Hawaii as the "Valley of the Kings". Waipi'o valley was home to Kamehameha the Great and many other Hawaiian rulers, but nowadays is almost uninhabited because its remote location. The valley itself is one of the most beautiful places on the island: 2000 ft high cliffs line a 1 mile wide and 5 mile deep valley which is fronted by a black sand beach and laced with rainforest and waterfalls.

The road into Waipi'o valley is so steep that it is only accessible with a 4WD. You can also walk down, but remember that you also have to make the way back up! You can find more about the hike into Waipi'o valley here.

You can visit Waipi'o valley by yourself, on horseback or with a tour. If you have the chance, use your morning to visit Waipi'o valley. The weather is generally better early, as later in the afternoon the chances on rain increase. If you want to see how steep the Waipi'o valley access road actually is, have a look at this Waipi'o valley video on youtube or the lovebigisland guide to Waipi'o valley.

Tours into Waipi'o valley

It is also possible to explore the valley on horseback! In this case, you will be driven down to the valley as part of the tour. Visit the website of Na'alapa Stables for more information.

Directions to Waipi'o valley

Waipi'o valley is only 25 miles from Aaah the views [directions to waipi'o valley on Google Maps]. Follow highway 19 east to Honoka'a, and take a left onto the 240. Follow the 240 for 8 miles until you reach Waipi'o valley. Don't forget to pick up some fresh malassadas (Portuguese sugared and fried balls of fluffy yeast dough) at the Tex Drive Inn in Honoka'a!

This information has been provided by the lovebigisland travel guide to Hawaii. Please note that Aaah the views takes no responsibility for the content, nor endorses and of the outfitters or vendors mentioned.