Island Mountain Guides runs one canyoning route on the Umauma River, priced at 291.78 $ for a 5-hour experience rated "Occasionally sporty". That puts it squarely in intermediate territory: physical enough to feel the effort, accessible enough for first-timers who move well outdoors. The meeting point is the Umauma Experience site near Hakalau, north of Hilo. Book directly with Island Mountain Guides and confirm availability well in advance, as a single daily slot fills fast.
Canyoning on the Umauma River near Hilo, Hawai’i Island
Season
May – September
Coordinates
19.9051°N, -155.1414°EEquipment
Wear quick-dry shorts and a rash guard or synthetic base layer since you'll be in the water for a significant portion of the 5 hours. Leave cotton at home, bring secure water shoes with grip, and pack a dry bag for your phone and any valuables.
Getting there
Meet Island Mountain Guides at the Umauma Experience, 31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau, HI 96710, located roughly 25 miles north of Hilo along the Hamakua Coast.
Updated on 3 March 2026