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8 Honolulu Hiking Tours Worth Flying For

8 hikes  ·  from $40 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 honolulu hiking tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and still make the trailhead.

Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall - Manoa Falls, movie scenery, and changing water levels
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Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

1.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Leave Waikiki for a guided Manoa Falls hike through Oahu’s rainy Rainbow Valley. Guides such as Robert, Arlaine, and Hema explain local plants, history, and movie locations. Expect muddy, slippery sections, a 150-foot waterfall, and a possible stop at Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Park for sweeping views of Honolulu.

“Will was a wonderful tour guide. He had so many stories and history to share. He was so prepared with water, walking sticks and even mosquito spray. Beautiful hike to a waterfall !”

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Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included - Entering Diamond Head through the required route
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Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included

2.Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Cheapest way up

Ride from Waikiki to Diamond Head with park entry reserved in advance, then hike independently to the summit. Drivers such as Matthew often add local tips, while the self-guided trail gives you time for photos, breaks, and a treat afterward. Expect a moderate climb, stairs, uneven ground, and a narrow, dark tunnel.

“The ticketing process always easy to navigate A trusted resource to use, I would recommend always !!!”

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Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch - Reaching the 150-foot Manoa Falls
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Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

3.Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Leave Waikiki by air-conditioned vehicle for a guided 1.6-mile hike through Manoa Valley’s rainforest. Your guide may be Jason, Jak, Mei, or another local expert, and will explain plants, island culture, and geography. After Manoa Falls, eat an Andy’s Sandwiches lunch at Tantalus Lookout, with wide views of Honolulu and Diamond Head.

“Great and fun experience First time ever flying with helicopter Me and my wife absolutely loved it We enjoyed the island view from the sky , beautiful scenery. Recommend it to everyone. Thank you Magnum Helicopters 👍✌️👏.”

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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion - Entering Diamond Head State Monument
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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion

4.Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Start around 5:30 a.m. with hotel pickup, then hike Diamond Head’s 1.5-mile trail at your own pace. Your entry reservation is handled, and the driver provides water and flashlights. Guides such as Jonah, John, Johnna, and Stephanie add local stories during the ride, but you hike independently once at the crater.

“The daylight savings time changes how early you can see the sunrise. It was beautiful anyway. Worth the hike”

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Oahu: Hidden Hawaii Waterfall Hike and Beach Tour - Picking the right hike for your ability
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Oahu: Hidden Hawaii Waterfall Hike and Beach Tour

5.Hidden Hawaii Waterfall Hike and Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $145

Join a local guide such as Amy or Kristin for a four-hour Oahu outing from Waikiki. Choose a waterfall or ridge hike suited to your ability, visit Likeke Falls and Nuuanu Pali Lookout, stop for boba or a snack, then relax at Lanikai Beach. Hotel pickup, beach gear, photos, and local trip advice are included.

“Amazing! Amy arrived right on time and was so friendly and welcoming from the get go! She knew so much about the island and nature, and her attention to the smallest fern and moss was incredible! She always made sure we followed her lead, waited and offered assistance to fellow hikers. She took so many photos and encouraged diving right into the waterfall for an awesome experience. She also found a really cool and quiet spot for us to enjoy the beach away from the huge crowd. I had an appointment scheduled right after the tour and Amy made sure I made it back in time to make it, and…”

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Oahu: Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole - Coffee and a pastry at Greenworld Coffee Farm
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Oahu: Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole

6.Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Spend eight hours exploring Oahu’s Waimea Valley with guides such as Jason, Mei, Jackson, or Mai. Start with coffee and a pastry at Greenworld Coffee Farm, walk an easy 1.5-mile trail through gardens and Hawaiian cultural sites, swim beneath Waimea Falls, eat lunch, and stop at Dole Plantation. Bring water shoes and your own towel.

“Excellent tour! Interesting, well planned stops with good food. I liked wandering around the botanical gardens the waterfalls are in and there are displays of traditional Hawaiian life with workers to explain/demonstrate. Bring cash to rent lockers at the falls, the trail to the falls is paved, but the entry into the falls themselves is uneven, loose, algae covered rocks with no handrails. It's gorgeous just to view, but soooo refreshing to dip in.”

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Honolulu: Diamond Head Hike with Transfers - Switchbacks and the crater floor
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Honolulu: Diamond Head Hike with Transfers

7.Diamond Head Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Ride from your hotel to Diamond Head, then hike 1.6 miles round trip to Oʻahu’s crater summit. Your English or Spanish-speaking driver handles transport and park entry, while you tackle switchbacks, a dark tunnel, 74 steps, and a WWII bunker. Sergio is one driver praised by name for friendly service and useful Honolulu tips.

“Loved this!!! Such a fun day. The hike is fairly steep but totally worth it! Gorgeous views of the city and ocean. I’m glad we did this tour so we didn’t have to worry about hiking reservations or parking. Overall 10/10!!”

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Oahu: Manoa Falls Hike and east side beach day - Starting under Manoa’s rainforest canopy
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Oahu: Manoa Falls Hike and east side beach day

8.Manoa Falls Hike and east side beach day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Spend eight hours with a guide such as Shamus and a group of no more than seven. Walk 3/4 mile through Manoa’s rainforest to a 300-foot waterfall, visit scenic points along Oahu’s southeast coast, stop at a macadamia nut farm, and relax at Kailua Beach. Lunch is separate, and the route can change with rain or traffic.

“The views were simply amazing we took so many pictures. We hit the jackpot by booking a tour with Take A Hike Oahu. Shamus the guide and Sandy his service dog. Shamus is the BEST and is at the top of his game! A wealth of knowledge very personable and no pressure whatsoever kept telling us to take our time. Learned a ton of information about the Island, its culture, and what makes it special is the people We visited the chocolate and coffee factory. We walk to the Botanical Gardens waterfall. Lunch at the yummy shrimp truck. After lunch, we headed across the street to the amazing swim with…”

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