OAHU
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.
A 9-hour Honolulu Oahu bus tour hitting Waimea Valley, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore surf spots, and Dole Plantation with lunch.
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Guided kayaking in Kailua Bay on Oahu with lunch and gear included, plus time after for snorkeling, boogie boards, and bikes.
“Overall- great experience. Due to restrictions on the beach, be aware that you will be taking the kayak on a dolley from the store to the beach. It isnt horribly far but if someone is mobility limited, it might be somewhat challenging”
Chief’s self-guided Pearl Harbor audio tour on Oahu: $9.99 with a multimedia device and map, plus optional $1 USS Arizona boat tickets.
“Unable to take the tour due to the storm on Oahu. Unfortunate that they closed all the state buildings due to the big storm.”
Guided kayak to Oahu’s Twin Islands with snorkeling, tide pools, Queen’s Bath, and lunch. Small group, hotel pickup, gear included.
“Great tour experience and Tommy was a great guide! Be prepared to kayak against the wind heading out but worth it!! The eoc tour and snorkeling were fun. Easier ride back in. Recommend water shoes with strong soles for walking around the island. Definitely Italy recommend this!!”
Raptor UTV through Kaʻaʻawa Valley at Kualoa Ranch: Jurassic Park and Kong sites, Hawaiian culture stories, and great photo stops.
Guided hike to Manoa Falls in Rainbow Valley plus a Pu’u ‘Ualaka’a lookout, with Waikiki pickup and a small-group pace for $79.
“They drop you off and you go at your pace. They called to see when you want to be picked up. The walk was nice but the waterfall was disappointing.”
Beginner snorkeling in Honolulu with a small group, easy reef lessons, and free videos sent to your phone right after.
“Reda was great! He was very knowledgeable about sea life. Loved his jokes! Had a great time! Was very patient with me!”
Self-guided Kailua kayak adventure with snorkel gear, landing permits, and bikes. Explore Lanikai and the Mokulua Islands at your pace.
“Great and rest experience. Kayaking was great and very nice that it comes with available parking snorkel gear and more. We snorkeled and saw turtles nest the island.”
Shuttle to a lush rainforest hike at Manoa Falls. Short but steep, with water, bug spray, and a walking stick for the journey.
“Just a reminder that it is all up hill with very uneven stones to climb. Bring a walking stick to help. We are older and take ur time. Nature was wonderful with a cockatiel laughing like a person in the trees at trail beginning! Falls are worth it.”
Oahu Circle Island in 1 day: Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley waterfall pool, North Shore surf stops, and Haleiwa shave ice, with hotel pickup.
“Wes was an amazing guide! Absolutely adored him! He was so much fun and knowledgeable! Definitely a keeper! I hope I run into him again in the future!”
Self-guided Diamond Head hike with official narrated audio, map, and earphones for $8.99, but park entry and parking are separate.
“We were headed up to Diamond head and heard we needed tickets for entry. We thought this was it- it was not. You buy Diamond head tickets right from their site. We are going back but this tour was worthless because we couldn’t get I . I know it was part my error for not…”
Private Oahu day tour with hotel pickup, coffee and fruit tastings, North Shore turtle snorkeling, and Kualoa film-mountain views.
“We were so lucky to have selected this tour. Booking it was very easy and we were picked up from our hotel by Ryan.”
Circle Island Oahu tour with Diamond Head, blowhole, turtle beach swims, shrimp and fruit stops, plus a Dole Whip finale.
“This was given 5 stars because of the driver and overall circle of the island was good. The meeting point was chaotic and way too many people in a small space. The turtle beach experience was rough with no seating and lots of homeless encampment you will walk past. They did not bother you ,…”
Small-group Hanauma Bay snorkeling with Waikiki transportation, gear and vest included, plus a guide who helps you spot turtles, fish, and coral.
“Our guide Fumio was hard to understand and was terrible at explaining what we were about to and how to do it. She was a very competent snorkler but a terrible teacher.”
Oahu island tour with a local guide, Waikiki pickup, and big North Shore views. Stops include Diamond Head, Pali, Shark’s Cove.
“We enjoyed the beautiful island of Oahu and the spirit of Aloha with a local guide and learned the past and present history of Hawaii. We enjoyed delicious local food, entertainment, many laughs and a very fun day.”
From Pearl Harbor to the North Shore, the reef off Waikiki to the valleys of the windward coast. Every way to spend a day on the island.
