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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular self-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.
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.
Most Popular“You will have fun as Stella shows you around and introduces you to local site, tastes and culture! Super fun. I would have never eaten a poke bowl! But enjoyed every bit of the tour and tastings! Stella is informative and fun!”
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.
“I really enjoyed the hike up to see Manoa falls. The scenery was very luscious all the way to the top and our tour guide knew his stuff in regards to the plant life and animals. The hike back down can be somewhat treacherous so I advise caution and shoes with good grip. We also…”
Self-guided Kailua kayak adventure with snorkel gear, landing permits, and bikes. Explore Lanikai and the Mokulua Islands at your pace.
“We got to go to the bird sanctuary island and snorkeled a LOT it was a blast. We saw a few turtles trigger fish and lots of colorful marine life.”
Shuttle to a lush rainforest hike at Manoa Falls. Short but steep, with water, bug spray, and a walking stick for the journey.
“Matthew was a great tour guide and so informative about the island. The Manoa Falls were so pretty after the rain fall from the night before.”
Self-guided Diamond Head hike with official narrated audio, map, and earphones for $8.99, but park entry and parking are separate.
“Long walk be ready to sweat, AM hike is best for pictures also don’t carry too much weight the hike up is a workout on its own”
Self-guided Pearl Harbor multimedia tour with take-home earphones and choice VR scenes, plus the shuttle reality for visiting USS Arizona.
“Well, I wanted this to be the best experience ever, as I have been waiting for this for many years it was a horrible experience. I was told the boat tour experience was not included, which was fine, but went directly to the website. There were no availabilities when I called they asked me to…”
Priority access to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island with an audio headset and shuttle, featuring WWII hangars, MiG Alley, and more.
“Be careful which one you’re booking. It’s easy to confuse them and end up disappointed. We had really hoped to see the USS Arizona, but we did enjoy the aircraft museum. The audio tour was informative and well-done. High points were the video in the control tower and sitting in the cockpit of the F111.…”
Kayak and hike on Mokoli’i with self-guided freedom, solid on-shore instruction, and stunning Koolau Range views from Kailua.
“Super easy transfer from shop to beach, it was great! Rob was super helpful with getting the kayak strapped to the top of our convertible.”
Oahu Grand Circle audio drive with offline GPS, flexible stops from Byodo-in to Waimea Bay, plus surf, snorkeling, and food stops.
“The tour was great’ we loved the narration and the history behind the sights we experienced. The directions were great and very clear. Overall this was a much better experience than I expected. We spent time where we wanted and skipped places we weren’t as interested in. I would 100% recommend!”
Offline GPS audio driving tour of Oahu with 10 iconic stops, flexible timing, and 230+ points of story-driven guidance for $19.99.
“The tour was very informative, but inconsistent in giving directions. As a result, we missed several turnoffs for things we wanted to see, and couldn't find our way back to them. In other cases, the details were perfect, and timed nicely.”
Offline GPS audio tours across Oahu, from Byodo-in and Pearl Harbor to Diamond Head and the North Shore. Six routes in one bundle.
“We have a family of 6 and a van and this tour worked very well for us. We took grand island Oahu tour and also Honolulu backyard rainforest tours. Both tours showed a lot of interesting places, which we would never see otherwise. Commentary is upbeat, fun and good for kids. App is done very…”
Self-guided Kaneohe Bay kayak to the sandbar for coral views, snorkeling, and Ko’olau Mountain sights, with gear pickup in Kailua.
“100% worth it every penny for every moment was fantastic! We saw a majestic turtle near the sandbar and the reefs were full of life! Loved it! The gentleman the works there was very courteous and knowledgeable.”
Paddle from He’eia Kea to Ahu’olaka on a self-guided tandem kayak. Snorkel gear, drybag, and a 1-mile sandbar view.
“I'm giving the high marks for the tour operator, Active Hawaii, as theywere very understanding and provided great service. Regretavly, we did not ended up taking the tour due to inclement weather. We are hoping to take the full guided tour next time. The independence guided tour offers flexibility, but you must kayak your way…”
Self-guided Oahu driving audio tour from Pearl Harbor to Dole Plantation with 80+ stories on beaches, history, and North Shore.
“We ordered two audio tour — neither one worked. A waste of money. The program is supposed to recognize where you are and it didn’t. It wanted to run in reverse order.”
Drive Oahu’s North Shore with GPS audio, from malasadas and turtle beach to heiau, waves, and temples. Offline map included.
“Awesome Tour! With the GPS guided tours pointing out great spots along the way, it felt like we had our private tour guide with us! This is the best valued and in-depth tour”
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.
