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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“This for us was a perfect way to see pearl harbour well worth the money we saw what we wanted to an avoided the crowds”
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.
“Great experience! We grabbed lunch from the deli right down the road (delicious!!). It’s a short walk to the canal by the bridge. The water is shallow enough that you can walk to kayak to the beach. We stopped at the beach first and snorkeled. Tons of beautiful fish! Then we braved it out to…”
Shuttle to a lush rainforest hike at Manoa Falls. Short but steep, with water, bug spray, and a walking stick for the journey.
“A bit of a struggle up hill worth what you see at the top tho. Definitely wear gear for the occasion. Can be and is wet a and muddy climb”
Self-guided Diamond Head hike with official narrated audio, map, and earphones for $8.99, but park entry and parking are separate.
“Viator Customer Support, I am writing to request a full refund for my recent Diamond Head booking, which was misleading and resulted in me being unable to enter the park. I believed I was purchasing a Diamond Head park pass and entry reservation. However, when I arrived at the park, I discovered that the purchase…”
Self-guided Pearl Harbor multimedia tour with take-home earphones and choice VR scenes, plus the shuttle reality for visiting USS Arizona.
“The self narrated tour was excellent. But we could NOT go out to the USS Arizona due to a broken dock. This would have pulled the experience together. Really bummed about this.”
Priority access to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island with an audio headset and shuttle, featuring WWII hangars, MiG Alley, and more.
“Each display was well marked with ample information describing it. The planes were restored well and the Veteran who shared information was well informed and shared lots of stories.”
Kayak and hike on Mokoli’i with self-guided freedom, solid on-shore instruction, and stunning Koolau Range views from Kailua.
“What a great trip! Gabriel and Brent were so informative and helpful. We followed their directions and it was easy. We had an awesome time kayaking to Chinaman’s Hat!!”
Oahu Grand Circle audio drive with offline GPS, flexible stops from Byodo-in to Waimea Bay, plus surf, snorkeling, and food stops.
“We have been to Oahu several times, however this auto tour was the best and most informative opportunity to see and experience the island.”
Offline GPS audio driving tour of Oahu with 10 iconic stops, flexible timing, and 230+ points of story-driven guidance for $19.99.
“This is a must. If you want to find fun stops with great audio. The app is perfect for getting around and the experience is perfect. Downloaded app and will be using again for sure!!!”
Offline GPS audio tours across Oahu, from Byodo-in and Pearl Harbor to Diamond Head and the North Shore. Six routes in one bundle.
“My family really enjoyed the self-guided audio tours. We only had time to do 2 of the 6, but wished we had done more. Great way to see the island and focus on the key places without having to do a ton of research on your own. Price is well worth it.”
Self-guided Kaneohe Bay kayak to the sandbar for coral views, snorkeling, and Ko’olau Mountain sights, with gear pickup in Kailua.
“Personnel très gentil et professionnel qui aide à mettre le canoë sur le véhicule. Matériel de bonne qualité, nous avons pu aller sur le banc de sable dans la baie, faire de la plongée à plusieurs endroits et voir des tortues, c’était magnifique ! Je recommande !!”
Paddle from He’eia Kea to Ahu’olaka on a self-guided tandem kayak. Snorkel gear, drybag, and a 1-mile sandbar view.
“Great help getting everything we needed for our trip to the sandbar including directions. The sandbar was amazing and saw a turtle come right up to our kayak as we were approaching the sandbar. Highly recommend just make sure to use plenty of sunscreen.”
Self-guided Oahu driving audio tour from Pearl Harbor to Dole Plantation with 80+ stories on beaches, history, and North Shore.
“Easy to follow, takes you to all of the main cultural spots, narrative segments are clear and to the point, and cost efficient.”
Drive Oahu’s North Shore with GPS audio, from malasadas and turtle beach to heiau, waves, and temples. Offline map included.
“Concise, helpful and full of options to stop and explore as much as we wanted! We had an incredible day exploring North Shore Oahu! Would definitely use again! Thanks Shaka!”
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.
