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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“The staff was really helpful and polite. It was easy to manage, to follow the prompts, very informative and you can do it on your own while you can take pictures.”
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.
“Robert our guide was FANTASTIC! He was very informative and kept the hike at steady pace. He made sure we were ok walking the trail. I highly recommend.”
Self-guided Kailua kayak adventure with snorkel gear, landing permits, and bikes. Explore Lanikai and the Mokulua Islands at your pace.
“Husband and I went while visiting Oahu. Company was very organized and professional. Had a blast kayaking out to the islands. I was the one place we could go where we weren’t around crowds!”
Shuttle to a lush rainforest hike at Manoa Falls. Short but steep, with water, bug spray, and a walking stick for the journey.
“The home was tranquil and beautiful. I would definitely sign up for the early hike (7am), got to walk without crowds and could enjoy the bird chatter in the canopy. I would also wear comfortable walking shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy.”
Self-guided Diamond Head hike with official narrated audio, map, and earphones for $8.99, but park entry and parking are separate.
“Take the hike to the top slow and easy and you will make it. I am glad I did. The views at the top are great.”
Self-guided Pearl Harbor multimedia tour with take-home earphones and choice VR scenes, plus the shuttle reality for visiting USS Arizona.
“We could have done all the grounds with out the narrative. We still did not get access to the actual memorial and the standby line was hours of waiting. My nephews from Sweden did not even use the audio portion. Very disappointing.”
Priority access to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island with an audio headset and shuttle, featuring WWII hangars, MiG Alley, and more.
“Our 2nd time coming to Pearl Harbor from the states. Love the history! Everyone so friendly and knowledgeable enjoyed the gentlemen speaking of the airplanes material of the wings!”
Kayak and hike on Mokoli’i with self-guided freedom, solid on-shore instruction, and stunning Koolau Range views from Kailua.
“Main reason for poor review is that the kayaks were located 100 yards from the launch and the person working did not help bring the kayak to the shore or back. Heads up, the trail on the island was extremely steep and turned in to a technical rock climb half way up. I did not…”
Oahu Grand Circle audio drive with offline GPS, flexible stops from Byodo-in to Waimea Bay, plus surf, snorkeling, and food stops.
“Great audio tour around the entire island. I strongly recommend this tour to anyone who does not want to be a tour bus.”
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.
“This was the best activity we did on the island. We rented a jeep with the top down and went on our way. It was easy to download the app and get started. The guide knew where we were and provided information and history relevant to the location we were at. During delays due to…”
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.
“Enjoyed seeing all the areas as we traveled around the island. Great sights and great information. One thing that would make it better is functionality with android auto. Also need a little more advanced waring of sights and turns in the more city area”
Drive Oahu’s North Shore with GPS audio, from malasadas and turtle beach to heiau, waves, and temples. Offline map included.
“Not very user friendly. It would just stop giving directions and you end up getting lost. Ended up just using Google maps.”
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.
