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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular waterfall & hiking 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.
An Oahu Circle Island day with Waimea Valley waterfall time, iconic lookouts, North Shore stops, and local food tastings on a guided small-group bus.
Most Popular“We went early February right after the storm and during peak rainy season but thanks to our tour guide (RJ) we still had an incredible experience!”
An 8-hour North Shore and Waimea Valley day from Waikiki with hotel pickup, a narrated minibus, waterfall hike or swim options, and big views.
“This was one of our best tours and would highly recommend. Our driver was John and guide Kanamu, both very kind and professional. Kanamu was the best guide we ever had (and we have been on hundreds of tours). Kanamu was very knowledgeable and funny, she held my attention the whole tour (8 hours). Just…”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley packs lei greeting, garden walks, a traditional feast, kava, and Polynesian dancing ending with fire knife.
“This experience was amazing all the way around. From the botanical garden and water fall. To the activities, food and entertainment. 100% worth your money. The host and crew were all spectacular.”
Circle Island day tour from Honolulu with lunch and entry fees. Views of Diamond Head, blowhole, Byodo-in Temple, Waimea Valley, Haleiwa.
“Saw alot. But very little time at some places. Wished we would have stopped at turtle bay Did not need all the time in the little town to shop”
Oahu North Shore day trip by Surf Bus: Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Shark's Cove snorkeling, optional waterfall swim, Haleiwa Town.
“Terrific day. Uncle Kevin was an amazing guide and ambassador for the island. Great for an active person who wants to try new things. We went home happy, fed, tired, and with some amazing photo memories.”
Oahu in a Day photo tour hits the North Shore waterfall, food trucks, and epic lookouts with a pro guide and small group pacing.
“We had a great day with Kurt as our guide. We saw amazing sights. Kurt offered lots of information and answered our questions. Kurt is an attentive guide. We would book with him again.”
Guided hike through Manoa Valley rainforest to 150-foot Manoa Falls, plus lunch at Tantalus lookout from Waikiki with transfers.
“Our tour guide was patient & polite, we had an amazing experience.”
Early Diamond Head sunrise hike plus east Oahu sights and North Shore beaches, with hotel pickup and small-group comfort for $110.
“We had limited time on Oahu and Diamondhead was on the list of things to do. With reservations being required to hike Diamondhead, this tour checked a big box and gave us a good look at the rest of the island too. John was awesome! He gave us info about the island, it's people, history,…”
Full-day Oahu tour from Waikiki with Halona Blowhole, Byodo-in Temple, Waimea Falls swim, North Shore food stop, and Dole Plantation.
“Great fun - Byodo Temple was very nice. Had a very good time swimming in Waimea falls! Also macadamia farm was great and so bought local fresh nuts. Yummy 😋. Overall good time and nice way to see most of the island. Mahalo”
Temple gardens, ocean lookouts, and a real swim at Waimea Waterfall, all with Waikiki hotel pickup and admission fees included.
“WE ABSOLUTELY ENJOYED OUR DAY TOUR. The company (and driver), are very mindful of time. We were coming off a cruiseship : Guide/driver was punctual and very mindful of returning us to ship on time. He was VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE and we got a good lesson in the history of the Island, its people, etc., etc.…”
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.
“The price I paid for this activity is not worth it..! I totally regret it to use a “tour” and paid for money for it 😡”
Shuttle to a lush rainforest hike at Manoa Falls. Short but steep, with water, bug spray, and a walking stick for the journey.
“The trip was canceled due to not enough people registering. I received refund but was disappointed I did not get to go.”
Waikiki pickup and Diamond Head reservation tickets included for a self-guided hike to the summit with AC shuttle and big Oahu views.
“Quick ride from Waikiki hotels. After being dropped off we were able to hike to the summit, taking plenty of photos along the way and at the top. Then, came back down, again taking photos. At the bottom, ate lunch and the shuttle arrived to take us back. This is a fantastic experience. The crater…”
A guided 10-hour day mixing a **Diamond Head Crater hike**, North Shore beaches, Kahuku food trucks, and Dole Plantation.
“It was a wonderful day and the driver was phenomenal.”
Guided Manoa Falls rainforest hike from Waikiki with pickup, lunch at Tantalus Lookout, and local plant stories in about 5 hours.
“Follow the directions given by the tour company--they make the hike easier and more enjoyable. It is not a tough hike, but be ready not only for the elevation gain, but the rocks and uneven path. A rain poncho is handy, too. Appreciated the group we were with as well as our guide--took rest breaks…”
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.
