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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“Great tour. Nice to see a bit of the island outside of the Waikiki area. Our tour guide/driver, Ian, was one of the best guides we have ever had.”
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.
“Tim is an amazing tour guide who provides wonderful antidotes during a full day tour of Oahu! Tim pointed out all the celebrity homes, Hollywood movie highlights, took us to epic sightseeing vista points, gave us plenty of time to explore Waimea Falls and Botanical Gardens, and took us to multiple eateries. We ate and…”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley packs lei greeting, garden walks, a traditional feast, kava, and Polynesian dancing ending with fire knife.
“A very good traditional Hawaiian Luau. Nestled in the Waimea Valley at the head trail to Waimea Falls. Go early and enjoy.a leisurely well paved hike to the falls before the Luau; trail entrance fee is included with your show. Unlike many other shows the performers are beautifully trained in the culture of Hawaii. The…”
Circle Island day tour from Honolulu with lunch and entry fees. Views of Diamond Head, blowhole, Byodo-in Temple, Waimea Valley, Haleiwa.
“Very enjoyable albeit a little tiring by the end of the day because of so many stops and sights to see. We were so fortunate to have Halley as our guide who was beyond fabulous. Extremely informative, enthusiastic and expressive, Read more”
Oahu North Shore day trip by Surf Bus: Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Shark's Cove snorkeling, optional waterfall swim, Haleiwa Town.
“Our tour guide Cousin G was fabulous. He was very accommodating and made sure that each person got to do the things that they wanted lots of flexibility. He was very knowledgeable of the area. I would say it was one of the best tourist that we took.”
Oahu in a Day photo tour hits the North Shore waterfall, food trucks, and epic lookouts with a pro guide and small group pacing.
“The perfect tour. Just the right amount of time at all the locations with a small group. Chris was the best guide, knowledgeable and kept us entertained in between sights… his food recommendations were also spot on for the food trucks. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Guided hike through Manoa Valley rainforest to 150-foot Manoa Falls, plus lunch at Tantalus lookout from Waikiki with transfers.
“Personable guide! Description of hike should include that it might be wet and slippery!”
Early Diamond Head sunrise hike plus east Oahu sights and North Shore beaches, with hotel pickup and small-group comfort for $110.
“Our driver, Allen, was great! I wouldn’t say the tour is unnecessarily long, and we would I have preferred longer time at sunset beach in order to swim rather than stops to stores (macadamia, Dole, fruit stand etc) for us to spend money.”
Full-day Oahu tour from Waikiki with Halona Blowhole, Byodo-in Temple, Waimea Falls swim, North Shore food stop, and Dole Plantation.
“What a wasre of time the tour bus never showed so no tour, and the phone number was disconnected, wasted a day of our Vacation, looking for a full refund as we had to reschedule with a different tour company on a different day, would not recommend!!!!”
Temple gardens, ocean lookouts, and a real swim at Waimea Waterfall, all with Waikiki hotel pickup and admission fees included.
“This was the best island tour ever!! Captain Vince made you feel like ohana (family) through and through, very welcoming and did not make anyone feel excluded or uncomfortable! Captain Vince was very respectful, funny, and a genuine person! He was very proud and very knowledgeable about the Hawaiian islander’s history, words and their meanings…”
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.”
Shuttle to a lush rainforest hike at Manoa Falls. Short but steep, with water, bug spray, and a walking stick for the journey.
“If you’re looking for a simple way to explore the Manoa rainforest without a formal guide, this self-guided tour does the trick. The rain was on and off, which is expected in a rainforest, and while the ground was a bit muddy, it was manageable with decent footwear. The trail was a little busy but…”
Waikiki pickup and Diamond Head reservation tickets included for a self-guided hike to the summit with AC shuttle and big Oahu views.
“Great communication about pick up. On time and very friendly driver. Amazing experience going up and down diamond head.”
A guided 10-hour day mixing a **Diamond Head Crater hike**, North Shore beaches, Kahuku food trucks, and Dole Plantation.
“very good tour to get to know Hawaii outside of Waikiki with a very knowledgeable guide that will explain about Hawaiian history and the main locations on the Island with plenty of stops and time as well”
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.
