Hiking in Oahu: the 4 Best Guided Hikes

1.Oahu: Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 413 reviews · 5 hours · from $119Our pick

Leave Waikiki by air-conditioned vehicle for a guided 1.6-mile hike through Manoa Valley’s rainforest. Guides such as Jason, Jack, Susumo, and Anoi share local stories, film locations, and nature facts before you stop at Manoa Falls and enjoy lunch above Honolulu at Tantalus Lookout.

“Our tourguide Nahoku is on time, friendly, equiptment ready, very informative, engaging, funny, takes amazing photos, and looked after us well. This tour is a hike to Manoa waterfall. The hike can be slippery when the track is wet but our tourguide has provided us a walking sticks and that made this walk easier. Lunch is yum. My first Hawaiian acai bowl. Very refreshing after feeling all hot and sweaty from the hike. The view where we had lunch is beautiful, offering a wide city skyline of honolulu city. This tour is a must see ♡Sushi”

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2.Oahu: Diamond Head Hike with Roundtrip Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 354 reviews · 3 hours · from $63Best value

Start with a 5:00 to 5:10 AM Waikiki pickup, ride straight to Diamond Head, and take a self-guided hike to the summit. Entrance fees, transport, and gratuities are included. Guides such as Julie, Kin, and Jun help with timing and directions, but English information may be limited in groups serving Japanese-speaking passengers.

“Absolutely gorgeous views when hiking up Diamond Head. Transportation was prompt, clean and well organised. Just a note to say that you are on a tour that is designed for Japanese tourists so there was little information for other languages. Absolutely loved the views :)”

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3.Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $110Top rated

Start before dawn with the steep Diamond Head hike, then ride through Oahu’s east coast and North Shore with stops at Halona Blowhole, Kualoa, Kahuku food trucks, Sunset Beach, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. English-speaking guides such as Stephanie, Jonah, and John add local stories. Lunch and purchases cost extra.

“DO IT…., this was an amazing day and a big thank you to Alan. Your friendly, knowledgeable and accomodating approach made our day even better. The scenery and experiences from the Diamond Head walk which was exceptional got better and better. We will remember this day for a very long time and share our experiences and photos.”

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4.Oahu: Diamond Head Crater Hike and North Shore Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 189 reviews · 10 hours · from $125

Spend 10 hours seeing Oahu beyond Waikiki, beginning with the Diamond Head hike and continuing to Halona Blowhole, Kualoa, Kahuku, North Shore beaches, and Dole Plantation. An English-speaking local driver such as John, Stephanie, or Jonah shares island history and helps with photos. Lunch, drinks, and optional Dole activities cost extra.

“We had an amazing time on our tour. Well worth the money spent. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the island. Our tour guy was amazing (little Vietnamese guy) we can’t remember his name. Gave us so many recommendations and each one hits! We tried new restaurants based on his recommendations and places to visit while on our honeymoon. He has a wealth of knowledge. Great hospitality.”

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