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15 Best Hawaii Trails

The trails worth the airfare.

The 15 most popular hawaii trails. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

15 Best Hawaii Trails

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - Stargazing with a laser pointer and a professional telescope
Evening Experiences, Hawaii Trails, Tour Reviews

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

1.Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Mauna Kea summit sunset and stargazing by 4x4 van with warm gear, telescope viewing, and a free pro night photo on Big Island.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We went in the winter after a snowstorm. The road to the summit was closed the day before we went but we had no trouble reaching it. The sunset was amazing especially against the snowcap. The cloud cover that made the sunset so vibrant unfortunately obscured the stargazing portion of the tour but it was…”

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour - The mid-mountain picnic stop: acclimate before you go for it
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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo - The Onizuka Astronomy Complex Stop: Dinner, Gear, and Breathing Room
Evening Experiences, Hawaii Trails, Tour Reviews, Tours

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

3.Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

Ride a 4x4 up Mauna Kea for sunset and guided stargazing, with warm gear, dinner, and free DSLR photos included.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent experience on the Mauna Kea Summit tour! Wes was an awesome guide — prompt at pickup, super informative on the drive up, and kept us updated the whole time when the rangers closed the road. On a clearer night, the experience was amazing. They provided warm jackets and pants, plus a…”

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Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui - The guided rainforest hike: wet feet, big views, real learning
Hawaii Trails, Hiking & Trekking, Maui, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

4.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

Half-day East Maui rainforest hike with waterfall swims, rock-jump options, and a Road to Hana drive plus lunch included.

★ 5.0

“Cam was great- he tried very hard to educate but kept it were light. He is a very funny guy. I’m glad he found a job that he is very passionate and enjoys. The company is very luck to have him working for them.”

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Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike - Getting on the water: what the kayak portion really demands
Canoes & Kayaks, Hawaii Trails, Hiking & Trekking, Kauai, Tour Reviews

Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

5.Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

Kayak Kauai’s Wailua River and hike to Uluwehi Falls. Small groups, provided gear, and a muddy rainforest adventure for $125.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I really enjoyed this experience. Lono was our guide and he did a great job telling us about the river, trees etc. and what it was like to grow up on Kauai. Definitely bring water and a snack and shoes that can get wet. There are a few water crossings.”

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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide - Kayaking the Wailua River Valley: a workout with scenery
Canoes & Kayaks, Guided, Hawaii Trails, Hiking & Trekking, Kauai, Tour Reviews

Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

6.Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

5-hour Kauai kayak on the Wailua River plus a hike to Uluwehi Falls, with an expert guide, gear included, and swim time.

★ 5.0

“Deep breath and relax. Hawaiian Brian will get you to the falls, explain lots on the way, and do so in such a chill way that the type A's in the group will be going a bit crazy. But... his chill attitude made it so we weren't in the middle of the crowd and we…”

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Hilo: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset, & Stargazing Experience - Altitude and cold: the part you should plan around, not hope for
Evening Experiences, Hawaii Trails, Tour Reviews

Hilo: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset, & Stargazing Experience

7.Hilo: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset, & Stargazing Experience

Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing from Hilo with warm parkas, telescope views, free night photos, and a black-hole story.

★ 4.8

“Tay is obviously extremely knowledgeable about astronomy, but comfortable in making the information easy to understand and very interesting for this non-astronomer! He seems to be equally passionate about the island and its culture. The day was the absolute best of my nearly 2 weeks on 4 different Hawaiian islands. I’d love to return with…”

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Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - Getting Up to the Summit Without the Headache
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Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

8.Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Watch the Mauna Kea sunset from the summit, then enjoy a guided night-sky show with hot drinks, telescope views, and emailed photos.

★ 4.8

“Breathtaking views! As a newbie to outdoor excursions, I felt supported and engaged the entire time. Jess and Rob were wonderful guides, full of energy and a plethora of knowledge! The snacks and hot chocolate were much appreciated and helped so much with the altitude. It feels strange to do when the island is so…”

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Oahu: Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers - The Trail Through Manoa Valley: Rainforest, Bamboo, and Bird Sounds
Hawaii Trails, Hiking & Trekking, Lunch Experiences, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Oahu: Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers

Oahu: Diamond Head Hike with Roundtrip Transportation - Waikiki pickup and the ride to the trailhead
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Oahu: Diamond Head Hike with Roundtrip Transportation

10.Oahu: Diamond Head Hike with Roundtrip Transportation

Sunrise Diamond Head hike with Waikiki roundtrip pickup. 360° views, self-guided climb, and early entry for $63.

★ 4.3

“The transportation was early but it ensured that we arrived to the entrance of Diamond Head to get in as soon as the park opened at 6 so that we could get to the top in time for sunrise. The hike was more beautiful but not handicap accessible. Our only disappointment is that the transportation/tour…”

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Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep - Hana Highway day plan: waterfalls, bamboo forest hiking, and photo stops
Hawaii Trails, Hiking & Trekking, Lahaina, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Hikes

Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

11.Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

Private Jeep Road to Hana waterfall hiking tour with hotel pickup, bamboo hikes, quiet stops, and banana bread lunch—about 8 hours from 7am.

★ 5.0

“Alec gave us an amazing day. Black sand beach, swimming in waterfall pools, great lunch and snacks like fresh pineapple and the famous banana bread. He tailored the experience to fit our interests so we avoided stuff we weren’t interested in and got to do cliff jumping instead. We also stopped at a beach at…”

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Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore - Diamond Head hike: what to expect on the trail
Hawaii Trails, Hiking & Trekking, Oahu, Tour Reviews

Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore

Maui: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch - Waterfall pools and optional cliff jumps: how to handle the thrill safely
Guided, Hawaii Trails, Hiking & Trekking, Lunch Experiences, Maui, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Maui: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included - Waikiki to Diamond Head: the drive, the park area, and why it’s not a wasted ride
Hawaii Trails, Hiking & Trekking, Honolulu, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included

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