HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
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.
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“Our tour guide was knowledgeable and hilarious. He had loaner coats and snack - including hot chocolate - on this chilly excursion. He clearly loves his job and the island of Hawaii.”
A small-group Mauna Kea summit and stargazing tour with a 4x4 van, warm picnic, private telescope show, and big-sky night photography.
“Be prepared for cold and wind but especially for an amazing trip! Jon, our guide, was very knowledgeable and provided great information and welcomed questions. The dinner was some of the best stew I've had and I wish I could get the recipe! Views were spectacular! Stars were shining bright and numerous!”
Ride a 4x4 up Mauna Kea for sunset and guided stargazing, with warm gear, dinner, and free DSLR photos included.
“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…”
Half-day East Maui rainforest hike with waterfall swims, rock-jump options, and a Road to Hana drive plus lunch included.
“. Tour guide George is awesome! The waterfalls are underwhelming, the advertisement photo on viator is misleading.”
Kayak Kauai’s Wailua River and hike to Uluwehi Falls. Small groups, provided gear, and a muddy rainforest adventure for $125.
“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.”
5-hour Kauai kayak on the Wailua River plus a hike to Uluwehi Falls, with an expert guide, gear included, and swim time.
“Wonderful day kayaking and hiking. Zack was terrific, had everyone’s safety in mind, and gave a lot of good pointers/help along the way - very good communicator. I would advise you be in pretty good shape for this adventure. Crossing the streams and navigating the slippery mud and rocks can be challenging - however sticks…”
Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing from Hilo with warm parkas, telescope views, free night photos, and a black-hole story.
“This was the best day of my life! This tour was absolutely amazing and so magical, I got engaged on this tour!!! It was even better than I expected. Our guides Jess and Rob were so nice and attentive! We learned a ton about the stars, Hawaiian legends and had such a fun time. We…”
Watch the Mauna Kea sunset from the summit, then enjoy a guided night-sky show with hot drinks, telescope views, and emailed photos.
“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…”
Hike Oahu’s Manoa Falls through rainforest film scenes, then eat lunch at Tantalus with Diamond Head views.
“Fantastic! Got a tour of Waikiki as we made our way to Manoa. Our guide Jason grew up in area so we got a lot of background on the fauna, traditions, and landscape of the island. Tour was educational, enjoyable, matched the itinerary to a tee. Easy hike to falls despite the rain. The lunch…”
Sunrise Diamond Head hike with Waikiki roundtrip pickup. 360° views, self-guided climb, and early entry for $63.
“The transportation is helpful given that so many people visit this trail daily and parking is limited. While we enjoyed the sort of outsider experience, it’s worth noting that the guides speak Japanese to serve the mostly-Japanese audience. Stunning sunrise views make this activity worthwhile, even if the trail is very crowded.”
Private Jeep Road to Hana waterfall hiking tour with hotel pickup, bamboo hikes, quiet stops, and banana bread lunch—about 8 hours from 7am.
“Alec was on time, super friendly and full of adventure. He took my partner and on a cool Tour of the road to Hana, did half the road, saw the black sand beaches, waterfalls, a swimming hole and learned about the irrigation system and history! It was so much fun!”
Sunrise Diamond Head hike plus Oahu North Shore stops, free macadamia samples, and Dole Whip. Early pickup, small-group value.
“Was awesome! Great way to squeeze in diamond head hike without paying for separate transportation. Stephanie our guide was awesome! Was easy going and took us to many stops not on the itinerary. We were never rushed for photos, got lots of good recommendations and just got to see a lot in one day. Would…”
Maui rainforest waterfall hike with a naturalist guide, cool dips and cliff jumps, plus a picnic lunch by the falls. 5 hours.
“The hike and waterfalls were great ! The food provided was perfect ! The guide was wonderful. She knew so much about the flora and fauna. It was very educational especially and fun.”
Diamond Head hike shuttle from Waikiki with hotel pickup and reservation tickets included. Self-guided summit hike for $39.99.
“The ticketing process always easy to navigate A trusted resource to use, I would recommend always !!!”
Kayak the calm Wailua River, hike a jungle boardwalk to 100-foot Secret Falls, then swim and snap photos with top Kauai guides.
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