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HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE

15 Best Honolulu Hikes

The trails worth the airfare.

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

15 Best Honolulu Hikes

Self Guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall - Tantalus Lookout: the panoramic payoff over Diamond Head and Waikiki
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Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

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1.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

Guided rainforest hike to 150-ft Manoa Falls from Waikiki, plus a Pu’u Ualaka’a lookout, in a small group for $79 per person.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Robert, our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and thoughtful. He prepared ponchos, walking sticks, water, and (most importantly) bug spray! The hike was not too difficult, I found it harder coming down than going up. You are hiking through the rainforest area so there is a large chance of muddy trails and puddles, so wear…”

283 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Karma Tour Hawaii

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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
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Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included

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2.Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included

Diamond Head hike shuttle from Waikiki with hotel pickup and reservation tickets included. Self-guided summit hike for $39.99.

★ 5.0

“Great excursion, tour guide Matt was very prompt & informative. He gave us plenty of time to see the whales breaching & to hike Diamond Head. He gave great safely advice and it was a wonderful hike .”

223 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $39.99by Go Tours Hawaii

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Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch - Manoa Falls: your photo time at the 150-foot drop
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Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion - The hike plan: what 1.5 miles feels like on your legs
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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion

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Oahu Volcanic Rainforest Hiking Adventure - Waikiki pickup, 9:00 am start, and a pace that actually works
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Oahu Volcanic Rainforest Hiking Adventure

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5.Oahu Volcanic Rainforest Hiking Adventure

Oahu volcanic rainforest hike with Waikiki pickup, guided trail to waterfalls, poncho and bug repellent, and small-group nature stories.

★ 4.5

“I never knew that there where different ginger plants and they had flowers so pretty. Very informative tour and got to see waterfall. Make sure to spray loads of bug spray before heading up as I sprayed only a little and am now covered in bites but so worth it.”

48 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $92.31by Bike Hawaii

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Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls - Ka’au Crater Hike: jungle off the beaten path and a private-feeling swim
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Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls

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6.Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls

A private Oahu day mixing waterfalls, a jungle hike, local beaches, and ridge views, with flexible routing for weather and fitness.

★ 5.0

“Travis was an incredible guide to some bucketlist spots for me. This was my first time to Hawaii, and he really made it memorable. He beautiful dog was a nice touch too! Had the perfect day filled with some unique adventures. Thank you, Travis. I'll be back! I highly recommend this tour if you like…”

48 reviews8 to 9 hours (approx.)From $225.00by Oahu Hiking Adventures

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Downhill Bike and Ko'olau Waterfall Hike Tour - The rainforest hike to the waterfall: what you’re walking through
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Downhill Bike and Ko’olau Waterfall Hike Tour

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7.Downhill Bike and Ko’olau Waterfall Hike Tour

Downhill cruiser bike into Pu'u 'Ohia rainforest, optional waterfall hike, and huge views over Waikiki. Pickup and rain gear included.

★ 4.5

“This bike ride was way overpriced and a huge disappointment. The description made it sound like the ride took you through a wilderness-type place, when in reality we rode through a neighborhood with quite a few cars sharing the rode. The trip was supposed to be 3 hours and we were back to our hotel…”

45 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $196.64by Bike Hawaii

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Oahu: Hidden Hawaii Waterfall Hike and Beach Tour - How the 4-Hour Route Fits a Tight Oahu Schedule
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Oahu: Hidden Hawaii Waterfall Hike and Beach Tour

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Oahu: Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole - Greenworld Coffee Farm: your easy win before the trail
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Oahu: Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole

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Full Day Oahu Bike, Hike, Sail and Snorkel Combo - Rainforest Hike on 75 Acres: What the Moderate Trail Really Feels Like
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Full Day Oahu Bike, Hike, Sail and Snorkel Combo

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Waterfall Hike , Sightseeing & East Side Beach Day - Pickup Ride: Hawaiian Stories and a Smooth Start
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Waterfall Hike , Sightseeing & East Side Beach Day

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11.Waterfall Hike , Sightseeing & East Side Beach Day

Jeep or van pickup for an Oahu rainforest waterfall hike, then east-side beach time with restroom-equipped stops and plenty of stories.

★ 5.0

“Shamus was great. The tour was just my 11 year old so and myself. Our original destination was closed so he took us to Waimea falls which was amazing. He was very informative and knowledge about all the places me went. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for something to do with kids!”

29 reviewsFrom $150by Seamus’s Hawaiian Shuttles LLC

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Oahu Hidden Waterfall Hike: A Tropical Paradise Adventure - Likeke Falls: A Short Hike Built for Real Waterfall Time
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Oahu Hidden Waterfall Hike: A Tropical Paradise Adventure

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Hike to a Tropical Waterfall - pick up included - Trail Reality Check: Mud, Water, and What to Wear
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Hike to a Tropical Waterfall – pick up included

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Nature Hike to Waterfall - Old Pali Road: The Rainforest Canopy Tunnel Feeling
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Nature Hike to Waterfall

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15.Nature Hike to Waterfall

A 4-hour Oʻahu day mixing rainforest waterfall hiking with Windward and South Shore viewpoints, led by guide Troy and paced to relax.

★ 5.0

“This was a great tour, Troy had lots of knowledge and was a great guide. Highly recommend! We were able to view many different beautiful locations.”

26 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $198.00by Yabai Hawaii

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