HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 10 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.
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“Our tour guide was so wonderful. She was very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. The hike was beautiful and we loved the extra view point she took us to.”
Diamond Head hike shuttle from Waikiki with hotel pickup and reservation tickets included. Self-guided summit hike for $39.99.
“Great driver beautiful views. Steep uneven climb from end of concrete. Stairs are there to go to the top. Good knees a plus.”
Guided Manoa Falls hike with Waikiki pickup, rainforest plant spotting, Tantalus lookout lunch at Andy’s, and a small-group pace.
“Jason grew up in the area so had great stories as well as restaurant recommendations. Anon translated for the Japanese guests. The rain made for some slippery spots on rocks and mud. The guides did bring walking sticks for us and there were cut-outs in the steps that were steep. There were stops for restrooms…”
A 5:30 a.m. Diamond Head sunrise-style hike with hotel pickup, reserved entry, and guide-supplied flashlights and water.
“A line of people slowly walking up steps together to be with rude people crowded on a small platform”
Oahu volcanic rainforest hike with Waikiki pickup, guided trail to waterfalls, poncho and bug repellent, and small-group nature stories.
“The guide, Terii was amazing. He has knowledge of the plants, the wildlife, the geology , Hawai’i history and Hawaiian cultures - where people came from, how they lived hundreds of years ago, etc. Plus, the rainforest was teeming with plants and animals that we wouldn’t have even noticed without his trained eyes.”
A private Oahu day mixing waterfalls, a jungle hike, local beaches, and ridge views, with flexible routing for weather and fitness.
“Had an awesome time!! Loved the hike up to the Lulumahu waterfall. So beautiful!! The most challenging but rewarding part of the trip was the Kuli’ou’ou Ridge Trail. Steep incline but so worth it. Struggled a little bit but so glad he pushed me to finish it. Most amazing view!!”
Downhill cruiser bike into Pu'u 'Ohia rainforest, optional waterfall hike, and huge views over Waikiki. Pickup and rain gear included.
“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…”
Waikiki pickup for a small-group waterfall hike, East Side lookout, Kailua break, and Lanikai Beach time in just 4 hours.
“Perfect amount of time and nice range of activities!”
Waikiki pickup for a full Oahu day: rainforest hike, easy downhill bike, Diamond Head sail, and reef snorkeling for turtles.
“We had a great time. Totally worth doing the whole combination.”
Swim Waimea Falls, hike Waimea Valley, learn Hawaiian culture and botany, then grab lunch and end at Dole Plantation in 8 hours.
“The guide was very good, we received a lot of interesting information and as a surprise we stopped to see turtles.”
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