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15 Best Honolulu Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 15 honolulu hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

15 Best Honolulu Hikes

Self Guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall - From Waikiki: why the air-conditioned ride is part of the value
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Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

1.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

Guided hike to Manoa Falls and rainforest sights with Waikiki pickup, then Pu’u ‘Ualaka’a lookout over Diamond Head.

Most Popular 4.5

“I really enjoyed the hike up to see Manoa falls. The scenery was very luscious all the way to the top and our tour guide knew his stuff in regards to the plant life and animals. The hike back down can be somewhat treacherous so I advise caution and shoes with good grip. We also…”

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Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included - Waikiki Pickup and the Drive Past Kapiolani Park
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Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included

2.Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included

Waikiki hotel shuttle plus reserved Diamond Head entry. Ticket included, self-guided hike to the summit, and big views for $39.99.

5.0

“Worked great for us. Other tours have felt very rushed and I felt that the time allowed to hike. Diamond head was just right and even had time for a cold drink afterwards.”

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Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch - A guided walk through Manoa Valley’s rainforest textures
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Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion - Pickup and Park Entry: The No-Stress Part of the Morning
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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion

Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls - Likeke Falls: the waterfall stop that sets the tone
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Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls

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

Private Oahu adventure day in Honolulu: waterfalls, jungle hike, Lanikai views, Sherwood Beach, Spitting Cave, tailored to fitness and weather.

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…”

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Oahu Volcanic Rainforest Hiking Adventure - Hotel pickup from Waikiki and Aloha Tower: start strong, not stressed
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Oahu Volcanic Rainforest Hiking Adventure

6.Oahu Volcanic Rainforest Hiking Adventure

Hike Oahu’s volcanic rainforest with hotel pickup, a small group, and rain-gear extras, aiming for waterfall views on a muddy trail.

4.5

“Our guide, I believe his name is Rudolfo, was very personable and knowledgeable. I could tell he really cared about Oahu. I was surprised to learn how much of the foliage of Hawai’i is not native to these islands. I learned so much and had a great outdoor experience.”

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Downhill Bike and Ko'olau Waterfall Hike Tour - Optional 1.5-Hour Ko’olau Waterfall Hike: Mud, Slippery Spots, and Sacred Land
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Downhill Bike and Ko’olau Waterfall Hike Tour

7.Downhill Bike and Ko’olau Waterfall Hike Tour

Honolulu downhill bike plus an optional Ko’olau waterfall hike through Pu’u ‘Ohia rainforest, with gear and hotel pickup included.

4.5

“Pretty fun experience riding downhill on the bike, very easy coasting with a break in the middle for lunch. Yes there is a tiny uphill bit but that lasts for about a minute. They're very big on safety so don't expect to race down the hill like a maniac - if you want to do…”

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Full Day Oahu Bike, Hike, Sail and Snorkel Combo - Downhill Pu’u Ohia Bike Ride: “Easy” With Real Controls
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Full Day Oahu Bike, Hike, Sail and Snorkel Combo

9.Full Day Oahu Bike, Hike, Sail and Snorkel Combo

Full-day Oahu combo: rainforest hike, easy downhill bike, sail past Diamond Head, and Pacific snorkeling for turtles and dolphins.

4.5

“This was a great adventure until it came to snorkeling. I had never snorkeled before and never wore fins. Although someone gave a basic class on how to wear the equipment they did not instruct beginners on what to do and what not to do. I was looking forward to snorkeling but when I jumped…”

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Waterfall Hike , Sightseeing & East Side Beach Day - Weather changes the plan, and that’s the point of having a guide
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Waterfall Hike , Sightseeing & East Side Beach Day

10.Waterfall Hike , Sightseeing & East Side Beach Day

Full-day Oahu combo with hotel pickup, a guided rainforest waterfall hike, then east-side beach time with restrooms and flexible routing.

5.0

“Seamus was our tour guide and he was awesome! My husband and I were the only ones signed up for the day so we had a private tour. The rain forest-waterfall hike was amazing. Seamus showed us so many beautiful spots around the island and explained the history of eaRead more”

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Waikiki: Diamond Head Hiking/ Hiking Starts at 7:00am. - Pickup and drop-off: choosing the right Waikiki meeting point
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Waikiki: Diamond Head Hiking/ Hiking Starts at 7:00am.

11.Waikiki: Diamond Head Hiking/ Hiking Starts at 7:00am.

7:00am Diamond Head hike from Waikiki with skip-the-line entry, hotel transfers, summit views, and a trail certificate.

4.0

“I love experiencing this home with my family but the cost was high for just a shuttle ride and admission to the park. Our guide didn’t really give us any history or information and misinformed us about the actual hike.”

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Oahu Hidden Waterfall Hike: A Tropical Paradise Adventure - Pickup From Your Hotel and the Honolulu Context You Pick Up En Route
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Oahu Hidden Waterfall Hike: A Tropical Paradise Adventure

Hike to a Tropical Waterfall - pick up included - What to wear and bring when the trail turns muddy
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Hike to a Tropical Waterfall – pick up included

13.Hike to a Tropical Waterfall – pick up included

Guided hike from Waikiki to a tropical Oahu waterfall with pickup, small group of 8, plus water and sunscreen in about 3 hours.

5.0

“What a beautiful experience! The opportunity to hike to and experience a waterfall in person is priceless! Our guide was knowledgeable, personal and she took pictures to capture our memories.”

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Half-Day Hiking Tour to Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse - Getting Picked Up in Honolulu Without Losing Time
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Half-Day Hiking Tour to Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse

14.Half-Day Hiking Tour to Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse

Early shuttle, two iconic hikes. Diamond Head’s steep summit climb plus Makapuu’s coastal trail and possible winter whales, all in one morning.

5.0

“The tour guide was right on time for an early morning pickup to head to Diamond Head. This was a great hike. I liked the variety of non paved trails, a tunnel and stairs to a magnificent view of the island and crater. The Diamond Head area provided restrooms, water fill up stations, signage for…”

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Nature Hike to Waterfall - Nu’uanu Pali: Windward Views You Can Actually Use for Photos
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Nature Hike to Waterfall

15.Nature Hike to Waterfall

A half-day Oahu nature hike to Likeke Falls plus iconic viewpoints at Nu’uanu Pali, Makapu’u Point, and Halona Blow Hole, with pickup.

5.0

“Troy is an incredible tour guide! From the moment he picked us up to the moment he dropped us off, we felt informed, entertained, and totally at ease—like we were spending the day with a good friend. As a single mom traveling with kids, I felt completely safe and taken care of the entire time.…”

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