OAHU · HAWAII
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular self-guided tours on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.
Chief’s self-guided Pearl Harbor audio tour in Oahu with narrated stops at Pearl Harbor National Memorial and guidance for USS Arizona.
Most Popular“The ease of purchase and not having to stand in a line. Happy I found this link to use. Made trip easy.”
Guided hike through Oahu’s Manoa rainforest to Manoa Falls, plus a Honolulu lookout stop at Pu’u ‘Ualaka’a State Park.
“Robert was our tour guide. He was great at guiding us up and down the hike to the waterfall and back. He really went the extra mile. It was really nice to have a tour guide on this hike”
Self-guided Kailua kayaking to Mokulua Islands with snorkel gear, bike rentals, beach chairs and boogie boards in ~5 hours.
“Recommend that if you have any ailments please be prepared to struggle abit. Go with a strong partner.”
Shuttle from Waikiki plus a self-guided Manoa Falls rainforest hike with water, bug spray, and a walking stick for a scenic 150-foot payoff.
“A bit of a struggle up hill worth what you see at the top tho. Definitely wear gear for the occasion. Can be and is wet a and muddy climb”
Diamond Head self-guided narrated audio tour from $8.99. Great history and hike aid, but you must plan separate entry and parking.
“Audio device operation temperamental on multiple devices. User interface is not friendly. Info was poor.”
Self-guided Pearl Harbor audio plus VR from Oahu’s visitor center. Includes earphones, narrated map, and optional VR experiences.
“Well, I wanted this to be the best experience ever, as I have been waiting for this for many years it was a horrible experience. I was told the boat tour experience was not included, which was fine, but went directly to the website. There were no availabilities when I called they asked me to…”
Skip-the-line entry to Ford Island’s surviving hangars, audio in 6 languages, shuttle included. See WWII bullet holes and MiG Alley.
“Each display was well marked with ample information describing it. The planes were restored well and the Veteran who shared information was well informed and shared lots of stories.”
Self-guided kayak + Mokoli’i Island hike from Kailua in Kualoa Regional Park, with instruction, dry bags, and Koolau views.
“Main reason for poor review is that the kayaks were located 100 yards from the launch and the person working did not help bring the kayak to the shore or back. Heads up, the trail on the island was extremely steep and turned in to a technical rock climb half way up. I did not…”
Oahu Grand Circle audio tour with offline GPS, flexible stops, and island stories from Byodo-in Temple to Dole Plantation.
“Very informative on every stop and history about the island help with all the roads to turn on and did not get lost”
A GPS-driven self-guided Oahu road trip with 230+ audio stops, offline navigation, and flexible itineraries from Waikiki.
“This is a must. If you want to find fun stops with great audio. The app is perfect for getting around and the experience is perfect. Downloaded app and will be using again for sure!!!”
Offline GPS audio drives across Oahu: six self-guided tours with music, stories, and must-see sights for $34.99 per group, up to 15.
“The Chief’s Luau was so magnificent from the four opening stations with activities that explained some skills of the Polynesian people through the dinner and the final performances of the 5 different places in that History of Hawai’i through dance and music.”
Self-guided kayak in Kaneohe Bay to the sandbar with Ko‘olau views and optional snorkeling beside coral reefs, about 4 hours.
Kayak from He’eia to Ahu’olaka on Oahu’s Windward side with snorkel gear and dry bags. Self-guided half-day sandbar fun.
“Great help getting everything we needed for our trip to the sandbar including directions. The sandbar was amazing and saw a turtle come right up to our kayak as we were approaching the sandbar. Highly recommend just make sure to use plenty of sunscreen.”
A self-guided Oahu road trip with GPS-triggered audio on Pearl Harbor, beaches, lookouts, and more. Pay once per car.
“audio directions were cut off, map on car display did not show the route only where the car was. xxx x”
Self-guided Oahu North Shore audio route with auto GPS narration, classic food stops, turtle beaches, temples, and big-wave viewpoints.
“Concise, helpful and full of options to stop and explore as much as we wanted! We had an incredible day exploring North Shore Oahu! Would definitely use again! Thanks Shaka!”
Waikiki to the North Shore, and the whole loop in between.
