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15 Best Waterfall Hikes On Oahu

Oahu’s best days out.

The 15 most popular waterfall hikes on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.

15 Best Waterfall Hikes On Oahu

Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head Lookouts: Getting Your Bearings Fast
Circle Island Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Hikes

Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole: Volcanic Oahu Views, Fast
Honolulu, North Shore Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Hikes

Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

2.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

North Shore Oahu tour with hotel pickup, volcanic viewpoints, Kahuku food stops, and Waimea waterfall gardens with swim options.

5.0

“Driver talked about ancient history for 7 hours non stop. Could of told us more about the sights we were passing. When playing music and weird videos, it was extremely loud.”

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Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu - Welcome lei and pre-show activities: where the experience grabs your attention
Luau Shows & Dinners, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

3.Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley on Oahu: lei greeting, Waimea Falls swim, kava feast, Polynesian show, fire knife finale.

5.0

“Even in the rain they had a very cool experience and a great show. Would recommend this show to anyone but it does get really loud at the last 1/3rd. Just be aware but very very cool.”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Diamond Head drive-by: you get the icon, not the climb
Circle Island Tours, Honolulu, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Hikes

All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

4.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

All-inclusive Oahu Circle Island tour with lunch and entry fees. See Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-in Temple, North Shore.

5.0

“Every stop is short and they don’t give you information on the rain fall. When you go to the fall, you have to rent a safe guard jacket and you don’t need to bring a poncho. My family and me wasted time looking for one and wasted money.”

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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time - The drive north: Koolau views, Windward coast stops, and a practical pace
North Shore Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

5.Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

Oahu’s North Shore day trip from Waikiki on the Surf Bus: Waimea Falls, Shark’s Cove snorkel, Haleiwa time, plus optional biking or paddling.

5.0

“10/10 tour! For those who want the freedom to swim, hike and/or paddle, this is the perfect choice. Cousin G was an amazing tour guide, providing ample history about the island, yummy food recs and nonstop jokes! Solid way to explore the island.”

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Oahu in a Day: Waterfall - Food Trucks - Lookouts - Small Crowds - Green World Coffee Farm: A Morning That Smells Like Hawaii
Circle Island Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Oahu in a Day: Waterfall – Food Trucks – Lookouts – Small Crowds

Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees - The early pickup game: why the 7:00am start matters
Honolulu, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

8.Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

Waikiki hotel pickup to Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Waterfall, plus east- and north-shore stops on an air-conditioned bus with fees covered.

5.0

“The tour was fantastic. The tour group really bonded. Our tour leader Captain Vince was the best. He was very engaging, learned a lot about Oahu and saw some amazing places. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Self Guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall - Waikiki Pickup and the Scenic Drive That Sets the Tone
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Honolulu, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours, Waterfall Hikes

Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

9.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

Guided hike through Oahu’s Manoa rainforest to Manoa Falls, plus a Honolulu lookout stop at Pu’u ‘Ualaka’a State Park.

4.5

“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”

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Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike - Pickup and shuttle logistics: less stress than driving yourself
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Honolulu, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike

10.Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike

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.

4.5

“Beautiful hike but very slippery. When the tour guide recommends the walking stick he is serious! Matthew was informative and helpful. It's a fantastic way to experience the beauty of this area.”

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Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch - On-trail rainforest time: bamboo, ferns, and plant spotting with a guide
Hiking & Trekking, Honolulu, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

11.Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

Guided hike to 150-foot Manoa Falls plus Tantalus Lookout and a healthy Andy’s Sandwiches lunch, with Waikiki pickup.

4.5

“The tour guides are amazing , very informative and patient . They took their time to explain things about Honolulu and the time at picnic area was amazing . The lunches were very nutritious and tasty . This excursion is must do when visiting Honolulu . It also give a full overhead view of the…”

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Oahu: Complete Island Tour with Tropical Waterfall Swimming - Morning coffee farm and a North Shore day you can actually enjoy
Circle Island Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Hikes

Oahu: Complete Island Tour with Tropical Waterfall Swimming

12.Oahu: Complete Island Tour with Tropical Waterfall Swimming

Small-group Oʻahu tour with coffee farm, North Shore surf views, Waimea Falls swim, temples, food trucks, and Leonard’s malasada.

4.9

“Emily was delightful, not only did she make our girls group laugh with conversation and interesting facts, she also gave tutorials on our cell phone cameras! Priceless! Our group captured amazing pictures of ourselves with beautiful Hawaii as our backdrop.”

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Electric Bike Ride & Manoa Falls Hike Tour - Riding Honolulu on electric assist: fast enough, controlled enough
Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Hiking & Trekking, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Hikes

Electric Bike Ride & Manoa Falls Hike Tour

14.Electric Bike Ride & Manoa Falls Hike Tour

Electric bike and Manoa Falls hike from Waikiki on Oahu. Small-group tour includes e-bike, helmet, water, and guide tips.

5.0

“We had a great time today, it was tons of fun. If you’re looking for an adventure out of the hustle and bustle of the city, this one is great. It was nice that it also wasn’t an all day tour, so you can do other things as well!”

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Downhill Bike and Ko'olau Waterfall Hike Tour - What Makes It Feel Easy: Coasting, Braking, and Safety Pace
Cycling Tours, Downhill, Hiking & Trekking, Honolulu, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Hikes

Downhill Bike and Ko’olau Waterfall Hike Tour

15.Downhill Bike and Ko’olau Waterfall Hike Tour

Downhill bikes above Waikiki, plus an optional Ko'olau waterfall hike in Pu'u 'Ohia rainforest. Pickup, rain gear, expert guides.

4.5

“Our tour guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, funny and overall a great personality The company is lucky to have a outstanding employee like him, otherwise this rating would have been way lower. You need to fix my van's AC and give it an oil change We waited 30-40 minutes for the guys who…”

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