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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

“This was our favorite tour during our 9 days here. We got to see so many sites! Loved the blowhole and the falls and valley were beautiful. Eon our guide was the best! His knowledge and humor made the tour even better! We never felt rushed and had lots of bathroom breaks. Also a nice…”

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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

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

“Cousin G was an amazing tour guide. It was refreshing getting away from Waikīkī for a day and seeing the rest of the island. The scenery was stunning, snorkeling was clear and with a variety of fish, food was good, and saw at least three turtles on our paddle boarding adventure.”

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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

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

Small-group Oahu photo tour packed with North Shore waterfall time, temple lookouts, food trucks, and Malasadas, with hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“We had a great day with Kurt as our guide. We saw amazing sights. Kurt offered lots of information and answered our questions. Kurt is an attentive guide. We would book with him again.”

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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

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

“The waterfall was beautiful and worth the hike up. Alittle steep and loose rocks and quite muddy. Out your said it came with. If spray however we did not get any and they are a lot of mosquitos. Didn’t see much benefit from the tour when you can do it on your own, other than…”

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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

“Jason and Tomomi, our guides, made the experience worth the workout. The hike was a great way to see the forest and the waterfall. Enjoyed hearing the life experiences of the island through Jason‘s eyes.”

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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

“Our activity was sooo much fun and our tour guide Andrew was the best and knew a lot about the island. I recommend this tour we had a lot of fun at the water fall and trying the coffee. We experienced a lot of walking and saw the beauty that Hawaii has to offer.”

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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

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