The 15 Waterfall Hikes in Oahu That Earn Their Price

1.Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 413 reviews · 5 hours · from $119Our pick

Join guides such as Jason, Jack, or Susumu for a half-day hike through Manoa Valley’s rainforest, bamboo groves, and film locations. The 1.6-mile trail ends at Manoa Falls, followed by lunch at Tantalus Lookout with views of Diamond Head and Honolulu.

“D was an awesome tour guide. Young and ambitious. He was very fluent in English and Japanese. He kept everyone happy and informed on the trail, he did a great job. Oh and lunch was amazing overlooking the city.”

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2.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79Best value

Hike through Manoa Valley’s rain-fed forest to a 150-foot waterfall, then visit Puʻu ʻUalakaʻi State Park for sweeping views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. Guides such as Robert, Arlaine, and Hema add local plant knowledge, history, walking sticks, water, and practical trail help.

“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 transportation.”

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3.Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Join guides such as Jason, Jak, or George for a half-day walk through Manoa Valley’s rainforest to 150-foot Manoa Falls. Expect mud, slippery rocks, plant and island stories, walking sticks, Waikiki pickup, and a fresh Andy’s Sandwiches lunch at Tantalus Lookout.

“Great guide. George was lovely. Took the time to talk to all members of the group and was very knowledgeable. The walk to the falls was amazing despite the rain but that did mean the falls themselves were spectacular.”

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4.Electric Bike Ride & Manoa Falls Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

You’ll practice on a powerful e-bike in Waikiki, ride through Honolulu and the University of Hawaii at Manoa, then hike to Manoa Falls. Guides Ryan, Dave, and Emily offer local insight, helmet communication, walking sticks, and photos. The six-person limit keeps the pace personal.

“This was the best decision to take this tour. We absolutely loved the EBikes and Ryan our guide was so fun and gave us lots information about the area! Highly recommend doing this your, so fun!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $225

Join Travis or Amanda for a private Oahu day built around your interests. You may hike to Likeke or Lulumahu Falls, swim at Sherwood Beach, climb Lanikai Pillbox, visit Spitting Cave, and adjust the plan for weather, fitness, and adventure level.

“For me, this was the perfect way to kick off the first serious vacation I've had in a long time! Travis was understanding, a good listener, and came up with a good plan for the day despite not knowing exactly what I wanted besides adventure and maybe some cliff diving. Ne-lani was a very nice bonus for dog lovers. Fearless and friendly, that's for sure! Got tons of great photos, and had fun learning more about hawaii. Had a few pleasant surprises along the way as well, but I will not spoil that. He pushed me past my comfort zone just the right amount, and thankfully that sense of travel…”

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6.Downhill Bike and Ko’olau Waterfall Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $196

Start with hotel pickup, then hike through Oahu’s volcanic rainforest to a waterfall before coasting five miles downhill through Puʻu ʻOhia. Guides such as Ray and Daniel add context about Hawaiian plants, geology, and history. The bike ride is easy, but the muddy hike requires better fitness.

“The hike was interesting and the guide was great. Bit muddy, take the rubber boots when offered. The ride is easy and amazing views.”

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7.Hidden Hawaii Waterfall Hike and Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $145

Join a local guide such as Amy, Kristin, or Avi for a small-group Oahu outing tailored to your hiking ability. You’ll hike to Likeke Falls, pause at Nuuanu Pali, grab a snack in Kailua, and finish at Lanikai Beach with photos and local tips.

“Our tore guid was amazing. The experience 100% worth it.”

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8.Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Spend eight hours exploring Oahu’s Waimea Valley with guides such as Jackson, Mai, Mei, or Martin. Start with coffee and a pastry, walk through botanical gardens and Hawaiian cultural sites, swim at Waimea Falls, eat lunch, and stop at Dole Plantation.

“Our guides Jason & Mei were amazing so knowledgeable We had the best day even got a extra stop we saw turtles”

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9.Waterfall Hike , Sightseeing & East Side Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $150

Start with hotel pickup and a guided Oahu rainforest hike to Manoa, Lalumha, or another suitable waterfall. Seamus, Natalie, or Katie may lead the day, adjusting the route for weather and fitness. After lunch, visit an East Side beach such as Kailua or Lanikai, with time to swim and relax.

“Lots of great information. Our guide was wonderful. The falls were a bit weak but we haven’t had the rain.”

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10.Waikiki E-Bike Ride and Manoa Falls Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $199

Ride from Waikiki to Manoa Valley with guide Ryan or another English-speaking guide, using modern e-bikes and helmets with intercoms. Lock your bike, hike to Manoa Falls, and return to Waikiki in about four hours. Bottled water and guide-taken photos are included.

“This was the best way to see parts of Oahu that you didn’t know existed!! The guide / owner was GREAT!! I recommend everyone do this experience as a part of their visit to Honolulu!!”

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11.Oahu Hidden Waterfall Hike: A Tropical Paradise Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $92

Join a private group of up to nine for a less-than-two-mile round-trip hike to Likeke Falls. Guides such as Makai, Michael, Terii, and Daniel explain Hawaiian plants, history, and wildlife. Hotel pickup, hip packs, ponchos, and mosquito repellent are included.

“Makai was everything I love in a guide- clearly knowledgeable, stopped enough to see the sights but not so much to disrupt the flow, patient with my mother and her hip replacement. It had been rainy so the walk was slick but not impossible (makai provided walking sticks also, so thoughtful!) and the waterfall flow was perfect. Just what we hoped for!”

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12.Hike to a Tropical Waterfall – pick up included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

Join a small group of up to eight for a roughly three-hour rainforest hike to a tropical waterfall near Honolulu. Pickup covers Waikiki, Ala Moana, Downtown, and Diamond Head. Guides such as Valeria and Tahmina provide trail help, nature stories, water, sunscreen, and photos.

“Great hike! Our guide had lots of knowledge and the hike was the perfect mix of hard but not too hard! Also hot lots of great photos!”

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13.Nature Hike to Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend about four hours with Troy of Yabai Hawaii on a private Oahu outing that pairs an easy-to-moderate rainforest hike to Likeke Falls with stops at Nu‘uanu Pali, Makapu‘u Point, and Halona Blow Hole. Pickup, parking, and photo help are included.

“Amazing experience! We had so much fun. The hike to the waterfall was not too difficult (or too easy) for 50-something women and all of the stops to the different spots were breathtaking. Troy is such a great guide who added details along the way that we would never have known about. We’ll do this tour again next time we are back. We loved it that much!”

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14.Waterfall Hike in Hawai’i Rainforest Trail

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Leave Honolulu’s crowds behind for a three-hour rainforest hike to Lulumahu Waterfall. Your guide leads you through bamboo, guava, taro patches, and shallow streams, with snacks, water, and a rain jacket supplied. Expect mud, wet shoes, and a maximum group of 10.

“Bryce was our guide, and he was amazing with our kids. We had our 9 and 4 year old with us, and he was kind and helpful in spots where they needed/wanted help. The hike was awesome and the waterfall was refreshing. Would do it again.”

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15.Diamond Head and Manoa Falls Hike and Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Start with Waikiki pickup, then climb Diamond Head for wide views before walking the family-friendly Manoa Falls Trail. Your private guide and driver handle transport, commentary, fees, and photo stops for up to 14 people. Snacks and beverages are listed as included, though you may want to confirm what is supplied.

“We recently took a trip to Diamond Head and Manoa Park, and while we certainly enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the experience didn’t quite meet our expectations.”

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