The 5 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.Manoa Falls Hike and east side beach day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Join guide Shamus in a Mercedes van for an eight-hour Oahu outing with a 3/4-mile Manoa Falls hike, island lookouts, a macadamia nut farm, lunch near Kailua, and beach time. Groups are limited to seven, and the route can change with weather and traffic.

“The views were simply amazing we took so many pictures. We hit the jackpot by booking a tour with Take A Hike Oahu. Shamus the guide and Sandy his service dog. Shamus is the BEST and is at the top of his game! A wealth of knowledge very personable and no pressure whatsoever kept telling us to take our time. Learned a ton of information about the Island, its culture, and what makes it special is the people We visited the chocolate and coffee factory. We walk to the Botanical Gardens waterfall. Lunch at the yummy shrimp truck. After lunch, we headed across the street to the amazing swim with…”

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