OAHU
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.
A 2.5-hour catamaran snorkeling trip from Kewalo Harbor to Turtle Canyon reefs to spot sea turtles, fish, and more, with gear and lifeguards included.
Most Popular“Nice easy time that doesn't take up too much time in your day. Seeing turtles and fish on a great boat that's not crowded at all!!!”
Full-day Oahu bus tour with Waimea Valley waterfall time, Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore surf beaches, plus lunch.
“It was great, deno was a great tour guide. Gave plenty of information, lots of jokes and brought an awesome experience. We unfortunately lost a tire but our guide ensured our safety and we were able to complete the entire tour on a different bus.”
Guided Kailua Bay kayaking with sea turtles, a Flat Island stop, and lunch plus snorkeling, boogie boards, and bikes included.
“Great adventure, guided kayaking. Enjoyed getting out on the water for a couple hours. Stopped at flat island and discussed geography of the area. Nice relaxed adventure. Justin and Tupre were great.”
A $9.99, self-guided audio tour of Pearl Harbor’s key sites with official narration and USS Arizona viewing options in 1 to 3 hours.
“Very emotional yet fantastically informative exhibit on such a personal part of our history. You owe it to yourself, whether you are from the United States or Japan to experience this adventure.”
Paddle Oahu’s Mokulua Twin Islands, hike tide pools to Queen’s Bath, snorkel with gear, and fuel up with lunch on a guided kayak day.
“You won’t be disappointed! Will was our guide and he was relaxed, confident, and knowledgeable. Everything to be expected on our trip was explained to us before we left the shop to bring our kayaks to the beach (there’s a law preventing commercial companies from doing business on lanikai beach, so you do have to…”
Raptor UTV ride through Kaʻaʻawa Valley at Kualoa Ranch in Kaneohe. Movie sites, island history, and photo stops in 2 hours.
“Fun activity in a gorgeous setting with excellent guides!”
Guided hike to Manoa Falls with Waikiki pickup, plus Pu'u 'Ualaka'a lookout over Diamond Head and the Honolulu skyline.
“The price I paid for this activity is not worth it..! I totally regret it to use a “tour” and paid for money for it 😡”
Beginner snorkel lesson in Honolulu’s reef waters with gear, small-group coaching, and video clips sent to your phone.
“It’s worth the price! Nicholas took us a family of four and two other young ladies to an unforgettable adventure in the lagoon.”
Self-guided kayak tour from Kailua to Lanikai and Mokulua bird sanctuaries, with snorkel gear, bikes, and beach perks included.
“Recommend that if you have any ailments please be prepared to struggle abit. Go with a strong partner.”
Shuttle to Manoa Falls, then a self-guided rainforest hike with water, bug spray, and a walking stick. Rocky, wet, worth it.
“The home was tranquil and beautiful. I would definitely sign up for the early hike (7am), got to walk without crowds and could enjoy the bird chatter in the canopy. I would also wear comfortable walking shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy.”
Oahu Circle Island in 11 hours: Diamond Head, Nu‘uanu Pali, Byodo-In, Waimea Valley, North Shore surf, Haleiwa shave ice, Dole Whip.
“The tour guide was amazing! Really nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend just tour, you get to experience a little bit of the entire island.”
A self-guided Diamond Head hike with an official narrated audio guide, take-home earphones, and a souvenir map. Park entry is extra.
“We were headed up to Diamond head and heard we needed tickets for entry. We thought this was it- it was not. You buy Diamond head tickets right from their site. We are going back but this tour was worthless because we couldn’t get I . I know it was part my error for not…”
Private full-day Oahu tour with sea turtle snorkeling, North Shore eats, Kualoa movie views, and Dole Whip, plus pickup.
“We had a great time, thanks Kelly for showing us the local sites. We are planning to go back and revisit some sites so we can have more time. Without your tour we wouldn’t have found half of the sites to see. We look forward to using Hi5 again.”
A guided Circle Island loop with Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore shrimp, Turtle Beach, and an included Dole Plantation stop.
“Our guide fuhji was great. I loved the history, the information regarding people who owned the land and the individual town history amd of course the kings and queens of Hawaii. I truly hope this culture will last the test of time. I would recommend it the tour ..however swimming with turtles should be removed…”
Small-group Hanauma Bay snorkeling with Waikiki transport, fins/vest included, and post-tour photos—plus tips for turtles, fish, and comfort.
“Tran was a great guide. I was solo, and a fairly inexperienced at snorkeling so I partnered with her which was great. We saw some really cool and many different species of fish and a few turtles!!”
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