7 Waterfall Tours in Honolulu Worth Booking

1.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Ride from Waikiki around Oahu’s southeast, windward, and North Shore coasts with guides such as Ian, Rocky, Cap, Tim, and RJ. You’ll stop at Halona Blowhole, Chinaman’s Hat, macadamia farms, North Shore shrimp stands, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and Nu’uanu Pali, with time for a waterfall walk or swim.

“This was a great tour! Tim was very funny and very informative. He shared history and legends! Highly recommend!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

See Oahu’s coast, mountains, temples, beaches, and North Shore in one long day. Your guide, often Hailey, adds lively history and nature notes while a driver handles the winding roads. Lunch, Waimea Valley admission, Byodo-in Temple, and Honolulu pickup are included.

“Saw alot. But very little time at some places. Wished we would have stopped at turtle bay Did not need all the time in the little town to shop”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

See Oahu by air-conditioned bus with hotel pickup, free Wi-Fi, and guides such as Captain Vince or Justin. The day includes Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple, Chinaman’s Hat, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, local treats, and lunch at your own cost. Byodo-In and Waimea admission are included, but the optional golf cart costs extra.

“This was a great way to get to know the island. I recommend this tour at the start of your journey. There are a ton of great highlights of things you will want to go back and experience yourself. Captain Vincent was an exceptional tour guide that kept it light fun and entertaining.”

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4.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

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

Ride from select Waikiki hotels to Manoa Falls for a lush rainforest walk beneath a 150-foot waterfall. Guides such as Robert, Arlaine, and Wil add plant lore, history, water, walking sticks, and bug spray. The trip also includes Puʻu ʻUalakaʻi State Park when conditions and timing allow.

“The guide was excellent with a lot of knowledge of the surrounding and pleasurable. I would recommend this trip.”

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5.Oahu: Hidden Hawaii Waterfall Hike and Beach Tour

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

Join a local guide such as Amy or Kristin for a four-hour Oahu outing with Waikiki pickup, a waterfall hike, Nuuanu Pali Lookout, a Kailua snack stop, and Lanikai Beach. Your guide adapts the hike to your ability and shares island tips along the way.

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

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6.Oahu: Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole

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

Spend eight hours exploring Waimea Valley with guides such as Jackson, Jason, or Mei. Start with coffee and a pastry, walk an easy 1.5-mile botanical trail, swim beneath Waimea Falls, eat lunch, and stop at Dole Plantation.

“An amazing tour, guided by Jackson! That's was a real, professional, greatly organized tour, with plenty of time for the waterfall, botanical garden and pineapple store. Jackson would take care of everyone, making sure we all had our coffee, sandwiches, etc. We saw a coffee plantation and made lots of pictures there and everywhere on our way, including breathtaking waves. I would choose that tour and guide again. Thanks, Jackson, and company!”

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7.Oahu: Manoa Falls Hike and east side beach day

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

Spend eight hours with a guide such as Shamus and a group of up to seven, hiking 3/4 mile through Manoa’s rainforest to a 300-foot waterfall, visiting scenic coastal stops, a macadamia nut farm, and Kailua Beach. Lunch is your choice and expense.

“Dia perfeito, guia extremamente cordial e com grande conhecimento sobre a ilha. Adoramos o cão de serviço que acompanhou. Praia linda.”

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