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15 Oahu Waterfall Hikes Worth the Time

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These are the 15 oahu waterfall hikes that earn a slot in an Oahu week, each with its price, its length and who it suits. Number one is a safe first booking.

Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Pali history and the windward coast
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

1.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,912 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Spend a full day circling Oahu from Waikiki, stopping at coastal lookouts, Nuʻuanu Pali, a macadamia nut and coffee shop, North Shore beaches, Waimea Valley’s waterfall, and Dole Plantation. Waimea admission is included, but food and the optional tram are extra. Guides such as Ian, Bill, RJ, and Charlie have led trips.

“We had an amazing island tour with Cousin Charlie! He made the entire day unforgettable. The videos he played on the bus helped us learn so much about Hawai‘i’s culture, history, and landmarks, which made every stop even more meaningful. The botanical garden was absolutely beautiful, complete with a stunning waterfall. We also loved visiting the Dole Plantation, and the many scenic stops along the way—including the blowhole—gave us breathtaking views and great photo opportunities. Lunch and snack stops were perfectly timed and delicious. Cousin Charlie truly made the experience fun, educational, and seamless. Highly, highly recommend!”

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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Diamond Head views, then the coast
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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

2.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

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

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu’s east and North Shore in a minibus, with Waikiki pickup, coastal viewpoints, local food stops and time at Waimea Valley. The included garden admission gives you the option to walk to the waterfall, where swimming is allowed when conditions permit. Guides such as Ian, Tim, RJ and Kanamu have led past tours, but guide assignments vary.

“It was mind blowing. It was very informative and interesting. My favorite part was all the movie clips.”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Waikiki and Diamond Head from the road
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

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

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

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu from Honolulu, with a guide, round-trip transport, lunch and entry to Byodo-in Temple and Waimea Valley included. Expect coastal lookouts, a stop in Haleiwa, a visit to Waimea Falls and plenty of time on the road. Guide Hailey and drivers including Chen, Mr. Kim and Anthony have led past departures.

“The best out of all the island tours. Our guide Hailey was very informative and entertaining. The driver Mr. Kim was very professional and accommodating.”

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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time - Waimea Valley’s plants and waterfall
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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

4.Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,799 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Ride from Waikiki to Oahu’s North Shore with local guides such as Sam, Uncle Kevin and Cousin G, then choose beach time and activities such as snorkeling, biking, kayaking or a Waimea Falls swim. The day includes a macadamia nut tasting, time in Haleiwa, gear use and Waimea Falls Park admission. Expect a full, active day with a small group of up to 25.

“Amazing. The whole trip was incredibly worth the price. Sam was a wonderful, wonderful guide and so very knowledgeable! We got to see so many beautiful sights and stopped by a ton of local shops/food spots on our way up the North Shore. 10/10 experience, if you’d like to experience the North Shore and all its wonder with a trustworthy company, book the Surf Bus.”

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Oahu in a Day: Waterfall - Food Trucks - Lookouts - Small Crowds - Kualoa, the temple and the Windward Coast
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Oahu in a Day: Waterfall – Food Trucks – Lookouts – Small Crowds

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 475 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Waikiki around Oahu with a driver and photography guide, stopping at Waimea Valley and waterfall, Haleiwa, Kahuku food trucks, Byodo-In Temple and scenic coastal lookouts. The day begins around 7 a.m. and lasts about 10 hours. Guides including Mac, Chris, Emily, Andrew and Kurt have led tours, with photography tips and shared pictures often part of the experience.

“Chris, our tour guide, was the highlight of this tour. He is like a big brother we never had. He didn't have to take excellent and fun pictures for all us in the tour but he did it with genuine fun and generosity. He even bought and treated us MALASADAS special doughnuts. He was a tour guide that never ran out of fun energy. Oh I forgot to mention. This tour is something I will forever remember.”

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Oahu: Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers - The rainforest trail is the main event
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Oahu: Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers

6.Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers

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

From Waikiki, ride to Manoa Falls for a guided 1.6-mile rainforest hike past bamboo and a natural tree arch. Guides such as Jason, Jack, and Susumu share local stories and help with the muddy trail. Finish with lunch at Tantalus Lookout, facing Diamond Head and Honolulu.

“It was a beautiful half day activity. Our guide, Jason, was nice, kind, and knowledgeable. He gave us a lot of education about the island, history, and nature. The destination is gorgeous and the falls are worth the hike. The hike wasn’t too difficult and we were lucky there wasn’t much mud. Would recommend having and using hiking sticks for additional balance, especially while going down. Finally, the outlook was really nice and one can see all around the island. Would highly recommend the activity. Everything was very well organized.”

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Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls - Halona Blowhole and Makapuu Point
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Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

7.Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · from $140

Circle Oahu from Waikiki, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Makapu'u Point, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, North Shore, a macadamia nut outlet and Dole Plantation. The paved walk to the waterfall is about three-quarters of a mile, and you can swim at the base if conditions allow. Guides named in tour feedback include Rob, Benny and Snyder. Plan for a long day, and confirm whether lunch is included.

“The waterfall and dole plantation were great, highly recommend this tour. Five stars is not enough to rate this tour, Mr Benny was a wonderful guide”

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Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees - Macadamia nuts, Mokoliʻi and North Shore snacks
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Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

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

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

Spend a full day circling Oahu with a local guide such as Captain Vince or Justin, traveling from Waikiki to Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Falls. Hotel pickup, temple entry and Waimea Valley admission are included. Expect scenic stops, Hawaiian history and culture along the way, a short waterfall swim window and optional snack and lunch purchases.

“Beautiful. The grounds were well kept. We were one with nature as we walked the grounds. Our driver was friendly, professional and absolutely wonderful!”

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Self Guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall - Walking the Manoa Falls trail
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Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

9.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

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

This three-hour outing pairs a Manoa Falls hike with a stop at Puʻu ʻUalakaʻi State Park, plus air-conditioned transport and pickup from designated Waikiki zones. Guides such as Robert, Arlaine, Hema, Chris, and Cortina have shared local plant life and island history along the way. Expect muddy, slippery trail conditions, and wear shoes with good grip.

“The hike to the waterfall, which was almost dried up but it’s a toss up, would you rather have tons of mud and a huge waterfall or a little mud and a little waterfall lol absolutely gorgeous either way. Would recommend if you don’t get to go out into the actual island much.”

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Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike - The trail through Manoa’s rainforest
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Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike

10.Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52Best value

Take a self-guided rainforest hike to Manoa Falls, with round-trip shuttle transport from select Waikiki hotels. Expect rocky, often muddy footing, a steady uphill climb, and a waterfall whose flow depends on recent rain. Water, bug spray, and a walking stick are provided. Drivers such as Matthew, Steve, and Orlando have shared local stories along the way.

“Wear appropriate shoes. Lots of rocks, mud, and slippery! Bring a walking stick if your tour doesn't offer you one. Don't forget your water. There were lots of small kids and they did a great job.”

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Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch - At the Base of Manoa Falls
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Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

11.Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

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

Ride from select Waikiki hotels to Manoa Valley for a guided, roughly 1.5-mile rainforest hike to 150-foot Manoa Falls. Guides such as Jason and Jak share local history and point out plants along the way. Walking sticks may be available. Afterward, stop at Tantalus Lookout for a sandwich lunch and views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, and the Pacific.

“Overall, this was a great excursion. It was more nature hike than waterfall given the lack of rain in the area, however, offered some beautiful views. The lunch at the park afterwards offered amazing overlook of Waikiki and Honolulu.”

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Oahu: Complete Island Tour with Tropical Waterfall Swimming - Coffee, surf beaches, and the North Shore
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Oahu: Complete Island Tour with Tropical Waterfall Swimming

12.Complete Island Tour with Tropical Waterfall Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 154 reviews · 10 hours · from $179

Spend 10 hours circling Oʻahu with an English-speaking guide and no more than 12 people. Stop for Hawaiian coffee, North Shore views, a waterfall swim, Kahuku food trucks, Byodo-In Temple, and coastal lookouts. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a Leonard’s malasada are included; lunch is not.

“Exciting day ! Our guide, Andrew, was great - very engaging . Not only did he show us around the island , he showed us great photo spots , cool camera tricks and took a bunch of pics for us ! It was a day well spent touring the island”

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North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim with Turtles - The farm stop: macadamia nuts, coffee or chocolate
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North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim with Turtles

13.North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about eight hours exploring Oahu’s North Shore with guide Seamus, with hotel pickup, a farm stop, Waimea Valley’s botanical gardens and waterfall, a shrimp-truck lunch, and a beach visit for turtle viewing. Swimming at the falls depends on conditions, and park admission and lunch cost extra. The tour is listed as private, with a maximum of six people.

“Absolutely loved the tour. It was perfect starting at 9 AM. It did not have an early wake up which made it perfect for a vacation schedule. The guide was the absolute best and gave us a lot of insight into the Hawaiian culture. He was very knowledgeable about flowers and plants and Hawaiian history. The tour is geared to your personal preferences and moves at your pace. The stop at the shrimp trucks was very enjoyable. This was my first experience with the shrimp truck and I definitely would go back. Sheamus made the tour very interesting. I would definitely book another with him. We have been coming to…”

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Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls - Pick a viewpoint hike that fits your legs
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Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Oahu with a private guide, choosing hikes and waterfall stops to suit your fitness and the weather. Swim at a local beach, take in the Spitting Cave, and ask about options such as Lanikai Pillbox. Guides have included Travis and Amanda; Ne-lani the dog may join some outings.

“Great trip. Visited nice and non-touristy spots including beach and caves and Ne'alani, the dog ,was very friendly and was an added bonus to my trip. Travis was great and even brought fresh fruits for snacking on the beach. It was a completely customisable experience and I got to do what I wanted to do.”

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Downhill Bike and Ko'olau Waterfall Hike Tour - The downhill ride: easy pedaling, careful braking
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Downhill Bike and Ko’olau Waterfall Hike Tour

15.Downhill Bike and Ko’olau Waterfall Hike Tour

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

Start with hotel pickup, then ride a comfortable cruiser bike about five miles downhill through Pu'u 'Ohia rainforest, with views over Honolulu and Waikiki. Add a guided, roughly two-mile rainforest hike to a waterfall. Guides such as Ray and Daniel have led the outing, though your guide may differ. Expect a scenic ride, muddy trail conditions, and a full half-day away from Waikiki.

“AWESOME hike on a AWESOME trail. SO great to be off the tourist route and be in a small group. Jeremy was a great guide and you could tell he loved what he is doing. Took special care to see the kids on the tour were informed and interest in everything they saw. Biking was an enjoyable ride down the mountain with great views and geared for all of us. Relaxing adventure and nice to get away from the city. P.S. I also heard that the family that stayed and went on the snorkeling adventure after had a great time and saw amazing things. We were so glad to see…”

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