OAHU
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours on Oahu right now. The ones worth putting on the itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book with.
Waikīkī turtle snorkeling and sailing from Kewalo Harbor. Gear, lifeguards, and a raft for kids, spot sea turtles, then sail back.
Most Popular“Great 7am snorkeling trip out. Sunrise over Diamond Head does not disappoint. Turtles, tropical fish and dolphins! Jenna, Ethan and Crew were great hosts.”
Full-day Oahu tour from Waikiki: Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore surf beaches, Waimea Valley waterfalls, Dole Plantation, lunch included.
“Deno the tour guide was great. He kept the entertainment throughout the entire tour. I would definitely recommend going on the tour. Each stop gave you the space to have your own adventure. So enjoy the time you have whether solo like me or with the whole family.”
Guided 2-hour kayaking in Kailua Bay with sea turtles possible, lunch and snorkel gear included, plus bikes afterward.
“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.”
Self-guided Pearl Harbor audio tour with official multimedia map and earphones. See the USS Arizona Memorial area at your pace.
“Emotional, inspiring, educational. We liked the freedom of the self-guided tour. It gave us the chance to experience something together, but also individually as my children are grown adults. Eternally grateful for the experience and for Jamie Lee Curtis’s comforting voice and genuine appreciation for what Pearl Harbor means for all of us! Thank you!”
Paddle to Oahu’s Twin Islands for an eco tour, tide pools, Queen’s Bath, snorkeling, and lunch, with small-group naturalist guidance.
“We had a great time. Mike was incredible as a guide; really friendly and knowledgeable. Lovely island, great wildlife, spectacular scenery and good workout (5 miles round trip!)”
Guided Raptor UTV tour through Kualoa Ranch’s Kaʻaʻawa Valley, with Jurassic Park and Kong filming spots plus Hawaiian stories. From $166.
“Breath taking views of Mother Nature! A must do when visiting Oahu. Away from the tourists and into the knowledge & culture of how sacred the lands are in Hawaii. Enjoyed every second while on this experience UTV Tour! Very knowledgeable locals who took me by surprised of the purpose why the ranch is not…”
Guided Manoa Falls hike from Waikiki with hotel pickup, lush rainforest views, and Pu’u Ualaka’a lookout in about 3 hours.
“Beautiful. Robert our tour guide was very good at explaining the diferente types of plants, and animals.”
Beginner snorkel lesson in Honolulu with a small group, provided gear, and videos sent to your phone after. 1.5 hours, $59.
“Excellent experience! Our guide Reda was patient with first timers and knowledgeable about reef life. We even got awesome videos of our experience at the end. Highly recommended!”
Self-guided kayak day in Kailua, Oahu with snorkel gear, Mokulua Island landings, and free bikes to Lanikai Beach.
“Great and rest experience. Kayaking was great and very nice that it comes with available parking snorkel gear and more. We snorkeled and saw turtles nest the island.”
Self-guided hike to Manoa Falls from Waikiki with shuttle, water, bug spray, and a walking stick for muddy rainforest terrain.
“Lots of gorgeous endemic plants and trees to see, just like in the Jurassic Park films. Easy to navigate. There's a very challenging hike at the end of the main hike (by the waterfall).”
Oahu Circle Island full-day tour with hotel pickup, a local guide, temple and waterfall time, North Shore surf views, plus Haleiwa and Dole stops.
“Leo the driver is excellent and very informative and entertaining”
Hike Diamond Head with an official self-guided audio tour. Get narration, map, and earphones, but you must book park entry and parking separately.
“Make sure you have a reservation. Ask for the QR code to reserve if you show up without advanced reservation. I didn’t even get to participate in the hike because I apparently purchased the wrong tickets and got ripped off because they wouldn’t give me a refund.”
Private Oahu day with coffee farms, Haleiwa, sea turtle snorkeling, Kualoa movie mountains, and Dole treats, all for up to 13.
“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.”
Oahu in one day: Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore shrimp and fruit, wild green turtles, and a Dole Plantation finish.
“We were able to see many turtles a t Turtle beach and we saw one monk seal on the beach on our way to Tutle Beach. The many stops gave us a taste of many of the low cal cuisines and also finished the tour with a Dole whip and coffe stops.”
Guided snorkeling at Hanauma Bay with Waikiki transportation, small group coaching, gear included, and downloadable photos, plus an extra entry fee.
“We had a wonderful experience. The guides are incredible especially Adriana Marso and Andres. It was more of a marine biology tour. They were tremendous number of variety of fish. We saw at least five turtles may be the best snorkeling cruise we’ve ever taken.”
From Waikiki to the North Shore, and every way to spend a day on the island.
