Oahu Nature Tours – Hiking Trails, Waterfalls

Oahu Nature Tours – Hiking Trails, Waterfalls

Explore the beautiful island of Oahu with 9 of the finest ecotours available anywhere. See Oahu's native bird and plant species. Enjoy spectacular views, excellent photography opportunities and information about the Geology, Archaeology, Mythology and History of Hawaii on these fun and educational tours.

1- The Diamond Head Crater Hike This is a fun and educational guided walk to the 763-foot summit of the most famous crater on earth! Incredible 360-degree views of Waikiki and the turquoise blue Pacific Ocean await you. Learn interesting information about the crater's geology, history, archaeology, flora and fauna.
Length: 4 Hours, 1 mile walking
Rated: Moderate
Time: 6:00-8:30am & 9:30am-12:00pm
Days of Operation: 7 days a week

2—Tale of Two Palaces History Visit
Step back in time on this unforgettable and exciting adventure as you visit the historic highlights of the Kingdom of Hawaii and discover a myth endowed hidden waterfall. Travel into the lush Nuuanu Valley, to Queen Emma's Summer Palace, then drive through a tropical rainforest en route to the world famous Pali Lookout. Visit the Royal Mausoleum,"Mauna ‘Ala", the final resting place of 6 of the kingdom's last 8 ruling monarchs. Also see Kupena Falls, Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha's statue and Kawaiahao Church.
Length: 4 hours, 1 hour walking
Rated: Moderate
Time: 8:30am-1:00pm
Days of Operation: 7 days a week

3—Hawaiian Waterfall Hiking Adventure
Observe Hawaii's tropical rainforest plants and birds as you walk into the lush jungle of the Koolau Mountains that rise majestically above Kaneohe Bay. Visit a waterfall that plunges into a rainforest pool and learn about the Hawaiians use of various plant species and the interesting environmental history of the area.
Length: 4 Hours, 2.5 Hours of hiking
Rated: Moderate
Time: 8am-12pm AND 2pm-6pm
Days of Operation: 7 days a week

4—Sightseeing Oahu Natural Highlights
Experience the tropical beauty and diversity of Oahu as you visit Hanauma Bay (closed on Tuesdays), the "Blow Hole," From Here to Eternity Beach and the spectacular Makapuu Lookout, and Pali Lookout. Learn about the native wetland bird species at the Paiko Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary, and travel to the ancient Hawaiian Temple, Ulupou Heiau, to see one of Oahu's most preserved archaeological sites.
Length: 5 Hours
Rated: Easy
Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Days of Operation: 7 days a week

5—Mountain Rainforest Hike
Journey to a scenic Mountain valley high above the shimmering waters of Pearl Harbor to a place that time has passed by. In this beautiful setting, walk into the native forest of the scarlet flowered Ohia Lehua, majestic Koa and the famous Sandalwood trees. This is the best trail on Oahu to observe the rare and colorful Hawaiian honeycreepers including the crimson Apapane and the yellow-green Amakihi.
Length: 5 Hours
Rated: Moderate
Time: 7:00am-12:00pm
Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

6—Sightseeing Valley of the Rainbows
Visit Lyon Arboretum, one of the world's premiere botanical gardens, nestled in the jungle setting of Manoa Valley. Traveling through the valley, visit the Chinese Great Ancestors Mound and learn about the fascinating local history and mythology of the area.
Length: 4 hours, 2 hours of walking
Rated: Easy
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Days of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

7—Pearl Harbor & Hawaii Plantation Village
On this tour you will visit Hawaii's most famous location, Pearl Harbor. First, you will be shown a 20 minute film about the attack on Dec. 07, 1941, then view a great collection of historic artifacts on display at the new Visitor Center. Next, you will be transported by a navy launch to the USS Arizona Memorial. After leaving Pearl Harbor you will visit a relaxing outdoor museum that tells the story of life on Hawaii's plantations c. 1900 and the tales of the 395,000 people who were brought to Hawaii to work on the sugar cane fields that once surrounded Pearl Harbor..
Length: 6 hours, 1/2 hour of walking
Rated: Easy
Time: 7:00am-1:00pm
Days of Operation: Tues, Thur, Sat

8—Sightseeing the North Shore
Explore the famous North Shore of Oahu and visit must see sights like Byodo Temple, Laie Point, Turtle Beach, Haleiwa, Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach and much more!
Length: 5 hours, 30 mins of easy walking
Rated: Easy
Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Days of Operation: 7 days a week

9—Manoa Falls Hiking Adventure
Fulfill your fantasies about Hawaii's lush rainforests, giant ferns, and tropical waterfalls as you visit Manoa Falls, the Island's tallest accessible waterfall.
Length: 4 hours, 2 miles of walking
Rated: Moderate
Time: 8:00am-12:00pm AND 2:00pm-6:00pm
Days of Operation: Monday-Friday only.

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Included: All excursions include round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels, bottled spring water, use of backpacks, binoculars, walking staffs, raingear and CPR/First-Aid trained guides.