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Diamond Head Hiking Tour: An Intimate Exploration of Oahu Island & Hawaiian Culture

4.8

253 Ratings

Embark on a Diamond Head Hiking Tour and immerse yourself in the beauty of Oahu Island and Hawaiian culture. Discover hidden gems, learn about history, and enjoy a personalized experience in a small group setting.

Duration: 11 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kamehameha Highway - Pick up: Waikiki/Kahala (Around 5:30AM - 5:45AM)

(1) Diamond Head Crater Hike
Hike up Diamond Head Crater and enjoy the panoramic and aerial view of Waikiki.

(2) Halona Blowhole
Enjoy the views of the the Halona Blowhole as it sprays out water from the Pacific Ocean.

(3) Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farms
The Macadamia nuts are locally grown and produced on this farm. (Free samples)

(4) Kualoa Regional Beach Park
A perfect spot for a picture of the view of Chinaman’s Hat and mountains behind the beach.

(5) Lunch at the Kahuku Sugar Mill
With over 10-15 vendors, there are many choices available. It is also the location of the Famous Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck!

(6) Kuilima Fruit Stand
Explore the roadside Farm Stand. (Farm-fresh goods such as Papaya, Dragon Fruit, Coconut, Apple Banana…)

(7) Sunset Beach
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the famous Sunset Beach. In the winter time, you can watch big-wave surfing along with the world’s premier surfing competitions.

(8) Haleiwa Beach Park
Great spot to see the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle.

(9) Dole Plantation
Try some of the famous Dole Whip (Pineapple Soft Cream)

Drop off: Waikiki/Kahala (Around 4:00PM - 4:30PM)

What's Included

Entry to iconic Diamond Head
Convenient round trip transportation from Waikiki/Kahala
Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
Friendly English-speaking driver

What's Not Included

Lunch
Our Driver will not be with on the Hiking Portion of the Tour

Additional Information

Embark on a journey from Waikiki to the North Shore for the ultimate ‘Hawaiian Sampler’ all within one day. With our intimate group setup, feel free to inquire about Hawaiian traditions and undiscovered spots on the island from our local driver! Your day begins with a trek up the renowned Diamond Head Crater, offering sweeping views of Waikiki. Following the hike, you can cool down in the air-conditioned bus as we head to the North Shore via the East coast, taking in the paramount sights en route.

Perks of the tour:
・Gain insights into the Hawaiian Culture, History, and top attractions from our local driver
・Intimate Group Tour for a more personalized encounter
・Maximum capacity of 10 individuals in a 14-seater van to ensure your comfort
・Select from a broad range of lunch choices at the Kahuku Sugar Mill Food Trucks (Garlic Shrimp, Paniolo Burger, Short Rib and Vegan, GF, Vegetarian meal) *Please note, lunch is not included in the tour cost
・Complimentary pickup from your place of stay within Honolulu Area

Not recommended for travelers who have a hard time walking or knee problems

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.8

(253 Ratings)

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Joyce_o

Mar 17, 2024

Honolulu at a glance. - Jonah was remarkable. He was very nice and knowledgeable about Honolulu and our tour stops. This is a great trip, the sunrise was amazing.

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Courtney_b

Mar 12, 2024

All Day Adventure! - Stephanie was amazing! She went to every spot on the itinerary and more, plus she provided facts about the island along the way and made the experience so much more enjoyable!

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Barb_c

Mar 3, 2024

Excellent tour- most of our sightseeing done with this tour - We loved Stephanie as our guide. She gave such a thorough history and tour. We did this on day 2 of our trip, since we were on Eastern time and woke early anyway. We started with the 5:30am hike at Diamond Head. Seeing so much in one tour was worth it. It was a long day but we took our 21 and 23yr old and this was their trip favorite. All the beach stops and scenic views were amazing. Add in the food trucks, nut farm (loved sampling the varieties), fresh fruit stands, Dole Plantation, and we felt we had really gotten a full view of Oahu. The appeal of this company for us was the small group size. We were in a van with one other family of four and Stephanie gave ample time for us to see each stop, unlike the big tour buses of other companies. Our kids loved the opportunity to climb some rocks and walk down by the water. Some of the stops have such dramatic elevations. We thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of this trip and the ease to relax since we weren’t driving! Mahalo!

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Judy_d

Mar 1, 2024

Great way to see a lot of Oahu. - We had a great tour guide - Stephanie. Sunrise at Diamondhead was beautiful. Hiking in the dark to get there was an adventure. All of the other stops were great. When they say not to turn your back on a wave, take heed. We got wet!

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Viktoriya_a

Feb 16, 2024

Diamond head hiking was... - Diamond head hiking was amazing. The view is one of a kind. North shore food trucks gives you the opportunity to taste local food. The volcano national park is unforgettable experience

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Frankra2790ok

Feb 10, 2024

A great time, loads of things to do, lots of information and history!! - Definitely worth it! The views were amazing atop Diamond Head! Stephanie, our driver, was quite informative. She was generous and fun to be with. Very knowledgeable. She had lots of tips for the best views, and things to do on the tour. It was nice, because we had a small group. She worked hard to make sure we had a great time, and we did!

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Jed_d

Jan 26, 2024

Don’t miss this tour! - We had an amazing time! Diamond Head is tough, but worth the climb. Stephanie was the best guide for the island tour. We saw so many beautiful spots, learned a lot about the island’s people and culture, and had lots of laughs.

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Explorer46548987684

Jan 20, 2024

Traveling in Hawai’i for the first time - The tour was great! We had Alan as our tour guide and he was very nice and provided a local’s point of view of Hawai’i. My partner felt like it was a great introduction to Hawai’i as it was his first time visiting! We thought the hike was a great way to start the day. It was dark at the beginning but rewarding to watch the sunrise on Diamond Head. We also had Leonard’s Bakery on our itinerary but we didn't know they had food trucks which saved us time visiting. Thank you for the great tour and experience! A tip: make sure to bring an extra bag to store the goodies you buy at each stop :)

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Janet_m

Feb 16, 2024

Diamond Head bust - Diamond Head hike was disappointing. Hiked up in the dark so couldn't see alot and there were way too many people on the trail. Was not enjoyable. However, our tour guide was great and the rest of the places we stopped were good.

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Michael_p

Feb 1, 2024

Enjoyable day! - We had a good, full day on our tour! We enjoyed the hike up Diamond Head and seeing the sunrise. We also had a relaxing and informative drive around the island. The group was smaller and more personal (8 people including driver) and we did not feel like a face in the crowd. Allen was our guide and was very courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive. He answered our questions and was there to pick us up at our hotel right on time. I would have enjoyed spending more time on Sunset beach or stopping at Banzai beach but realize that the tour is on a schedule. It was a good value for the money and much nicer than trying to fight traffic in a rental car and hassle with parking while also trying to see the sites.

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