Tours and Trips in Oahu

Kayak with a master paddler from beautiful Kailua Beach to the volcanic Mokulua Islands in Kailua Bay. This 5-hour adventure takes you in a sit-on-top kayak through tranquil waters while you receive paddling tips and hear commentary from a trained naturalist. Learn about Hawaii's marine life and natural history, then have lunch on a sandy beach at Moku Nui. Here, you can hike, snorkel with green sea turtles, or play in the surf.

Test your endurance on an intense, 2-hour hike to one of the most beautiful spots in Oahu. Climb over 1,000 stairs to Koko Head Crater, a distance of almost a mile that rises some 1,028 feet in elevation along the way. This popular endurance trail is a favorite training ground for local runners and hikers, but it's been known to leave many a tourist gasping for air in the quest. At the top is the prize - a view as breathtaking as the breath it required to get there.

Enjoy a 1-hour Kualoa Ranch movie tour while in Oahu and see where famous films like Pearl Harbor, Jurassic Park and Magnum P.I. were shot. A local guide will lead you to the Hollywood hotspots and provide background on the history of the ranch. You'll travel by vintage school bus past some of the island's most stunning natural attractions, like Mokoli'i Island (Chinaman's Hat), Kaneohe Bay and the Ko'olau Range, mountains which dominate the eastern half of Oahu. See why the top filmmakers in the business chose this stunning background.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful nature found of Hawaii as you hike 2 miles to Manoa Falls in Oahu on this small-group excursion. Join a local hiking expert, and a group of no more than 14 guests, as you journey via the Manoa Trail on a moderate hike to the tallest accessible waterfall on the island, a location made famous as a film location for Steven Spielberg's 'The Lost World.' This Oahu waterfall excursion also includes a backpack and hiking staff plus round-trip transport from Waikiki hotels.

Glide through Honolulu's scenic highlights and historic landmarks on a 1.5-hour Segway tour of Oahu's most iconic city. Learn to maneuver your gyroscopic ride, then follow your guide through the lush Kapiolani Park, where swaying palms frame unforgettable views of Diamond Head. Explore the stunning shoreline on coastal paths to Makalei Beach Park and Queen's Surf Beach, snag a selfie with Duke Kahanamoku's famous statue, then finish your tour in the heart of Waikiki.

Kualoa Ranch is the lush, verdant setting for films like Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor. Visiting this Northeast Shore location by ATV lets you cruise up mountain sides and go on an unbelievable adventure of natural beauty. 1- or 2-hour options give you the flexibility to fit this tour into your busy schedule, and expert ATV drivers ensure you a safe, fun ride.

Feel your adrenaline pumping on this 1-hour off-road tour around Oahu, led by an expert guide. Explore the wild areas of Kualoa Ranch, a cattle ranch running from the Kaneohe Bay to the Ko'olau Mountains. You'll climb steep jungle trails on the back of a 6-wheel-drive Swiss Pinzgauer and take in fantastic views as you stop at remote lookout points over Oahu. Your driver will return you to your original departure point at the end of your adventure.

Explore one of Oahu's most beautiful spots at full speed on an ATV tour. See why the ranch is a popular Hollywood filming location and take in ocean views as you cruise the nature reserve and active cattle ranch. Learn some local history and culture form your guide and enjoy a unique way to see the island.

See the best of Kualoa Ranch with this comprehensive package including a jungle expedition by jeep in a rainforest, a tropical garden tour with an ancient fishpond, and a behind the scenes look at filming locations of some of Hollywood's biggest movies. Enjoy a buffet lunch and learn about Hawaii's fascinating history and culture. This tour is great for visitors who want to take a deeper look at the island and its heritage.

Cruise the waters off Waikiki on this private catamaran. During this 1-hour activity, invite up to 37 of your friends and family on board for a journey down the coast of Waikiki and around to Diamond Head. Bring your cameras for fantastic photo ops. Relax on board with your party for special occasions such as weddings, family reunions or birthdays. Multiple departure times offered throughout the day make this a flexible activity that's easy to fit into your schedule while on Oahu.

Experience some of the island's best views on this 1-hour horseback tour of Kualoa Ranch. Ride through a tropical valley, which is both a nature reserve and one of the country's longest operating cattle ranches. Visit an ancient fishpond, flower and fruit gardens and see if you can recognize filming locations for Hollywood blockbusters Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor.

Learn how to make your own Hawaiian chocolate bar on this 1-hour tour in Oahu. A guide will discuss the chocolate-making process from bean to bar in the islands, offering you tastings of cacao, as well as a flight of five popular chocolate flavors. Then, try your hand at making your own, incorporating fun flavors like spicy chipotle pepper and caramelized ginger.

Soak up the beautiful scenery of Kaneohe Bay on a 1-hour cruise around northern Oahu. Hop aboard a catamaran and hear your captain's lively commentary as you travel past Hokule'a Beach, the Ko'olau mountain range and Mokoli'i Island. You'll see the spots where some of your favorite Hollywood blockbusters were shot, and well as an ancient fishpond. After taking in the blue waters and white-sand beaches, your captain will return you to your original departure point.

On this LGBTQ-friendly day trip, discover Oahu and make friends along the way. Your guide, who navigates you, plans a range of activities at the island's top landmarks, from food astings at a macadamia nut farm to Makapu'u lookout with panoramic views of the ocean. A small group size ensures the full attention of your guide and an experience tailored to your interests.

Kualoa Ranch is the lush, verdant setting for films like Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor. Visiting this Northeast Shore location by horseback will take you farther into the valley and give you an authentic ranch experience. 1- or 2-hour options give you the flexibility to fit this tour into your busy schedule, and expert horse wranglers will ensure you a safe, fun ride through the Ka'a'awa Valley.

Learn the basics of scuba diving during a 5-hour introductory course in Waikiki. Your professional scuba instructor teaches foundational scuba skills before taking you out by boat to a dive site in shallow water. Have time to get comfortable with the equipment in the water, then follow your instructor as you scuba dive around the coral reef. You can see marine critters such as sea turtles and colorful fish, an amazing experience to add to your vacation in Hawaii.

Spend the day immersed in small town Hawaii on an intimate tour of the North shore. See famous big wave surfing beaches, explore the quaint surfing village of Haleiwa town, and enjoy a traditional Hawaiian lunch. Take an easy hike to Waimea waterfalls and swim below the rushing water. Explore Waimea Valley botanical gardens and see the fragrant flowers used to make traditional lei. This tour is ideal for visitors wanting to see a slower pace side of the island.

Zipline through the Ka'a'awa Valley rainforest on this 2.5-hour tour at Kualoa Ranch. Fly safely down fourteen tandem cables, then cross two suspension bridges that swing over rushing streams. Learn about the native plant and animal life that abounds in this lush valley from your experienced adventure guides, who are there to ensure your comfort and safety. No zipline experience is necessary.

Get away from the tourist center of the island and spend the morning exploring the Oahu's countryside on the North Shore. Visit famous big waves beaches like Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach and explore the quaint surf town of Haleiwa. stop for lunch in Waimea Valley, and take a dip at Waimea Falls. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to see some of the island's natural beauty and visit less touristy spots.

See what the locals know on this hike to Manoa falls. Ideal for relatively fit and adventurous travelers who want to get out into nature and see how truly beautiful this island is. Hike or run with your guide along the 2.5-mile (4 km) off-road trail to Manoa Falls - an impressive 150-foot (46 m) high waterfall. Hike through bamboo forests and stop to admire tropical botanicals and enjoy refreshing snacks along the way.