Outdoor Activities in Oahu

Explore Oahu on an action-packed adventure tour with a small group. Learn about Hawaiian flora and wildlife in Waimea Valley and swim under a waterfall. Kayak or Paddle-board along the Anahulu River, visit Byodo-In Buddhist Temple, and see the North Shore's famous surfing beaches. Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian lunch and a refreshing shave ice. Avoid the stress of driving and navigating, and tourist traps and experience the real Hawaii.

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.

Whether you love to fish or are a novice, this day trip is a unique and authentic experience. Wake early and board a fishing charter boat cruising the majestic Pacific Ocean. Your expert fisherman captains take you to secret spots and equip you with the rods and reals to catch mahi mahi, ono, tuna, and maybe even Pacific blue marlin. They handle the details, you catch the fish.

Get your heart pumping with a 1.5-hour running tour through downtown Honolulu. Follow your local fitness enthusiast guide past the Aloha Tower, the King Kamehameha Statue, Iolani Palace and the State Capitol. Stride through the downtown Financial District as well as the quickly changing Kakaako neighborhood. Learn about the diverse city's culture and history while you run a loop of approximately 4.5-5 miles (7-8km) over mostly flat terrain.

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.

Diamond Head State Monument is one of Oahu's largest visitor attractions. Because Diamond Head Visitor Center does not offer guided tours, this audio hiking tour is an absolute must. On this self-guided tour, you'll easily navigate your own hike to the summit while having a personal park ranger informing you of the sights. You'll also get the official 'I Hiked Diamond Head' certificate as a souvenir.

Jog through Waikiki and Diamond Head's tropical environs during this 2- to 2.5-hour running tour on Oahu. With a running guide, depart from the famous Waikiki Beach and trek up to Diamond Head Lighthouse on foot. Run through the Diamond Head Crater and hike up to Diamond Head for panoramic views of the entire Honolulu downtown. Be sure to bring your camera for fantastic photo ops; listen to your guide's commentary about the area while you jog. The run covers 6-6.5 miles (9.5-11km) of hilly terrain both over pavement, trail and stairs .

Try something different with a horseback ride on the beach. Explore a beautiful oceanfront trail on horseback at Oahu's North Shore. Perfect for visitors looking for an off the beaten path Hawaii experience, no prior horseback riding experience is necessary and expert guides are on hand to help. Private or small group rides are available, and sunset rides with incredible views and photos ops are also an option.

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 day cruising in the Pacific Ocean by going on a Deep Sea Full Day Exclusive Fishing Charter. You won't have to worry if you've never been fishing before, as experienced staff will teach you about fishing techniques, as well as what fish to look out for. Each boat is equipped with plenty of rods and reels, so you won't have to bring gear with you. Look out for pelagic fish including mahi-mahi, tuna, or the powerful Pacific blue marlin.

Drop a line into the deep waters off the coast of Oahu with a 4-hour shared fishing charter from Waikiki on a 39' Hatteras that accommodates up to 10 people. Choose from 130 and 80 class rods and reels to take on mahi mahi, ono, tuna and Pacific blue marlin, and improve your technique with tips from the onboard guide. Soak up the Oahu sunshine as you discover secret spots and deep sea ledges where fish congregate while experiencing Hawaii fishing at its most remarkable.

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.

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.

Deep sea fishing off the coast of Waikiki promises opportunities to catch tuna, mahi mahi, ono, and more, and this sport fishing charter is a great choice for novice and experienced anglers alike. Get a head start on the crowds with an early-morning start time, and then head out on the water with experienced captains and your group of up to six anglers.

Deepen your yoga practice, or try if for the first time with a 75-minute yoga class on Waikiki Beach. Feel connected to the island, the ocean, and yourself with a morning or evening class taught by experienced instructors. With Diamond Head as a backdrop, and a sunset in the evening classes, the views add a spectacular Hawaiian view to every class.

Experience Diamond Head State Monument with a package that includes an audio hiking tour to see and learn about this crater on the island of Oahu. The package comes with an official "I Hiked Diamond Head" certificate and souvenir tag, as well as a Diamond Head tote bag and a map of the hike to the summit of the crater.

Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu's third largest visitor attraction, can be hard to navigate on your own. Using our self-guided audio tour, learn about the history, legends, culture, geography, plant and animal life, music and scenery of Diamond Head. The scenic, moderate 1.6 mile hike to the summit awards you with ocean views and refreshing tradewinds. You'll also receive souvenirs like a Diamond Head tote bag and "I Hiked Diamond Head" t-shirt.

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.

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.

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.