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Oahu Hiking Tours : Manoa Waterfall with lunch at Tantalus Picnic

Starting From From $92.15 per person Current Project Expedition rate
4 Hours 4.29 / 5 7 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Ocean Journeys LLC
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Join And You Creations on our Nature and You tour! Our experienced local guides will lead you through the Manoa Valley Rainforest to the glistening Aihualama Falls! This waterfall and its trail's location have been used in movies and television shows such as Jurassic Park and Lost.With transportation from Waikiki included, our hike begins at a trailhead surrounded by massive jungle trees and colorful tropical plant life. The entire trail is an experience, with many hidden secrets and treasures to behold along the way, including a bamboo forest and natural tree arch. Enjoy the breathtaking and lush scenery of Hawaii while our guides share interesting Hawaiian cultural facts and history. After the hike, we’ll treat you to a healthy “power lunch” that you will enjoy before exploring the Tantalus lookout. The trail is suitable for people of all ages and experience levels. Book your hiking experience into Hawaii’s wilderness today!

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Visit the filming location of 'Jurassic Park' and 'Lost' at Manoa Valley.
  • Manoa Valley Hiking with Power Lunch
  • Hike Through Hawaii's Rainforest
  • See Hawaiian native rainforest plants
  • Learn about the legends and history of Manoa Valley
  • Experience the beauty of Aihualama Falls
  • Taste a delicious healthy lunch
  • Enjoy the panoramic view of downtown Honolulu from Tantalus.
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

9:00-9:30am -Pick up at Waikiki hotels (See ”Pick-up List” for pick-up schedule.) - Tour guide confirms all guests and the Van departs Waikiki. 10:00am -Arrival at entrance of Hiking trail. -Tour guide shares tour overview -Restroom stop at the facility. 10:15am -Start Hiking -Tour guide will share information about endemic flowers, trees and birds in Hawaii while hiking. -Tour guide will explain geography, and natural environment of Hawaii. 11:00am -Arrival at Manoa waterfall -Enjoy the site for 15min 12:00-12:30 -Arrival at cafe to pick up lunch 1:15pm -Arrival at Tantalus look out for lunch and educational site seeing 1:45-2:15pm -Arrival at Waikiki

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Honolulu

Hiking at Manoa Falls.

Continued

Honolulu

Birdwatching at Oahu.

Continued

Honolulu

Traditional Outdoors at Oahu.

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Honolulu

Nature Walks at Oahu.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Your guide will provide you with a water bottle and a walking stick (if needed).

Not Included

Tips for guide is not included and optional.

What to Bring

Please bring comfortable shoes and clothing that may get muddy. Make sure to bring a rain jacket, as this area of the island can experience rain. We also recommend bringing mosquito spray. Don't forget to bring your own water bottle. Our meals do not accommodate special dietary needs. For your safety, guests with allergies or pre-existing medical conditions are advised to bring their own food.

Meeting & Pickup

Pick up and drop off in Waikiki.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Minimum age: 4 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2025-06-03 5.00 / 5

My clients loved this tour!! Huge thank you!

2024-08-26 5.00 / 5

The staff were great, especially Gabe who helped me make it to the end. I'm almost 65 and not in the best shape. If it weren't for his kindness, patience and and encouragement I would never have made it. He's an angel.

2023-07-22 5.00 / 5

It was beautiful and well planned out. Guide was great and informative about the area.

2023-03-08 5.00 / 5

Excellent tour with fun and informative guides. Highly recommend for a half day excursion!

2023-02-11 5.00 / 5

Great tour lots of information

2022-12-13 5.00 / 5

I loved it! Four of us went to Hawaii for first time. It was enough of a trail!

2020-03-06 5.00 / 5

It was a great time! It was raining but it still was an amazing experience! The tour guide was very nice and kind as well.

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