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Hawaii’s best days out.
The 15 guided tours travellers book most across Oahu and Maui, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.
Visit Ku’ia Estate’s Lahaina chocolate factory, tour a West Maui cacao farm, then taste nine award-winning chocolates in a treehouse.
Most Popular“The staff is very knowledgeable and the chocolate delicious!!!! I recommend this tour as part of your trip”
Cycle Haleakalā at sunrise, then coast 15 miles downhill with gear included. Air-conditioned transport, Makawao stop, self-guided pace.
“Fantastic and Eddie buddy was the best. Will recommend this to everyone we know. Thank you so much for this experience”
Full-day Oahu bus tour with hotel pickup, Waimea Valley swim, Nu’uanu Pali views, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore surf, and lunch.
Self-guided Haleakala downhill bike tour from 6,500 ft with full gear, roadside help, and stops in Kula, Makawao, and Paia.
“Great group of staff. We had a great time and learned a lot along the way. I am not sure what else to say but you need to try it.”
A beginner-friendly snorkeling lesson at Wailea Beach for non-swimmers, with gear, shallow-water coaching, and paddleboard sea turtle sightings.
“S&J were great guides and very knowledgeable. Great snorkeling option for beginners. I would recommend to all types of travelers. They shared photos with us immediately after.”
Guided Raptor UTV ride through Kualoa Ranch’s Kaʻaʻawa Valley with movie filming sites, Hawaiian stories, and big photo stops from $166.
Guided Oahu rainforest hike to Manoa Falls plus Pu’u Ualaka’a lookout, with Waikiki pickup and small-group pace. 3 hours, $79.
“They drop you off and you go at your pace. They called to see when you want to be picked up. The walk was nice but the waterfall was disappointing.”
Maui rainforest waterfalls hike with a naturalist guide, swimming and optional jumps, plus a picnic lunch by the falls. Pickup from Kihei/Wailea.
Self-guided bike down Haleakala plus upcountry towns. Gear, windbreakers, and transport included. Start in Haiku, finish back there.
“Really great way to see upcountry Maui. You could make a half or more day out of the trip, or be done in around 90 minutes.”
Cycle into the dark for Haleakala sunrise, then coast down Fabulous 29 switchbacks with gear, safety support, and a Haiku breakfast.
“The bus driver had zero knowledge of the island and was a very poor communicator. This is not a bike ride down Haleakala, you barely get on a bike at all, as soon as you get on you are getting off again and back on the bus. The description needs to be a lot more…”
Beginner snorkeling in Honolulu with a small group, gear provided, and reef time plus videos on your phone. $59, about 90 minutes.
“Reda was great! He was very knowledgeable about sea life. Loved his jokes! Had a great time! Was very patient with me!”
Self-guided Manoa Falls hike with Waikiki shuttle pickup, rainforest direction help, water, bug spray, and a tough rocky climb.
“Just a reminder that it is all up hill with very uneven stones to climb. Bring a walking stick to help. We are older and take ur time. Nature was wonderful with a cockatiel laughing like a person in the trees at trail beginning! Falls are worth it.”
Oahu circle island day tour with a local guide: Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley waterfall swim, North Shore surf stops, Haleiwa shave ice, Dole Whip.
“Wes was an amazing guide! Absolutely adored him! He was so much fun and knowledgeable! Definitely a keeper! I hope I run into him again in the future!”
Shaka Guide Maui Classic Road to Hana is a GPS, offline audio drive with flexible stops for waterfalls, beaches, and trails from Kahului to Paia.
“This app is a fantastic audio guide that provides driving instructions, as well as tons of historical and cultural information. It keeps you on track, whether you stop and visit a site or reverse direction to see something that was missed. We also enjoyed the cultural music that filled in the time between narrations.”
Guided Kahului rainforest walk to two waterfalls with natural pools and optional 10-foot cannonball jumps. Easy hike, real water time.
“Eugene the Guide was knowledgeable and welcoming. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the fauna and was an exemplary guide. I wish the walk could have been longer.”
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