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Hawaii’s best days out.
The 10 self-guided tours travellers book most across Oahu and Maui, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.
Cycle Haleakalā at sunrise, then coast 15 miles downhill with gear included. Air-conditioned transport, Makawao stop, self-guided pace.
Most Popular“Fantastic and Eddie buddy was the best. Will recommend this to everyone we know. Thank you so much for this experience”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Ride 15 miles down Haleakala from 6,500 ft with Bike Maui—Kona bikes, crater views, Makawao town stops, and self-guided freedom.
“We had a fantastic time on our tour. We did the self guided bike tour. Kimo, our guide was really fun and interesting. He shared lots of historical information that made our visit more memorable. The views were spectacular. We got a really fun picture from our guide. Definitely recommend this tour.”
GPS-triggered audio stops and local stories for Maui’s Road to Hana, with flexible pacing and offline audio for $19.99 per group.
“Excellent way to experience the road to Hana. Great narration and interesting information. Would be good to add that some stops require a permit that must be purchased in advance.”
Six self-drive audio tours in Maui with GPS-triggered stories and offline maps, built for flexibility, including the Road to Hana.
“The Shaka Guide is wonderful. Voice and music soothing while you drive. We were able to learn some history while keeping our eyes on the road! Highly recommend.”
Skip-the-line Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum ticket with audio tour headset and shuttle to Ford Island, featuring hangar aircraft and WWII films.
“Be careful which one you’re booking. It’s easy to confuse them and end up disappointed. We had really hoped to see the USS Arizona, but we did enjoy the aircraft museum. The audio tour was informative and well-done. High points were the video in the control tower and sitting in the cockpit of the F111.…”
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