Top Honolulu Adventure Tours

Explore Hawaii’s island of Oahu by air on this helicopter tour. Fly above the island and many of its most well-known landmarks, such as Diamond Head, Sacred Falls, the Dole Plantation, and Pearl Harbor. On this ride, choose your departure time and whether or not you’d like the helicopter doors on or off.

Sail on a catamaran down Oahu's western coast during this cruise from Ko Olina. Glide through the unspoiled waters on this side of the island in search of dolphins and whales, then dive in for a snorkeling experience in a hidden local spot rich with marine life. Enjoy a Hawaiian buffet, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, before heading back to shore. Choose from three daily departure times.

Explore Oahu on this full-day minibus tour with a small group and a local guide. With your small group of 20 people or fewer, make plenty of stops at the island's highlights, including snorkeling with green sea turtles on the North Shore. See the Dole Plantation, the Halona Blowhole, Diamond Head, and Makapu’u Beach during this day-long outing. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included.

Exchange Waikiki for Oahu’s North Shore on a day trip aboard the Surf Bus. Hop off at all the hot spots including the surfing beaches of Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay. Choose from one activity and lunch or two activities like snorkeling, bike riding, a waterfall swim, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), learning to surf, or relaxing on the beach. A guide points out the green sea turtles, and you have time to explore Haleiwa Town.

This whole day tour will spend 70% of our time doing beach activities on the North Shore. Guests will have the option to Swim, Kayak or Paddle Board, or do a Waterfall Hike, which have some of the most breathtaking sights and where Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Here to Eternity, and 51st Dates had been filmed. The other 30% of the time is spent sightseeing both the East and North-East Shores. Encompassed in beauty and splendor, the Hanauma coastline is a destined location for popular movies such as Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Blue Hawai’i, Here to Eternity and 51st Dates. Due to the Pandemic & recent changes to Hanauma Bay State Park policy, we are not able to take guests to Hanauma Bay for snorkeling at this time. When commercial activities are reinstated at the Bay we will resume that tour.

Experience the wonder of Hanauma Bay, one of Oahu’s most-loved sights. The volcanic crater is a protected, marine-life conservation area with an amazing array of tropical fish and coral reefs. This tour takes the stress and hassle out of the experience, with organized transportation and snorkel gear. Because of the sight’s popularity, the parking lot often fills up halting entrance to the beach. Avoid missing out with this professional tour.

Get away from the Oahu buzz with this whirlwind volcano-chasing tour. After your short flight from Honolulu, arrive in Kona to meet your driver for a serious adventure: You’ll visit the historic town of Kona, set your eyes on the Mars-like Kilauea Iki Overlook, run your toes along black sand, and explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, an active volcanic landscape that’s creating the Big Island to this day.

With a local guide, hike to Manoa Falls, the tallest accessible waterfall (150 feet) on Oahu. Located in what is known as the Rainbow Valley, the area is lush with vegetation due to near-daily rains, and rainbows after showers are common. Visit Tantalus Lookout for views of the Diamond Head crater and the Waikiki skyline.

Avoid the crowds and hassle of big group tours by booking this private circle-island tour of Oahu. In the company of just your travel companions and a guide, explore Oahu's diverse landscapes by Jeep. You'll journey to the south, east and north side of the island, taking in attractions including the Koko Crater Railway Trail, Halona Blowhole and Waimea Bay.

Adventure Guides Hawaii offers private, custom hiking tours to experience the real Hawaii. Oahu has world class hiking containing unique biodiversity and natural beauty. With lush jungles, raging waterfalls, narrow ridge lines, and great views, we will find the perfect hikes for your desires and skill level! We pride ourselves on NOT being your standard well-manicured “Tourist Experience”, including a fancy bus and a menu of all the most trite tourist activities but instead an experience that will feel like friends taking you around the island exploring the best hikes Oahu has to offer! We our here to give you the best experience we can. If you wanted to do 2 shorter hikes instead of 1 longer one, we can do it! Got a specific hike in mind? let us know and we will make it happen! Mahalo! Adventure Guides Hawaii

The best way to enjoy and learn about the beautiful island of Oahu aka “The Gathering Place”, with flexible itinerary of your choice of places to stop at and visit, or we can also offer a full customized tour of the island for your need. Get out of Waikiki for approximately 6-8 hours (Depending on your choice) and return in time for a late afternoon swim before dinner! Certified expert driver-guides provide great insight into the history, culture, legends and beauty of Oahu.

This completely customized tour is based around your goals and travel wishes in Oahu. Your private party will meet up with your guide and take off for parts of the island that regular tourists don't normally find. You'll have an expert in the lead who will tailor the experience to you.

Visit 2 places on this tour, the USS Arizona memorial and the Battleship Missouri is lovingly known as the "Mighty Mo". Turn back time as we explore WWII history at Pearl Harbor and relive the infamous Sunday morning of December 7, 1941. Visit the visitor center and the accompanying “Road to War” and “Attack” exhibit galleries that display pictures and recovered items from the events which transpired at Pearl Harbor and WWII. Then, watch a short film explaining the fateful day and its significance. Followed by a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, the final resting place of the ship's 1,177 crewmen. Note: As per Pearl harbor law, tour guides are allowed until certain designated spots. We will be guiding you from there. This tour includes transportation and a tour guide but is very limited to escort to every place of Pearl Harbor. Note: Small handbag allowed with limited size measuring 1.5" X 2.25" X 5.5" or less in total dimensions.

Combine visits to downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and the USS Arizona during a half-day tour departing from Waikiki or Kahala. In a climate-controlled tour vehicle, travel between the area's disbursed landmarks, spending time listening to your guide's informative commentary at each. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki and Kahala hotels provided.

If you're looking to add to the romance of your Hawaii trip then this romantic helicopter ride is right up your alley. Enjoy a scenic flight over Oahu and take in the lush valleys, Diamond Head crater, and the South Shore. Then, land at an exclusive spot in a private oasis where leis, chocolates, and champagne are waiting for you, away from the crowds.

Explore the beautiful island of Oahu on this 3-hour biking adventure led by a nature guide. This family-friendly excursion will take you through Hawaii’s tropical rainforests and to scenic lookout spots over Manoa Valley and Waikiki. All equipment is included, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off. Extend your adventure by upgrading to a 2-mile hike through the rainforests with your guide.

Both parking areas at Diamond Head State Monument and Makapuu Beach can be packed with cars (and people). Prebook this Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse Half-Day Hiking Tour and guarantee your drop-off at both sites so you can hike the highlights in just a short period of time. This experience also comes with a water bottle so you can stay hydrated during your hikes.

Swap the big bus tours for a more personalized experience of Oahu. This private tour is exclusively for your party and takes you from Honolulu to the North Shore where you'll visit a macadamia nut farm and look for sea turtles and monk seals on the beaches. Afterward, head for the Waimea Valley for a swim in its famed waterfall. There's time for a shrimp truck lunch and shopping (own expense) before heading back.

Take postcard-worthy pictures of Hawaii on this half-day Oahu photography tour. Travel with a small group around the island and learn techniques from a professional photographer who serves as your guide. Capture popular sights with your camera, including Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, the Nu‘uanu Pali lookout and more. Round-trip transport by minivan is included from Waikiki hotels.

The North Shore is one of the most alluring parts of Oahu but, if you don't have your own transportation, it can be tricky to get there. Skip the hassle of renting a car or wasting time on long bus journeys by booking a guided tour. As well as stopping at all the best view points, you'll get to hike to Waimea Valley Waterfall and swim in the natural spring.

See locations in real life that you’re used to seeing in your favorite TV shows and movies on this 5- or 8-hour Hummer tour. Choose between three different tour options (South Shore, North Shore, or Circle Island) that cover filming locations on the island of Oahu. The South Shore tour includes spots from ‘Blue Hawaii,’ ‘Jurassic World,’ and ‘Lost.’ The North Shore tour focuses mostly on areas seen in ‘Lost,’ but also includes places where scenes were shot from ‘Karate Kid II,’ ‘Pearl Harbor,’ and ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall.’ The Circle Island tour is also focused mostly on ‘Lost,” but combines spots from the other two tours.

A half-day tour of Hawaii's oceans, mountains, and popular gourmet food! First of all, climb the mountain like a hike with Diamond Head first thing in the morning. A 30-minute one-way hike offers the best 360-degree panoramic views of Waikiki and the vast ocean from the observation deck at the top of the mountain. The daytime scenery is beautiful, but the sunrise and scenery on a refreshing morning look even brighter. And finally from the mountain to the sea! Feel like a bird while looking down at the emerald blue sea with parasailing that you can choose from 3 heights Please enjoy. Since the tour is only in the morning, you can spend the afternoon shopping and relaxing effectively. Standard: 700 feet 7 minutes Deluxe: 850ft 8 minutes Extreme: 1000 feet 11 minutes Observation only (* Children under the age of 7 are not allowed to participate in parasailing.)

Explore the North Shore of Oahu in the company of a guide who knows it best. This small-group tour offers a far richer experience than visiting alone. You'll get to experience top activities such as visiting a coffee farm and the Dole Plantation, as well as Waimea Valley and Sunset Beach while gaining a deeper understanding of the area's culture, environment and history.

Circle the island of Oahu and its many points of interest on this guided adventure. Learn about Hawaiian history and culture while exploring the coastline. Visit sites like Diamond Head, the Pali Lookout, Mokoli'i Island, and Laie Point. Also, see famous places like Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay. For lunch, try some fresh Hawaiian shrimp from one of the local food trucks (own expense). And if time permits, check out some of the secret spots for viewing sea turtles and monk seals.