Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch
Overview
Experience the lush beauty of Manoa Valley on this guided waterfall hike through Oahu's rainforest. Featured in films like Jurassic Park and Lost, the trail winds past bamboo forests, rare native plants, and birds found nowhere else on earth. Learn about Hawaii's unique ecosystem and culture from your expert guide. After reaching the stunning Manoa Waterfall, enjoy a healthy lunch at scenic Tantalus look out, a special addition you won't find on typical Manoa tours. This moderate 1.6 mile hike is perfect for all experience levels and includes round-trip transportation from Waikiki.
What's Included
- Lunch Healthy Lunch Choice of Pastrami, Turkey or Veggie Sandwich
- Round Trip Transportation from Waikiki
- Stop at Tantalus Lookout for Lunch and Sightseeing
- Visit to Manoa Waterfall
- Guided Hike through Manoa Valley Rainforest
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
The confirmation email containing the specific pickup location and time will be sent to you. Please refer to this email for the details. Aqua Palms Waikiki (9:00AM), Ala Moana Hotel (9:05AM) Hyatt Regency (9:20AM), Waikiki Beach Marriot (9:25AM), Treasures and You - 307 Lewers St 4th floor (9:35AM)
What To Expect
Your days begins with pickup from select Waikiki hotels. After meeting your guide and group, you'll take a short drive to Manoa Valley, located just outside Honolulu. Along the way, your guide will provide an introduction to the area's geography, climate, and history.
At the trailhead, you'll set out on a 1.6 mile guided hike through Manoa Valley's lush rainforest. The well-maintained trail passes through bamboo groves, towering ferns, tropical plants, and native trees. Throughout the hike, your guide will point out interesting plant life, birds, and natural features of the valley, while sharing insights into Hawaii's ecology and culture.
The trail leads to the base of the 150 foot Manoa Waterfall, where you'll have time to take photos and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. After the hike, you'll visit Tantalus Lookout, a scenic viewpoint overlooking Honolulu, Diamond Head, and the Pacific Ocean. Here, you'll enjoy a healthy lunch from a local sandwich shop
After lunch and time to take in the views, your guide will return you to Waikiki by early afternoon. This half day tour is suitable for all experience levels and offers a great opportunity to explore Oahu's natural beauty.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Healthy Lunch Choice of Pastrami, Turkey or Veggie Sandwich.
- Round Trip Transportation from Waikiki.
- Stop at Tantalus Lookout for Lunch and Sightseeing.
- Visit to Manoa Waterfall.
- Guided Hike through Manoa Valley Rainforest.
- Gratuities.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchHealthy Lunch Choice of Pastrami, Turkey or Veggie Sandwich
- Round Trip Transportation from Waikiki
- Stop at Tantalus Lookout for Lunch and Sightseeing
- Visit to Manoa Waterfall
- Guided Hike through Manoa Valley Rainforest
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
