Honolulu Rainforest Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
See a rarely explored corner of Honolulu! Hawaii's bustling capital may be known for its beaches and high-rise buildings but did you know just a few minutes away there's a lush forest with hiking trails?
On this tour, you'll visit a waterfall hike, a 200-acre garden, Honolulu's historic Chinatown district, and a lookout with stunning views of the city's skyline.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Hike to Manoa Falls
• Visit Tantalus Lookout
• Try local Poke
• Stroll through Lyon Arboretum
• Take a walk through Chinatown
PLEASE NOTE: Round Top Drive, a major road on this tour, is closed intermittently due to construction (as needed).
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: Before 11:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Waikiki
Direction: Loop, ending where you began
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What's Included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Meals & Refreshment
Meeting Location
Waikiki
Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Manoa Falls
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Lyon Arboretum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Manoa Chinese Cemetery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Manoa Marketplace Farmer's Market
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Na Ala Hele: Tantalus-Arboretum Trail
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Foster Botanical Gardens
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shimazu Shave ice
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Waikiki
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is completed in a loop, starting and ending in Waikiki.
- Expect to spend 3-5 hours on the tour.
- We recommend starting before 11:00 a.m.
- The only spot to grab food is at Manoa Marketplace.
- Lyon Arboretum is open from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and closed on weekends; there’s no admission fee but a donation is recommended.
- Tantalus Lookout is open daily from 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.
- Lili’uokalani Botanical Garden is open daily from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Foster Botanical Garden is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There is a nominal entrance fee to enter
- Bring some cash! Parking at Manoa Falls is cash only.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-102020P26
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