Oahu Hiking & Camping

Not an easy climb. Slippery rocks and large amount of stairs to climb. Be in good shape and bring water. Great view and glad it was done at 6am due to heat

This was such an adventure. It was so different any of the other activities we did on our trip like zip lines or snorkeling but the uniqueness is what made it so memorable and makes it stand out as my favorite part of the vacation. You really feel connected to the Hawaiian islands and can imagine what it would be like trying to live as survive there in the tropical jungle with all the natural resources. I took my girlfriend (33F) and her two sons (16M and 13M). They were a little skeptical about spending 4 hours on this but ended up having a total blast and I was a hero for having set this adventure up.

Hele on Waikiki (bike rental) was exceptional! Beautiful e-bikes, easy to handle, good instructions from a friendly/efficient staff. The Manoa Falls was an exceptional rainforest hike ending in a very petty waterfall. Highlight of the trip!

Walking in the jungle with Andy was so fun. Not only is he knowledgeable about Hawaii’s rainforest and fun to talk with, but he’s super fit and good looking as well. Had a fun time! Lunch after at IHOP was an extra bonus treat as well

Great experience and very nice view. The walk was a little tiring but all worth it. Would recommend that you take it slow when climbing. Great exercise

Driver was very helpful and even went above and beyond to get us picked up when our Uber driver didn’t show to take us to the pick up point. He was very patient and informative about the trip.

As expected the hike and views were phenomenal, but the best part of this tour was Mel, our driver. He made us feel welcome and went above and beyond with tips and recommendations. He shared his cell number with us to contact him with questions for the duration of our trip!!

The location was a little confusing to find. Eventually we found it on the side street not on the Main Street like the address said. The bikes were easy to use but heavy. The tour operater was very friendly, engaging and helpful. 5 stars for him. The route takes you through heavily congested traffic, multi laned intersections and popular traffic residential areas before you get to the Manoa Falls entrance. Walking to the falls is a steep climb. Wear appropriate shoes as the terrain is muddy and rocky.

The waterfall just had a trickle when we went so a little disappointing. The GPS took us on some heavy traffic which was not very safe. We tried some bike lanes but couldn't tell where to go when it went into an intersection with angled streets. Suggest you don't do it near rush hour. We returned at 5 pm so heavy traffic. We couldn't find a bike rack to lock up the bikes at the falls and there was a guy asking for $3 each to get into the parking lot. A surprise we didn't expect. It was good for a short excursion but be aware of the items above.

Definitely worth it! A moderate hike and quite an effort getting up in time for sunrise! The park opens at 6am and you will likely need to wait 20-30 mins in the bus before you go through. Pretty busy with tourists! You for sure need to pack a poncho, water and bug spray for the top! And a torch or use your cell phone flashlight. It was a wonderful experience!

Too many people at the top preventing many of us the opportunity to join them. Please emphasize how difficult the path can be to some. Got a new knee and hip last year and I only made it a third of the way up before I cried uncle from pain and swelling.

First , let me start off by saying that this is just an informational review,I have no prejudice against any Asian culture. The driver of the van met us exactly where and at the allotted time that he was supposed to meet us. Turned out that he was a primarily Japanese speaking person and that was great for the other 10 people on the tour...since they were also Japanese, lol! Our driver was polite and did reiterate to us in English, information that we needed to know but I had no idea what else was being said. However, that didn't matter very much because his part in the tour was really just getting us to Diamonhead so we didn't consider that a big deal though it was a bit odd,lol! We did get to the observation point to catch the sunrise amidst an even larger group of Asian peoples and we were handed off to an English speaking gentleman who I'm not entirely sure what his role was but he did keep us engaged with quite a bit of information about the park. As soon as the park opened we reloaded the vans and entered through the tunnel so we were some of the first people onto the park that day. This gave us a head start up the crater path which does get more arduous the farther up you go. We did make it to the top (my 33 y.o. son made it up no issue, my 55 y.o. wife had was winded and did get a bit week legged and myself 53y.o. was a little winded but didn't have any issues) Keep on mind that as you start the climb the air is cool and the sun not to harsh but as you climb that will change so prepare to sweat and bring water. Overall this was a good tour simple due to the ride there and the early entry into the park. Oh, and we did get the pastries which were delicious.