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15 Guided Tours in Hawaiʻi for a Free Day

30 tours  ·  from $31

The good guided tours sell out weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide - Secret Falls rewards the muddy miles
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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

1.Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,387 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Paddle about two miles up the Wailua River, then hike roughly two miles over muddy, rocky ground to 100-foot Uluwehi Falls. Guides such as Zach, Brian, and Mikayla provide paddling help, safety support, and stories about Kauai’s plants, wildlife, culture, and legends. You return by kayak after time at the falls.

“This was a great trip be prepared to ade through rivers and have shoes that will cope with that. Beautiful trip but quite physical if you are not used to kayaking/hiling. Fun guide”

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Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River - Kamokila Village and the river’s older story
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Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River

2.Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,212 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Paddle two miles up Kauai’s Wailua River, then hike through rainforest, streams, and mud to Uluwehi Falls. Guides such as Levi, Jonathan, Nathaniel, and Tyler add local history, safety help, and sometimes ukulele music. Expect wet feet, slippery trails, a chilly waterfall pool, snacks, and a six-hour outing.

“We had a great time. Levi was our tour guide and did a great job helping us navigate the whole entire process with ease. He even sang us songs with his ukelele! Super fun, so bring your family especially the kiddos!”

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Lahaina: Maui Ku'ia Estate Guided Cacao Farm Tour and Tasting - Riding from Lahaina to the 20-acre cacao estate
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Lahaina: Maui Ku’ia Estate Guided Cacao Farm Tour and Tasting

3.Lahaina: Maui Ku’ia Estate Guided Cacao Farm Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,103 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Start at Ku’ia Estate’s Lahaina factory, then ride to a 20-acre cacao farm in the West Maui foothills. A certified guide such as Mandy, Steph, Brandy, or Shawn explains growing, harvesting, and chocolate making before a nine-piece tasting in a treehouse. Closed-toe shoes and stair climbing are required.

“Fun tour of the farm and great dark chocolate tasting. Interesting information about how cacao trees are grown normally and in the dry west Maui climate.”

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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - Reaching Turtle Canyon
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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

4.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor to Turtle Canyon for a 2.5-hour guided snorkel with Moana Sailing Co. Your crew provides gear, water guidance, rescue boards, and a secured raft for beginners and children. Look for turtles, fish, octopuses, starfish, and dolphins, then enjoy a complimentary first drink on the ride home.

“Seeing the sea turtles and all the different types of fish. The beautiful blue water. The crew was excellent 👌 We will definitely book again and highly recommend them. It was a great experience for my family and I.”

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Kauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel in South Poipu - The Guides Make the Difference
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Kauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel in South Poipu

5.Kauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel in South Poipu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Meet at Poipu Beach for a two-hour guided shore snorkel with a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Keoni, Brett, David, and Oana provide a safety lesson, point out fish and sea turtles, and tow a floating raft for extra support. Gear, flotation, snacks, and water are included.

“It was so fun. The guide Ona explained everything and was very helpful. She even offered a ride to us when we thought we couldn't get an Uber.”

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Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure - The rainforest trail to Uluwehi Falls
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Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

6.Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Paddle two miles each way on Kauai’s sacred Wailua River, then hike 1.5 miles through rainforest to Secret Falls. Guides such as Thomas, Sierra, Ty, and Kiele share local plant, animal, and cultural knowledge. Expect wet shoes, mud, four river crossings, a swim, and lunch by the falls.

“The area hasn't had rain since April (it's now mid-September) and clearly everyone on the staff knows the waterfall is not flowing--and hasn't been flowing for several weeks. We weren't made aware until after the kayak trip and well into our hike up to where the waterfall "usually" flows (at this point our guide showed us photos of it from back in April to assuage our disappointment). This seems a bit underhanded and deceitful when the booking clearly highlights this as a high point of the tour. A better choice would have been to offer a pre-arrival notice (say, 48 hrs prior) to offer a shorter, kayak-only option for half…”

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Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch - Paddling the Wailua River in a tandem kayak
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Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

7.Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 783 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $155

Pair a gentle tandem kayak trip on Kauai’s Wailua River with a muddy, rocky rainforest hike to Sacred Falls. State-certified guides such as Annie, Harrison, Lindsey, Anya, and Jay lead the way, provide walking sticks and safety gear, and serve lunch beside the waterfall. Plan for wet shoes, uneven ground, and moderate exertion.

“A beautiful tandem kayak trip up the river so it wasn't too hard with 2 people paddling. The shoes you wear on the kayak get wet and also are your shoes for the hike. The hike took us through water half way up to your knee, over rocks, mud, and roots. The waterfalls are beautiful but not too full when we went. You could swim in the fresh water pool at the bottom of the waterfall. There were lots of rocks on the bottom so difficult to walk around. We hung by the waterfall and had lunch and got in the water. Then headed back repeating the hike and kayak…”

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Honolulu: Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch - Pickup from Waikiki, Kahala, Ala Moana, or the cruise ports
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Honolulu: Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

8.Honolulu: Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 506 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

Spend nine hours circling Oahu from Waikiki, Kahala, or Ala Moana. Your English-speaking guide may be Kimo, Humu, Deno, or another local storyteller. Visit Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, the North Shore, Waimea Falls, and Dole Plantation, with lunch and admissions included.

“Amazing day! Our tour guy HumuHumu was brilliant. We had so much fun 👍”

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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu - From 130 Kailua Road to the beach
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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

9.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199

Start at Kailua Beach Adventures, then haul your kayak to the beach before paddling across Kailua Bay toward Popoia, or Flat Island. Guides such as Hopoe, Brandon, Mike, and Braden share local history, wildlife facts, and safety tips. The small group, lunch, snorkel gear, bikes, and beach equipment make this more than a quick paddle.

“Our guide, Bear, was really friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great, relaxing time. They also let you rent bikes and snorkeling gear for free after your tour - definitely recommend taking advantage if you do the shorter tour. Mahalo!”

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Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach - Shallow water practice builds real confidence
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Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach

10.Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Start at Wailea Beach with guides such as Triston, Ryan, James, Sarah, Seth, or Georgia. You’ll learn to use your mask, snorkel, fins, and life jacket in shallow water before heading out on a paddleboard or inflatable raft to see fish, coral, and turtles. The 90-minute lesson suits non-swimmers and first-time snorkelers.

“Triston is absolutely amazing. This was our first time snorkeling, so we wanted a beginner-friendly experience and he delivered (we later found out that it's the only option in town)! Unfortunately the morning was a bit windy, but he wanted to wait out to see if the weather would cooperate before deciding to cancel - all for our safety and comfort. After 15 minutes, we were lucky enough that there was hardly any breeze and can continue with our tour. He walked through how to snorkel and provided one-on-one support for folks who were less confident, before we headed to the reef. This experience was so fun and memorable!”

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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu - Starting in Kailua, with Waikiki pickup available
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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

11.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about five hours kayaking from Kailua to the Mokulua Islands with a naturalist guide such as Tommy, Austin, Will, or Isaac. Expect a solid paddle, a tide-pool walk to Queen’s Bath, snorkeling, lunch on the beach, and possible monk seal and turtle sightings. No kayak experience is required, but you must swim and handle a kayak cart.

“Liam and James were so great! One of the best things we’ve done on our trip and definitely a challenge!”

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Kaneohe: Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour - Getting ready for the two-hour UTV ride
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Kaneohe: Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour

12.Kaneohe: Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 335 reviews · 2 hours · from $166

Drive an open-air Raptor UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s Kaʻaʻawa Valley with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at movie locations from Jurassic Park and Kong: Skull Island, hear stories about Hawaiian culture and the ranch, and pause at photo viewpoints. Drivers must be 21 or older, while riders can be 5 and up.

“Ki was the best guide. He was so cool and so knowledgeable. Super fun as well. The views were absolutely gorgeous and the trail was so cool. Would recommend this to everyone visiting Oahu!”

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Maui: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch - Three to five waterfalls, each with a different feel
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Maui: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

13.Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Follow two streams through East Maui’s rainforest with guides such as Gale, PT, or Kaden. You’ll visit three to five waterfalls, swim in freshwater pools, learn about ti, bamboo, taro, and local fruit, and stop for a picnic lunch. The five-hour hike includes water, snacks, a backpack, and optional hotel pickup.

“I loved all the information and knowledge that was provided about the plants”

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Haleakala Sunrise Best Guided Bike Tour with Bike Maui - The Fabulous 29 delivers the thrills
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Haleakala Sunrise Best Guided Bike Tour with Bike Maui

14.Haleakala Sunrise Best Guided Bike Tour with Bike Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 271 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $317

Meet Bike Maui in Haiku before dawn for a van ride to Haleakala’s summit. After sunrise, suit up and ride from about 6,500 feet down the famous Fabulous 29 switchbacks, with guides such as Dan, Drew, Russell, and Steve, photo stops, Upcountry scenery, and a no-host breakfast in Haiku.

“Sunrise was incredible! The staff were very attentive and safety-conscious. The ride down is not for the feint of heart!”

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Guided Snorkel Tour for Beginners in Honolulu - The reef, fish, and sheltered water
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Guided Snorkel Tour for Beginners in Honolulu

15.Guided Snorkel Tour for Beginners in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Best value

Start at 1501 Ala Moana Blvd for a 90-minute beginner snorkel in a calm Honolulu lagoon and reef area. Your guide teaches the basics, stays close in the water, points out more than 20 types of fish, and records videos for your phone. Groups are capped at 10, with gear included, but bring swimwear and a towel.

“My son & I signed up for the beginner snorkeling class. Our guide Nick was great! He was patient with his explanation, and put us at ease. I would definitely recommend. The the snorkeling company was communicative when I had emailed with questions about storage for personal items. They had responded that all personal items are stored in a bug box for free and is monitored while class is on session. This was definitely ideal and put me at ease.”

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