12 Waterfall Tours on Oʻahu We Would Put on an Itinerary

1.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,912 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

This eight-hour Go Tours Hawaii tour circles Oahu in a semi-private, air-conditioned shuttle. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, Waimea Waterfall, and Dole Plantation, with coffee, macadamia nuts, fruit, and North Shore garlic shrimp along the way. Guides such as Bill, Ian, RJ, and Charlie are known for adding local history and humor.

“It was a great way to see the island. Ian was awesome! He did a great job handling the traffic detour on the way back. We would have liked to stop at the north shore. The bus needs better AC but otherwise a great day!”

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2.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu from Waikiki to the North Shore, with stops at Halona Blowhole, Chinaman’s Hat, Fumi’s shrimp stand, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and Nuʻuanu Pali. You’ll hike to a waterfall, swim if conditions allow, and hear island stories from guides such as Ian, Rocky, Tim, and Kanamu.

“It was mind blowing. It was very informative and interesting. My favorite part was all the movie clips.”

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3.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu with Oahu Nature Tours, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-in Temple, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and more. Guides such as Hailey provide lively history, geology, and plant lore, while lunch, admissions, and round-trip Honolulu transport are included.

“The tour is very long but lots of great places are on the itinerary. The stop right before Pineapple plantation could be skipped easily.”

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4.Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,799 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Ride the Surf Bus from Waikiki to Oahu’s North Shore with guides such as Sam, Uncle Kevin, and Cousin G. Choose activities including snorkeling, kayaking, SUP, biking, surfing, or a waterfall swim, then explore Haleiwa Town. The day includes Waimea Falls admission, selected gear, hotel pickup, and free time.

“Our guide, Kevin. He was extremely knowledgeably and provided many different local recommendations. I have nothing more to say, it was all about Kevin.”

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5.Oahu in a Day: Waterfall – Food Trucks – Lookouts – Small Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 475 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu with a guide such as Mac, Chris, Emily, Andrew, or Kurt. Walk through Waimea Valley, swim at its waterfall, eat at North Shore food trucks, visit Byodo-In Temple, and stop at major coastal lookouts. Hotel pickup, admissions, and Leonard’s malasada are included.

“I really wanted to see the island, in particular, the North Shore so we decided on this tour and I’m so glad we did! This tour was amazing and Emily our tour guide made it even better. She was knowledgeable, personable and helped us to take great pics to capture our trip. Just a note, this is a 10-hour tour, so be prepared but it’s worth every minute and every penny!”

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6.Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 413 reviews · 5 hours · from $119

Join a five-hour guided outing from Waikiki to Manoa Falls, with a 1.6-mile rainforest hike, local stories, walking sticks, and lunch at Tantalus Lookout. Guides such as Jason, Jack, Susumu, and Anoi share details about Hawaiian plants, legends, and film locations. Expect mud, slippery ground, and a rewarding city view.

“It was a great tour and Jackson is an amazing guy thanks again !”

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7.Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · from $140

Spend 8 to 10 hours circling Oahu with a local guide, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu Point, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, the North Shore, Tropical Farms, and Dole Plantation. You can swim beneath the falls, enjoy lunch, and hear island stories from guides such as Rob, Benny, Snyder, or Justin.

“We loved the tour and especially our guide, Justin. He was extremely nice and helpful with any questions. I just wished we had more time at each stop. We come along way from home and want to see as much as possible, so would have been nice to have more time at each stop.”

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8.Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Spend about 8.5 hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned bus, visiting Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, Halona Blowhole, Dole Plantation, and more. Captain Vince or Justin leads the day with Hawaiian history, language, and local context. Hotel pickup from Waikiki and admission to Byodo-In and Waimea are included.

“WE ABSOLUTELY ENJOYED OUR DAY TOUR. The company (and driver), are very mindful of time. We were coming off a cruiseship : Guide/driver was punctual and very mindful of returning us to ship on time. He was VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE and we got a good lesson in the history of the Island, its people, etc., etc. We were a party of 4, and all agreed that it was money well spent. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE TOUR COMPANY.”

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9.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Hike through Manoa Valley’s rainy rainforest to a 150-foot waterfall, then visit Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Park for sweeping views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. Expect a three-hour outing, select Waikiki pickup, a group of up to 14, and guides such as Robert, Arlaine, Hema, and Chris sharing local plant, history, and trail knowledge.

“Gorgeous Hike! Beautiful. Our tour guide was sweet, kind, helpful and cautious. She talked WAY too loud (on microphone the entire time in small van) and WAY too much. She did not breathe. It took away some of the enjoyment of the trip. She had a lot of good info just WAY too much of it. No chance to engage and ask questions without interrupting.”

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10.Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52Best value

Ride from select Waikiki hotels to Manoa Falls, then follow a self-guided 0.8-mile rainforest trail through eucalyptus trees, stream crossings, rocks, and mud. Kaimana Tours provides water, bug spray, directions, and walking sticks. Drivers such as Matthew, Steve, Orlando, and D share local facts along the way.

“Amazing hike, steeper than indicated but worth the effort. Will take the full two hours. Some sections are a fast incline.”

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11.Manoa Falls Hike and east side beach day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Spend eight hours with a small group of up to seven, starting with the 3/4-mile Manoa Falls Trail and continuing to Oahu’s scenic southeast coast. Guide Shamus may lead the day with Sandy, his friendly service dog. Expect beach time at Kailua, a macadamia nut farm, local food stops, and flexible plans if rain changes the waterfall or beach conditions.

“Magnifiques endroits! Le guide très gentil ! Je recommande vivement ! On a passé une superbe journée !”

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12.Diamond Head Manoa Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $245

Spend six hours on a private Oahu tour with guide Lucas or another English-speaking guide. Hike Diamond Head for Waikiki views, stop for an optional breakfast, then walk through bamboo forest to Manoa Falls. Admission and hotel pickup are included, while breakfast and gratuity are extra.

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