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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 "Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours."
Meeting and Pickup
This tour starts and ends in Waikiki and travels through the lush forests of the Makiki Valley before visiting Honolulu’s bustling downtown. Check the Shaka Guide app for the GREEN Flag indicating the tour starting point.
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. Manoa Falls
2. Lyon Arboretum
3. Mānoa Chinese Cemetery
4. Manoa Marketplace Farmer's Market
5. Na Ala Hele: Tantalus-Arboretum Trail
6. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
7. Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden
8. Foster Botanical Gardens
9. Shimazu Shave ice
10. Chinatown
11. Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Park
12. Waikiki
Inclusion
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
Exclusion
In-vehicle air conditioning
Private transportation
Meals & Refreshment
Entrance Fees
Parking fees
Entrance fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
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
Reviews
4.3
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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