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
"Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours."
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
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
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 (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Honolulu Rainforest Self-Guided Audio Tour?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-102020P26
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.29 out of 5 stars based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities

Take this tour to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center at Pearl Harbor. After you spent a morning at Pearl Harbor, we will...
$400

End your day in paradise with a relaxing sunset sail along Oahu's stunning west coast. Departing from Waianae Harbor, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the...
$89

Your adventure begins aboard the luxury catamaran Ko Nau Lani for a guided snorkel sail along Oʻahu’s stunning leeward coastline. Explore vibrant reef waters with...
$149

Join us for a 2-hour snorkeling adventure at Turtle Canyon, one of Oahu’s top snorkeling spots! Cruise along the stunning Waikiki coastline aboard the either...
$81
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Experience the beauty of Oʻahu South Shore as we sail toward Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) aboard the spacious Haleiwa Queen, a 50ft power catamaran, with 49...
$46

Enjoy the beauty of Oahu’s South Shore! Depart from the Kewalo Basin Harbor and head toward Lē’ahi (Diamond Head). While aboard the Haleiwa Queen, enjoy...
$46

Explore Waikiki and Honolulu with a choice of hop-on hop-off tours that feature the historic sites, scenic natural beauty and world-class shops and restaurants in...
$22

Experience the thrill of Oahu parasailing on this unforgettable 1-hour adventure from Waikiki. Soar up to 1,000 feet above the stunning south shore of Oahu...
$44







