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
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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
In-vehicle air conditioning
Private transportation
Parking fees
Meals & Refreshment
Entrance Fees
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
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What to expect
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Lyon Arboretum
30 min
Visit an artificial lowland tropical rainforest with numerous trails and small water features
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Manoa Chinese Cemetery
30 min
Take a walk at the oldest and largest Chinese Cemetery in Hawaii
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Manoa Marketplace Farmer's Market
15 min
Visit Manoa Marketplace - a neighborhood shopping center in beautiful Manoa Valley
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Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
15 min
Check out the best sunset lookout on Oahu situated in a huge grassy hill and looking out over Diamond Head Crater and all of Waikiki
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Na Ala Hele: Tantalus-Arboretum Trail
30 min
Hike a loop trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels
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National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
15 min
Visit a popular national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu
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Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden
15 min
Enjoy strolling in the garden made for Hawaiian native plants and flora
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Foster Botanical Gardens
15 min
Visit the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
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Shimazu Shave ice
15 min
Check out one of our favorite places to get shave ice
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Chinatown
15 min
Visit a town bustling with traditional dim sum restaurants, noodle shops and hip bars in converted lofts, as well as crowded Asian markets full of antiques and stalls
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Honolulu).
Additional Information
- What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Oahu: Honolulu's Backyard Rainforest Driving Tour
Can I cancel Oahu: Honolulu's Backyard Rainforest Driving Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3–4 hours.
Where does it start?
This tour starts and ends in Waikiki and travels through the lush forests of the Makiki Valley before visiting Honolulu’s bustling downtown.
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
What's not included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Parking fees
- Meals & Refreshment
- Entrance Fees
Which places does it visit?
It visits Lyon Arboretum, Manoa Chinese Cemetery, Manoa Marketplace Farmer's Market, Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park, Na Ala Hele: Tantalus-Arboretum Trail, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden, Foster Botanical Gardens.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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