After a day or two relaxing on the cream-coloured beaches around Honolulu, you may feel the urge for adventure. Worry not because the island of Oahu has you covered with plenty of outstanding tours and activities. Snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles, hike through the rainforest to a majestic waterfall, or dive below the waves in a submarine to spot tropical fish around a sunken ship. Whether you’re an athletic eco-tourist or a family travelling with kids, you’ll find plenty of adventurous tours to make your Hawaiian holiday unforgettable.
Tour duration: 3 hrs
Scenic valley horseback ride
Tour duration: 2 hrs
Kuhio Avenue in Honolulu
Guided catamaran sailing adventure in Kaneohe Bay with barbecue lunch
Tour duration: 4 hrs
Manoa waterfall hiking
Tour duration: 4 hrs
Tropical bir
ds trill in the canopy of flowering hau trees as you hike through luscious rainforest to reach the Manoa waterfall which cascades 30 metres into a small pool. If sections of the trail seem familiar, you’ve probably seen them in Jurassic Park or the show Lost. Your expert guide makes this moderate hike a fascinating journey with tales of the trail’s local legends, film history, and resident flora and fauna.
Keana Farms north shore zipline tour
Tour duration: 3 hrs
Kayak adventure to the Mokulua Islands
Tour duration: 5 hrs
Atlantis IV premium submarine adventure
Tour duration: 1hr 30 min
Dive 30 metres below the waves off the coast of Waikiki for an underwater adventure on a high-tech 64-seat passenger submarine. Through porthole windows, you can snap pictures of a shipwreck and airplane remnants while your knowledgeable captain provides enlightening commentary. Look for yellow tangs, angel fish, and moray eels darting around manmade reef structures on this undersea escapade the whole family can enjoy.
Downhill bicycle adventure
Tour duration: 3 hrs
Enjoy expansive views of Honolulu as a van takes you up Mount Tantalus to start your downhill bicycle adventure. Once at the top, strap on your helmet, mount your bicycle, and follow your guide along the paved road winding down the mountain. Passing through the Puu Ohia rainforest, catch the scent of tropical flowers and look for the vibrant birds among the banyan and kukui trees. Pause at various vantage points to admire Oahu’s unique geological features on this leisurely family-friendly adventure.
Turtle eco-adventure tour
Tour duration: 9 hrs
Snorkel off a secluded beach where majestic Hawaiian green sea turtles love to hang out during this all-day island exploration. Start with fresh Kona coffee and macadamia nuts on a tropical farm as your enthusiastic guide takes you around the island to discover Oahu’s major sights and hidden treasures. Scenic viewpoints like Diamond Head Lookout and Hālona Blowhole offer postcard-perfect photo opportunities before and after your turtle beach adventure.
Pearl Harbor tour & helicopter flight
Tour duration: 10 hrs
For a day of history and high-flying adventure, start by touring Pearl Harbor. Your knowledgeable guide brings World War II history to life at the USS Arizona Memorial and on the deck of the USS Missouri battleship. Next, get a new perspective as your helicopter pilot angles up to the sky. You’ll have plenty of chances to snap photos while soaring above the bright beaches of Waikiki and hovering over the extinct volcano of Diamond Head Crater.