Nature and Wildlife Tours in Honolulu at a glance
- Our pick: Oahu Dolphin Snorkel Tour: Swim with Spinner Dolphins, US$ 165 per person (3h, 4.54★ · 1,795).
- Top rated: Honolulu: Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch, US$ 107 per person (5h, 4.74★ · 215).
- Best value: Honolulu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head with 6-Person Max, US$ 104 per person (1h 30m, 4.95★ · 172).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: US$ 39–US$ 198 (median US$ 104). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly, 1 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Honolulu
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9 options
Oahu Dolphin Snorkel Tour: Swim with Spinner Dolphins Watch wild Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins on a West Oahu cruise, then snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish. Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.54 (1,795 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Waikiki snorkel tour: Guaranteed sea turtles at Turtle Canyon Snorkel with Hawaiian sea turtles at Turtle Canyon on a 2-hour boat tour from Waikiki: premium equipment, in-water guides. Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.76 (377 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Honolulu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head with 6-Person Max Small-group snorkel tour in Honolulu with guaranteed sea turtles, Diamond Head views, and professional wildlife photos. Max 6 passengers, licensed captain, all gear included. Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.95 (172 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 104 per person
Honolulu: Waikiki Whale Watching Trimaran & Guaranteed Sightings Whale watching tour from Waikiki on a trimaran with guaranteed humpback sightings or free return trip. Naturalist crew, open-air views, water and ice included. Every day · 08:30 and 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.65 (251 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Honolulu: Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch Guided 1.6-mile hike through Manoa Valley rainforest to a 150-foot waterfall. Includes round-trip Waikiki pickup, lunch, and expert guide on native plants and birds. Mon–Fri · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.74 (215 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail & Waikiki Shuttle with Whale Watching Round-trip shuttle from Waikiki to Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail with 2.5-mile hike, whale watching (Nov–Apr), Halona Blowhole stop, and park fees included. Mon and Tue · 07:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.64 (111 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour from Waikiki Visit Green World Coffee Farm, hike Waimea Valley's gardens, and swim at Waimea Waterfall with lunch and Dole Plantation stops, including round-trip transport from Waikiki. Mon–Fri · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.88 (42 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 121 per person
Nuuanu Valley Rain Forest hike to waterfall: Small group, 10 max Hike through Nuuanu Valley Rain Forest to a waterfall on Oahu's windward side with stops at Nu'uanu Pali Lookout and Makapuu Lighthouse in small groups with parking. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (26 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 198 per person
Honolulu: Diamond Head & Manoa Falls Hike with Audio Guide Hotel pickup, two hikes totaling 150 minutes, and audio guide included. Diamond Head crater views, then bamboo forest to waterfall. Small groups, air-conditioned vehicle. Mon–Fri · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.61 (18 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · JA · IT +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per group
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oahu Dolphin Snorkel Tour: Swim with Spinner DolphinsOur pickPickup offered | US$ 165 per person | 3h | 4.54★ · 1,795 | Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 | English, Japanese |
| Honolulu: Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & LunchTop ratedPickup offered | US$ 107 per person | 5h | 4.74★ · 215 | Mon–Fri · 09:00 | English |
| Honolulu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head with 6-Person MaxBest valueGroup of up to 6 | US$ 104 per person | 1h 30m | 4.95★ · 172 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Waikiki snorkel tour: Guaranteed sea turtles at Turtle Canyon | US$ 99 per person | 2h | 4.76★ · 377 | Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Honolulu: Waikiki Whale Watching Trimaran & Guaranteed Sightings | US$ 79 per person | 2h | 4.65★ · 251 | Every day · 08:30 and 11:00 | English |
| Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail & Waikiki Shuttle with Whale WatchingGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 39 per person | 4h | 4.64★ · 111 | Mon and Tue · 07:00 and 09:00 | English |
| Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour from WaikikiPickup offered | US$ 121 per person | 7h 30m | 4.88★ · 42 | Mon–Fri · 07:30 | English, Japanese |
| Nuuanu Valley Rain Forest hike to waterfall: Small group, 10 maxPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 198 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 26 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 | English, Japanese |
| Honolulu: Diamond Head & Manoa Falls Hike with Audio GuideGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 149 per group up to 14 people · ≈ US$ 10.64 per person if 14 go | 6h 30m | 4.61★ · 18 | Mon–Fri · 08:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
By what you need
- Private (1): Nuuanu Valley Rain Forest hike to waterfall: Small group, 10 max (US$ 198 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Honolulu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head with 6-Person Max (US$ 104 per person) · Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail & Waikiki Shuttle with Whale Watching (US$ 39 per person) · Honolulu: Diamond Head & Manoa Falls Hike with Audio Guide (US$ 149 per group)