Honolulu: Manoa Falls Hike & Waikiki Shuttle

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

A 150-foot waterfall hidden in Oahu's rainforest, shuttle included so you skip the parking

You get picked up from your Waikiki hotel, driven to the trailhead, and walk a self-guided 2-mile rainforest trail to a 150-foot waterfall at your own pace. Water, bug spray, and walking sticks are provided. The shuttle returns you to your hotel at a set time, so you skip parking, directions, and the logistics of getting back.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Manoa Falls Rainforest Hike with Shuttle

Take round-trip shuttle from Waikiki
Receive water, bug spray, walking sticks
Hike 2-mile Manoa Falls Trail
Cross footbridge and small stream
Walk through eucalyptus groves
Climb stairs and boulders on trail
Reach base of 150-foot Manoa Falls
Enjoy waterfall views and photos
Return via shuttle to Waikiki

The Experience

"You go up, you see the falls, you come back down—no stress," the shuttle driver told me before we left Waikiki. That's the whole thing, really. The round-trip transport from your hotel means you don't spend the morning hunting for parking or trying to figure out which turn you missed on the way to the trailhead. You just show up, get driven to Manoa Falls, and walk the trail at your own pace.

The hike itself is two miles through eucalyptus groves and over footbridges, with a small stream running alongside most of the way. It's not flat—there are stairs, boulder scrambles, and sections where the path gets muddy and steep—but it's the kind of moderate that feels doable even if you're not training for anything. Walking sticks are provided, which helps on the rocky bits. The trail is self-guided, so you move at whatever speed works for you, stop to take photos, sit on a rock and listen to the water. Bottled water and bug spray come with it, which matters because the rainforest is thick and humid, and the mosquitoes know where to find you.

The payoff is the waterfall itself—150 feet of water dropping into a pool at the base, surrounded by cliff faces and dripping vegetation. It's the kind of view that makes sense why people hike to it, even on an island full of beaches. The shuttle picks you up at a set time on the way back, so you're not stranded figuring out how to get home, and the whole thing—hike, transport, gear—is done in a morning or early afternoon.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip shuttle service from your Waikiki hotel, bottled water, bug spray, a walking stick for support on rocky sections, and national park fees. Ponchos are available for purchase if rain is heavy.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kaimana Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a rainforest hike to a real waterfall without renting a car or navigating Oahu's roads—the shuttle handles the logistics so you just show up and walk.