Take a Hike Oahu

Sunrise hike @ Lanikai pillboxes

The Sunrise Hike at Lanikai Pillboxes is an early morning trail hike that begins before sunrise and ends at a summit overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The hike is rated at an intermediate level, though the operator notes it is manageable for a wide range of hikers. A professional guide leads the group, provides flashlights for the pre-dawn portion of the trail, and takes photos of hikers at the summit. This hike suits couples, including those on honeymoons, as well as anyone who wants to watch the sunrise from elevation with Pacific island scenery in the background. The tour is weather dependent, so conditions may affect whether it runs on a given day. Pack hiking shoes, a light jacket, a water bottle, and a camera. Check current weather forecasts before heading out.

WaterFall Hike & East Side Beach Park

This hike takes you through a rainforest to Lalumha Falls, then continues with a tour around the Windward Side of Oahu, stopping at scenic points along the way. Kailua Beach Park is included in the experience. Take a Hike Oahu offers the tour in two lengths, a half-day format and a full-day format, so travelers can choose based on their schedule and interest. The hike is rated moderate in difficulty, meaning a reasonable level of physical fitness helps. Because the tour is weather dependent, conditions on the day can affect what happens. Bring sunblock, a hat, and plenty of water as well. This tour suits anyone who wants to combine a nature hike to a waterfall with broader sightseeing along Oahu's eastern shore.

Full Day Custom Adventure (8 hours)

private custom tour

This full-day private tour from Take a Hike Oahu is built around each group, so the route and stops shift depending on who is coming. The day begins on the North Shore in the historic town of Haleiwa, continuing through areas that include the old Sugar Mill, the beaches of the North Shore, and a stop at the shrimp trucks for lunch at your own expense. From there the route moves down the east side of the island, passing local vendors, Chinaman's Hat, the blowhole, and finishing up toward Waikiki. Stops at Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, or the Waimea Valley carry a separate state admission fee not covered in the tour. Private transportation, beach equipment, and safety equipment are included; guests need to bring their own towels for after swimming. The activity is rated moderate in physical intensity and is weather dependent, so conditions can affect what happens on the day. Lunch is not included but is available for purchase at the shrimp trucks, which accept both cash and credit cards.

Sea / Eat & See the North Shore

Sea / Eat & See the North Shore is a private, custom-designed day tour built around each family's interests. The morning starts at the old sugar mill on the north shore of Oahu, where a guided tour includes chocolate and coffee grown and produced in Hawaii, along with taste testing. From there, the tour visits local fruit vendors and a macadamia nut farm before heading to the north shore for swimming with sea turtles. A stop in the historic town of Haleiwa includes lunch at one of the local shrimp trucks, plus sightseeing and browsing local vendor shops. The tour is rated easy with low physical intensity, making it a comfortable fit for families. Because it runs as a private charter, the itinerary can flex to suit the group. The tour is weather dependent, so conditions may affect what is possible.

Arizona Memorial & Custom Tour

The Arizona Memorial and Custom Tour from Take a Hike Oahu spends a full day looping around Oahu, beginning at the USS Arizona Memorial park on the ground. The tour does not include the boat ride out to the Memorial itself. From there, the route moves to the historic town of Haleiwa and continues along the north shore, stopping at the big wave beaches in that area. Lunch is included at the shrimp trucks, a well-known stop along that stretch of coastline. After lunch, the tour continues down the east side of the island, passing beaches and turtle spots along the way. If a beach day sounds more appealing than continued sightseeing, the operator is open to adjusting the plan.

Diamond Head Crater & East Side Beach Day

Diamond Head Crater and East Side Beach Day is a morning hiking and sightseeing tour run by Take a Hike Oahu, based in Hawaii Kai on Oahu. The day begins with a hike through Diamond Head Crater, rated moderate in difficulty, so a reasonable level of fitness is helpful. From there, the tour moves through sightseeing and photo stops from Hawaii Kai to Lanikai Beach, ending with time at the beach or continued sightseeing, depending on what guests prefer. The operator describes the pace as flexible, letting travelers choose how active or relaxed they want the rest of the day to be. The tour is weather dependent, so conditions can affect the schedule. Guests should bring comfortable hiking shoes, sunblock, water and a hat. Both a half-day and a full-day option are available. All bookings are final and non-refundable, so travelers should confirm their plans before reserving a spot.

North Shore/Waimea,Falls Day & Swim with Turtles

Take a Hike Oahu picks travelers up from their lodging and heads to the North Shore of Oahu. Along the way, the guide learns what the family enjoys and shapes the day around those interests. Stops include an old sugar mill for a guided tour and tastings of coffee and chocolate, a macadamia nut farm for sampling local nuts, and North Shore beaches where the group searches for sea turtles. Lunch at a North Shore shrimp truck is part of the day, and the later portion is spent swimming with sea turtles. This is a private tour built around each individual family rather than a fixed itinerary. If there is something specific a family wants to do or see, telling the guide gives them the chance to work it in. Because the tour is weather dependent, conditions on the day may affect what takes place, so it is worth keeping that in mind when planning.