Halona Blowhole Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Halona Blowhole. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9-Hour Tour
• Oahu Circle Island: Snorkel with Turtles and Explore in Small Group
• Oahu's Ultimate Full-Day Tour: Dole, Byodo-In, and Turtle Snorkel
• Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu
• Circle Island Tour With Waimea Waterfall

Visiting the Halona Blowhole is free, but you will need to get there. Full-day island circle tours that stop at the blowhole start at around US$108 per person. You can also visit on a hop-on hop-off trolley. Trolly tickets start at US$19 per person.

Yes, the Halona Blowhole is easily accessible by car and public transportation. It's around 14 miles (22 kilometers) from Honolulu, and there's a dedicated parking lot, though it can fill up. The blue line of the Waikiki Trolley also stops here, as do many full-day island circle tours.

To see the Halona Blowhole in action, visit during high tide. Tide tables are available online, and local guides know how to time tours to get you to the sight when it’s at the prime of activity. If you visit between December and April, you may spot some humpback whales.

Yes, there are safety precautions that visitors should take when visiting the Halona Blowhole. The main rule is to never go past the viewing platform. Don't attempt to swim in the area, either, and wear good shoes if you plan to hike down the steep trail to Halona Beach Cove.

Yes, there are plenty of spots to explore near the Halona Blowhole. Popular attractions include Koko Crater and Loko Crater Botanical Garden, as well as the beaches of Hanauma Bay State Park. The Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline is worth visiting, particularly if you want to see the historic Makapu’u Lighthouse.