Lanai Lookout Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Lanai Lookout. Based on ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Stunning Views of Oahu: Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 Lookouts
• Unforgettable Day on Oahu | Small Group Circle Island Tour
• Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour
• Honolulu Sea-Cliff with Sunset Photo Adventure
• Coastal Oahu: A Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Scenic Wonders

While it's free to visit the Lanai Lookout on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours of Oahu’s natural attractions that include the lookout. Your options range from US$15 for a self-guided driving tour to US$75 per person for a half-day guided tour of lookouts, and US$777 for a private full-day tour around the South Shore for just your group.

Yes, parking is available at the Lanai Lookout, in a small parking lot located in front of the lookout. Spots are limited and can fill up quickly, but most visitors don’t stay long, so just wait until a space frees up. If you’d rather avoid the hassle of parking, book a guided tour.

Yes, you can see other Hawaiian islands from the Lanai Lookout. On a clear day you can see across the ocean to Molokai and Lanai. You might also be able to make out Mt. Haleakala rising above the island of Maui, which lies behind Molokai.

Yes, the Lanai Lookout is suitable for whale watching, and some rate it as one of the top whale-watching spots on Oahu. Humpback whales migrate through the ocean channel between Molokai and Oahu from December to March; bring binoculars for the best close-up views.

Yes, there are several nearby attractions to see when you visit the Lanai Lookout. You can enjoy more excellent views from the nearby Makapu’u Point; Halona Blowhole Lookout; and Nu’uanu Pali. A guided tour can take you to all three scenic viewpoints and more.