Koʻolau Range Tours and Tickets

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

• Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall
• Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple
• Complete Island Tour & Sunrise Photo Experience
• Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour
• Oahu Highlights Private Guided Tour: Landmarks & Architecture

While it costs nothing to visit the Koʻolau Range on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you explore the area in the company of an expert guide to enrich your experience. Options range from circle tours from around US$150 to photography courses from US$100.

The best time of year to visit the Koʻolau Range is during the dry season, which is from April to October on Oahu; visiting then promises the most favorable conditions and minimal rain and mud. That said, the Koʻolau Range is stunning all year round.

Yes, there is a very good chance that you will see waterfalls and scenic overlooks on a Koʻolau Range tour. Waimea Falls is an easy to access waterfall surrounded by botanical gardens, while you can reach Lulumahu Falls via a hike. Scenic overlooks provide sweeping views throughout.

Items that you should bring on a tour of the Koʻolau Range include light clothing, such as shorts and a T-shirt, sturdy closed-toe footwear, water, snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. If you’re visiting in the wet season, pack a waterproof jacket.

Yes, there are helicopter tours of Oahu, which include flying over the Koʻolau Range. You can get a bird’s eye view of the range on helicopter tours of the entire island or just the North Shore. Some operators even offer doors-off tours for unparalleled views.