Top Oahu Adventure Tours - page 2

Visit the pristine island sanctuaries off the coast of Kailua without needing your own gear with this sea kayaking excursion. Set off with your guide and paddle through the bay past Flat Island, spotting sea turtles, flying fish, and birds along the way. Continue on to the seabird sanctuary of Mokulua, where you can relax on the beach with monk seals and hike to Queen’s Bath. Paddle back across the bay, stopping at Popoia Island, before feasting on a taco lunch.

Exchange Waikiki for Oahu’s North Shore on a day trip aboard the Surf Bus. Hop off at all the hot spots including the surfing beaches of Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay. Choose from one activity and lunch or two activities like snorkeling, bike riding, a waterfall swim, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), learning to surf, or relaxing on the beach. A guide points out the green sea turtles, and you have time to explore Haleiwa Town.

Join a half-day, small-group tour on Oahu that combines a ziplining experience with an ATV off-road drive. Head to a zipline course with six ziplines that take about two hours to complete. Continue to the ATV course where you ride for about 45 minutes in a side-by-side ATV (drivers must be at least 18 years old) on a choice of courses. Your small group is limited to six participants.

Discover one of Oahu's most beautiful natural treasures on this trip to the Kaneohe Sandbar. Embark on a short cruise across the ocean to the sandbar and enjoy spectacular views of the Ko'olau Mountains while relaxing on the boat, swimming, or paddle boarding. On the edge of the sandbar, look out for turtles in the aptly-named Turtle Reef.

Pack the best of Oahu into just one day on this small-group tour from Waikiki. Visit a local coffee farm and learn about the cultivation of 100 percent Hawaiian coffee; head to the North Shore to check out the surf beaches, historic town of Haleiwa and Waimea Falls; take in panoramic views from the Pali and Makapuu lookouts; and explore cultural sites including the Byodo-In Temple.

If you’re looking for an adventure you take on your own or with your own group, try booking this Mokolii Island Self-Guided Kayak Tour from Kaneohe. Collect your kayak, life jacket, and other equipment, then get a quick personal instruction before you launch your kayak and head out. Not geared for complete beginners, experienced kayakers will enjoy cruising the ocean near Kualoa Regional Park.

Soak up the beautiful scenery of Kaneohe Bay on a cruise around northern Oahu. Hop aboard a catamaran and hear your captain’s commentary as you travel past Hokule'a Beach, the Ko’olau mountains, and Mokoli’i Island. See where some of your favorite Hollywood blockbusters were shot, abundant wildlife, and more. After taking in the blue waters and white-sand beaches, your captain returns you to your original departure point.

Sail on a catamaran down Oahu's western coast during this cruise from Ko Olina. Glide through unspoiled waters in search of dolphins and whales, then snorkel in a hidden local spot rich with marine life. Enjoy a Hawaiian buffet with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus convenient hotel pickup. Choose from three daily departure times.

Get away from the Oahu buzz with this whirlwind volcano-chasing tour. After your short flight from Honolulu, arrive in Kona to meet your driver for a serious adventure: You’ll visit the historic town of Kona, set your eyes on the Mars-like Kilauea Iki Overlook, run your toes along black sand, and explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, an active volcanic landscape that’s creating the Big Island to this day.

Take postcard-worthy pictures of Hawaii on this half-day Oahu photography tour. Travel with a small group around the island and learn techniques from a professional photographer who serves as your guide. Capture popular sights with your camera, including Halona Blowhole, the Nu‘uanu Pali lookout and more. Round-trip transport by minivan is included from Waikiki hotels.

Discover the Oahu countryside on a horseback-riding tour suitable for all levels of rider. On your horse, you'll ride along trails and across pastures to admire the bucolic views, catch glimpses of the ocean, and check out a hidden cave used in the filming of Hawaii Five-0. Plus, watch for cattle, wild pigs, and other horses grazing on the hills and in the valleys.

Explore Hawaii’s island of Oahu by air on this helicopter tour. Fly above the island and many of its most well-known landmarks, such as Diamond Head, Sacred Falls, the Dole Plantation, and Pearl Harbor. On this ride, choose your departure time and whether or not you’d like the helicopter doors on or off.

Head into the clear waters of West Oahu to swim with dolphins and turtles on this small, intimate group tour. Your captain takes you to the best spots for dolphin sightings, so you can just relax until you get there. Use provided snorkel equipment so no need to bring your own. Feel free to bring food and drinks and store them in provided coolers.

Escape from Oahu to the Big Island on this all-inclusive, full-day island-hopping tour. Discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with an expert driver-guide and experience the world-famous, recently erupted active volcanoes of Mauna Loa and Kilauea. This comprehensive volcano adventure also features a helicopter tour offering a bird's-eye view of volcanic activity, cascading waterfalls, and towering mountains, ensuring an unforgettable day.

Escape the crowds of Waikiki Beach and enjoy a relaxed Hawaiian sunset sail on board a 55-foot (17-meter) double-decker catamaran. Soak up the sun and sea air on the spacious decks and head into the vessel's underwater viewing room to watch marine life such as dolphins, sea turtles, and native fish. As the sun sets over Oahu's coastline, see Waikiki from a whole new perspective.

See locations in real life that you’re used to seeing in your favorite TV shows and movies on this Hummer tour. Choose between three different tour options (South Shore, North Shore, or Circle Island) that cover filming locations on the island of Oahu. The South Shore tour includes spots from ‘Blue Hawaii,’ ‘Jurassic World,’ and ‘Lost.’ The North Shore tour focuses mostly on areas seen in ‘Lost,’ but also includes places where scenes were shot from ‘Karate Kid II,’ ‘Pearl Harbor,’ and ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall.’ The Circle Island tour is also focused mostly on ‘Lost.”

Swap the big bus tours for a more personalized experience of Oahu. This private tour is exclusively for your party and takes you from Honolulu to the North Shore where you'll visit a macadamia nut farm and look for sea turtles and monk seals on the beaches. Afterward, head for the Waimea Valley for a swim in its famed waterfall. There's time for a shrimp truck lunch and shopping (own expense) before heading back.

Set sail on the clear and calm waters off Oahu on this relaxing catamaran tour from Waikiki. Soak up the cool sea breeze and sights as you sail along the coastline and past Diamond Head while looking out for such marine life as dolphins, turtles, and (during migration season) whales.

Learn about the geological history of the Big Island, visit a coffee farm, and walk on a black-sand beach, all on the same day. This tour will take you to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, best known for the Kilauea Volcano. You'll also spend time learning about coffee at Greenwell Farms, hanging out at Punalu'u Black Sand beach, and enjoying a no-host lunch at Punalu'u Bake Shop.

Make your Oahu visit even more magical with this 45-minute scenic helicopter ride. Experience the island like you’ve never seen it before, flying above island landmarks including Sacred Falls, Diamond Head, Maunalua Bay, the Ko'olau Mountains, Ka'a'awa Valley, Pearl Harbor, and more. Trips includes a choice of ‘doors on’ or ‘doors off’ flights.

-Waikīkī pickup and drop off -Hike to Manoa Falls, featured in Jurassic Park - Scenic drive through Rainbow Valley with rainbow sightings - Visit a famous lookout point for panoramic views of Honolulu -Learn Hawaiian words, culture and history from our expert local tour guides Escape Waikīkī and enjoy a nature walk to a Hawaiian Waterfall! Discover the lush beauty of Oahu on a self-guided hike to the stunning Manoa Falls, a waterfall made famous by its appearance in Jurassic Park. Departing from Waikiki, this tour offers a scenic drive through Manoa Valley, also known as Rainbow Valley, where rainbows are seen almost daily. Enjoy a refreshing trek to the falls, and on your way back, take in breathtaking views from a famous lookout.

Escape the crowds of Waikiki Beach with this swim-and-sail catamaran tour. Head out onto crystal-clear water and look out for fish, turtles and dolphins on your way to a top swimming spot. Jump into the water or hang out in the onboard lounge areas then continue your journey to Diamond Head Crater.

Most boat tours on Oahu focus on Waikiki but this tour offers whale watching and marine wildlife viewing off the North Shore. Aboard a fast, agile vessel that reaches places bigger boats can't, you can see dolphins, sharks, rays, sea turtles, and during migration season (October to April), humpback whales.

Experience the natural beauty of the Hawaiian rain forest during a combo tour that includes two self-guided hikes on the island of Oahu. With convenient pickup from your hotel in Waikiki, enjoy easy transportation in a comfortable shuttle and hike to Diamond Head and Manoa Falls on your own. See the 150-foot (46-meter) high waterfall and enjoy panoramic views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Honolulu.