Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Tickets and Shuttle Included
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Honolulu, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Diamond Head Crater, one of Oahu’s most-loved hikes, on a self guided tour with a map, water, park entrance fees and round-trip transportation provided. The tour is fully customizable, so take your time or challenge yourself, and enjoy the stunning views from the 760-foot summit. Hotel departures are early in the morning to insure you avoid the big crowds later in the day. This tour is ideal for anyone looking for a bit of adventure and exercise and wanting to see one of Oahu’s most famous landmarks.
- Hike Diamond Head Crater at your own pace with a map
- Spend the morning doing one of Oahu’s most-loved hikes
- See panoramic views, fresh air and exercise on a moderate hike
- Convenient round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels
What's Included
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
If you are not staying in Waikiki, a free parking lot is available at 2805 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. Please park there and walk to the Queen Kapiolani Hotel for shuttle pick-up. Be on time, as the shuttle will not wait for late arrivals. After booking, please contact Kaimana Tours to confirm your pick-up location and time. International travelers without a U.S. mobile number should provide their hotel room number. We will try to reach you 24 hours before your tour; if we cannot contact you, the shuttle may not be able to operate. Please wait outside of the hotel your pick-up was assigned to. The driver has multiple stops, so you may not be the first or last pick-up of the day. Allow a 5–10 minute window for arrival, and if the driver hasn’t arrived by then, please give us a call. After booking, please contact Kaimana Tours to confirm your pick-up location and time. International travelers without a U.S. mobile number should provide their hotel room number. We will try to reach you 24 hours before your tour; if we cannot contact you, the shuttle may not be able to operate. Please wait outside of the hotel your pick-up was assigned to. The driver has multiple stops, so you may not be the first or last pick-up of the day. Allow a 5–10 minute window for arrival, and if the driver hasn’t arrived by then, please give us a call.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Drivers and Receptionist MAY speak Portuguese as well.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for children under 3 and people with disabilities
- We do not recommend this hike for ages older than 65
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Cheryl_Y
Matthew was a great guide. He entertained us with great stories and jokes along the way and explained everything very well. Be sure to ask him about his family history, so interesting. l was a little nervous about the hike but we were given ample time. The hike is doable with good shoes and lots of water. The view was extraordinary! It felt like an accomplishment. Every time l looked at Diamond afterwards, l was thrilled that l had climbed to the summit. l highly recommend this wonderful trip. l also recommend hiking Diamond Head early in the morning before it gets too hot.
Reviews
4.8
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Chris_B, Sep 2026
Driver was super friendly. He gave us some history of the island on the way. Parking was sold out in the morning so this worked out well.
Patricia_F, Aug 2026
This is a convenient way to get to Diamond Head and back if you don’t have a rental car. Includes entry and plenty of time to hike without rushing.
Julie_M, Aug 2026
Very little of the path is paved. Most of it is rocky and uneven and many stairs. The path gets crowded, be patient. Views are beautiful.
Christine_N, Aug 2026
Great hike! Bring lots of water and pace yourself. Our driver, Matthew, was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. Local pickup and transport to Diamond Head and he even provided water when he picked us up after the hike. Great experience!
Christiana_W, Jul 2026
The tour guide Matthew was great! He really enhanced the experience which was already amazing! Highly recommend this hike!
Sophie_B, Jul 2026
Matthew was our driver and he was great! He was friendly, funny and gave interesting facts on the drive to and from Diamond Head - thank you!!
Rita_T, Jul 2026
Great tour that you don’t need to make reservation on your own. Good Shuttle rid and great hike with great reviews. Recommended!!
Daniel_W, Jun 2026
Great experience with the ride to and from the hotel in Waikiki & ticket to hike Diamond Head. Our driver Matthew was very kind, knowledgable & friendly. Would recommend this option to anyone looking to hike Diamond Head. Thanks again
Charlotte_G, Jun 2026
Great tour guide, very friendly and informative. Guide for snorkeling was very patient, gave detailed instructions and helped in the water. Swam with lots of turtles and plenty of time to experience each stop.
Shellie_C, Jun 2026
This is as beautiful as it looks on the posters and of course very accomplishing but what it doesn’t show you is the rough bumpy terrain, the tiny stair cases and the tunnel you have to crawl through near the top. If you’re claustrophobic, be aware.
There are no elevators, cable cars or aids to get you up or down, it’s your legs and feet only.
We loved it and had a great time getting to the top and back down but a lot of people were struggling. It’s a hike! Be ready to hike!
Kudos to the company Kaimana for ringing the day before and confirming details for pick up location and booking times.
Andy_O, Jun 2026
So great, rewarding climb, beautiful views. Shuttle drive was easy and cost effective for a solo hike, and the timing was perfect.
Mark_J, Jun 2026
It was a bit strenuous getting there, but even though we are no longer young we made it. The views were amazing and we'll worth the climb. The tunnel can be a little claustrophobic, and there was a wait getting to the very top because of people taking pictures, but overall was a great activity. The tour bus operator was great!
Katharine_H, Jun 2026
It is challenging...take water. But I'm an almost 50 year old who rarely exercises and I was fine by taking a few breaks up.
maria_c, Jun 2026
It’s sooo tiring but it’s worth it. We made it to the top. It’s really an amazing view when you reach the top.
Raymond_A, Jun 2026
Must try experience to see a good vantage view or HNL.
The hike can be done by all ages.
Well organized tour.
Charles_A, Jun 2026
Very nice tour, long up hill climb but 2 hrs is enough to get up and down, even for a couple of 70+ year old. I would to have water for the hike not after, we ended up buying a bottle. Matthew did a good job driving and explaining about the area and what to expect on the hike
Erica_P, Jun 2026
The tour includes pick up, driving, 2 hour free time including entrance ticket and 1 bottle of water. So it is very good to enjoy the diamond head freely
Erin_M, May 2026
Driver was friendly and informative. Pick up
and drop off was easy. Tour just as described…plenty of time to hike up and back at a leisurely pace.
Jeremy_M, May 2026
Easy pickup and drop off at Diamond Head. Moderate hike with beautiful views of Waikiki! Overall a good tour.
Doris_F, May 2026
Take your time and go slow. Try to get more then 2 hours there so you could enjoy it more. But was worth it to make it to the top
Jodi_P, May 2026
Matthew our driver and tour guide was great. But I would set reservations up with a hotel concierge rather than Viator
Sunny_D, May 2026
The climb up was worth it once we got to the top. Entry was super easy and I really appreciated the cold water waiting for us at the end. Matthew was an excellent driver/guide.
Kimberly_B, May 2026
This was one of the things I really wanted to do and it was so worth it!:). Beautiful views and a very doable hike. I went early in the morning which helped a lot. The cave walk through also cooled it off. The pineapple drink was delicious at the end. My shuttle driver also was so knowledgeable about the area and we got so much information during the ride it was very enjoyable. I loved it and highly recommend it!:)
Kimberly_B, May 2026
Our tour to Diamond Head was cancelled by the tour company the night before. That is the reason for the 1 star review. Disappointing to say the least. However they did offer an alternative option at no additional cost but it was something we already did and didn’t want to experience again on this trip. We mainly booked this for the transportation to Diamond Head which would have been convenient but not our only option.
Response from Host, May 2026
We sincerely apologize for the cancellation of your Diamond Head tour and completely understand your disappointment. Unfortunately, we did not have enough confirmed seats booked for the tour to operate that day, and we made the difficult decision to cancel rather than provide a subpar experience.
We truly appreciate your understanding regarding the alternative option we offered, even though it was not something you were interested in repeating during your trip. We know the transportation convenience to Diamond Head was a big part of your booking, and we are sorry we were unable to provide that experience for you.
Thank you for your feedback, and we hope you still had an amazing time enjoying Oahu.
Vaughn_W, May 2026
Awesome scenery. The climb to the top was challenging but the view from the the top makes it well worth it. It was a bit of an overcast, but you can actually see 2 othe the other Hawaiian islands in the distance once you reach the top.
Melissa_O, May 2026
Matthew was a charismatic guide. The 2 hours was a perfect amount of time. Pace yourself, 50minutes up.
Caitlin_G, May 2026
Matthew was the best & most handsome tour guide. Very knowledgeable & his Dad jokes were amazing.
Being Australians, we couldnt tip him via Venmo & we had no cash on us & we are very saddened that we couldnt.
Tour company was very easy to deal with, easy to book. Good, clear communication about pick up times etc. We highly recommend using Matthew as your tour guide!
Anthony_B, May 2026
Gorgeous views. Well worth the hike. Driver was friendly, informative, and on time. Very convenient from Waikiki.
Elizabeth_P, Apr 2026
Matthew, our driver was wonderful! He was pleasant, funny, and extremely accommodating. I would highly recommend this tour!
Jeffrey_D, Apr 2026
Go early it gets very hot and very busy. Views are amazing. Bring water and good shoes and be ready to climb
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