Diamond Head Bike to Hike and Local Lunch
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Oahu, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Swap the beaches and bars for the chance to learn about Hawaiian history, while experiencing the beauty of Oahu, on a half-day bike tour from Waikiki. Ride to Diamond Head Crater, hike to the top of the dormant volcano, get great photo ops, and have lunch at the base of Diamond Head. See local landmarks such as Doris Duke's mansion, hidden beaches, panoramic ocean vistas, and more.
- Get an insider’s view of Diamond Head when you go with a guide
- Cover more ground on a 7-speed bicycle than is possible on foot
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
- Stay fueled with included lunch, snacks, and two bottles of water
What's Included
- Use of helmet
- Use of bicycle (7 Speed City bicycle)
- Local guide
- SnacksGranola bar and Gummies for our guest.
- LunchWe will stop at a local café on our way back to Waikiki for a light lunch depending on what is open due to staffing shortages in Hawaii.
- Bottled waterWe provide each guest with two bottles of Hawaii water.
- We provide quality photos for each of our guests without additional charges *****
- Entrance fee - State Park entry fee we pay for your entry. $5.00 per person
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kuhio Beach2453 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
We meet at the bicycle rack area at Kuhio beach next to the Hula Mound and large banyan tree. 2451 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.7:00 am
Itinerary
Meet your guide in the morning at the designated location in Waikiki Beach. Start with a safety briefing and get outfitted with your bike and helmet, then set out on your ride.
Follow your guide to Kapiolani Park and the WWI Natatorium Memorial, where native Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku and others trained for the Olympics. Then visit a hidden green-sand beach near Diamond Head and pedal past hulking mansions.
From there, a short ascent takes you to the Diamond Head Light House Lookout. Continue to Doris Duke’s Shangri-La in the exclusive Black Point neighborhood, and past the Hawaii Five-0 TV studios.
Next, head into the Diamond Head Crater for a hike. Get great photo ops of Oahu’s south and east-facing shores, and hear about the island's World War II history. After your hike, it's time to relax over a healthy lunch. Your tour ends in Waikiki.
Follow your guide to Kapiolani Park and the WWI Natatorium Memorial, where native Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku and others trained for the Olympics. Then visit a hidden green-sand beach near Diamond Head and pedal past hulking mansions.
From there, a short ascent takes you to the Diamond Head Light House Lookout. Continue to Doris Duke’s Shangri-La in the exclusive Black Point neighborhood, and past the Hawaii Five-0 TV studios.
Next, head into the Diamond Head Crater for a hike. Get great photo ops of Oahu’s south and east-facing shores, and hear about the island's World War II history. After your hike, it's time to relax over a healthy lunch. Your tour ends in Waikiki.
1
Honolulu Zoo
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Kapiolani Park (Pass By)
2
Makalei Beach Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Shangri La
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Diamond Head State Monument
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Diamond Head Crater Hike
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide with translation technology.
- Important UPDATE: May 12th 2022. All guests must register with the Hawaii State Parks, Payment is $5 for each person. Register for 9:00 am to 10:00 am to visit the park. QR code is emailed to you, $5,00 each person.
- Any time of day booking will allow us to get in Diamond Head Hawaii State Parks, when we arrive. 9 am approx..
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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
Charles_P
Kelly was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and informative! I would highly recommend him for this tour!
Reviews
4.9
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Gina_P, Jun 2026
Great way to see the area along the way to diamond head. The hike was great as well ! Did not feel like the lunch at the end needed to be included as it dragged the day a little. Things could also have been condensed. Kelly was very friendly and knowledgeable!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Gina_P;
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ride to Diamond Head, loved the hike, and had a great time with Kelly.
We also really appreciate your honest thoughts on the tour length and lunch stop. We include the meal stop at a local spot as a way to give guests a chance to relax, refuel, and try authentic Hawaiian food after the hike, but we understand that everyone's ideal itinerary and pacing can be a bit different. Your feedback helps us evaluate our timing as we continuously work to refine our tour flow.
Mahalo again for riding with us, and we hope to see you back in Hawaii in the future! 🌺
Warm regards,
Bike Tour Hawaii
Connie_Q, Jan 2026
Kelly was a fantastic tour guide. My husband and I love to bike, so this was killing two birds with one stone. Kelly shared a lot of historically information with the surrounding area on the way to Diamond Head. He took all the pictures we'll ever need of the ride and the hike.
The lunch was a nice reward after all that exercise.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
"Mahalo for the awesome feedback! Biking and exploring Hawaii really is the best two-in-one experience. Kelly is great at capturing all the best moments and sharing the island's rich history. We're so glad you both enjoyed the ride, the hike, and the rewarding lunch afterward. Safe travels, and aloha until next time!"
keldn, Sep 2025
Very informative tour. The biking and hiking were great not to mention the beautiful views!! The local lunch Kelly provided was amazing! Best I’ve had on my trip!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
"Aloha! Mahalo so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the blend of riding and hiking up Diamond Head, along with those unbeatable island views. Kelly takes a lot of pride in sharing real local flavor, so hearing that his lunch was the best meal of your trip is the ultimate compliment! Mahalo for choosing Bike Tour Hawaii, and we hope to ride with you again on your next visit to Oahu!"
Charles_P, Aug 2025
Kelly was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and informative! I would highly recommend him for this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
"Aloha! Mahalo so much for the five-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on our Diamond Head Bike to Hike tour. Kelly takes a lot of pride in sharing the history, culture, and beauty of Oahu, so hearing your high recommendation means the world to us. Mahalo for choosing Bike Tour Hawaii, and we hope to welcome you back for another ride next time you're in Hawaii!"
MarianoLucas_C, Jun 2025
Amazing experience. Excelent Guide like Kelly, was the difference. The view is awesome and the place deserved to be visited
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo for the amazing review!
We completely agree—the views from Diamond Head are incredible, but having a guide like Kelly to bring it all to life makes all the difference! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable experience with us and appreciate you taking the time to share it. Hope to welcome you back for another ride next time you’re in Hawaii!
Veronica_M, May 2025
Getting to the Diamond Head in a different way: bike! Kelly is a great guide, and makes this a super enjoyable experience. You get to know places , you wouldn't pass by in another way. The bikes are great, the trails, hiking and views totally worth it. If you like to bike , you'll have a great time. Also super cool: the pics you get of yourself 🤩🚲🙌!! Thanks!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo so much for this stellar 5-star review! 🚲🤩
Biking to Diamond Head really is the best way to see the island from a whole new perspective, and we’re thrilled Kelly helped make it such an enjoyable ride for you! We love taking our guests off the beaten path, and capturing those awesome action shots along the trail is always a highlight for us. Thank you for riding with us and recommending the tour—aloha until next time!
Nicholas_E, Mar 2025
Kelly was once again amazing. He’s one of a kind and you will definitely be entertained. He’s like the mayor of Honolulu!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo so much for the fantastic review! 🤙
"Mayor of Honolulu" might just be Kelly’s new official title around the shop! He truly loves sharing this island with our guests, and hearing that you had such an entertaining ride means the world to us. Thank you for riding with us again—welcoming back repeat guests is the highest compliment we can get. Mahalo for your continued support, and aloha until your next adventure on two wheels!
John_A, Mar 2025
A Good quick, early morning bike ride before it gets too hot, 3 hour excursion from downtown Waikiki to Diamond Dead and back. Guide Supplied a great bike with water. And on the way back, we got takeout lunch and stopped at local park to eat on way back. Got papaya curried chicken and banana scone from local neighborhood busy carryout. Food was great. I’m confident that on future rides , visitors would get great local food at other local places.
My Guide had a microphone and wireless speaker on my bike so I could clearly hear him providing verbal warning / safety signals and interesting commentary as we rode through neighborhoods, as he pointed out many sites along the way up to Diamond Head. We met several locals, walking/ biking along the way through town and on the hiker trail to the top of diamond head, that recognized him. So, he is a really knowledgeable tour guide on this particular bike/hike trip, and likely as well as his other Waikīkī area tours. The provided three-speed bike was manual, but they were great pedaling- no problems with the minor hills. Guide noted he provides electric bikes as needed for other small group rides.
In spring /summer 2025 you had best check the Diamond Head State Monument’s website due to construction and possible closures. And remember coordination with your tour guide for a correct time to get your timed “entry only“ pass as a bike/walk-in to Diamond Head State Monument from Hawaii parks, so that you can get entry at an appropriate time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo so much for such a thorough and thoughtful review! 🤙
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the early morning breeze, the ride up to Diamond Head, and that delicious local lunch stop—that papaya curried chicken and banana scone are true neighborhood favorites! Making sure our riders feel safe and informed with our bike audio systems while soaking in local culture is our top priority, so it’s wonderful to hear that hit the mark for you.
Kelly truly knows everyone in the neighborhood, and he loves nothing more than making our guests feel like local friends rather than tourists. Thank you also for sharing such helpful reservation tips for future travelers! It was an absolute pleasure riding with you, and we hope to welcome you back for another cruise on two wheels next time you’re in Waikīkī!
Peter_T, Feb 2025
Our guide Kelly was personable informative about the area. He was also health conscious, making sure we were hydrated and comfortable while riding and hiking.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review! 🤙
Guest safety and comfort are always our top priorities—especially when combining a bike ride with a hike up Diamond Head! Kelly takes great pride in making sure everyone stays hydrated, comfortable, and well-informed every step of the way. We’re so glad you had a great experience with him, and we hope to welcome you back for another tropical adventure next time you’re in Hawaii!
manju_w, Dec 2024
It was great ! Kelly was fiull of information and very entertaining .
If you enjoy biking it’s fun activity couple hills but doable
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mahalo so much for the 5-star review! 🤙
We're thrilled you had such a fun time riding with us! Kelly loves keeping things entertaining while sharing local history, and we're so glad you enjoyed the route. You nailed it—those couple of hills can look intimidating at first, but they're totally doable and the views are worth every pedal! Mahalo for exploring Honolulu with us, and aloha until next time!
Cindy_C, Oct 2024
Kelly was great! He pointed out all of the points of interest. He provided water a d a snack plus lunch. I would definitely fo a tour again.
Ken_Y, Aug 2024
Kelly was an excellent guide, providing interesting facts and details as we rode. He had speakers on every bike and we could hear him clearly. Very conscientious for our safety. Had an exhilarating hike up and down Diamond Head. Enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Market Grill. The curry chicken in papaya is highly recommended! Kelly took a ton of photos and shared it along with a fun video of our adventures. I'd definitely recommend this tour for those seeking simultaneous exercise and fun!
Michaela_R, Aug 2024
Wonderful experience ! It blew me away with how knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining the guide was. He did an amazing job and you could tell he was very passionate about his job!
Hector_F, Aug 2024
Kelly is hands down the best tour guide I’ve ever had. He possesses a wealth of knowledge on the area, having lived in Hawaii for more than 40 years. He is thoughtful, kind, and a great conversationalist. He made a lengthy tour feel like hanging out with an old friend. The sights on the Diamond Head tour were amazing and the bikes very comfortable! Highly recommend this tour.
Chris_E, Jul 2024
My wife and I took the Hike and Bike Tour with Kelly and it was great. Kelly did an outstanding job of explaining the different points of interest and he is very knowledgeable. He took a lot of pictures for us that he shared at the end of the tour. I would definitely recommend this excursion!
Michele_D, Jul 2024
Wonderful day. Loved the local insights. Kelly was an amazing guide; so accommodating. Fish tacos, bike along Waikiki beach, and views from the top of the Crater were spectacular.
SarahC_A, Jun 2024
This bike tour is great for the following reasons:
1. TOUR GUIDE (KELLY): Kelly is very personable, friendly and easy-going. He is punctual and explained everything clearly. He is organised and well-equipped with the kits that he provides with the bikes. He is very easy to talk to and since he has been living in Hawaii for over 40 yrs, he is technically a "local" who can provide great info and tid bits about certain places as you ride along. He has a great sense of humour and made me feel comfortable and taken care of. When I was having a slightly hard time going uphill, he pushed me along for support, which was very kind of him. Kelly is a conversationalist and has travelled around the world a bit. I feel that he knows a lot about the world since I travelled around the world a fair bit myself for over 20 years. He seems to do a lot of research on various topics and so, the conversation was light-hearted, fun and easy going.
2. ACCURACY OF TOUR: There is nothing outstandingly different from the description. You get exactly what is described on there ( even down to the packets of gummies and water bottles ). Anyone who complains that this is not what they asked for either a) Did not read the description carefully or b) Is not self-aware of their fitness level.
3. EASY BIKE & MODERATE HIKE: I exercise daily and burn around 600-800 calories a day in weight lifting and walking on a normal day. I would say that the bike ride is very easy and pleasant and has a few slightly challenging uphill parts but definitely doable. The hike up the crater is one of the easiest I have experienced except for the stairs (there are some stairs near the summit). This is also doable.
Margaret_B, May 2024
This is the way to see diamond head! Our bike escort, and guide Kelly was awesome! He knows a tremendous amount of information about the island, the culture and was just a lot of fun! The bike portion was challenging, but very good. And the hike was amazing. I would highly recommend this to anybody who is looking for a good way to see this part of Hawaii!
hafiz_k, Mar 2024
Kelly was an excellent tour guide. He gave us the history behind much of the area. He was friendly and funny and made the trip enjoyable. He took us at our own pace so we could enjoy the experience. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Carter_L, Mar 2024
Love the view, like the touring information. Kelly is cheering and love his pick tire taken technique
Vittoria_M, Feb 2024
The tour was amazing!!! We all totally loved it and it was the best part of our adventure! We can’t wait to cone back and do this tour again!
Tom_P, Feb 2024
Had a wonderful time! Our guide made our trip an excellent experience..
Can’t wait to do it again. I’m
Tara_E, Feb 2024
From start to finish, this was a great time! I haven’t ridden a bike since college, but Kelly was encouraging and helpful all the way. He’s fun-loving and full of interesting information about the area. The views were beautiful, and Kelly took many awesome pictures for me too. He’s been in the area over 40 years and one local even yelled out as we rode past, “Kelly’s a legend!”
Esther_T, Jan 2024
Kelly was an amazing guide. He knew so much about the island and its history. Riding a bicycle around, as opposed to a car, was a fantastic idea. I really got to feel like I was immersed in the experience. Reaching the top of Diamond Head felt amazing and the view was stunning. The climb itself wasn’t bad at all but definitely good for a first timer, like me. We stopped at a coffee & bagel shop for lunch, because we were a bit ahead of schedule and the regular lunch place wasn’t open. We had a bagel with lox (everything bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon). It was probably one of the best bagels/sandwiches I’ve ever had. It was so delicious!! If you are a person who is relatively active, I would highly recommend doing a biking tour with Kelly!!
mariatripp, Dec 2023
Tour guide Kelly does awesome job of safely navigating roads to Diamond Head with lots of interesting history too. Hike up DH is a nice challenge and great way to buildup an appetite for delicious tacos afterwards!!!
Dianne_R, Oct 2023
Excellent tour. Communication top notch. We knew where we were supposed to be and when. Kelly made sure that we were kept informed about what was expected of us. Kelly was a fountain of knowledge and what he didn't know about an iphone and its camera isn't worth knowing. I am looking forward to receiving the many photos that he took. I would totally recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys biking. The bike wasn't too hard, the climb to the top pf Diamond Head a little more challenging but Kelly was there the whole way looking out for us and making sure we were ok.
Gary_S, Oct 2023
Kelly gave us a great narrative about the island and was very informative. The pace of the ride and hike was great
Lorena_R, Jul 2023
Had a great experience, riding the bikes to Diamondhead, would do it again. A great work out and had a great fun time..
Jennifer_L, Jun 2023
Kelly our guide was phenomenal; personable, easy going, informative, patient and fun! We had a large group of 8 with a younger rider and he took such great care of him. This was an amazing experience and perfect way to learn more about the island. Would highly recommend!
Wendy_H, Jun 2023
We enjoyed this tour very much. Our guide Kelly was a plethora of information on the bike tour and hike. It was a great day of exercise and natures beauty.
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