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Honolulu Rainforest Self-Guided Audio Tour

Oahu, USA
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Book this private Honolulu rainforest driving audio tour for an Oahu adventure you can enjoy with your own group. Follow turn-by-turn directions on your smartphone app and stop at designated spots such as Tantalus Lookout at Puu Ualakaa State Park. The audio narration shares local Hawaiian stories, history, and culture as you explore at your own pace.
  • Forget the rush of large tour groups and explore at a pace that suits you
  • Enjoy the freedom to explore independently, with an audio guide to show you the way
  • Listen to stories and immerse yourself in Hawaiian history as you explore
  • Offline map ensures you stay on track without Wi-Fi or data needed;

What's Included

  • Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
  • Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
  • Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
  • Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
  • Tours NEVER expire
  • Take the tour when you want
  • Tour Start is Customizable
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Parking Fees
  • Meals & Refreshment
  • Entrance Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

    This tour starts and ends in Waikiki and travels through the lush forests of the Makiki Valley before visiting Honolulu’s bustling downtown. Check the Shaka Guide app for the GREEN Flag indicating the tour starting point.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

  • 10/30/2020 - 04/15/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

1

Manoa Falls

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Lyon Arboretum

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

Mānoa Chinese Cemetery

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

4

Manoa Marketplace Farmer's Market

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

Na Ala Hele: Tantalus-Arboretum Trail

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

8

Foster Botanical Gardens

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

9

Shimazu Shave ice

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

10

Chinatown

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

11

Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Park

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

12

Waikiki

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
  • Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
  • Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
  • Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
  • Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
  • The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
  • What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

4.3
based on 7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful birthday

Monreeck_J, Feb 2025
I was in Hawaii for my 55th birthday I took this tour because I could drive myself and be on my own time it was a wonderful tour the guide was extremely easy to understand easy to hear and told you exactly what you needed to do and if you followed it your experience will turn out magnificent so I had a beautiful time and I recommend this to anyone who wants to do a tour on their own time

Response from Host, Feb 2025

We're delighted to receive your positive feedback! Our team works hard to create the best user experience possible, and it's always gratifying to see that our efforts are paying off.

Spot on directions!

Dee_T, Feb 2025
Great navigation and history. Folloewd a perfect pace and could stop and start as needed. Wonderful options to stop and experience trails and nature. Narrator tends to undersell the level of difficulty but still awesome. Loved it!!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

So happy to hear you had an amazing time on your Shaka Guide tour. Hope to see you all again on more Shaka Guide adventures. 🤙😍🤙

It has terrible! We...

Tacey_P, Apr 2024
It has terrible! We drove around Honolulu trying to find the starting point, got so frustrated after an hour, that we gave up! There was no clear, concise instructions on how to use it! I want a refund!

Girl Scout outing

Shannon_F, Jul 2023
Windy roads. We saw lots of wild life and enjoyed the narration. There is not more to say. It was nice to get out and enjoy the sites

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha! Thank you for your kind feedback. We are reviewing this and several other suggestions for future updates.

From $19.99

per group (up to 15)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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