Oahu: Honolulu's Backyard Rainforest Driving Tour

Why choose this Oahu tour ?

See a rarely explored corner of Honolulu! Hawaii’s bustling capital may be known for its beaches and high-rise buildings but did you know just a few minutes away there’s a lush forest with hiking trails?

On this tour, you’ll visit a waterfall hike, a 200-acre garden, Honolulu’s historic Chinatown district, and a lookout with stunning views of the city’s skyline.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Hike to Manoa Falls
•⁠ Visit Tantalus Lookout
•⁠ Try local Poke
•⁠ Stroll through Lyon Arboretum
•⁠ Take a walk through Chinatown

PLEASE NOTE: Round Top Drive, a major road on this tour, is closed intermittently due to construction (as needed).

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: Before 11:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Waikiki
Direction: Loop, ending where you began

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Oahu: Honolulu’s Backyard Rainforest Driving Tour

This Tour is Rated 2.5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR

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What makes Oahu: Honolulu’s Backyard Rainforest Driving Tour a unique experience ?

Visit an artificial lowland tropical rainforest with numerous trails and small water features

Take a walk at the oldest and largest Chinese Cemetery in Hawaii

Visit Manoa Marketplace – a neighborhood shopping center in beautiful Manoa Valley

Check out the best sunset lookout on Oahu situated in a huge grassy hill and looking out over Diamond Head Crater and all of Waikiki

Hike a loop trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels

Visit a popular national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu

Enjoy strolling in the garden made for Hawaiian native plants and flora

Visit the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens

Check out one of our favorite places to get shave ice

Visit a town bustling with traditional dim sum restaurants, noodle shops and hip bars in converted lofts, as well as crowded Asian markets full of antiques and stalls

Tour Description & Additional Info:

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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!”

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