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Historic Leesburg Guided Walking Tour
This is a guided walking tour of Leesburg’s fascinating historic district. Includes over a dozen attractons that illustrate the history and architecture of this quaint town. The tour is fun and enlightening! You’ll see, for example, the site where Robert E. Lee planned the daring invasion of Maryland during the Civil War and the historic…
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Private Guided Trike Tour on the Outskirts of Las Vegas
This experience is a guided PRIVATE adventure. This experience is a 2 person MINIMUM. 2 Drivers or 1 Driver and 1 Pass. All of our bikes are fully automatic and easy to operate! We will teach everyone how to operate them safely before your journey. Everyone will have helmets with bluetooth so that you can…
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All Women’s Red Rock Canyon Overlook Private Guided Trike Tour
This private guided trike tour will be the highlight of your Vegas trip! After making your way to the departure point, you’ll have a safety briefing before donning your Bluetooth enabled helmet so you can communicate with your guide. All trikes are fully automatic and easy to operate! You’ll head west to see Red Rock…
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Marry Me Banner on the Beach – Helicopter Proposal Flight
Imagine a private helicopter flight soaring over a beautiful Hawaiian beach with the love of your life. As you take in the beauty of the sugar white coastline and turquoise waters, your sweetheart spots a beautiful banner on the beach … “Marry Me?” Imagine the unforgettable moment they realize it was arranged there by YOU.…
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Private 45 Minute Helicopter Tour with Romantic Landing
Let us whisk you away to an exclusive landing spot at a stunning and private valley on the Windward coast of O’ahu. This beautiful, 4000-acre paradise boasts lush, green landscapes, mountains that reach to the clouds and gentle trade winds that reach from the nearby coast. Your private helicopter tour begins over the island’s South…
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Waikiki Sunset – 50 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
The sunset over Waikiki is Oahu’s most awe inspiring show. This exclusive Sunset Helicopter tour gives you a front row seat to this brilliant spectacle.
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City By The Sea – 20 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
Soar over the Honolulu skyline and Waikiki’s white-sand beaches as you discover the seaside city of Oahu. Enjoy views of Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, and the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Choose our exciting doors-off option and get crystal clear photographs of this beautiful city.
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Path to Pali Passage – 30 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
Waikiki’s white-sand beaches are not Oahu’s only amazing attractions. No trip is complete without seeing Oahu’s iconic mountain peaks. This 30 minute helicopter tour offers views of Diamond Head, the three peaks of Mt. Olomana, and Nu’uanu Pali. Along the way, you will also see the emerald waters of Haunama Bay, the lighthouse at Makapu’u Point and…
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45 Minute Isle Sights Unseen Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
View Oahu’s most treasured sights from the sky on our 45 minute helicopter tour. Your window seat puts you up-close and personal with majestic Sacred Falls as provides you fabulous views of Diamond Head, Maunalua Bay, and the sheer cliffs of the Ko’olau Mountains.
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Royal Crown of Oahu – 60 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
See every stunning sight on Oahu from the white sands of Waikiki to the epic big waves of Norh Shore on our incredible 60-minute circle island tour. Get spectacular views from a guaranteed window seat of Diamond Head, Haunama Bay, the Ko’olau Mountains, Ka’a’awa Valley, Sacred Falls, Dole Plantation, and the USS Arizona Memorial.
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Waikiki Catamaran Adventure: Snorkel with Sea Turtles
Welcome aboard Hawaii Nautical, you’re invited to observe, learn, and experience Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles firsthand! Guests will learn about the life cycle, behaviors, and threats to the Hawaiian Sea Turtles “Honu” (Learning preserving, respectfully observing). Set sail for Turtle Canyon on a 65 foot Gold Coast power catamaran from Waikiki, enjoying a scenic cruise…
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Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise Including Drinks and Appetizers
Experience a Hawaiian sunset like no other on a cocktail cruise along Oahu’s coast. Departing from Waikiki and heading toward Diamond Head, this catamaran journey offers breathtaking views as the sun sets over the horizon. Enjoy two complimentary alcoholic drinks and a pupu platter of appetizers, with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages available. Note: Shuttle pick-up is…
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Explore the Waikiki coastline aboard the new Spirit of Aloha, a 65-foot sailing catamaran custom-built for the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. See the island like never before as you set sail from the only pier in Waikiki directly from the Hilton Pier. No extra shuttles or transportation needed. Passengers also enjoy unobstructed views…
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Waikiki Panorama Sail: Search for Hawaiian Sea Turtles
Snap beautiful photos of Waikiki on this 90-minute sail, where you’ll cruise past famous Waikiki Beach and out towards Diamond Head crater. The cruise departs from Kewalo Basin by Ala Moana Beach Park, and includes snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and two drinks from the bar. Keep an eye out for Hawaiian Green sea turtles that pop…
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Waikiki Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Sail & Sparkle on Friday Nights
Start your weekend off with a bang when you watch a fireworks display from a luxury catamaran sailboat during a dinner cruise. On Friday nights, you get to soak up views of a Waikiki sunset, followed by a grand finale fireworks show. As you sail down the coast of Oahu toward Diamond Head, sip a…
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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion
Start your day by waking up early and hiking up our famous national landmark called Diamond Head. The Diamond Head Crater trail which is 1.5 miles is the most popular trail on Oahu. As of 2022, Reservations are required to enter Diamond Head. We will get the reservation and entry for you so you do…
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Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore
From Waikiki to the North Shore – this tour provides you with the best “Taste of Hawaii” all in one day. Take advantage of the small group setting and ask our local driver more about Hawaiian culture and some of the hidden gems on the island! You start off the day hiking the famous Diamond…
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Private Fishing Charter for Family and Friends in Honolulu
This is a one of a kind private reef fishing tour. Relax, hang out with friends and family, listen to music while bottom fishing for reef fish. This is a great fishing experience for guests of all ages. We are a family friendly charter. You can catch a variety of fish-sometimes pulling up two or…
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Private Whale Watching and Dolphin Excursion
Private Whale watching and Dolphin boat excursion for your family and friends. Book with us to escape the crowds! Join us for a two hour fun trip to see magnificent whales, dolphins, and turtles in there natural environment. Our experienced and friendly staff will do there best to get you close to these beautiful creatures…
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Private Sunset Boat Cruise in Waikiki Honolulu
A beautiful private boat tour with some incredible views of Waikiki and Honolulu at night. In addition to the beauty of the open water, the famous Waikiki Skyline, and a breathtaking sunset. Also keep on the lookout for whales, spinner dolphins and Hawaiian green sea turtles as they are frequent visitors. Also on Friday nights,…
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Private HOUR Helicopter Tour Lauderdale -Everglades -Miami Beach
We will offer you a unique experience from the moment you arrive until the end, because of our detailed oriented personalized customer service. We will fly from North to South through the shoreline and the bay, all around Fort Lauderdale, Everglades, Hollywood, Miami Beach. This guided tour will allow you to appreciate part of this…
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Private Sunset Ft Lauderdale-Hard Rock-Miami Beach Helicopter
We will offer you a unique experience from the moment you arrive until the end, because of our detailed oriented personalized customer service. We will fly from North to South through the Hollywood area, Hard Rock Guitar, beaches, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Pompano. This guided tour will allow you to appreciate part of this…
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Private Ft Lauderdale-Hard Rock Guitar-Miami Beach Helicopter
We will offer you a unique experience from the moment you arrive until the end, because of our detailed oriented personalized customer service. We will fly from North to South through the Hollywood area, Hard Rock Guitar, beaches, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Pompano. This guided tour will allow you to appreciate part of this…
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Coastal Oahu: A Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Scenic Wonders
Welcome to the beautiful Hawaiian island of O’ahu! Featuring the vibrant city of Honolulu, lush jungles that have appeared in blockbusters like Jurassic Park, and the most stunning beaches in the world, O’ahu has a little bit of everything. Cruise around this tropical paradise, hike its best trails, and learn about its incredible conflict-strewn history……
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Beach Yoga on Waikiki with Diamondhead Backdrop
Enjoy a Morning Beach Yoga or Sunset Yoga session in the most serene setting of the famous Waikiki beach oceanfront- an area for the most stunning sunset oceanfront views as the view of Diamond Head Crater serves as your backdrop. Our classes are designed to provide visitors with their moment of focused stillness – to…
The Diamond Head trail is 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers) round-trip, gaining over 550 feet (168 meters) from the trailhead to the summit and affording amazing views of the island and the Pacific Ocean. Unless you’re trying to be the first one up to the summit in the morning, enjoy the hike at a steady pace and take in the views on the way—travelers usually allot one to two hours for the crater hike.
This crater adventure is often included on Oahu city tours or circle island tours that take in a number of Hawaiian landmarks and historic sites such as Manoa Falls, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, and Oahu’s North Shore. Consider taking a guided Diamond Head tour to learn the history and local stories surrounding the popular crater.
Things to know before you go
- There is a fee to enter per car and a separate entrance fee for non-Hawaii residents; Diamond Head ticket types include parking and entry or simply entry.
- Hiking up Diamond Head involves numerous steep stairs and isn’t accessible for travelers in wheelchairs. The trail also includes a 225-foot (68-meter) tunnel that is well-lit but can feel a bit tight.
- Restrooms and water are located at the trailhead, but there are no facilities on the trail.
- Be sure to wear proper walking shoes.
- On tours of the crater with a guide, hotel transport is often included and reduces the need to find parking.
How to get there
The best way to reach the Diamond Head Crater hiking trail is by foot, bike, guided tour, car, or the local bus. There is limited parking if you choose to drive, and parking reservations are required for non-residents, so plan accordingly. Many travelers opt to take the bus to the Diamond Head State Monument bus stop.
When to get there
Diamond Head State Monument opens at 6am and closes at 6pm daily, with the last entry at 4:30pm. Considering over 2,000 people hike up the famous volcanic crater each day, you’ll never have the trail completely to yourself, unless you start your day with a race to the top. Though crowds are heavy almost every day, Tuesdays tend to be especially heavy since one of Oahu’s most popular sights—Hanauma Bay—is closed.
The best time to beat the heat is early in the morning, and there’s usually a line in front of the gate for the 6am opening. Tours also arrive pretty early, so hiking late in the day may sometimes help you beat the crowds. If you plan to hike in winter, keep an eye out for humpback whales that leap from the waters offshore.
Diamond Head history
In Hawaiian, the mountain is known as “Leahi”—the name Diamond Head comes from British sailors who found calcite crystals embedded in the mountain and falsely claimed they were diamonds.