Experience the secluded, tropical beauty Hawaii is famous for on this self-guided hike to Manoa Falls. A shuttle takes you to the start of the hike, and then you can explore on your own. See tropical plants, streams, and a the rushing waterfall after a moderate .8-mile (1.3 km) hike. There are restrooms, and a snack shop, which you are welcome to visit at the end of the hike.

Experience the beauty of Manoa Falls on a self-guided hike
Spend the morning in a tropical rainforest on a .8-mile (1.3 km) hike
Hikers are provided with water, bug spray, directions, and a walking stick
Round-trip transportation by shuttle is provided from Waikiki hotels

What's Included

National Park fees
Bottled water
Walking stick
Bug spray

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Drivers and Receptionist MAY speak Portuguese as well.
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
We do not recommend this hike for ages older than 65
Not recommended for children under 3 and people with disabilities
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Sabina_A

This hike was rewarding from start to finish. Our driver Steve was very informative and helpful. So glad we did it! Highly recommend.

Reviews

4.5

146 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Great experience

Daisy_A, May 2023

On the drive, our driver was pointing out good places to eat (finding good food in hawaii is a challenge, at least for me) we were given bug spray which i was extremely grateful for because there are crazy amounts of mosquitoes and bugs.

Worth it

Von_S, Apr 2023

Great experience 10/10 The hike was great and mildly challenging The driver was nice and knowledgeable

Worth it!

Sabina_A, Apr 2023

This hike was rewarding from start to finish. Our driver Steve was very informative and helpful. So glad we did it! Highly recommend.

Waterfall Hike

Patti_N, Apr 2023

Wonderful excersion and hike. Informative, peaceful, exercise and views. Our driver was a bit hard to understand due to his accent.

Excellent experience!...

Reyna_P, Apr 2023

Excellent experience! Definitely recommend, the walking sticks came in handy. Water and bug spray was provided.

Great hike!

christyvogen1, Mar 2023

Our driver Diogo was excellent very friendly and provided interesting information along the way to the trail. Trail was beautiful!

Nice moderate hike in...

Zeronetic_1, Mar 2023

Nice moderate hike in heavy wooded rainforest. Fun for whole family. We loved the variety of foliage we could see and kids trued to spot variour movie scenes that were shot here. There are mosquitoes so get bug spray and keep refreshing.

Almost waterfall hike.

Rogelio_V, Feb 2023

Amazing scenes and awesome nature. Great weather and nice people. Wonderful company with the love of my life.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Mahalo

Amazing!

Asia_R, Feb 2023

An amazing experience hiking the Manoa trail. Was absolutely breathtaking and was made easy with the shuttle pick up and drop off.

The hike and the scenery...

Walter_H, Jan 2023

The hike and the scenery was beautiful they didn't have a lot of rain so the waterfall wasn't very impressive but still awesome experience

Elaine_N, Dec 2022

The hike was picturesque. I'm slow (I have asthma) and need lots of breaks but made it! I wish we had a little bit more time so I didn't feel rushed. I'm glad we did this it's so beautiful!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thanks for your feedback! We are very happy that you enjoyed the hike! Happy New Year!

Beautiful but rough!

marissa_c, Dec 2022

It’s a pretty steep/rough hike but totally worth it! You will not regret it, just keep going! Take your time it gets slippery!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thanks for the review Marissa!

Grateful

Roxanna_L, Dec 2022

It rained on our way down from the trail. But it was a great experience as we're tourists! It was tiring, so please hydrate and use a walking stick(provided for free by the tour bus guide) and also wear comfortable hiking shoes! It gets muddy. Other than that Enjoy!!

Awesome

SUZETTE_S, Nov 2022

Amazing tourguide, well educated about the forest and fun person, never a dull moment fun-filled day

Great experience!

Camille_F, Nov 2022

Our shuttle driver and guide was so nice. He waited on our party when we had someone running late to the meet up spot. The actually hike was moderate. Very slippery and muddy. Make sure you wear shoes you don’t really mind getting muddy. Walking sticks help. The fall was beautiful.

Beautiful

David_A, Oct 2022

So much green! It was a hike through a rainforest to a beautiful waterfall. A must! Bring a poncho just in case

Old folks Rainforest hike

Christine_H, Oct 2022

This was a great morning activity, certainly worth the hike. The views on this hike are spectacular. Tip wear the proper shoes and take a walking stick if offered. The ride to and from the venue was mage enjoyable by our guide Diago.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Mahalo for the review!!

Beautiful views

Jennifer_M, Oct 2022

Tour driver is friendly and knowledgeable! Great hike for the whole family! Definitely hike we will like to enjoy again!

No wiggle room

Nichole_W, Sept 2022

I fell ill the day before and couldn't reschedule my trip. I didn't want a refund, just the opportunity for another day.

Half a day was great

Andrea_J, Sept 2022

Diaglo was very friendly and informative. We were waiting in the wrong spot to be picked up and we missed his pick up he returned to the hotel very graciously and picked us up

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