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15 Guided Tours in Hawaii to Build a Day Around

32 tours  ·  from $10 a head

The 15 best guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide - Learning to paddle on the Wailua River
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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

1.Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,387 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Paddle about two miles each way on the Wailua River, then hike roughly two miles through muddy, rocky rainforest to Uluwehi Falls. Guides such as Zach, Brian, and Mikayla provide instruction, local stories, hiking sticks, and safety help. Bring water and secure shoes you can get wet.

“We weren't able to go because of the high winds. The trip was canceled but the operators and Brian took our number and reached out with updates to see if we could get in with another group. Brian was really concerned about our safety. That's a five star to me!”

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Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River - Check-in at Coconut Marketplace
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Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River

2.Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,212 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

You’ll paddle 2 miles up the Wailua River, cross streams, and hike through rainforest to Uluwehi Falls. Guides such as Levi, Jonathan, and Nathaniel add Hawaiian history, safety help, and, in Levi’s case, ukulele music. Expect wet shoes, mud, a cool waterfall pool, snacks, and a six-hour outing for $145.03, plus a $5 state park fee.

“Adventure should be capitalized with Kayak Adventures. What an incredible tour. We were fortunate enough to have the islands most sought after guide. “Levi”, pronounced Levy. Not only did he get us all to and from the waterfall safely, he played his Ukulele and sang through hiking portion of the tour. If you are looking for the most picturesque and adventurous tour on the island, look no further. Thank you Kayak Adventures and especially Levi. The Allen’s”

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Lahaina: Maui Ku'ia Estate Guided Cacao Farm Tour and Tasting - What you learn among the 20 acres of cacao
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Lahaina: Maui Ku’ia Estate Guided Cacao Farm Tour and Tasting

3.Maui Ku’ia Estate Guided Cacao Farm Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,103 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Start at Ku’ia Estate’s Lahaina chocolate factory, then ride to a 20-acre cacao farm in the West Maui foothills. A guide such as Mandy, Steph, Brandy, or Shawn explains growing and harvesting before a nine-piece tasting in a treehouse. Expect stairs, about 20 minutes of walking, and mostly dark chocolate.

“Uniqe experience, informative tour with delicious chocolates in a beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended.”

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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - Getting ready for the water
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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

4.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Sail from Kewalo Harbor to Turtle Canyon for a guided family snorkeling trip with provided gear, lifeguards, and a secured raft for children and beginners. Look for turtles, fish, octopuses, starfish, and dolphins, then enjoy a complimentary first drink at the full bar while cruising back toward Waikīkī and Diamond Head.

“The experience was amazing . The sea turtles are placid creatures & so wonderful to see up close swimming”

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Kauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel in South Poipu - Entering the water from the beach
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Kauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel in South Poipu

5.Kauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel in South Poipu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Meet your certified guide at Poipu Beach for a two-hour shore snorkel limited to eight people. You’ll receive gear, a safety lesson, and up to an hour in the water with guides such as Keoni, Brett, Oana, or David. Expect tropical fish, sea urchins, and possible green turtles, with a floating raft available for support.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and extremely helpful! We really enjoyed this adventure! We got to see so many extremely colorful fish and even a few turtles!”

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Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure - What makes Uluwehi Falls worth the walk
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Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

6.Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

This 5 to 6-hour Rainbow Kayak Tours outing pairs a 4-mile tandem paddle on the Wailua River with a roughly 3-mile rainforest hike to Secret Falls. Guides such as Thomas, Sierra, Ty, and Kay share local plant, animal, cultural, and geological stories. Expect wet shoes, mud, four river crossings, lunch, and a real workout.

“Great outdoor experience, one definitely worth taking. We were well taken care of by our very knowledgeable guide. She made our trip up to the waterfall a memorable moment. Would say this is a must do for those who enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.”

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Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch - Leaving the kayaks for the rainforest trail
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Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

7.Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 783 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $155

You’ll paddle a tandem kayak about 2.5 miles up Kauai’s gentle Wailua River, then hike roughly 1 to 1.25 miles through rainforest to Uluwehi Falls. Guides such as Annie, Harrison, Lindsey, Anya, and Jay add local insight, safety help, and humor. Lunch, snacks, water gear, dry bags, and walking sticks are included.

“A beautiful tandem kayak trip up the river so it wasn't too hard with 2 people paddling. The shoes you wear on the kayak get wet and also are your shoes for the hike. The hike took us through water half way up to your knee, over rocks, mud, and roots. The waterfalls are beautiful but not too full when we went. You could swim in the fresh water pool at the bottom of the waterfall. There were lots of rocks on the bottom so difficult to walk around. We hung by the waterfall and had lunch and got in the water. Then headed back repeating the hike and kayak…”

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Haleakala Sunrise Best Self-Guided Bike Tour - Why the Shuttle Changes the Ride
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Haleakala Sunrise Best Self-Guided Bike Tour

8.Haleakala Sunrise Best Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 745 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $272

Leave Haiku before dawn for Haleakala’s summit, watch sunrise above the clouds, then ride a custom mountain bike downhill from 6,500 feet. Guides such as Eddie Buddy, Corey, and Russell provide safety tips, history, and humor. A shuttle covers part of the route before a second ride toward Makawao and Haiku.

“We left our condo an 2 am to arrive at 3. It sounds like a sacrifice but it was well worth it. Beautiful sunrise, focus on safety, great tour guide. But the extras made it special. First, Don gave us history and sense of place with a large dollop of humor. You need that early in the morning. Second, a surprise side trip gave us what will be one of my 5 all-time favorite photos. Well worth the investment of time, energy and money!”

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Honolulu: Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch - Nuʻuanu Pali gives you Oahu’s dramatic opening view
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Honolulu: Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

9.Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 506 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

Travel around Oahu by air-conditioned bus with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, the North Shore, Waimea Valley, and Dole Plantation, with lunch, bottled water, and admission to Waimea Falls and Byodo-In included.

“Enjoyed the day Hum made the trip enjoyable and very humorous. Learnt a lot. Well worth the money. Thank you for a great day. Full recommended.”

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Best Haleakala Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour with Maui Sunriders - The upper ride: steering, braking, and big views
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Best Haleakala Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour with Maui Sunriders

10.Best Haleakala Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour with Maui Sunriders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $139

Start at 6,500 feet on Haleakalā, coast through Maui’s uplands, pause in Makawao, and finish in Paia. Maui Sunriders supplies a front-suspension bike, helmet, gloves, weather gear, route map, and roadside help. Guides such as Remy, Dane, Matthias, and Roy handle the drive and safety briefing while you ride the route at your own pace.

“Amazing time biking down this mountain. The views were insane and ending in Paia was wonderful! Highly recommended”

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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu - What happens on Popoia, also called Flat Island
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Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

11.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199

Paddle Kailua Bay toward Popoia, also called Flat Island, with a guide such as Hopoe, Brandon, Mike, or Braden. You’ll learn about local wildlife and island geography, look for sea turtles, enjoy lunch, and keep access to snorkel gear, bikes, and beach equipment afterward. The group is limited to eight.

“Experience shared with friends was memorable. Evelyn, our kayak guide, had a plethora of information and shared her passion and respect for the island and all its inhabitants.”

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Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach - Fish, Coral, and Sea Turtles
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Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach

12.Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

At Wailea Beach, My Splash guides such as Triston, Ryan, James, and Sarah teach you the basics in shallow water before leading you toward fish, coral, and sea turtles from a paddleboard or raft. The 90-minute lesson suits non-swimmers, nervous beginners, and families, with gear, flotation support, and photos included.

“Such an amazing experience! My partner is not a swimmer at all, but quickly was put at ease with Tristan’s expert and patient guidance. He felt completely safe and comfortable, even in the open water, something that was very unexpected ( we fully didn’t think he would make it past the beach portion before coming to the tour). As an experienced swimmer and snorkeler myself, I appreciated having Tristan there to point out the various fish and sea life that we came across. I felt that both my partner and I were able to have amazing experiences with completely different skill levels. This tour was everything we wanted it to…”

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Chief's Official Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Multimedia Tour - What the $9.99 actually buys
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Chief’s Official Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Multimedia Tour

13.Chief’s Official Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Multimedia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 407 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use a provided multimedia device and map to explore Pearl Harbor National Memorial at your own pace. Jamie Lee Curtis narrates the tour, with earphones to keep. Admission to the memorial is free, but the USS Arizona Memorial boat shuttle costs $1 and must be reserved separately or requested through the standby queue.

“Knowing the number who died then seeing all the names puts it into more of a reality. What a great way to always remember all the lives lost that horrible day.”

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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu - Queen’s Bath and the island walk
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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

14.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Paddle from Kailua across Lanikai’s clear water to the Mokulua Islands with a naturalist guide such as Tommy, Austin, Mike, or Will. You’ll explore a seabird sanctuary, visit Queen’s Bath, snorkel, swim, and eat lunch on the beach. The five-hour trip is active, scenic, and limited to eight people.

“Wonderful employees. It was our best vacation ever. Perfect weather. Our sons are really enjoying kayaking for hours.”

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Kaneohe: Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour - Getting set up for the Raptor
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Kaneohe: Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour

15.Kaneohe: Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 335 reviews · 2 hours · from $166

Drive an open-air Raptor UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s Kaʻaʻawa Valley, stopping at *Jurassic Park* and *Kong: Skull Island* filming sites. An English-speaking guide handles the route, shares Hawaiian history and local stories, and takes photos at scenic viewpoints. Drivers must be 21 or older, riders at least 5.

“We had such a great time! The guides were friendly, funny, and knowledgable. Driving the UTV was so much fun. The forest and mountains are beautiful. It was fun to see remnants all the movies filmed there. Highly recommend!”

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