Oahu

HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR

Name: Honolulu's Backyard Rainforest Audio Driving Tour | Shaka Guide
Brand: shakaguide
Rating: 5 (2166 reviews)

Description

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 lush forests 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

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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2-4 hour drive

73 Narration Points

Features

Beaches
Views
Hikes
Snorkeling
Local Food
Storytelling

Tour Stops

Manoa Falls Hike
Lyon Arboretum
Manoa Chinese Cemetery
Manoa Marketplace
Tantalus Lookout
Tantalus Arboretum Hike
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Queen Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden
Shimazu Shave Ice
Chinatown, Honolulu
Foster Botanical Garden

Tour FAQ’s

Where does the tour go?

This tour starts and ends in Waikiki and travels through the lush forests of the Makiki Valley before visiting Honolulu’s bustling downtown.

Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour!

Lyon Arboretum
Chinese Cemetery
Manoa Marketplace
Tantalus Mountain
Tantalus Lookout
Tantalus Arboretum Trail
National Memorial of the Pacific
Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden
Foster Botanical Garden
Shimazu Shave Ice
Chinatown

For help planning your day check out our Honolulu Backyard Rainforest Tour suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!

What should I pack and budget?

Sneakers & hiking clothes
Water
Bug spray
Towel
Bathing Suit & sandals
Sunscreen
Sun Glasses and/or Hat
Snacks
Car Charger
Camera
Cash (see budget below)

There are no entrance fees to any attractions on this tour, however you might want to bring some cash for food and souvenirs along the way. How much you spend really depends on the activities you choose to do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs.

$9.99: Shaka Guide’s Honolulu Backyard Rainforest Tour
$15.00 per person: Lunch
$5.00 per adult, $1.00 children 6-12, free children 5-under: Foster Botanical Garden

Can I join the tour along the route?

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

Can I take the tour in the opposite direction?

No, this tour can only be done counterclockwise, beginning and ending in Waikiki.