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Tour FAQs
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!
Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day.
- Sneakers
- Hiking Clothes
- Water Bottle
- Bug Spray (rainforest = mosquitoes)
- Towel
- Bathing Suit
- Sandals
- Sunscreen
- Sun Glasses and/or Hat
- Snacks
- Cash
- Car Charger *Very Important*
- Phone Mount
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.
No, this tour can only be done counterclockwise, beginning and ending in Waikiki.
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
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