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HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR

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HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR

Hawaii
4.9
15762 ratings
$19.99

About The Tour

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 a lush forest 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

PLEASE NOTE: Round Top Drive, a major road on this tour, is closed intermittently due to construction (as needed).

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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Sample Tour Audio

Manoa Falls Intro
Lyon Arboretum Intro
Chinese Cemetery

Tour Stops

Tour Route

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  • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
  • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
  • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
  • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
  • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP

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  • CLASSIC ROAD TO HANA TOUR
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  • REVERSE ROAD TO HANA
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  • WEST MAUI COASTLINE TOUR
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  • South Island Epic Coastal Journey
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  • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
  • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
  • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
  • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
  • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP
  • North Shore Kauai Driving Tour
  • Waimea and Na Pali Driving Tour
  • Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour
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4.9 (15762 Users)

Best Honolulu walking tours!

  • Gstering
  • 1 year ago
  • iOS

I had so much fun and learned a lot of history.

  • Shaniqua Battles
  • 1 year ago
  • Android

I gotta say that this app is the absolute BEST. We prepaid months in advance for a guided tour in Honolulu and honestly we felt like we got more out of this app than we did the live tour. Not only does this app take you to all of the cool places, it gives you amazing facts, turn by turn instructions, plays awesome music inbetween stops (relative to the trip locale) and it allows you to pick which places you want to go (or to not go to) on a given route. Buy it!! You wont regret it!!

Saved Oahu for us

  • Traveler327
  • 2 years ago
  • iOS

We spent most of a month on the Hawaiian islands and Oahu was our last island and definitely our least favorite. Since my Husband permanently uses a wheelchair, regular tours and beaches are mostly unavailable to us, so we really rely on exploring on our own. The north shore circle tour was our favorite day on Oahu. You think of Oahu as just mostly Waikiki and Honolulu, which was too much city for us. This tour showed us that more natural side of Oahu and was,like every other Shaka app we’ve used, absolutely flawless. We also enjoyed the Honolulu city walking tour. We got a lot of great historical information. Interestingly, we had a private guided tour of the Missouri and Pearl Harbor and on the drive there and back, she was talking about Hawaiian history and culture and in my head, I kept saying, Shaka already told us that. So I will say, the information is spot on to what you would receive from even a highly rated tour. The Shaka apps are maybe my favorite apps ever in terms of how useful, interesting and easy to use. Worth every penny and then some. We used it on 4 islands and it greatly enhanced our trip. Now that we’re home, we find ourselves missing Shaka and his corny jokes and laugh.

Where is Honolulu located?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii, USA. Situated in the central Pacific Ocean, it is the capital and largest city of Hawaii. With its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and historical significance, Honolulu is a popu...

What to do in Honolulu?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii, USA. Situated in the central Pacific Ocean, it is the capital and largest city of Hawaii. With its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and historical significance, Honolulu is a popu...

Which Hawaiian island is Honolulu on?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu, one of the major Hawaiian islands. Oahu is known for its diverse landscapes, including pristine beaches, lush mountains, and vibrant urban centers. Honolulu serves as the cultural, economic, and political...

What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
Self guided audio tour

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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  • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
  • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
  • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
  • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
  • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP

Hawaii Tour Collection

$79.99

$159.98 50% off
  • SUNRISE AT HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK TOUR
  • CLASSIC ROAD TO HANA TOUR
  • LOOP ROAD TO HANA
  • REVERSE ROAD TO HANA
  • SUNSET AND STARGAZING HALEAKALA TOUR
  • WEST MAUI COASTLINE TOUR
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour
  • North Island Jungle Adventure Loop
  • Kohala Coast Backcountry Tour
  • South Island Epic Coastal Journey
  • Kona Big Kahuna Loop
  • GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR
  • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
  • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
  • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
  • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
  • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP
  • North Shore Kauai Driving Tour
  • Waimea and Na Pali Driving Tour
  • Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour
  • Poipu and Koloa Driving Tour

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