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Manoa Waterfall Adventure
This adventure will fulfill all your fantasies about Hawaii’s lush rainforests, giant ferns, cascading tropical waterfalls, picturesque streams and unique species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.
This trail, a hidden treasure that was used by Spielberg while filming "Jurassic Park", leads to the tallest accessible waterfall on Oahu, deep within a prehistoric landscape.
Observe Hawaii’s rainforest plants and birds as we walk into a wide valley inside the lush Koolau mountains and visit this secluded waterfall.
On this educational and fun hike you will learn about the Hawaiian’s use of various plant species and the area's interesting environmental history.
Excellent photographic opportunities! |
| Length of Tour |
4 hours
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| Distance Walked |
2 miles
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| Total walking time: |
2 - 2.5 hours
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| Trail rating/Difficulty: |
Moderate
*Tours with this designation involve moderate physical activity such as walking over uneven / unpaved surfaces, dirt roads and roots, or occasional mildly steep terrain. |
| Participants: |
This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or for children under the age of five years old. |
| Tour is operated |
Twice on every weekday (Monday through Friday)
*The Department of Land and Natural Resources does not allow tours to these particular falls on Saturday and Sunday. For those who would like to visit a secluded waterfall on the weekends we recommend going on our Hidden Waterfall Adventure
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| Departure time |
We can pick you up from any Waikiki hotel at 8:00AM and bring you back by about 12:30PM.
If you prefer to start your tour in the afternoon, then our 2:00PM adventure to the Falls is for you. If you select this second departure time you will be back to your hotel at around 6:30PM. |
| Pick-up Location |
We can pick you up at any Waikiki hotel.
*(If you are staying outside of Waikiki, (Ihilani, Ko'olina or the Turtle Bay Resort, etc.) and coming to town by rental car we recommend that you meet us at the Ala Moana hotel (410 Atkinson Drive) where there is ample parking for you across from the hotel in the shopping center's parking lot. |
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Oahu Nature Tours provides per person: |
| Admission fee(s): |
This trail is part of the Na Ala Hele trail system. We cover your admission and DNLR trail fee. |
| Transportation : |
Your tour includes roundtrip transportation to and from any Waikiki hotel |
| Beverage: |
Bottled spring water |
| Other: |
-Our main focus is conservation through education, while having fun at the same time. We are not a shuttle service, our professional, knowledgeable and CPR /First Aid-trained guides will accompany you on the entire trail, explaining its geological formation, historical facts, legends and show you its unique species, and provide a safe and memorable experience.
- Rain gear, use of backpacks and walking staffs are also provided for all guests. |
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Additional Items
To Bring/Wear By Guests: |
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and walking shoes (tennis shoes or sneakers are best). Please bring a rain jacket or rainponcho.
- Sun screen is recommended to those who have sensitive skin. |
| Cancellation Policy: |
We don't charge any cancellation fees if you notify us in time but because we have to schedule your guides and vehicles in advance, a minimum 24-hour notice required prior to departure time for rescheduling or cancelling your tour. Tours cancelled or rescheduled within the last 24 hours are non-refundable. |
| Vehicle Information |
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| Air Conditioning |
yes |
| Public Address system |
yes
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| Frequently asked questions about this tour |
How many people are assigned to one guide?
No more than 12 guests.
What about safety?
Our guides carry cellular phones and a first aid kit and have American Red Cross certification in CPR and first aid.
Do we need to make reservations in advance?
This is highly recommended to make sure you can select the exact date and departure time that fits your vacation schedule.
Is this a good tour for children?
All of our hiking adventures are suitable for children 5 years or older. If you have younger children we would recommend taking our #4 Natural Highlights of Oahu tour.
What are the trail conditions like?
It is a well-maintained dirt road in the rainforest but occasionally (after heavy rains in the mountains) it can be a bit slippery so always watch your footing. The elevation gain is about 300 feet (streched out over the whole lenght of the trail)
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"I am sending you this email because i think your company is fabulous!!! I just ended a first time trip to Oahu and took three of your tours: Diamond Head with Fujita, Manoa waterfall hiking adventure with Mike and the North Shore exploration with Sam. These trips were the best!!! Your guides had so much knowledge and presented it in such an interesting and fun way that I wish I could have spent the entire 2 weeks I was there on trips with your company. What an education i got! I am hoping to come back again and will certainly take more tours with you all then..."
Donna White
"We did Manoa Falls with Jeff and Diamond Head with with Mike... both were AWESOME... thank you so much for making our first visit to Hawaii so memorable..... "
McElhattan Pa, USA
"In mid February we took the Manoa Waterfall tour with Jeanette. She was great! Those are some of our best pictures from our entire trip. It was so nice to have a guide that knew so much and could answer questions. We were so impressed we also decided to take the 6am Diamond Head tour. I can't remember our guide's name but he was wonderful. We got so much more out of our experience and the certificates were a fun souvenir. THANK YOU Oahu Nature Tours. We are sending you love from Minnesota.
A. Seawall, Breezy Point, MN
"Hello, I am writing to say how fantastic your tours are! My friends and I were lucky enough to do the Manoa falls tour on Tuesday while visiting O'ahu last week and we had a great time. I only wish we knew about your tours sooner as we would have loved to see more of the island's landscape. Sky Chamberlain was our guide and he did an excellent job, one of the first tour guides we had met who went into detail about the plant life and the natural environment on the island. I was in awe of the beautiful rainforest only a short drive out of Waikiki and Sky gave us so much information about what we were seeing, it was lovely to see another side of your gorgeous island. We have not stopped talking about it since and I will definitely be recommending your tours to any of my friends who are venturing out your way. Please pass on our thanks to Sky, he did a great job and it truly was the highlight of our trip! Thanks for a great service!"
Justine Vella, Sydney, Australia
"Hi. I just went on 2 of your tours on Tuesday, August 15. I joined the "Natural Highlights" with your guide Ian and "Manoa Valley Hike" with guide Gavin. I wanted to commend these guides on an excellent job. I not only enjoyed myself, I learned a lot about the natural history and the people of Oahu which only makes my trip more memorable and meaningful. I especially would like to say how much I appreciated the knowledge of Ian, since he was born and raised on Oahu. He has given me a greater understanding and appreciation of the island and its people. Thanks for a wonderful experience. Mahalo, "
Adora Tang
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