Manoa Falls Hike: Guided Nature Walk in Rainbow Valley with Scenic View from Tantalus Lookout

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Honolulu

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Embark on a guided hike to Manoa Falls, the tallest accessible waterfall on Oahu. Explore the lush Rainbow Valley, witness rainbows after showers, and enjoy scenic views from Tantalus Lookout. Small group tour with transportation and amenities provided.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Manoa Falls Trail - With a local guide, hike to Manoa Falls, the tallest accessible waterfall (150 feet) on Oahu. Located in what is known as the Rainbow Valley, the area is lush with vegetation due to near-daily rains, and rainbows after showers are common.

What's Included

Bottled water
Insect repellent
Poncho
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Ko Olina pick is not offered unless it’s a private tour

Additional Information

Embark on a tour to Manoa Falls, the highest reachable waterfall (150 feet) in Oahu. Situated in the region dubbed the Rainbow Valley, it’s filled with lush flora due to the frequent showers, and rainbows often appear post-rain. Stop at Tantalus Lookout for a glimpse of the Diamond Head crater and the Waikiki cityscape. Assured small group excursion,…

Location

Manoa Falls Trail

Round Top Forest Reserve

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Vonda

Aug 24, 2024

Hawaii 8/2024 - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The hike was a little challenging but had breath taking views at the end. Yea, we would do it again with the same tour guide.

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Van_h

Aug 18, 2024

Wear proper shoes, and don't skip the bug spray - Robert, our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and thoughtful. He prepared ponchos, walking sticks, water, and (most importantly) bug spray! The hike was not too difficult, I found it harder coming down than going up. You are hiking through the rainforest area so there is a large chance of muddy trails and puddles, so wear proper shoes and ones you are not precious with.

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Shamekadfw

Jul 25, 2024

Corrina was amazing! - Our experience with Karma Tour Hawaii was fantastic, starting with a hike to a waterfall and nature walk led by Corrina. We went early in the morning, which I highly recommend as it's cooler and less crowded. Corrina was amazing throughout the trip. She answered all our questions on the way to the trail and provided essentials like water and insect repellent, which I was grateful for since I forgot to bring my own. She walked with us, explained the hike, and even took photos so our entire family could be in the pictures. It was incredible to see where Jurassic Park was filmed, and the walk through the forest was both fun and a bit thrilling. The natural beauty and sounds were mesmerizing. Just make sure to wear proper shoes, as the slight rain made the rocks slippery and muddy, leading to a few slips and slides. If you can book with Karma Tours, please do. We had a great experience with them and highly recommend their services.

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Natividad_g

Jun 27, 2024

Great - The guide was excellent with a lot of knowledge of the surrounding and pleasurable. I would recommend this trip.

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Ruth_o

Jun 21, 2024

Waterfall - Cortina was great! I loved it! I highly recommend it! She was very knowledgeable and caring. She took her time to explain the history.

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Kjyoung49

Jun 17, 2024

Manoa falls - Absolutely beautiful views and waterfalls. Take a walking stick if you have any stability issues it’s a hike to manoa not a walk:

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E6402djjosephc

Jun 13, 2024

Magical Jungle-like Honeymoon Hike - Our tour guide Korina (apologies if I mispelled or got wrong) was fantatic—very welcoming and informative. My wife and I went with two other couples so the experience during the commute and hike felt intimate and easygoing (versus feeling a bit overwhelmed by being thrown into a large bus-sized group of people). Throughout the journey, our guide always checked in on us and asked each couple if we would like her to take photos of us on our phones and as many as we wish just in case we wanted any redos. It wasn’t a very long drive, but we were taken to a beautiful lookout point over all of Honolulu and then we drove straight to Monoa Falls. The guide was patient and full of conversation and made the experience easy on us. Luckily, the waterfall at the top was flowing heavy (we went early June (very hot) but the mountains had some consistent rain the night before the hike), which wasn’t a make or break for us, but it was a sweet cherry on top. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great tour to capture magical memories without feeling like you burned a day from exploring away from the beach.

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Salmaat8002kj

Jun 10, 2024

Worth IT! - I travelled to Hawaii as a solo traveller, and this was one of my top things to do is visit Manoa Falls. Absolutely loved doing this tour! It was just three of us including our tour guide individuals who made this experience even better. They provide you with ponchos, water bottles and walking sticks, if needed. (The walking sticks are very helpful!). Thank you for this great opportunity to visit a beautiful site! :)

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Fred_j

Jun 2, 2024

“Five Star Robert” lived up to his reputation. - We read several reviews just raving about this particular tour guide named Robert. Every 5 Star Review had Robert as the tour guide. As one can imagine, we were really happy when our driver picked us up and it was the famous “Five Star” Robert! He definitely lived up to his reputation. Funny, knowledgeable, and so expressive with his body language and voice. The ride, and Robert’s driving, was smooth, the hike relaxed, and Robert kept the group together and engaged the whole time. The falls were SPECTACULAR!! The view from the top of Tantalus was stellar. The trip was enjoyable from the start to finish.

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