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Honolulu’s Backyard Rainforest Tour

Hawaii
4.9
16261 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

Sample Tour Audio

Manoa Falls Intro
Lyon Arboretum Intro
Chinese Cemetery

Tour Stops

Tour Route

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Oahu Driving & Walking Tour Bundle

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  • 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

Hawaii Tour Collection

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  • Grand Circle Island Tour
  • East Oahu Shoreline Drive
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour
  • Sunrise at Haleakala National Park Tour
  • Classic Road to Hana Tour
  • North Shore Kauai Driving Tour
  • Waimea and Na Pali Driving Tour
  • Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour
  • Loop Road to Hana
  • Reverse Road to Hana
  • Poipu and Koloa Driving Tour
  • Sunset and Stargazing Haleakala Tour
  • West Maui Coastline Tour
  • North Island Jungle Adventure Loop
  • Kohala Coast Backcountry Tour
  • South Island Epic Coastal Journey
  • Kona Big Kahuna Loop
  • Historic Downtown Honolulu Tour
  • Honolulu’s Backyard Rainforest Tour
  • Heart of Waikiki Walking Tour
  • Legendary North Shore Loop

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4.9 (16261 Users)
  • D Pham
  • 5 days ago
  • Android

We stayed 3 days in Kauai and used 3 tours: North Shore Kauai, Waimea and Na Pali, Poipu and Koloa. They were all excellent! The directions were precise and the map was helpful. We enjoyed the stories, the music, and the history of Kauai.

Grand Circle Best Tour !

  • lori0616
  • 2 weeks ago
  • iOS

Loved listening to the Amazing history of Oahu , excellent directions ,music along the way and great spots to stop . We left at 9 am done by 6:30 but didn’t get to complete everything because things were closed by the time we got up that far on the North shore . My advice is to skip the things you don’t want to do to make it on time for the fun stuff on the north shore for the falls and plantation dole . We wanted to do both ,but they were closed by the time we got there … otherwise I highly recommend the tour and I can’t wait to use it again on other adventures !!!

  • George Avila
  • 2 weeks ago
  • Android

The Shaka app is absolutely amazing! Do yourself a HUGE favor and skip the pre-arranged bus tours. Rent a car through Turo, buy the Shaka app, and enjoy your own tour, stopping where you want, when you want for however long you want. My wife and I were on Oahu and did North Shore loop one day and East Shore the next, and it was PERFECT! The stop by stop directions are right on point, and the stories, history, etc, along the way help you understand everything you're seeing or about to see!

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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Oahu Driving & Walking Tour Bundle

$29.99

$59.98 50% off
  • 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

Hawaii Tour Collection

$79.99

$159.98 50% off
  • Grand Circle Island Tour
  • East Oahu Shoreline Drive
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour
  • Sunrise at Haleakala National Park Tour
  • Classic Road to Hana Tour
  • North Shore Kauai Driving Tour
  • Waimea and Na Pali Driving Tour
  • Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour
  • Loop Road to Hana
  • Reverse Road to Hana
  • Poipu and Koloa Driving Tour
  • Sunset and Stargazing Haleakala Tour
  • West Maui Coastline Tour
  • North Island Jungle Adventure Loop
  • Kohala Coast Backcountry Tour
  • South Island Epic Coastal Journey
  • Kona Big Kahuna Loop
  • Historic Downtown Honolulu Tour
  • Honolulu’s Backyard Rainforest Tour
  • Heart of Waikiki Walking Tour
  • Legendary North Shore Loop

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