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Private tour in Honolulu Kirk H
Manoa Falls Trail with O'ahu's Top Rated Private Tour Guide
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Aloha! I am an avid kayaker, hiker, and snorkeler, as well as being one of the top rated guides on ToursByLocals. My family relocated to Hawai'i over 30 years ago and I am a student of Hawaiian history and culture. Most importantly, I have a passion for sharing my intimate and local knowledge of O'ahu with travelers and I pride myself on providing my guests with a unique, educational, and entertaining experience. I joined ToursByLocals over 10 years ago offering eclectic tours of Honolulu's Chinatown, State Capitol District, and historic sites in Waikiki. Due to the popularity and high ratings of my eclectic tours, I am now offering tours which cover every corner of the island of O'ahu, including the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, State Capitol Historic District, Windward O'ahu, Southeast Coast, and of course, the island's fabled North Shore. I am a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and I am conversational in Spanish. I have made several appearances in the local and national media, such as: KHON2 News, HGTV's Hawaii Life, the Star Advertiser, and the Honolulu Weekly. I have guided over 1, 000 tours as a ToursByLocals guide and I have led groups both small and large, in English and in Spanish. I can make great recommendations for restaurants, clubs, special events, and other fun activities all over the island of O'ahu. If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you!
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A Hike through the Rain Forest to One of O'ahu's Best Waterfalls and More
Overview of your Honolulu tour
The Manoa Falls Trail offers a moderate, approximately 60-minute round trip, hike through a spectacular rain forest to one of the island of O'ahu's best waterfalls. During the hike, your local guide, Kirk, will "talk story" with you about Hawaiian history, culture, and his own experience living in the Aloha State for over a decade. After the hike, Kirk will take you to one of his favorite local spots for lunch. After the hike, the tour will continue with a little bit of sightseeing. First, an excursion up Round Top Drive to the Puu Ualakaa State Park which offers a panoramic view overlooking the Diamond Head State Monument, Waikiki, and downtown Honolulu. After a break for lunch, the tour takes you through the State Capitol Historic District to view the Iolani Palace, Kamehameha Statue, and more. The tour concludes with a scenic drive to the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, which offers an impressive view of the windward side of O'ahu.
Your Honolulu tour itinerary
*The Guide picks up travelers at the Meeting Point. *Drive through Manoa Valley to the entrance of the Manoa Falls Trail. *Guide gives travelers a brief orientation before entering the trail. *Guided hike to Manoa Falls (Approximately 60-minutes round trip). *Scenic drive on Tantulus Drive to the Puu Ualakaa State Park overlooking the Diamond Head State Monument, Waikiki, and downtown Honolulu. *LUNCH: The Guide will suggest several options. *State Capitol Historic District: To view the Iolani Palace, Kamehameha Statue, and more. *Scenic drive to the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout to view the Windward Side of O'ahu. *Secret Spots Note: There are more challenging hikes on the island of O'ahu. If you are interested in a more challenging hike, please send a message to Kirk BEFORE booking this tour, and he will respond with alternatives.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Crossover
2025 Audi Q7 Premium 3.0-liter quattro all-wheel drive. The Q7 may accommodate 4 "average size" adult passengers. The Q7 has cargo space for 2 check-in size suitcases, 2 carry-on size bags, and 2 small items. If you are traveling with more than 4 "average size" adult passengers or require additional cargo space, please send a message to the guide to request a QUOTE for an upgrade to a larger vehicle.
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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