Manoa Waterfall Small Group Adventure

Oahu, United States of America

Take a moderate-level hike along the Manoa trail to the secluded Manoa Waterfall on Oahu on this small group waterfall adventure. You'll enjoy a personalized experience on this exclusive small group Manoa hike - maximum tour number is 14 - and all hiking equipment is provided.

Led by your expert hiking guide, this four-hour small group trek takes you off the beaten track along the Manoa trail to the tallest accessible waterfall on Oahu, deep within a prehistoric landscape. A hidden treasure, the Manoa Waterfall was used by Steven Spielberg while filming Lost World.

There's no need to pack any extra gear on this Manoa hike, as you'll enjoy free use of a backpack, flashlight, binoculars and walking staff. While you stroll, you'll learn about Oahu's fascinating geology, natural history and ecosystems from your expert guide.

Fitness Level: Moderate
Trail Condition: Sometimes wet and slippery
Distance Walked: 2 miles, 2 hours walking time

USD $50.19

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Janet J	August 2011
It is a trail going to the waterfall and back. No real adventure, just trail walking at the pace of the slowest walker. In our case it took us so long to get there we had 10 minutes at the waterfall. The waterfall is not like it looks in the picture. You can not get near it as it has a barrier. It is also not as impressive as the picture. This is a good tour for those who do not hike much and want some help on the trail. Anyone could do this tour on their own.

Review by: Sonya M	August 2011
Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!

Review by: michelle m	June 2011
Great tour and tour guide!

Review by: MAUREEN R	September 2010
This is a must. The guide was outstanding was always concerned with our safety and if we needed anything. I was especially surprised at how quickly he remembered all of our names. This hike was so amazing it is a must do not miss it. Thanks Viator.

Review by: Silvia A	July 2010
The group tour was wonderful. The tour guide was very informative, detailed, and fun. We would in a beat go on this tour again.

Review by: Donna C, United Kingdom	December 2009
It was a nice walk up through a natural forest, not very strenuous, but can get slippery, so wear proper footwear! Not many waterfalls while we were there as it hadn't rained much, but nice to see anyway!

Review by: Scott E, Australia	October 2009
I can highly recommend doing this trip. Wish I had used your company for all my Hawaii excursions.

Review by: Kevin H, United States of America	July 2009
The picture is misleading. After a moderately challenging walk through the forest, we arrived at the falls. It was nothing more than a trinkle of water.It was very disappointing. The waterfall is roped off for safety which is good, but the waterfall looks nothing like the picture. If you want to walk through rainforest, enjoy, but do not expect excitement at the waterfall.

Review by: KEVIN H	July 2009
The picture is misleading. After a moderately challenging walk through the forest, we arrived at the falls. It was nothing more than a trinkle of water.It was very disappointing. The waterfall is roped off for safety which is good, but the waterfall looks nothing like the picture. If you want to walk through rainforest, enjoy, but do not expect excitement at the waterfall.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	April 2009
This was one of the highlight of our trip. For first time visitors to Hawaii, this is a very good start to experiencing the nature Oahu offers. Our guide was excellent.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	July 2008
The scenery is gorgeous and the guide gave a lot of interesting information. When I went on this hike there were two groups with two different guides. One of the guides encouraged people to use the walking sticks, which the company offered. All the members of that group used walking sticks. The guide, I was assigned to offered walking sticks, but did not encourage walking sticks. The hike itself was slippery and treacherous, as it had been raining. The hike would have been better for me if I had a walking stick. Instead, it was a frightening experience.

Review by: Joan F, United States of America	May 2008
Due to their dry season, there was not much water coming over the falls.

Review by: Anonymous, Canada	December 2007
This hike was definitely worth it especially if you're not the hiking type but want some guidance through the rainforest. Our tour guide did an amazing job at educating us on the history of Oahu and the rainforest in which Manoa is located. There is only one waterfall right at the end but it is a great spot for pictures. The trail is slippery but the tour company provides walking sticks to help along the way. The hike overall took us, a group of 8, about 30-45 minutes each way and it was well worth it. We've now done the hike once so we wouldn't do it again, but if it is your first time it is definitely worth doing.