Diamond Head Shuttle & Self-Guided Hike From Waikiki
Ride a Waikiki shuttle and hike Diamond Head at your own pace
Duration
3 Hours Roundtrip
Includes
Entry ticket, shuttle, water
Highlights
Take a shuttle from Waikiki to Diamond Head State Monument and complete the Summit Trail on a self-guided, easy-to-moderate hike. Climb switchbacks and finish with staircases to reach the crater’s summit views.
- Choose from two departure times from Waikiki
- Follow a map and brochure as you hike at your own pace
- Climb switchbacks and staircases on the Summit Trail
- Learn the crater’s history and how it got its name
- Know that optional driver gratuity is not included
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation
- Entry ticket
- Bottled water
- Map/brochure
- Park fees
Things to know
The trail includes uneven surfaces, switchbacks, and stairs and requires moderate physical activity. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart, neck, back, or joint problems. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or change at least 48 hours before tour date. Within 48 hours is non-refundable. Tours booked within 48 hours of departure are final sale and cannot be modified or refunded.
FAQs
Arrive a few minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Pickups can begin up to 10 minutes early, and the driver cannot wait for late arrivals.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), and a camera or smartphone for photos.
The trail includes uneven surfaces, switchbacks, and staircases and requires moderate physical activity. It is not recommended if you have heart, neck, back, or joint problems, and it may not be a good fit if you have a serious fear of heights. If you have medical concerns (including respiratory or mobility limitations), check with your doctor before you go.
Meeting details
Queen Kapiolani Hotel (if you are not staying in Waikiki)
Related locations
Diamond Head Crater
Admission includedStanding at the rim of Diamond Head Crater, the Pacific stretches endlessly before you, a deep blue canvas framed by Honolulu's skyline and the curved arc of Waikiki Beach far below. The trail to the summit winds through a landscape shaped by volcanic forces hundreds of thousands of years ago. Diamond Head Crater rewards those who make the climb with some of the most commanding views in all of Hawaii. The path passes through old military tunnels and up concrete staircases, each step building anticipation for the breathtaking panorama waiting at the top.
