Top Activities, Oahu Island
Here are some of the Oahu activities that we have reviewed. Each review is unbiased and based on personal visits. Our team regularly visits these activities and reviews them for your benefit. You can also find more Oahu Big Island activities in our app! There you can filter them the way you want to find your perfect vacation.
Hawai‘i is the type of destination that has it all. From mountains, to rainforests, to the biggest attraction—the ocean. The number of things to do in Hawai‘i is dizzying. We cover it all in our travel guides and give you honest, uninfluenced recommendations on how to create your ultimate vacation. After reviewing countless activity and adventure tours over nearly 30 years, we have narrowed down some of our top things to do in Hawai‘i. These are the definite, must-do experiences that can only be found on each island. Just remember, if these activities aren’t part of your ideal vacation, there’s way more waiting to be revealed in our guides.
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Magnum Helicopters offers a thrilling experience with their doors-off flights in an MD 500 helicopter. Their 50-minute sightseeing tour showcases stunning views and their signature flight lands on a ridge overlooking Kualoa Ranch, offering breathtaking scenery. This special trip lasts about 90 minutes. If you dream of riding a horse along a Hawaiian beach, Hawai‘i Polo Trail Rides comes close to fulfilling that fantasy. While most of the trail is on private land behind the beach rather than directly on the sand, the scenery is still breathtaking. Waimea Valley, previously known as Waimea Falls Adventure Park, is now a botanical garden managed by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. This 1,875-acre garden features a tranquil setting along the Waimea River and a 40-foot-high waterfall. Outrigger canoe surfing offers an authentic Hawaiian water adventure without the need for a surf lesson. It provides a thrilling ride and showcases the ocean’s beauty and Hawaiian coastline uniquely. Enjoy the excitement of surfing combined with the tradition of outrigger canoeing in this one-of-a-kind experience. For an exceptional diving experience in Hawaii, look no further than Hawaiian Diving Adventures. Unlike larger operations, they utilize a six-pack boat, ensuring a more personalized and comfortable trip, plus you’re given the freedom to explore without being kept on a tight leash. For those who want to swim freely with sharks, One Ocean is an excellent experience. Expect a thrilling adventure with safety guidance from onboard naturalists. But you may want to be prepared for motion sickness in rough seas. For those seeking a thrilling adventure, North Shore Shark Adventures and Hawai‘i Shark Encounters offer shark cage diving tours off Hale‘iwa. You’ll watch sandbar and Galapagos sharks up close from a cage just above the water. Ko Olina Ocean Adventures offers 3-hour trips on their sailing catamaran including a hearty meal after the second snorkel stop. They also provide a 2-hour sunset sail featuring light appetizers and three adult beverages ($5 each for additional drinks). North Shore Catamaran offers summer snorkel trips from June to September. Their 4-hour snorkel trip guides you through a marine sanctuary, ensuring no touching of the sea life. They also offer a 2-hour sunset cruise year-round, featuring stunning views and a fun crew. What do you do with a 35-acre abandoned military quarry? Turn 10 acres into Coral Crater Adventure Park! This park in Kapolei features a 60-foot adventure tower, aerial challenge course, freefall, giant swing, climbing wall, ATV course, ziplines, and seasonal night adventures. Private events and team-building activities are also available.Helicopters
Magnum Helicopters
Horseback Riding
Hawaii Polo Trail Rides: Sunshine Trail Ride
Kayaking
Kailua Beach Adventures
Land Tours
Waimea Valley: General Admission
Outrigger Canoes
Waikiki Beach Services: Canoe Charter
Parasailing
X-treme Parasail
Scuba
Hawaiian Diving Adventures: Coral Reef Dive
Shark Dives
One Ocean Diving: Shark Dive
North Shore Shark Adventures: Shark Dive
Snorkeling
Ko Olina Ocean Adventures: Sunrise Snorkel Sail
North Shore Catamaran Charters: 4-hour snorkel sail
Ziplines
Coral Crater Adventure Park: Ultimate Adventure Package
