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Diamond Head Hiking And Oahu Circle Island Tour Feat. North Shore
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Fun Group Hawaii combines Diamond Head's summit trail with a drive around Oahu. The 11-hour trip costs from $125 per adult. You leave Waikiki or Kahala from 5:30 a.m. daily. Your option limits the van to ten guests and covers Diamond Head admission. The driver doesn't join the hike, so you walk the trail independently.
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Diamond Head Hiking And Oahu Circle Island Tour Feat. North Shore at a glance
| Duration | 11 hours |
| Price | from $125 per adult |
| Main stops | Diamond Head and Kualoa Regional Park, with Dole Plantation later |
| Swim stop | None scheduled |
| Group | Selected option: ten guests in a 14-seat van |
| Pickup | Waikiki or Kahala hotel, or nearby pickup point |
| Departs | 5:30 a.m. daily, pickup window 5:30 to 5:45 a.m. |
| Fitness | Moderate fitness, independent summit hike |
| Main trade-off | Unguided hike before a long sightseeing day, lunch bought separately |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- English speaking driver
- Round trip Transportation to and from Waikiki/Kahala
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Diamond Head Admission Fee
What's not included
- Lunch
- Our Driver will not be with on the Hiking Portion of the Tour
Options
Which option to book
One option covers your Diamond Head admission and island drive in a van limited to ten guests. It departs at 5:30 a.m. daily.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Diamond Head Hike and Oahu | 5:30 a.m., daily |
The catch: The driver stays off the trail, leaving you to manage the hike within an 11-hour day.
The day
How does the day work?
The day starts with the Diamond Head hike before the van follows the coast to lunch and North Shore stops.
- 1
Pickup and summit trail
Your Waikiki or Kahala pickup comes before the Diamond Head hike. You walk independently while the driver stays off the trail.
- 2
Halona and Tropical Farms
The coastal drive stops at Halona Blowhole. You then visit Tropical Farms for macadamia samples.
- 3
Kualoa Regional Park
The park gives you views of Mokolii and the mountains. It's a photo stop along the windward coast.
- 4
Kahuku lunch and fruit
Kahuku Sugar Mill gives you a choice of lunch vendors. The route continues to Kuilima Fruit Stand for produce you can buy.
- 5
Haleiwa Beach Park
You stop by the beach near Haleiwa. Turtles may be present, though the visit doesn't promise a sighting.
- 6
Dole and return
The final attraction stop is Dole Plantation for shopping or a dessert purchase. The van then returns you to Waikiki or Kahala.
The full trip takes 11 hours, with no separate duration supplied for the hike. Your planned drop-off in Waikiki or Kahala is between 4:15 and 4:45 p.m.
Pickup and meeting point
- Hotel or nearby: Your pickup is at the hotel or its nearest assigned point in Waikiki or Kahala. Collection runs from 5:30 to 5:45 a.m.
- Before the hike: The exact collection details arrive by email or phone the day before. Arrive 5 minutes before the pickup time assigned to you.
- Walking ability: The route requires moderate fitness. Your hike isn't suitable if you have difficulty walking or knee problems, and the driver doesn't accompany the climb.
Before you book
- Skip this tour if you have trouble walking or knee problems. The summit hike requires moderate fitness, and your driver won't accompany you.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 11-hour combination suits you if you can hike independently before spending the rest of the day sightseeing. Moderate fitness is needed for the climb. It's useful when you want Diamond Head entry and all the driving arranged together.
Fun Group's North Shore tour keeps the ten-guest van and drops the summit hike, from $99 per adult. For coastal views within 3 to 4 hours, Aloha Ke Akua's lookouts cost from $77 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Anyone needing a guide on the summit trail
- Travelers with knee problems or difficulty walking
- Pregnant travelers or people with spinal injuries
- Travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Good to know
Know before you go
Wear walking shoes that suit uneven ground and stairs. Your bag needs water and sun protection for the climb, even with the early start.
The tour isn't recommended during pregnancy or with spinal injuries. Poor cardiovascular health is also a restriction, along with difficulty walking or knee problems.
Your exact meeting details arrive by email or phone the day before. Being ready 5 minutes before the assigned time matters because the hike starts the day's route.
Diamond Head closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The tour's daily option doesn't establish how those closures are handled or promise a replacement hike.
Your full cancellation refund depends on giving at least 24 hours of notice. A later cancellation isn't refunded, including a change of mind about doing the climb.
Child tickets cover ages 3 to 11, with infants through age 2 on laps. The mobile booking accepts 1 to 20 people and requires an adult. Your selected option still caps the van at ten.
Reviews
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
The van day without the hike
Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour: North Shore and Local FoodFun Group's North Shore option has ten guests and time to choose lunch at Kahuku. It costs from $99 per adult.
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A shorter day at the lookouts
Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 LookoutsAloha Ke Akua visits coastal and mountain viewpoints over 3 to 4 hours. Your ticket is from $77 per adult.
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A valley walk with sightseeing
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Good to know
People also ask
- Is Diamond Head admission included in Fun Group's tour price?
Yes, the price from $125 per adult includes Diamond Head entry and return transport. Your driver also handles the later island drive. The summit walk is independent, and lunch at the food trucks remains your own purchase.
- How hard is the Diamond Head hike on Fun Group's tour?
The summit is 0.8 mile or 1.3 km from the trailhead, with a 560-foot climb. The route has uneven ground and steep stairs. Your driver doesn't accompany you, so you need to manage those sections independently before continuing the sightseeing day.
- Is Fun Group's Diamond Head and island tour private?
No, the selected option shares a van with up to ten guests over an 11-hour day. Booking for your family doesn't make it a private vehicle. The driver provides the road portion of the tour but stays off the hiking trail.
- When does Fun Group return after Diamond Head and the North Shore?
The planned return to Waikiki or Kahala is 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Your day begins with collection from 5:30 to 5:45 a.m. Plan the full 11 hours for the outing instead of treating the early hike as a separate short activity.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.