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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion
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Fun Group Hawaii takes you from Waikiki to Diamond Head for an early hike on your own. The outing takes 3 hours and costs from $50 per adult. It leaves daily at 5:30 a.m. with hotel pickup details sent the day before. Your reservation and entry are included. Flashlights are available for this early start, though you shouldn't book it on a promise of sunrise at the summit.
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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion at a glance
| Trail | Diamond Head summit, hike without a guide |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Price | from $50 per adult |
| Departs | 5:30 a.m., daily |
| Pickup | Waikiki hotels, details sent by text or email |
| Fitness | Moderate, with stairs and a tunnel |
| Group | 20 travelers maximum |
| Main trade-off | No guarantee of summit sunrise |
| Guide languages | English |
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
- Flashlights are available
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- The operator lists no exclusions
Options
Which option to book
One option covers your reservation and return transport. It leaves Waikiki daily at 5:30 a.m., with no later departure.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion | 5:30 a.m., daily |
The catch: A 5:30 a.m. departure doesn't guarantee that you'll reach the summit for sunrise.
Route
How does the day work?
The early Waikiki pickup takes you to Diamond Head for an independent climb before the return ride.
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1. Diamond Head State Monument
The summit walk is the main stop, with time for views from the crater rim. You hike without the driver accompanying you.
The full outing lasts 3 hours and finishes with transport back to Waikiki. That total includes the ride as well as your visit to Diamond Head.
Pickup and meeting point
- Waikiki collection: Pickup can begin 30 minutes before departure. Your assigned stop and time arrive by text or email the day before.
- Meeting the vehicle: Check the assigned collection point before leaving your hotel. Pickup covers Waikiki hotels, though your stop may be near the hotel rather than at its entrance.
- Hiking clothes: Shoes for hiking and sun protection suit the trail. Your driver doesn't accompany the climb, so supplies need to stay with you.
Before you book
- Skip this tour if enclosed spaces cause you distress. The summit route includes a tunnel and isn't recommended for travelers with claustrophobia.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 5:30 a.m. departure suits early risers who want Waikiki pickup and their Diamond Head reservation handled. Your afternoon stays free. You still need moderate fitness for the climb, and the early start doesn't promise a summit sunrise.
For more morning departure choices, Kaimana's Diamond Head shuttle costs from $35 per adult. For a noon start, Go Tours trolley costs from $39.99 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Travelers who can't make an early hotel pickup
- Visitors requiring a guaranteed summit sunrise
- Travelers with claustrophobia
- Walkers who need a guide on the trail
Good to know
Know before you go
Child tickets cover ages 3 to 12, with an infant band through age 2. Adult tickets start at 13. Everyone who walks needs moderate fitness, and the tour isn't recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
The summit route has stairs and a lighted 225-foot tunnel. Claustrophobia can make this a poor fit. You won't have a guide beside you on the climb, so consider that before choosing the early shuttle.
Bottled water is part of the outing, and flashlights are available. Bring sun protection for your time outside. Hiking shoes are recommended for the climb.
Your exact collection details arrive the day before by text or email. Pickups may begin 30 minutes before departure. The stop can be near your hotel, so allow for reaching the assigned point before the vehicle arrives.
A booking holds one to 12 travelers and must include an adult. The full group can reach 20. Your reservation is accepted immediately with a mobile ticket, although bad weather can still cancel the outing.
The full-refund deadline is 24 hours before scheduled departure. A later cancellation won't return your payment. Check your ability to make the early collection before booking, especially if you arrive on Oahu the previous evening.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
A choice of morning departures
Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Tickets and Shuttle IncludedKaimana has four morning shuttle departures from $35 per adult. Your reservation and return ride are arranged, with bottled water supplied.
★ 4.8 · 1,023 reviews · from $35 per adult
A start as late as noon
Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets IncludedThe noon trolley lets you keep the morning free. Go Tours Hawaii includes park entry and return transport from $39.99 per adult.
★ 4.8 · 696 reviews · from $39.99 per adult
Guidance through the ride and climb
Electric Bike Ride and Diamond Head Hike TourA guide accompanies the cycling and summit walk. The electric bike outing costs from $199 per person with entry included.
★ 5.0 · 132 reviews · from $199 per person
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Questions
People also ask
- Does Fun Group Hawaii guarantee sunrise from Diamond Head's summit?
No, the 5:30 a.m. tour start doesn't guarantee a summit sunrise. Diamond Head opens at 6 a.m. You still have a climb after entering the park, so book this for an early outing without relying on that particular photograph.
- What is included in Fun Group Hawaii's Diamond Head price?
The tour costs from $50 per adult with the park reservation and entry included. It takes 3 hours overall. You also get your Waikiki return transport and bottled water, while flashlights are available for the early start.
- Does a guide hike Diamond Head with Fun Group Hawaii guests?
No, you make the summit walk on your own within the 3-hour outing. The driver handles transport. Your pace and stops for photographs need to fit the return arrangements, since the driver doesn't lead the climb or manage your walking speed.
- Does Fun Group Hawaii offer a later Diamond Head departure?
No, this tour has one daily start at 5:30 a.m. There isn't an afternoon option under this booking. You need to be ready for an earlier hotel collection, with the assigned place and time sent the previous day.
- How long is the Fun Group Hawaii Diamond Head trip from Waikiki?
The whole trip takes 3 hours, including the drive and park visit. It finishes with the ride back to Waikiki. Plan around that total rather than treating it as three hours on the trail, and leave room after it for other commitments.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.