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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Tickets and Shuttle Included
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Kaimana Tours drives you from Waikiki to Diamond Head for a hike without a guide. The outing takes 3 hours and costs from $35 per adult. Your park reservation and entry are covered. Four daily departures start at 6:20 a.m. with pickup at assigned Waikiki hotels. It's a fit if you want the ride and reservation handled while you climb with a trail map.
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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Tickets and Shuttle Included at a glance
| Trail | Diamond Head summit, hike without a guide |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Price | from $35 per adult |
| Departs | 6:20 a.m. / 7:20 a.m. / 8:20 a.m. / 9:20 a.m., daily |
| Pickup | Assigned Waikiki hotels |
| Age advice | Under 3 and over 65 discouraged |
| Fitness | Moderate, with steep stairs near the summit |
| Group | 28 travelers maximum |
| Main trade-off | Pickup details to arrange after booking |
| 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
- Bottled water
- Diamond Head State Monument entry and reservation
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
One option covers entry and your return shuttle. Daily departures are at 6:20 a.m. and 7:20 a.m., with later starts at 8:20 a.m. and 9:20 a.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Diamond Head Shuttle | 6:20 a.m., 7:20 a.m., 8:20 a.m. and 9:20 a.m., daily |
The catch: Kaimana needs to reach you 24 hours before the trip or your shuttle may not run.
The day
How does the day work?
The Waikiki shuttle brings you to the crater before an independent summit walk and the ride back.
- 1
Waikiki pickup
Your driver collects you at the assigned hotel stop and heads to Diamond Head. The park reservation is already arranged.
- 2
Crater trail
The supplied map guides your walk through the crater. Paved sections and switchbacks lead toward the steeper part of the climb.
- 3
Summit climb
The route passes through military tunnels and climbs stairs near the summit. Waikiki and Honolulu spread out below you.
- 4
Return to Waikiki
After the summit views, you walk back down for the return shuttle. There isn't a guide walking alongside you.
The 3 hours include both road transfers and time on the trail. Your shuttle brings you back to Waikiki.
Pickup and meeting point
- Your hotel stop: Pickup can begin 15 minutes before the booked start. Kaimana assigns your hotel stop and collection time after booking.
- Driver timing: The driver makes several hotel stops. Expect a window of 5 to 10 minutes, then call Kaimana if the shuttle hasn't arrived.
- Outside Waikiki: Queen Kapiolani Hotel is the pickup point for travelers staying outside Waikiki. Your journey to that stop is separate from the shuttle.
- Walking shoes: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the climb. The return ride doesn't remove the stairs near the summit.
Before you book
- Check your assigned pickup point with Kaimana after booking. A hotel room number provides a contact option if you don't have a U.S. mobile number.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Independent walkers with 3 hours to spare get their Waikiki transport and park entry handled together. The climb still needs moderate fitness. This suits your first Diamond Head visit if you don't need a guide beside you.
For a noon departure, Go Tours trolley costs from $39.99 per adult. For a guided climb paired with cycling, the electric bike tour costs from $199 per person.
Who it's not for
- Travelers who need a guide on the trail
- Children under 3 or adults over 65: discouraged
- Walkers below moderate fitness
- Pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries
Good to know
Know before you go
Child tickets cover ages 3 to 12. Kaimana discourages this hike for children under 3 and adults over 65. Your ability to climb stairs matters even when your age fits a ticket band.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the uneven summit trail. Bottled water comes with your booking. Bring a hat and sunscreen for the climb, with your supplies carried along the trail.
Kaimana needs to reach you before the trip. Without a U.S. mobile number, give your hotel room number when arranging pickup. If contact fails 24 hours before departure, the shuttle may not run.
A reservation accepts one to 14 travelers and requires an adult. The full group can reach 28. Your booking is accepted immediately, and you'll use a mobile ticket for the outing.
Bad weather or too few travelers can cancel the trip. Booking for one doesn't guarantee departure. Your self-guided walk still needs moderate fitness, even when the shuttle and park entry are arranged.
You receive a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. After that cutoff, your payment isn't refunded. Keep that deadline in mind when changing other plans around the hike.
Reviews
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Which tour to choose instead
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Questions
People also ask
- What does Kaimana's Diamond Head shuttle price cover?
The shuttle costs from $35 per adult, including the park reservation and entry. Your Waikiki return ride is included too. You also get bottled water and a trail map, while the actual hike is independent.
- How long does Kaimana's Diamond Head tour take?
Allow 3 hours for the full outing with transport. Those hours aren't all hiking time. You climb without a guide, so keep track of your progress and the shuttle's return arrangements while stopping for photographs.
- Can you take Kaimana's Diamond Head shuttle without a U.S. phone?
Yes, you can provide your hotel room number instead. Kaimana tries to contact guests 24 hours before departure. Your assigned hotel and pickup time need settling before you head outside, since the shuttle serves several stops.
- What happens if Kaimana's Diamond Head shuttle is late?
Allow the driver an arrival window of 5 to 10 minutes. Several hotel collections affect the timing. If the wait runs beyond that window, call Kaimana from your assigned stop rather than leaving to find another pickup point.
- Does Kaimana's Diamond Head tour run in the afternoon?
No, its last scheduled departure is 9:20 a.m. The first is at 6:20 a.m., with hourly choices between them. Choose a morning slot that leaves you enough time to reach the assigned Waikiki hotel before collection.
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.