Honolulu · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would text a friend flying in: 8 lunch trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Spend about nine hours seeing Oahu’s major sights from a Waikiki hotel pickup. Guides such as Keoki, Big Jon, Humu, and Prince combine Hawaiian history, humor, music, and practical tips with stops at Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, Dole Plantation, and a local lunch.
“An excellent taste of Oahu served up by Chico. Very informative & entertaining. Highly recommend this 10+ hour tour & especially Chico”
Spend a full day circling Oahu from Honolulu with guides such as Hailey, stopping at coastal lookouts, Byodo-in Temple, a North Shore shrimp farm, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Transport, entry fees, lunch, and vegetarian options are included.
“Hailey was a great guide. Very educational. Chen did an awesome job driving and making a bus ride enjoyable. Sites were amazing even though the first part of the day was rain soaked.”
Ride from Waikiki to west Oahu for a wildlife cruise led by guides including Captain Dani, Tyler, Lauren, and Bennett. Look for spinner dolphins and whales, snorkel near Hawaiian green sea turtles, then enjoy lunch, hula, kayaks, paddle boards, and a fast 20-foot water slide.
“My daughter and I loved this excursion. The crew was so friendly and accommodating, especially the captain who let the kids sit with her and karaoke. Also, don’t skimp on the photo package! We are so glad we purchased the pictures.”
Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Pearl Harbor and Honolulu in a group of up to 24. You’ll visit the USS Missouri, Ford Island Control Tower, and the Arizona Memorial when boat tickets and weather allow, with lunch, bottled water, and Waikiki pickup included.
“This tour was thoroughly enjoyable. The tour guide gave us a personal experience and even brought snacks”
Join guides such as Jason, Jak, or George for a 1.6-mile walk through Manoa Valley’s rainforest to a 150-foot waterfall. Waikiki pickup, walking sticks, plant and cultural insights, a sandwich from Andy’s, and Tantalus Lookout make this a useful half-day outing.
“Thank goodness I opted to have a walking stick. I think it really helps on the return so that you don't lose your balance and slip on the rocks. It was a slight challenge but weather wasn't too hot and manageable under all the tropical environment. There was an unexpected tree fall which we had to do a somewhat limbo dance to get through. Thank goodness no one was killed But overall it's worth seeing.”
See Oahu with a guide in a van limited to 13 people. You’ll visit Diamond Head, Byodo-in Temple, Kualoa, Kahuku, Dole Plantation, and Turtle Bay Beach, with lunch and admission included. Guides such as Roberto, Justin, and Austin are praised for local facts and helpful photos.
“Austin was a patient, fun, energetic, respectful and knowledgeable tour guide! He took us to all the sights mentioned, gave a good history and background of each place and extra tips, and he was everyone’s photographer! What more can you ask for on a tour?? Our family of four got a great idea of O’ahu and based on this tour, we know where we want to spend more time at. Highly recommend!!!”
Spend eight hours exploring Waimea Valley with an English- or Japanese-speaking guide. Start with coffee and pastry at Greenworld Coffee Farm, walk the 1.5-mile botanical trail, swim beneath Waimea Falls when conditions allow, eat lunch, and stop at Dole Plantation.
“Excellent tour! Interesting, well planned stops with good food. I liked wandering around the botanical gardens the waterfalls are in and there are displays of traditional Hawaiian life with workers to explain/demonstrate. Bring cash to rent lockers at the falls, the trail to the falls is paved, but the entry into the falls themselves is uneven, loose, algae covered rocks with no handrails. It's gorgeous just to view, but soooo refreshing to dip in.”
Start with Hawaiian coffee and a pastry at Green World Coffee Farm, then walk Waimea Valley with a local guide and swim beneath its waterfall. Lunch is included before a Dole Plantation stop. Guides such as Jackson and Jason add local stories, humor, and practical help.
“Waterfall swimming activity definitely worth the trip, would highly recommend booking thru Nature to go.”
Pick a harbour, a coast road or a boat.
