Honolulu Rainforest Self-Guided Audio Tour
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See a rarely explored corner of Honolulu! Hawaii's bustling capital may be known for its beaches and high-rise buildings but did you know just a few minutes away there's a lush forest with hiking trails? On this tour, you'll visit a waterfall hike, a 200-acre garden, Honolulu's historic Chinatown district, and a lookout with stunning views of the city's skyline. Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour! • Hike to Manoa Falls • Visit Tantalus Lookout • Try local Poke • Stroll through Lyon Arboretum • Take a walk through Chinatown PLEASE NOTE: Round Top Drive, a major road on this tour, is closed intermittently due to construction (as needed). KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Recommended Start Time: Before 11:00 a.m. Tour Starting Point(s): Waikiki Direction: Loop, ending where you began "Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours."
Departure Point
- This tour starts and ends in Waikiki and travels through the lush forests of the Makiki Valley before visiting Honolulu’s bustling downtown. Check the Shaka Guide app for the GREEN Flag indicating the tour starting point.
Return Details
- This tour starts and ends in Waikiki and travels through the lush forests of the Makiki Valley before visiting Honolulu’s bustling downtown. Check the Shaka Guide app for the GREEN Flag indicating the tour starting point.
Duration
3 hours - 4 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lyon Arboretum
3860 Manoa Rd, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii
Visit an artificial lowland tropical rainforest with numerous trails and small water features
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manoa Chinese Cemetery
3430 East Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
Take a walk at the oldest and largest Chinese Cemetery in Hawaii
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manoa Marketplace Farmer's Market
2750 Woodlawn Dr, , Honolulu, Hawaii
Visit Manoa Marketplace - a neighborhood shopping center in beautiful Manoa Valley
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge St, Round Top Forest Reserve, Honolulu, Hawaii
Check out the best sunset lookout on Oahu situated in a huge grassy hill and looking out over Diamond Head Crater and all of Waikiki
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Na Ala Hele: Tantalus-Arboretum Trail
Na Ala Hele: Tantalus-Arboretum Trail, Honolulu, HI 96822
Hike a loop trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813
Visit a popular national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden
123 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Enjoy strolling in the garden made for Hawaiian native plants and flora
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Foster Botanical Gardens
50 N Vineyard Blvd, , Honolulu, Hawaii
Visit the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shimazu Shave ice
3111 Castle St, Right Next Door To Rainbow Drive-in!, Honolulu, Hawaii
Check out one of our favorite places to get shave ice
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown
Honolulu, Hawaii
Visit a town bustling with traditional dim sum restaurants, noodle shops and hip bars in converted lofts, as well as crowded Asian markets full of antiques and stalls
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
- Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
- Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
- Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
- Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
- The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
- What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Exclusions
- Meals & Refreshment
- Entrance Fees
Redemption Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the Honolulu Backyard Tour.
You can find the redeem code for your purchase on your ticket under "Booking Information" and it begins with the letters "VIA".
Before you start your self-guided audio tour, you'll need to redeem and download the tour in the Shaka Guide app. Follow the instructions below:
Download the Shaka Guide App in the App Store or Google Play Store: www.shakaguide.com/download
1. Open the app and go to the support tab
2. Click Account Settings
3. Click Retrieve Purchases
4. Select Use Redeem Code (found on your ticket under "Booking Information" begins with "VIA" and is the "Tour Operator Confirmation No")
5. Signup with your email ID
6. Enter the redeem code shared above in the message
*Please note: The redeem code is available in your booking ticket. You'll find it under "Booking Information" and it begins with "VIA-".
Once you've redeemed your tour you'll find it under "My Stuff" in the app. For a smooth ride, download the tour with wifi before you go.
We can't wait for you to explore with Shaka Guide! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to aloha@shakaguide.com.
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Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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