Manoa Falls Guided Hiking Adventure [Open 2022]
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4.75
Loved the hike to the Waterfall!
Reviewed by: Debbie, 2014/07/23Absolutely enjoyed the hike and waterfall. Bethany was very informative on the hike up and down the trail. She gave us all kinds of information tidbits about the plants, trees, where the films were filmed, and let us stop and take pictures of everything. She will take pictures of your group or family if you wish. The tropical rain forest was beyond what I thought it would be like. I wish the whole area could be my backyard. I would recommend this hike, but make sure you wear old shoes with some traction. It rained hard the day before we went, and was a little slippery. They do give you a hiking stick which helped a lot. They also gave us bug spray, and you will need it.
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| Activity Date: | 2014/07/18 |
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Outstanding
Reviewed by: Tracey, 2014/07/01this was an outstanding outing - our guide "charlie" was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. He made the trip all that more enjoyable.
Definitely a must do in Hawaii
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| Activity Date: | 2014/06/26 |
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Great little hike and information session
Reviewed by: Alex S, 2014/06/02This is a nice little hike that took about 4 hours from pick up to drop off. Our tour guide was very nice, informative and helpful (bug spray and walking sticks). You start with a pick up in a van at your hotel location, then you travel up into the hills and park. From there you hike into the lush beautiful forest and at the end come to a nice little waterfall. During this whole time there the guide is educating you on history of the islands and the area.
Things to consider: This is an open trail so you will not be alone. Bring bug spray! Wear appropriate shoes, pants and gear. Bring a small umbrella or poncho.
Overall I would recommend.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/27 |
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Easy hike
Reviewed by: Amanda and John, 2014/04/25This was a pretty easy hike. Lots of good information from the tour guide. Wish we had more time to go up a different trail as well. The foliage was beautiful!
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| Activity Date: | 2014/04/21 |
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Manoa waterfall
Reviewed by: Rsenior, 2014/01/22The hike was enjoyable and very informative. Our tour guide was knowledgable. I would recommend it.
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| Activity Date: | 2014/01/17 |
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Outstanding Trip to Manoa Falls
Reviewed by: Dave, 2013/09/04We had a great trip. Our guide Corey was outstanding. Really engaged our teenagers and was very interesting. He had a ton of cool information both about Hawaii and the environment. Could not have had a better guide. Really made the trip interesting.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/08 |
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Manoa Waterfall Hiking Adventure
Reviewed by: Jean from CA, 2013/08/10If you love nature and exercise, this is one of the activities that you cannot miss in Oahu. Our guide, Mike, is very friendly and know where to stop for a nice photo shot. Be aware the hike may be very muddy. Good that there's a hose for you to hose down mud & dirt at the end of the hike. It's better to wear shorts for the hike as it's no fun to wear a pair of soaking wet long pants after hosing down the mud. I would recommend this hiking tour to my friends.
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| Activity Date: | 2013/08/01 |
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GREAT HIKE
Reviewed by: JOHN & MELANIE, 2013/08/04HAD A GREAT TIME CLINBING UP TO THE FALLS, OUR GUIDE WAS VERY GOOD AND WAS A LOT OF HELP IN CLIMBING BACK DOWN THE TRAIL.
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| Activity Date: | 2013/07/26 |
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Dante was the MAN!
Reviewed by: Jay, 2013/04/12Just wanted to thank Dante who took us on this tour. He was an awesome guide, and I felt bad we had no extra cash in the pocket to give him as a thank you. Just a great, great time. Dante, thank you for the great pictures you took of us and for your knowledge!
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Good Hike
Reviewed by: MissV, 2012/10/05Great hike, about 2miles, wear shoes that you don't mind getting dirty, it could be mudly if it rains, and it might right, I got so wet but the ran comes and goes
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Manoa Falls Hiking Adventure
Reviewed by: Marce, 2012/09/10The hiking tour was everything we hoped it would be. Our guide, Kory was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and a positive addition to the tour. We had a fantastic time.
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Truly an Authentic experience
Reviewed by: UtahMommy, 2010/10/03We hiked this in the pouring rains in the rainforest. So worth the muddy, rocky climb! The rain made the waterfall magnificent! Our tour guide, Greg, was very friendly and knowledgeable and our entire group was a bunch of troopers who didn't mind the rain. I would recommend this hike to others.
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Great Adventure!!
Reviewed by: lady barragan, 2010/08/19This is my 3rd time to hawaii. I have been on one hike, but it wasnt as AWSOME as this one. First off, i was worried my 7 year old would get tired, he didnt. He survived the whole hike. Our Tour guide was really nice and explained alot of the natures around us. When we got to the highlight of our hike, it was UNbelievable. The waterfall was amazing and well worth the muddy, wet hike. Althought it rained on us on the way back, it was so HOT out- it didnt matter. this trip was so well WORTH it. I would do it again.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
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Wonderful Experience
Reviewed by: KR White, 2010/07/06June 24, 2010: My family and I went on the Manoa Falls Hike. We had a great time - it was quite the work out but well worth it. Me'ena was a fantastic guide. She provided wonderful insight into the flora and fauna of the area - very educational. I would recommend it highly.
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Manoa Falls Hike
Reviewed by: Judi, 2010/03/30Myself, daughter and 2 16 yr. old granddaughter did this hike and all really enjoyed it. Beautiful scenery and not to difficult of a hike. Our guide, Dante, was very informative of the plant and bird life and his personality made this hike more enjoyable than it would have been otherwise. I would recommend the morning hike to anyone. Afternoons may be to warm and humid.
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Manoa Falls Trip
Reviewed by: Reynaldo & Hilda Lopez, 2009/02/25We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was Stan, he was very knowledgeable about the species we found on the way to the falls, he was entertaining and fan to be with, he made our trip really enjoyable. Even though there wasn't a lot of water on the falls the trip is well worth your money. He also recommended us the best Thai food restaurant in Waikiki. Thanks Stan!.
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What an Adventure
Reviewed by: Jeannie Morgan, 2008/12/11The rain tree forest was a wonderful adventure for us. Nina of Oahu Tours was extremely knowelgeable and patient guests who had knee troubles etc. The hike was about 1 mile in and out to see the Falls. Its amazing how the terrain of Oahu changes within a couple of miles from the city of Honolulu.
Aloha
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Great Hike
Reviewed by: Lisa B, 2008/11/17This was a terrific hike, however I really wouldn't recommend for young children. There were some pretty big steps and places you had to find your way as the step up was 24 inches or better and with rain, the path can be pretty muddy and slippery. Good shoes are important. Trail is narrow in places and someone has to step off to the side if there are people going both directions. Lots of breathtaking plants and flowers to see. Since the falls are rain fed, their size is completely dependent on the rain. If it hasn't for a while, you may only see a wet wall where the falls are.
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Great Expirience!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/06/27This hike was so fun and such beautiful sights. YOu'll come out with some awesome pictures to show your friends! Our guide was really good too- he knew all the facts about the plants and trees and even where certain movies had been filmed and what not. The waterfall was an amazing finale as well!! Everyone should try this when they take a trip to Hawaii!
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This was wonderful!
Reviewed by: The, 2008/04/28I have to say that our guide was absolutely amazing. I even at one point asked if he was a naturalist. His degree was in polynesian studies, so he wasn't just a 'cab driver' and hiking 'escort'. We felt like we really were educated not only on Oahu, but all of the Hawaiian islands. The hike was an easy one for anyone who has any hiking experience at all. It can be muddy, but it is well worth it. The falls for us were just a trickle as it hadn't rained in a few days and the strength of the falls are obviously directly related to the amount of rainfall. We still felt the hike was worth it, even if it was more like a 'drip' than a 'fall' the education we got about the tree's, plants, history, nuts, animals....you name it. I just can't say enough good things about our guide (Greg or maybe Craig, we can't remember) he was just so knowledgeable and friendly. He spoke with everyone, left no one straggling behind, made sure we all had water and anything else we needed, and really just
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Highlight of our trip!
Reviewed by: Fidel & Aleida Nunez, 2007/12/06This was the highlight of my first trip to the islands. Our guide "rascal" (I don't remember the Hawaiian word for that)was really the BEST!! He was born & raised there and had so much to share about the beautiful plants. He shared a great little secret w/us about the red ginger. I promised not to tell. The plants, flowers, and surroundings are a must to experience! It rained & poured on us on our way back down the hike. Oh what an awesome time!
THANK YOU Rascal!!
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Reviewed by: Nicola Cassis, 2007/08/12My sister and I loved the hike. You will get slightly wet and muddy, but that's half the fun. The walking sticks provided were a huge help especially when we came up against slippery rocks.
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