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Adults$39.99 + tax & feesAges 13 yrs+
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Children$34.99 + tax & feesAges 3 - 12 yrs
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Go-City Customers$5.00 + tax & feesGoCity holders select from this only.REQUIRES 12 digit number (near barcode)
Diamond Head Crater Shuttle & Self-Guided Hike
2 Hours
3 yrs+
7192 Kalanianau02bbole Hwy C 120, Honolulu, HI 96825
About this tour
In the early 1800s, British sailors mistakenly thought the calcite crystals in the lava rocks they saw glimmering from a distance were diamonds, hence the name. Diamond Head is a volcano that has been extinct for 150,000 years. The crater is 3,520 feet in diameter with a 760 foot summit.
The hike led by Kaimana Tours is considered easy to moderate in exertion.
This moderate hike ascends to the top of Diamond Head via a series of switchbacks. Although Kaimana Tours rates it as an easy to moderate hike, the staircases at the end are challenging for visitors not in peak shape and might leave you breathless even before you get a look at the gorgeous views from the top. But the rave reviews are nearly universal—this hike is well worth the effort!
Even if rising at dawn is the last thing you want to do on vacation, definitely consider the earliest departure times for the Diamond Head Crater Hike. It doesn't take long before the day heats up and makes the hike even more strenuous. And because it's such a popular destination, it can get crowded at the narrower stretches of the path as more visitors arrive throughout the day.
- A self-guided hike
- Rain or shine, the tour goes on
- Incredible views
- Diamond Head Crater
- Reliable shuttle services
- A day of beautiful scenery and fun
- Over A Mile And A Half Of Hiking
- Incredible Coastlines
In the early 1800s, a ship carved through the waves off the shores of O’ahu. On its deck, sailors looking up through the sea-spray saw a strange glittering in the distance. Doing as sailors always do, they concocted a fantastic story about what they saw. A mountain, capped with diamonds. What they saw in truth was calcite crystals in the lava rocks twinkling in the sun, but the name stuck. The mountain they saw was in truth the massive remains of a volcano, extinct for 150,000 years, rising high above O’ahu. With a diameter of 3,500 feet and some of the most impressive and gorgeous coastlines in the world at its base, this former volcano has since become one of the most beloved tourist locations in the world.
Unfortunately, that means that getting to it is a pain in the butt.
So, don’t even worry about it. Use our reliable and convenient shuttling service to skip the miserable parking experience and get straight into a fun hike on one of the most visually spectacular trails in the world. Take a complimentary bottle of water to keep yourself hydrated, put on some reef-safe sunscreen, and get out there to enjoy the incredible vistas and the wonderful sense of adventure on the Diamond Head Crater trail! When you are on the way back, we will happily transport you back to your accommodations too.
- Shuttle Departure Time (from Waikiki): 6:10 a.m.
- Shuttle Departure Time (back in Waikiki): 9:10 a.m.
- Shuttle Departure Time (from Waikiki): 7:10 a.m.
- Shuttle Departure Time (back in Waikiki): 10:10 a.m.
- Shuttle Departure Time (from Waikiki): 8:10 a.m.
- Shuttle Departure Time (back in Waikiki): 11:10 a.m.
- Participants should not have a serious fear of heights
- Not recommended for persons with heart, neck, back, or joint problems
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Participants must be physically fit
- What to Bring & What to Wear: Comfortable shoes, hat, and sunglasses.
- Additional Information: Toilets and drinking fountains can be found at the beginning of the trail but not along the hike nor at the summit.
The shuttle service for this tour is able to pick you up at any major Waikiki hotel. If your accommodations are not supported, we can pick you up from the nearest pick up location to you.
- Diamond Head Crater Map
- Complimentary Bottle of Water
- Reliable and Convenient Shuttle Services
Tour's Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the difficulty of the hike?
For most of the hike it is of easy to moderate difficulty. However, the end of the hike features steep staircases that can be more difficult. The view is more than worth it though!
Are there any restrictions on if I can participate in this hike?
We cannot recommend this hike for anyone with neck, back, ankle, leg, or heart issues due to the sometimes strenuous nature of the hike. This is also true for pregnant women. Participants should be in at least moderately fit shape.
What should I wear for the hike?
Closed toed shoes are a must, and we recommend a hat and sunglasses for sun protection, as well as reef-safe sunscreen.
