Overview
UPDATE February 2025- Diamond Head is only open half day Monday through Friday due to construction projects, This will continue until July 24th, 2025. Aloha active travelers, here is your Professionally guided experience. Ride and hike to the top of Hawaii's most photographed landmark. Experience the history of this WWI iconic landmark. After the hike, we head down to a delicious local lunch at the base of Diamond Head. Bikes are 7-speed city bikes, including a safety helmet, sunscreen, water/electrolyte drink mix, and snacks. We start this tour @ 7:00 am to avoid the crowds and summer heat. Completed before noon. This activity tour is not for a non-active person. Includes hill climbing on the bike, and hiking 1 mile to the top of Diamond Head crater with warm to hot conditions in the summer months.
*In addition, we also provide our guests with complimentary dynamic photos and a tour video as your keepsake for this experience. We care for U. Welcome to Paradise!
Itinerary
- King David Kalakaua opened the zoo in 1877 as a gift to the people of Hawaii. (3 mins)
- We visit the largest state park in Hawaii with informative narration. Named after the beloved Queen Kapiolani.
- We visit this secret beach nestled at the base of Diamond Head. This beach has green sand crystal (Olivine's crystal) which is the primary reason this dormant volcanic mountain is called Diamond head. (5 mins)
- We view the Doris Duke Shangri La estate from Diamond head lookout with informative narration about Doris and her amazing life in Hawaii. (5 mins)
- We visit the Diamond head lookout where Amelia Erhart memorial stone is placed in recognition of this early aviator's accomplishments. (5 mins)
- We enter the Diamond Head crater via a tunnel, We have to stop at the entry booth to show the QR code for park entry. Guest must book this entry before the tour date, link enclosed https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondhead (90 mins)
What’s Included
Inclusions
- Local guide
- We will stop at a local café on our way back to Waikiki for a light lunch depending on what is open due to staffing shortages in Hawaii.
- We provide each guest with two bottles of Hawaii water.
- State Park entry fee we pay for your entry. $5.00 per person
- Granola bar and Gummies for our guest.
- Use of helmet
- We provide quality photos for each of our guests without additional charges *****
- Use of bicycle (7 Speed City bicycle)
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Meeting & Logistics
Special Instructions
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• Your cell phone/camera fits in our handlebar bag
• Wear light clothing, and appropriate covered shoes for bicycling
• We provide helmets, nutrients and hydration
• Most tour routes ride along on bike paths, lanes or bike friendly roadways
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide with translation technology.
- Important UPDATE: May 12th 2022. All guests must register with the Hawaii State Parks, Payment is $5 for each person. Register for 9:00 am to 10:00 am to visit the park. QR code is emailed to you, $5,00 each person.
- Any time of day booking will allow us to get in Diamond Head Hawaii State Parks, when we arrive. 9 am approx..
