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Enjoy an educational and fun guided walk to the 760 foot summit of the most famous crater. Enjoy both round-trip transportation and a professional guide who will escort you to the summit to provide you with an exciting and safe excursion. Incredible and breathtaking 360 degree views of Waikiki and the turquoise blue Pacific Ocean await you. On this adventure you will learn about the crater's fascinating geology, history, archeology, flora and fauna. Knowledgeable and expert guides are very friendly and informative, and can identify the numerous bird and plant species found in the crater.
Find out the answers to all these questions:
Who was Diamond Head Charlie?
Why did Kamehameha's warriors attack Oahu?
Where were the ancient heiaus, human sacrificial altars and burial caves?
How did the crater receive its famous name?
Fitness Level: Easy
Trail Condition: Sometimes wet and slippery
Distance Walked: 1.4 miles - 2 hours walking time
For those early risers, visiting Diamond Head Crater at Sunrise is one of nature's spectacles you won't want to miss (pick-up from your hotel at 6.00am). Or if you prefer to start later, the 9:30am Adventure to Diamond Head Crater may be for you.
Diamond Head Crater Sunrise Adventure
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- New Years Day (1 January)
- Thanksgiving Day (27 November, 2008)
- Christmas Day (25 December)
Departure Times:
- 6:00am
- 9:30am
Hotel pickup - Tour vans pick up from all Waikiki hotels.
Please note: If you are staying anywhere on Oahu other than a Waikiki hotel you will be required to meet the tour at the Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive (located next to Waikiki)
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is available from Waikiki area hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking and call at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to re-confirm your pickup time and hotel. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher.
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- Child prices are not applicable, adult prices apply to all travelers
- Hikes are suitable for children 6 years and older
- Prices are per person.
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- Round trip transportation to and from your hotel in air-conditioned vans
- Bottled spring water
- Use of backpack, flashlights, binoculars, walking staffs and rain gear
- Digital photo of all guests that is posted on our website after each tour for viewing and E-mailing to friends and family
- Professional guides with first aid and CPR training
- A complete bird-checklist for each tour for birdwatchers (available on request 24 hours prior to tour)
- Admission fee
- Personalized "I Climbed Diamond Head" certificate with a photo of the crater (suitable for framing)
- Tax
- Optional gratuities
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 72 hours of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Tour operates rain or shine. Rain gear and walking staffs are provided for all guests
- Bring comfortable walking shoes
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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This tour was wonderful. The hike is steep, but it is easy. It was definitely worth getting up for the ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United States, July 2008
Only my party of 4 on the trip would recommend sunrise tour as it will be too hot to climb later. Hard ... Read more ›
Phillip O, United Kingdom, September 2008
