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As far as the hike goes, it was great! It seemed a bit short, but our guide Sky was very informative and cool. We ate a few fruits and plants along the way, like guava and strawberry guava. Most of the hike is quite muddy and slippery, but I think that just adds to the adventure and fun. But if you aren't careful, you will end up on your butt. We had some issues with pickup because of booking through Viator.
Donna C
United Kingdom
It was a nice walk up through a natural forest, not very strenuous, but can get slippery, so wear proper footwear! Not many waterfalls while we were there as it hadn't rained much, but nice to see anyway!
Anonymous
This was one of the highlight of our trip. For first time visitors to Hawaii, this is a very good start to experiencing the nature Oahu offers. Our guide was excellent.
Joan F
USA
Due to their dry season, there was not much water coming over the falls.
Anonymous
This hike was definitely worth it especially if you're not the hiking type but want some guidance through the rainforest. Our tour guide did an amazing job at educating us on the history of Oahu and the rainforest in which Manoa is located. There is only one waterfall right at the end but it is a great spot for pictures. The trail is slippery but the tour company provides walking sticks to help along the way. The hike overall took us, a group of 8, about 30-45 minutes each way and it was well worth it. We've now done the hike once so we wouldn't do it again, but if it is your first time it is definitely worth doing.
Robert B
USA
This was like a nature tour with history and narrative given by an extremely knowledgeable guide. I learned more about Hawaii in two hours than I did in eight years of school. Be prepared for a slippery, steep hike up a narrow, well-worn path to get to the waterfall. Take advantage of the walking stick they give you to keep your balance. Enjoy the experience!
It was an okay hike relatively easy not much to see but the waterfall the tour guide was very knowledgeable though . All in all if you aren't much of a hiker then you should do this hike.
Too many people on the trail made the hike very unpleasant. There also should've been some warning from the tour provider to wear your mud shoes.
Anonymous
The scenery is gorgeous and the guide gave a lot of interesting information. When I went on this hike there were two groups with two different guides. One of the guides encouraged people to use the walking sticks, which the company offered. All the members of that group used walking sticks. The guide, I was assigned to offered walking sticks, but did not encourage walking sticks. The hike itself was slippery and treacherous, as it had been raining. The hike would have been better for me if I had a walking stick. Instead, it was a frightening experience.
Wasn't thrilled with our tour guide stopping every few minutes for upwards of 10 minutes each time. No need to stop that frequent and that long every time.
It is a trail going to the waterfall and back. No real adventure, just trail walking at the pace of the slowest walker. In our case it took us so long to get there we had 10 minutes at the waterfall. The waterfall is not like it looks in the picture. You can not get near it as it has a barrier. It is also not as impressive as the picture. This is a good tour for those who do not hike much and want some help on the trail. Anyone could do this tour on their own.
KEVIN H
USA
The picture is misleading. After a moderately challenging walk through the forest, we arrived at the falls. It was nothing more than a trinkle of water.It was very disappointing. The waterfall is roped off for safety which is good, but the waterfall looks nothing like the picture. If you want to walk through rainforest, enjoy, but do not expect excitement at the waterfall.
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