3-4 Hours • Activity seekers favorite • Mountain Terrain
We meet early at 7:00 am to avoid crowds and the heat on the crater trial. After your bike fitting and safety instruction, we roll onto Kapiolani Park to discover its history then we head down to the WW1 Natatorium Memorial to see where famed Duke Kahanamoku and others trained for the Olympics. You’ll get to visit a secluded green sand beach at the base of Diamond Head; see the Disney house and roll past other homes from the marvels of wealth. We then pedal up 150 feet to the Diamond Head Light House Lookout. From this advantageous view, you can see the surfers enjoying the placid waters of Paradise.
From here, we observe Doris Duke’s Shangri-La located in the wealthy Black Point neighborhood. After a short 100′ elevation gain, we arrive near the Hawaii FIVE-O studios where they film this ongoing series. Next, we head into Diamond Head Crater’s 150′ climb and park our bikes for a 45 minute to 1-hour hike, a 300′ climb filled with lots of Hawaiian and WWI history. Along the way, you’ll experience incredible views of Oahu’s south and east facing shores. After the hike and photos, we descend to a healthy local inclusive lunch. Sunscreen, water, sports drink, and snacks provided.
**NOTE: This tour has a hilly terrain and includes a walking hike to the top of Diamond Head. Bike Tour Ride and Hike total, 10 Miles. (3.5– 4 hours) Most tours are private or semi-private *****
Meet at the Kuhio Beach Banyan Tree, Waikiki Beach.