HONOLULU HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Manoa Falls to Puu Ohia: Six Hours of Rainforest Hike and Downhill Bike in Honolulu
A guided Oʻahu combo tour that pairs a moderate 2-mile guided hike to the 150-foot Manoa Falls with an easy 5-mile downhill bike ride through the island’s Puu Ohia rainforest—this guide lays out what to expect and who it suits.
Manoa Falls to Puu Ohia: Six Hours of Rainforest Hike and Downhill Bike in Honolulu.
This is a compact, guided combination of hike and bike that delivers the dense, wet green of Manoa Valley and the airy panoramas of Oʻahu’s rainforest in a single morning. The tour begins with a moderate, guided 2-mile round-trip hike to Manoa Falls—one of the island’s tallest falls at roughly 150 feet—then shifts gears into an easy, mostly downhill 5-mile bike ride on paved road through the Puu Ohia rainforest, all run as a roughly six-hour experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Manoa Valley and a 150-foot Waterfall
The guided waterfall hike leads into the interior of Manoa Valley to a towering 150-foot cascade, passing tranquil streams, pools and dense tropical vegetation along a moderate 2-mile round-trip trail.
Five Miles of Downhill Through Puu Ohia Rainforest
After the hike the tour continues with an easy 5-mile downhill bike on a paved road that threads the Puu Ohia rainforest—an experience defined by panoramic views, the fragrance of tropical fruits and flowers, and encounters with native birds and animals noted on the route.
A Family-Friendly Combo with an Age Advisory
The tour is promoted as a family-friendly combo that blends hiking and biking, but operators advise the experience is not recommended for children under 5 years of age.
What the day feels like
What the Morning Feels Like
Be an early bird and start under canopy shade on a guided hike to one of Oʻahu’s hidden waterfalls, then settle into the steady, scenic flow of a downhill bike ride—six hours total that combine a moderate trail outing and an easy coastal-adjacent descent through rainforest.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this combo tour suits—and who should be cautious.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Scheduled Monday, Wednesday and Friday, departing at 7:30 a.m. and returning at approximately 1:30 p.m.; the full tour runs roughly six hours.
A guided moderate 2-mile round-trip waterfall hike to Manoa Falls (about 150 feet) followed by an easy 5-mile downhill bike on paved road through the Puu Ohia rainforest, with panoramic views and tropical vegetation.
This combo tour is offered by Bike Hawaii as a guided hiking-and-biking experience on Oʻahu.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately six hours, with departure at 7:30 a.m. and return around 1:30 p.m.
What are the hiking and biking distances?
The guided waterfall hike is a moderate 2-mile round-trip; the downhill bike portion is an easy 5-mile ride on paved road.
How tall is Manoa Falls?
Manoa Falls is described as about 150 feet tall on this guided hike.
Which days does the tour operate?
The tour operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Is this tour suitable for families with children?
The tour is promoted as family-friendly, but it is specifically not recommended for children under 5 years of age.
What kind of terrain will I encounter on the bike section?
The bike portion is an easy, mostly downhill 5-mile ride on a paved road through the Puu Ohia rainforest, offering panoramic views and tropical vegetation.