Everything to sort out before you climb Le'ahi: how the park reservation works, whether you need a tour, when the sunrise is worth it, how hard the stairs are, and which tours never enter the crater.
Diamond Head Reservations 2026: Tickets, Slots & FeesHow the timed entry works, what it costs and what to do when it sells out.Read the guide →
Diamond Head Tour or DIY 2026: Shuttle, Uber or Bus?Bus, rideshare, car or shuttle tour: what each costs and where it drops you.Read the guide →
Diamond Head Sunrise Hike 2026: When It Really WorksWhich months the summit sunrise works, and which tours get you in at 6 a.m.Read the guide →
Diamond Head Hike Difficulty 2026: Stairs, Kids & GearStairs, heat, kids, knees and what to carry up the crater.Read the guide →
Diamond Head Bike & E-Bike Tours 2026: Which to BookPedal or e-bike from Waikiki, then climb the crater with a guide.Read the guide →
Diamond Head Lookout vs Crater Hike 2026: Which Tours StopWhich Oahu tours stop at the roadside lookout, and which take you up the crater.Read the guide →Tours
The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the hike time and what guests say.
Lowest price
★ 4.83 hoursFree cancellationThe cheapest way in with the reservation handled: an early van from your hotel, water and a map. Guests get about 90 minutes to hike, so fit walkers do best.
Tickets included
★ 4.82.5 hoursFree cancellationA trolley ride from Waikiki with your timed park reservation already booked, then two hours to hike at your own pace. Guests say it is plenty, even for slow climbers.
Guided all the way
★ 5.03.5 hoursFree cancellationRide an e-bike from Waikiki past Kapiolani Park to the crater, then hike to the top with the same guide. Six riders at most, ages 15 and up.