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Every page on DiamondHeadTickets.com in one place. Most visitors start with the tours, then read the guides.
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Tours
- All tours
- Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Entry TicketsYour park reservation booked, a trolley ride from five Waikiki stops and about two hours to climb at your own pace.
- Diamond Head Hike with Tickets and ShuttleThe lowest price with the reservation handled: early hotel pickup, water, a map and about 90 minutes to hike.
- Electric Bike Ride & Diamond Head HikeE-bikes from Waikiki to the crater, then a guided climb to the rim. Six riders at most, hiking ticket included.
- Diamond Head Early Hike with Entry ReservationA 5:30 a.m. pickup and entry at the 6 a.m. opening. A summit sunrise is realistic from November to March.
- Diamond Head Bike to Hike with Local LunchPedal to the crater with a local guide, hike to the top together, then lunch near Diamond Head. Ten guests at most.
- Diamond Head Summit Shuttle with ReservationEntry, an air-conditioned minibus from Waikiki hotels and snacks, with about two hours at the crater.
- Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse HikesTwo summit trails in one morning: Diamond Head and the Makapuu Lighthouse, entry included. Non-refundable.
- Diamond Head Hike and Oahu Circle Island DayThe crater hike at dawn, then Halona Blowhole, Kualoa, the North Shore and Dole Plantation in one long day.
- Oahu Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 LookoutsSeven island viewpoints in half a day, including Diamond Head from the beach park below. No crater hike.
- Waikiki Trolley Green Line to Diamond HeadHop-on rides between Waikiki and the Diamond Head trailhead. Park entry not included; non-refundable.
- 1-Hour Diamond Head Sail on the Ke Kai CatamaranOne hour on a catamaran from Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head, drinks included. Good after a morning hike.
Guides
- All guides
- Reservations & ticketsHow the timed entry works, what it costs and what to do when it sells out.
- Tour or do it yourselfBus, rideshare, car or shuttle tour: what each costs and where it drops you.
- The sunrise hikeWhich months the summit sunrise works, and which tours get you in at 6 a.m.
- How hard is the hikeStairs, heat, kids, knees and what to carry up the crater.
- Bike and e-bike toursPedal or e-bike from Waikiki, then climb the crater with a guide.
- Lookout or crater hikeWhich Oahu tours stop at the roadside lookout, and which take you up the crater.
Blog
- All posts
- Holiday closures 2026-27Closed Dec 25 and Jan 1. When the busy-week slots open.
- TheBus fare change 2026Cash went up a quarter. HOLO did not. The DIY sum, redone.
- Winter sunrise 2026-27Sunrise times to March, and the slot that makes it.
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