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Pair a breezy coastal hike to Makapu'u Lighthouse with a sheltered snorkel in Hanauma Bay for a full day of shoreline vistas and reef encounters. This easy, guided package includes transfers and snorkel gear—perfect for travelers based in Waikiki.
Pair a breezy coastal hike to Makapu'u Lighthouse with a sheltered snorkel in Hanauma Bay for a full day of shoreline vistas and reef encounters. This easy, guided package includes transfers and snorkel gear—perfect for travelers based in Waikiki.
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Operated by Kaimana Tours · Honolulu, Hawaii
The trail pushes you along a sun-baked ridge, the Pacific daring you to look away as waves pound the cliffs below. From the Makapu'u Point Trail the white cone of the lighthouse punctuates the skyline while trade winds drive salty spray across your face; later the water calms into the glassy shallows of Hanauma Bay where parrotfish and wrasse patrol coral shelves.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for light to moderate fitness—able to manage a paved uphill walk and pool-style snorkeling.
No, the tour does not include Hanauma Bay park admission—be prepared to pay the entry fee and watch the mandatory education video at the site.
Yes, basic snorkel sets (mask, snorkel, fins) are provided by the tour operator, though many guests bring their own masks for comfort.
Yes—this package includes round-trip shuttle service from Waikiki hotels as part of the itinerary.
The paved trail is family-friendly and rated easy, but it involves steady uphill sections; bring water and take breaks as needed.
Makapu'u Lighthouse was constructed in 1909 as part of an early 20th-century network of coastal beacons; Hanauma Bay is a volcanic tuff cone long used for fishing by Native Hawaiians.
Hanauma Bay is managed for marine conservation—visitors are encouraged to watch the educational briefing, avoid touching coral, and use reef-safe sunscreens to limit reef damage.
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