In order the natural beauty of Oahu, you can go for a hike or biking, horse riding or even adventure sports like parachuting, paragliding, diving, snorkeling, surfing & so on. If you wish to explore the archeological sites & learn about the Hawaiian myths & local legends on the windward side of Oahu, then you can get in touch with Mauka Makai Excursions. Beginning from 1998, Backyard Oahu specializes in discovering several hiking trails through Oahu. The excursions organized by Oahu Nature Tours enlightens regarding Oahu’s geology, history, mythology & archeology. This apart, the diverse collection of plant species & bird species amazes everybody. Discover Hidden Hawaii Tours leads provide a variety of hiking trails like the one to the Diamond Head, Makapuu, and Old Pali Highway & Manoa Hills.
The numerous beaches of Oahu give a very refreshing feeling. In fact, the Kailua & the Lanikai beaches are, in fact, rated among the top ten beaches of the world. The Botanical Gardens of the Waimea Valley Audubon Center holds a picturesque image of the beauty of nature. Again, the different beaches of the Waimea Bay, Banzai Pipeline & Sunset beaches provide excellent opportunities for activities like snorkeling & swimming. You can relax while sunbathing on the Waikiki beaches. The Outrigger canoe rides & catamaran cruises offer dramatic views of the ocean. The Wild Side Specialty Tours mostly draw students, researchers, photographers & so on. The coastal marine life of this area is of the few places in the world where you get to interact freely with dolphins. Serving as national landmark, Pearl Harbor also attracts tourists for three other historic reasons. Besides the fact that the USS Arizona Memorial was built over the sunken ship, you can also get a glimpse of the world’s last battleship & the USS Bowfin Submarine & Museum. The Iolani Palace, built in 1879, being the last existing royal palace of the United States is also worth visiting. Hawaii’s plantation village & the Polynesian Cultural Centre & the Mission Houses Museum also attract innumerable tourists every year.