Hike to the top of Daimond Head volcanic-crater with Hawaii Tours Oahu

Deal: Hawaii Tours Oahu

• 3-hour Rainforest Waterfall Adventure or Diamond Head volcanic-crater hike
  • $39 for two (a $78 value).
  • $59 for four (a $156 value).

Hawaii Tours Oahu’s knowledgeable guides lead up to 12 hikers through lush, tropical scenery.

Rainforest Waterfall Adventure
On the Rainforest Waterfall Adventure tour, guests take on a 20 to 30-minute hike past mango groves, coffee trees, and an ancient Hawaiian taro patch. The tropical scenery opens to expose a roaring 150-foot waterfall.

Diamond Head Volcanic-Crater Hike
Alternatively, guest can choose to hike through Diamond Head volcanic-crater. This geological site offers 360 degree island views. After a leisurely 30-minute walk through a tunnel in the crater wall, guests emerge at a vantage point with views of neighboring islands and Waikiki Beach.

Hawaii Tours Oahu holds each tour twice daily, providing water and snacks for guests. Also offered is hotel pickup and drop-off.

Learn to surf with Hawaiian Surf Adventures

Deal: Hawaiian Surf Adventures

• $44 for a two-hour surf lesson for one (an $89 value)
• $87 for a two-hour surf lesson for two (a $178 value)
• $175 for a two-hour surf lesson for four (a $356 value)

The skilled instructors of Hawaiian Surf Adventures teach students how to surf without crowds or competition.

After 30-minutes of instruction on land, guests board a private surfboat for a 20-minute ride to an isolated surf break. At the remote surf spot, students spend a full hour learning how to surf the ocean’s swells.

Instructors can snap photos of your surfing experience for an additional $30.

Explore Gunstock Ranch’s 700 acres of pristine land

Deal:  Gunstock Ranch sunset horseback ride

• $49 for a 1.5-hour sunset horseback ride for one (a $99 value).
• $89 for a 1.5-hour sunset horseback ride for two (a $178 value).
• $160 for a 1.5-hour sunset horseback ride for four (a $356 value).
• $255 for a three-hour pool-and-pony party package for up to 20 children (a $450 value). The package includes:
  • Use of on-site pool, playground, and pavilion for two hours
  • One hour of pony rides

Sunset rides take place Monday–Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Explore Gunstock Ranch’s 700 acres of pristine land at the base of the Ko’olau Mountains with today’s groupon.

1.5-hour sunset horseback ride
During the 1.5-hour sunset horseback excursion, small groups are led along mountain trails with ocean views to enjoy along the way. Enjoy views of Oahu’s Windward side with the glow of a retreating sun in the background.

In order to ensure the comfort and safety of all ride participants, this is a walking-only ride.

3-hour pool-and-pony party package
The pool-and-pony party package facilitates up to 20 children. Partygoers can spend two hours splashing about the pool and spend one hour of staff-led pony rides. The party package grants access to the ranch’s playground, as well as the 20’x80’ covered pavilion equipped with electricity, tables, and chairs.

Explore the open ocean of Maunalua Bay in a outrigger canoe

Deal: $44 for a two-hour outrigger-canoe ride and tour
Expires: July 4, 2012

• Tours are held Monday–Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Hawaiian Surf Adventures guides up to 10 paddlers on an outrigger canoe tour to uncrowded stretches of water along Maunalua Bay.

The tour begins with a 30-minute onshore session covering safety, paddling techniques, and outrigger-canoe history. Once on board the double-hull canoe, guest will head out to the open ocean with a knowledgeable guide. Guests then navigate the picturesque waters of Maunalua Bay for 90 minutes while looking out for whales, dolphins, and turtle.

Grab today’s Groupon and enjoy a piece of Hawaiian history

Experience Waikiki from the ocean at sunset

Deal: Island Magic Catamaran

• $20 for a 2.5-hour youth snorkeling cruise
• $24 for a 1.5-hour adult sunset cruise
• $32 for a 2.5-hour adult snorkeling cruise

Aloha Activities’ Island Magic Catamaran takes passengers to idyllic snorkeling destinations off the coast of Oahu.

Take a stunning morning snorkel trip to Turtle Canyon where you will likely see green sea turtles gliding alongside tropical fish. The sunset cruise departs from the Kewalo Basin Harbor, taking guests along the south side of Oahu. This tour offers them a glimpse of the picturesque Waikiki skyline and Diamond Head at sunset.

Grab today’s Groupon and explore the ocean surrounding Oahu.

Whale season in Hawaii is here and these giants can be seen for free from shore

Whale season in Hawaii is from now through next Spring, and it’s easy to spot Humpback whales on your Hawaii vacation. With well over 5,000 of these huge animals in the state at this time of year, you should have no problem spotting one on your own.

Whale watching tours are the best way to see these Humpbacks up close. But it is possible to see whales from dry land for free and without getting sea sick. Park yourself along one of these popular shorelines and keep your eyes open.

If you want to get on a boat and view these giant Humpback whales up close, take a Maui whale watching tour.

Big Island
The best shoreline for viewings Humpbacks on the Big Island is along the Kohala coast. Whales are also often seen from Hilo and Kawaihae.

Kauai
On the island of Kauai, places to look for whales include Poipu Beach Park and all of the south shore of Kauai. Also Humpback whales can be seen from the north of Kapaa on the east side, and from Kilauea to the Napali coast.

Maui

Lahaina once was a whaling village and is still one of the best places to watch whales

Maui is now known for the state’s best whale-watching opportunities. Park yourself along the west and south shores for some of the best whale-watching opportunities

Oahu
If you are staying in Honolulu you will not have to go far to see whales. Whales can be seen near Diamond Head, from Sandy Beach to Makapuu, and at Hanauma Bay.

Read more about free whale watching in Hawaii over at Beat of Hawaii.

Play a round of golf under the picturesque Ko'olau Ridge mountain range

Deal: $49 for a membership to Ko’olau Golf Club in Kaneohe and a round of golf
Expires: February 24, 2012

Ko’olau Golf Club was named America’s third most difficult golf course by Golf Digest.Designed by Dick Nugent, the Ko’olau Golf Club’s course snakes through the picturesque Ko’olau Ridge mountain range, where you will encounter dramatic elevation changes, sweeping tropical vistas and cascading waterfalls.

Grab today’s Groupon and receive a year membership to Ko’olau Golf club, along with a complimentary round of golf. Also enjoy a variety of discounts and benefits, including 20% off course rates, 10% off pro-shop merchandise, and access to Ko’olau’s e-club services.

Explore a dormant volcano at Koko Crater Stables

Deal:$37 for a one-hour horseback trail ride at Koko Crater Stables (a $75 value).
Expires: October 2012

Koko Crater Stables
Nestled in the lush crater of a dormant volcano, Koko Crater Stables is the ideal place for a horseback trail ride. Adventurers spend an hour taking in views of natural wildlife and exploring the trails of Koko crater.

During the excursion, experienced riders can break off for independent journeys, while newer riders are advised to stick close to their guide.

Grab today’s Groupon and enjoy a horse back trail ride on Oahu.