China Walls vs Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 62 against 63 for China Walls, and it has 11 ranked ways to see it versus 5. With a full day in Honolulu, pair them: plan China Walls in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

China Walls in Honolulu, United States

China Walls

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in Honolulu, United States

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

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China Walls compared with Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in Honolulu
China WallsMakapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Ranked experiences511
Top Outty Ranking6874
Average ranking (top 10)6362
Cheapest experience$149$39
Average time needed5.6h6.2h
Free cancellation100% of options91% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see China Walls

  1. 1. 5 Hour Romantic Hawaii Jeep Tour

    Outty Ranking 68 · from $276 · 5h

  2. 2. 8 Hour Circle Island Jeep Tour

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $275 · 8h

  3. 3. 4 Hour Half Day Island Jeep Tour

    Outty Ranking 66 · from $190 · 4h

  4. 4. Private Circle Island Oahu Tour with Custom Itinerary

    Outty Ranking 66 · from $300 · 8h

  5. 5. 3 Hour Sightseeing *SPECIALTY Tour

    Outty Ranking 50 · from $149 · 3h

All 5 China Walls experiences

Best ways to see Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

  1. 1. Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles

    Outty Ranking 74 · from $185 · 8h

  2. 2. Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail and Shuttle Service

    Outty Ranking 71 · from $39 · 4h

  3. 3. Full Day Private Customized Sightseeing Tour in Oahu Hawaii

    Outty Ranking 70 · from $1,299 · 7h

  4. 4. Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

    Outty Ranking 64 · from $72 · 9h

  5. 5. Private Circle Island Tour we build your dream Itinerary

    Outty Ranking 62 · from $300 · 10h

All 11 Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail experiences

Frequently asked questions

China Walls or Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 62 against 63 for China Walls, and it has 11 ranked ways to see it versus 5. With a full day in Honolulu, pair them: plan China Walls in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, China Walls or Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail?

Ranked experiences at China Walls start from $149 and at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail from $39 per person.

How long do you need at China Walls and Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail?

Experiences at China Walls run 5.6 hours on average and at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail 6.2 hours, so both fit in one day in Honolulu with a break in between.

Can you do China Walls and Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of China Walls options and 91% of Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For China Walls: 5 Hour Romantic Hawaii Jeep Tour (Outty Ranking 68, from $276). For Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail: Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles (Outty Ranking 74, from $185).

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