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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall
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- 8 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
This tour allows you to see the sights of the North Shore of Oahu, including Hanauma Bay. During this full-day tour, ride in a mini-bus to the Dole Plantation, Turtle Town, the Banzai Pipeline, and either Waimea Bay to swim or take the botanical garden waterfall hike or go hiking in Waimea Valley. Pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels are included.
- Full-day tour of Oahu's North Shore
- Skip the hassle of renting a car—transportation included
- Hike through the lush valleys of Oahu with a guide
- Swim at Waimea Bay or go on waterfall hike
What's Included
- Waikiki Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Fully narrated tour of North Shore and island of Oahu
- Botanical Garden Admission (optional) *Admission Included *Closed Mondays SEP - MAY
- Lunch (optional) $18 Cash Only
- Dole Ice Cream
- Gratuities / Tips (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
You must contact our reservations department 48 hours prior to your activity to confirm your exact pick-up time and location. We provide pick-up from select hotels & hubs within Waikiki. If we do not pick it up from your hotel, we will offer the closest pickup location to your hotel. Pick-up starts in Waikiki from 6:45 AM - 7:20 AM.
What To Expect
Within a single day, visitors can enjoy the most popular sites & attractions on the island of Oahu and save money and time. Skip the hassle of renting a car and see the highlights of Oahu’s North Shore and East & North-east shores from the comfort of a minibus or van. Along the way, a guide keeps you entertained and shares details about the island that you would likely miss if traveling on your own. This tour also has a perfect balance between sightseeing (30%) and activities (70%) tour. It covers 80% of this whole island. We have the best tour guides with abundant sharing and caring spirit so called "the Spirit of Aloha".
We are highly proud of TripAdvisor’s #1 rank out of 480 tours in Honolulu for 4 years in a row. We are striving to provide the most memorable, unique, and fun tours every day.
We are highly proud of TripAdvisor’s #1 rank out of 480 tours in Honolulu for 4 years in a row. We are striving to provide the most memorable, unique, and fun tours every day.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
3,581 reviews
Tracey_B, Apr 2024
The garlic shrimp was amazing!!!
The gardens were beautiful!
We liked the intimacy of the smaller bus, but the noise was a distraction from the tour guides presentation.
We felt a little rushed...
It would have been nice if he had pointed out the location at each stop.
Loved having the map above the driver.
Carol_G, Apr 2024
Our guide and driver made the trip fun, educational and relaxed. Loved the use of video to enhance our understanding of what we would see and the Hawaiian language. The length of time at each stop was appropriate. Personally I would have enjoyed a stop on the North Shore to watch the surfing, only saw them from the bus in passing. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who loves scenery/history/and more than a city view!
Bill_M, Apr 2024
Our guide. Rob. Was the best. Went above and beyond to ensure. We did not miss anything
He was amazing. We have done many tours. This was the best so far
Suzanne_R, Apr 2024
This was a great tour of the island. Our tour guide Robert Chow did an excellent job and was very knowledgable about the history and landscape. The stops were just the right amount of time to get out and look at the attraction and still get back close to the scheduled time without feeling rushed.
richerdgladius_s, Apr 2024
Guide kanamu was really good in explaining and keeping us entertained throughout. The tour was well planned
Gail_M, Apr 2024
The whole trip was very good. Kanamu (our tour guide) was more than excellent. Informative friendly and funny. Would do a tour with her any time.
Stacie_F, Apr 2024
The tour guide was so knowledgeable and informative. I loved how he stopped at the fruit stand so we could get a fried banana!! The whole experience was awesome. However, it was rainy. I wish you would provide umbrellas or ponchos for the group.
ZULEMA_U, Apr 2024
This trip is a must do!! Our tour guide Jay was excellent. I got more than expected and the service was fun professional and memorable
Laura_R, Apr 2024
This was my husband and I’s 2nd trip to Hawaii. The last time we were here, 12 yrs ago,
We signed up for Viators before we departed home and we haven't looked back.
KANAMO, Ron, and Eric were our bus tour guide(s). Eric was our driver. Ron would help facilitate the tour during our rest stops. Kanamo is the energetic and informative Narrator.
She is such a delightful all around person... She not only pointed out interesting places, but she added relevant history surrounding the places we were driving through, which added context to her story.
Kanamo is a native of Oahu and understands everything from traffic patterns, to scenic routes, which beaches are popular anf which ones to avoid during high tides. Having grown up in Oahu, she is very familiar with film stars homes on the island, what part of the island is considered the Beverly Hills of Oahu and also which side is considered the most remote or rustic art of the island.
Not IF, But when you come take a guided tour, Ask for this Team! We’re so grateful to be able to book with Viator when we travel to our destinations. #laura_luvs2travel
josephine_O, Apr 2024
It was a great experience with a knowledgeable guide. She understands the history of the Island and the culture. I have a better understanding of the Hawaiian culture.
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