Reviewed by: Jen
We had an amazing day. The early hike beat the crowds of the park, and was perfect to catch the sunrise. Our tour guide was very timely, clean, and went above and beyond for our group. Highly recommend this tour!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/05/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/18 |
Reviewed by: R. J. Ferguson
If this is your first trip to the Oahu this is the tour to take. I have be here many times an have seen most of the island. I bought my niece & her husband this time an thought this would be a good tour.
It was a good tour, I even saw some places I had not seen before. The driver/tour guide was great. He was informative about the island an very nice.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/05/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/06 |
Reviewed by: ivana
It was so nice to book and the transportation was easy - the actual was really great too!
Hello Ivana,
Thank you for the review. I am glad you had a good time with John. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay on Oahu.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/05/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan Wu
He is very professional, warm hearted tourist guide. My wife and I enjoyed very much. Definitely we will recommend to other friends.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Deb N.
This all day long tour was the absolute best. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and shared a ton off information about all the stops.
Halaiwa town was very quaint, but expect to do a bit of walking, and waiting in line for good, if that's what you decide to do.
Overall, this trip was great, definitely worth the price paid.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Leanna
We went on this near the end of our trip and wish we had booked it earlier. Chris was our tour guide and he was *chef’s kiss*! He was knowledgeable and personable and entertaining for the whole 9 hour day. This was a great experience seeing what the island has to offer and would be so helpful in figuring out the spots to go to for a longer amount of time.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Janet
This was one of the best tours! There were 8 of us and the driver Alan was very attentive to our needs and explained everything in detail to all our questions. He was awesome! Would highly recommend this tour to everybody.
Hello Janet,
Thank you for your review. I am glad you had a good time with Alan. He is a very interesting guy and am glad he is with us. Thank you for booking our tour and hope you all enjoy the rest of your trip in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/06 |
Reviewed by: SueZQue22
Our driver was amazing, very nice and knowledgeable First stop was the sunrise at Diamond Head, we had just enough time to hike to the top and get back down. So many stops along our North Shore experience, even got to see sea turtles. Definitely recommend this experience.
Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had a good time on the tour. I hope you guys enjoyed your stay in Hawaii. I hope one day you guys can visit again. Thank you once again for the review.
Mahalo
Jonah
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Mitch
I've been to the island dozens of times over the last 50 years and this tour was one of the highlights of all the visits.
Our pickup time was 6:40am from the Ala Moana Hotel. This is right next to a major shopping mall with ample parking. After a few more pickup locations, at various hotels, we were on our way.
Our driver, Danny (Driver of the year), was outstanding. He not only provided us with island history, but his own personal experiences growing up on the island, while pointing out many points of interest as we spent the day traveling around the island. As we approached each of the stops throughout the day, Danny played a brief video describing the highlights of the next destination.
The bus was clean and comfortable, with an onboard restroom. Bottled water was available throughout our entire tour.
We made our way out of Waikiki, traveling east through the neighborhoods to our first stop at the Halona Blowhole where Danny provided us with a tasty taro poi malasada (a purplish colored glazed donut that was outstanding). We spent about 15-20 minutes taking in the sights, before heading off to our next stop.
We arrived at our next stop, the Pali Lookout, about 20 minutes later. The views down to Kaneohe Bay were amazing. Again we had 15-20 minutes to enjoy the view and take photos.
A short time later we arrived at the Byodo-In Temple. After ringing the bell for luck, you can walk thru the Temple and around the grounds and koi ponds.
After leaving the Temple, we enjoyed an hour long drive along the coast, including amazing views of the North Shore, before arriving in Haleiwa town.
Here you'll have 90 minutes to enjoy lunch from one of the many food establishments.
The final stop in the tour was the Dole Pineapple Plantation, before returning to Honolulu where we got to view the Iolani Palace, and the King Kamehameha Statue.
The nine and a half hours flew by and was time well spent.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/27 |
Reviewed by: yifamily
The overall trip was good. The driver was on time to pick us up and very nice and accommodating. We started with the early hiking at the diamond head hike which is great because it gets quite hot after 9am at the top and by the time we got back, there was a large crowd waiting to get the tickets to start the hike. The view at the top of the crater was very nice. You can see all the high rise buildings in the waikiki area. It does take about 45min one way with 0.8 miles to climb up to the top. You will climb through a small tunnel which was cool.
Then he drove us around the island and we stopped at a few different beaches. We saw the area with very expensive houses which was very interesting. We also stopped to see the koko trail and the blowhole. We then stopped at a few additional places including the place where they sell macadamia nuts. That was a very nice place where we get free coffee and can taste all different kinds of macadamia nuts before we decide to buy them. We then stopped at the food truck place for lunch and the food was not that good. The garlic shrimp has too much garlic and the butter and lemon shrimp was too blend. What is worse is there was a lot of flies, so we have to constantly worry about the flies going to our food! The kids had a great time chasing the the chickens though.
We then stopped at another fruit stand and the sunset beach. We were supposed to stop at another beach but we decided to skip as there were too many stops along the way and mostly are shops for tourists. The last stop was the Dole plantation which was a big disappointment. I did not even get a chance to see even one pineapple! The place was so crowded with fancy stores selling tourist merchandises and the ice cream was ok. We were not able to get on the train to see the pineapple fields as the tickets were sold out. The maze was ok, but no pineapple there. I personally do not recommend going to dole plantation.
Hello Yi Family,
Thank you for the review. The tour can be a long day. I am glad you got to enjoy some parts of the tour. I am sorry you did not get to enjoy the garlic shrimp. There are a lot of options out there so some of them are hit or miss. Dole Plantation is another one. During the busy season, it can get really packed out there. But I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip out here.
Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Elizabeth
We were lucky to be the first pick up of the day and got front row seats! The views out the windshield and side windows really enhanced the experience. We were also lucky to get Driver of the Year “Danny”. Danny shared personal stories, island folklore, history and lots of other informational tidbits that kept the passengers interested and engaged in between stops. Although it was overcast most of the day and we did get rained on, the stops and views did not disappoint. I would recommend this tour for those wanting to get a good overview of the island, take in the sights and to help plan where to visit or explore for a longer period of time. Our 15 year old son and friend also really liked it.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/27 |
Reviewed by: A. Vergara
- Our guide Marlon is the best! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny!
- The schedule for the stops were perfect.
- Overall had a great experience.
- Recommendation: Schedule the tour Wednesday to Sunday if you'd like to see Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay is closed Mondays and Tuesdays due to ongoing preservation efforts. We didn't mind at all. Our guide added more time to the other tour spots
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Nikki T.
Overall, this was a great tour for a first time visitor to Oahu. We liked the variety of sights and experiences. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was well paced and we didn't feel like we needed any extra time at any of the spots. The complimentary water bottle and malasada were a nice touch!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Heather
We had the best time on this tour. Our driver, Lola had a wealth of information to provide during the tour. Her fun personality made the trip worth while. There were so many Beautiful views to see. We were given poi donuts in the morning. I was nervous to try it, but let me tell you... they were so good! This is a must do experience and you will be lucky if Lola is your tour guide!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Darryl S
Our tour was amazing, perfect amount of stops and perfect amount of time spent at each stop. Our tour guide Lola was awesome. She got us yummy donuts to start the tour off and she was super knowledgeable about everything throughout the tour. Could not have asked for a better experience, and would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking to site see or get to experience Hawaii.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
Overall the experience was amazing and very enjoyable. The tour guide named Lola was very passionate about what she was talking about and it was easy to tell that she enjoys her job. She tries to make the extra effort to make the experience that much more fun, knowledgeable, and enjoyable. All of the stops were very enjoyable and the experience is unforgettable.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Reviewed by: 50andFabulous
This was definitely worth the experience. Lola is a wealth of knowledge and very entertaining. Her knowledge of the island history history is great. I highly recommend taking this tour. You won't be disappointed!!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/03/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Theresa T
This was an amazing tour! Danny, our driver was very knowledgeable, not only with the land but the history of the island! The tour seems long, but it flies by!! I wish it was longer! Does not feel like a 9 hour tour at all! The bus was extremely comfortable and Danny even gave us water and Hawaiian donuts. I highly recommend this tour!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful sights all throughout the tour! I would do this again and recommend
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Filipa
This tour was great, all thanks to Jonah!! Beautiful sights and stops with interesting facts and information about Hawaii keenly shared by Jonah. Strongly recommended!
Hello Filipa,
Thank you so much for your review. It was a great time having you on the tour. We had a special group that day. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip out here and have a safe trip back to Switzerland.
Mahalo
Jonah
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Kristen Clark
Loved seeing Diamond Head and doing the hike to the top! Got to the top to see the sunrise, just beautiful! Our tour guy was amazing and heard us talk about coffee, so he took us to get some local much needed coffee:)
Got to see some beaches and the blowhole was just a gorgeous, don't want to miss sight! We ate at a foods truck park which was interesting. We ate at Mike's, which was soo good! Guy Ferrari approved!!!
We took our children, 7 and 5, so by the time we got to Dole plantation they just wanted Dole Whip ice cream. So, the line was long and moved somewhat fast but we didn't have time to do the train ride and learn about the plantation. But, was all around great to see everything and worth it!!
Hello Kristen,
Thank you for the review. We are glad you had a great time with the family on the tour. The coffee at the Island Brewhouse is so good. I hope you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and hopefully you can return to the islands again.
Much Mahalo
Jonah
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Grodrg5
So I had the privilege of taking all my family to a trip to Hawaii but because getting a rental car can be a pain an expensive I decide to splurge and just book tours that included transportation…. Who wants to drive around during a vacation… it was all out first time to Hawaii so now that I know all the good spots I can’t wait to go back and explore on my own… we did the Royal star circle tour and it was worth it… it had a/c, a bathroom, opportunities for snack time and a hell of a spot for amazing local lunch options… we got to see up close and some spots actually explore the main hot spots of this amazing island… it’s so green and has a bit of the city flair but the locations that you get to see on this tour really show you the real Hawaii… I had a driver by the name of kalani! He was so funny and attentive to the littles ones in my group… the picture don’t do the trip justice… so if your looking for easy and a lot to check off in one day then this trip is for you… little warning… the day of the week determines on how busy some of the tourist location will be … I went on a Sunday and most places were packed! Another tip is sit on the passenger side of the bus it makes for great water views!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Alyssa R
My overall impression of the trip was great. I was traveling with my family including young children. I think the time at each stop wasn't enough when with kids. It's always a delay with them but if your going just adults I feel like the time is perfect. So many different stops an beautiful mountains an ocean views. Our tour guide kalani was awesome. Very family friendly an communicative with the kids also very caring. Teddys Burger place was delicious. Sadly we didn't get enough time to ride the train at the dole plantation but the dole whip was delicious.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
Reviewed by: michael umayam
went with my mom and sister on our first full day here. we thought it would be a good idea to take a tour of the entire island so we could see everything and take notes in what we’d want to do throughout the week we’re here. we had a great time from seeing the blow hole to eating dole whip. and our driver and your guide lola was great.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii Explorer
We took this tour on our first day so that we would know where we wanted to spend more time. It gave us a great overview and hit lots of spots that tourists would enjoy. Would definitely recommend it!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Heather
This was the first time to Hawaii (Oahu) for my husband and I. We were very impressed with the tour. It was very informational and since we did the tour on one of our first days there, we were given some ideas on places we wanted to go back to (because of limited time on tour). I liked it so much that we have planned a family trip with the kids and grandparents and we will be taking the tour again so the kids can get a taste of things (this will be their first time ever going).
We loved the driver too!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/23 |
Reviewed by: DontGetLeftBehind
This was our first time in Hawaii, well it was for my wife and not myself because I spent 4 years stationed here as a US Navy sailor. It has been 20+ years ago for me, but the driver of our bus, Kalani (hope I spelled his name correctly), made the first impression of Hawaii for my wife and myself after 20 years one we will never forget. The bus was clean and well-kept including the onboard restroom. Kalani kept the bus temperature nice, and his driving was calm. The tour was well organized. The points decided to stop at and the length we stopped versus the points we did not stop at was well thought out (from feedback or experience). The tour latest 9 hours, but it didn't seem that long. It was easy to lose track of time at the points of interest, so I highly recommend you use a timer on your watch. Time spent driving from point to point was filled by humorous humor, Hawaiian cultural (respect) and pronunciation (W pronounced like V) lessons, and pop quizzes (bus driver name and bus number). We would highly recommend this driver and his tour. This was "his" tour because he made it more than what was scripted (points of interest and videos). You can tell he was very passionate about the service he provides to so many people 6 days a week. I might be a little biased because this is the only tour I've taken, but a first impression is a lasting impression. I would leave photos, but they are too large. VELTRA Voucher #: 6518054
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Tegan
A brilliant tour for sampling what Oahu has to offer, seeing what more there is to the island, and soaking up the nature out side of Waikiki.
The tour guide Lola was amazing and the comfort and easy of the coach was brilliant.
Would definitely recommend!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/13 |
Reviewed by: SHERIDAN C
This is a definite must do when visiting Oahu, Tony was our driver and he was funny and informative. He knew a lot of history on the monuments and had personal stories to share. we visited a lot of cute places we wouldn't of thought about with the comfort of being able to be picked up and dropped off from our hotel, if you are thinking of an activity in your trip, this one is it :D
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Beth L
The entire tour was informative and fun. Oahu is a beautiful place and it was good to see the other side of the island while getting a full but interesting history lesson. Tony was kind, funny, and knowledgeable. The Dole Plantation was my favorite part of the tour. We were able to see several beaches but would have like to walk on one especially in Haleiwa. We will definitely be booking another excursion when we return! The tour bus was clean and comfy, great to seethe sights in style!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/06 |
Tips and suggestions
Reply from activity provider
An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.
Hello Jen,
Thank you for writing a review for us. Glad you had a good time with Stephanie yesterday. Diamond Head is always better to climb in the early morning. Also the sunrise yesterday was beautiful as well. Thank you again for writing a review for us and I will let Stephanie know of your comments.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii