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All Reviews for Dole Plantation in Oahu
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great Introduction to Oahu
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!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/23 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Excellent tour!
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!
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| 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 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great Tour 10/10
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.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Perfect Hawaiian Experience
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.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Highly Recommend!!
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!!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/17 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Best tour so far!!!
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!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/14 |
Majestic Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls Swim & Lunch - From Waikiki & Ko Olina
Great island experience
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful sights all throughout the tour! I would do this again and recommend
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/13 |
Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - Haleiwa, Kualoa Beach & Dole Plantation
Really great tou!
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!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/10 |
Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - Haleiwa, Kualoa Beach & Dole Plantation
Diamond Head hike and tour
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
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/12 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
The easiest way to see Oahu!
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!
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| 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 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
A trip around hawaii!
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.
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| 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 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Amazing Day Around Oahu
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.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/22 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great Overview of Where to Go!
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!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/22 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great tour!
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!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/23 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Best Island Tour for First Timers
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
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great tour
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!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/13 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
MUST DO !!!!
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
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/06 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Fun times!
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!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/06 |
Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - Haleiwa, Kualoa Beach & Dole Plantation
A complete island experience!
Reviewed by: Lily Z
It was our first time to the island of Oahu. We booked this island tour for a complete island experience. Boy, we were thoroughly impressed! The tour started with a Diamond Head hiking trip at sunrise. David picked us up at 6am outside our hotel. Surprised to learn we were the only guests for the day. It was like our own private tour. The van was clean and comfortable. David was very courteous and knowledgeable.
We had an enjoyable hike to the peak of diamond head. The view of Waikiki was gorgeous. Nice picture opportunity! Next, David drove us around the island to all the popular spots including Halona blowhole, Kualoa beach park, Sunset beach at north shore, Haleiwa beach park, Dole plantation etc. We also stopped at Kahuku for lunch. We ate at Da Bald Guy food truck place. I learned they were in the Netflix Street Food show. I can see why now :). I had Chipotle canjun butter shrimp, my husband had Furikake crusted salmon. Both were very tasty, highly recommended!
The tour ends around 4pm. So we still had time to go out for a great dinner in Waikiki afterwards. What a day! We were completely satisfied. So book the tour and see what Oahu has to offer. You will thank me later :).
Hello Lily,
Thank you for the review. I am glad you had a great time with David. I will let him know about your comments. Da Bald Guy is one of the best on the North Shore. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour and hope that you have a great time in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/08 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Awesome Tour & Mr Tony is the best!
Reviewed by: Amber Beasley
Mr. Tony was AMAZING! He is so knowledgeable, funny and friendly! The tour itself was gorgeous! We learned so much about Oahu, the culture and history. This tour is perfect for people visiting for the very first time! The only thing I would change is allowing for more time ar the North Shore and the Dole Plantation. If you opt to dine while in Haleiwa, you don't have time to go to the beach. Mr. Tony forewarned us all about this so at least we had a choice. Be sure to grab a shaved ice and some goodies at Tropical Farms as well! And you'll also love the masalada treat they give out on the tour! Definitely would book this tour again! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/06 |
Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - Haleiwa, Kualoa Beach & Dole Plantation
Tour
Reviewed by: Cassie Benisch
Our trip was amazing. Stephanie was awesome! She knew so much about the island, and pointed out different things during the trip. The way that this tour was laid out was great as well. Starting the hike at diamond head early, we were able to get to the top before the sunrise and that was such a beautiful sight! The beaches and water is so pretty as well!
Hello Cassie,
Thank you for your review. I am glad that you had a great time with Stephanie. I hope you have a great rest of your trip and I will let Stephanie know about the your comments.
Mahalo
Jonah
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/05 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
A wonderful tour with a great host!
Reviewed by: APan
We took the Grand Circle Island Tour with Royal Star on 1st Feb 2022. Our driver and guide was Lola, who was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and funny. Lola peppered the entire trip with a lot of not so well known facts and trivia which made us appreciate the various destinations on our tour memorable. The itinerary was well planned and there was sufficient time allocated for us to get a good sense of the places we were visiting. We were also treated to delicious poi (Portuguese donuts) for breakfast which was a nice little bonus.
Overall, the tour was fantastic, well worth the time and money. I would highly recommend it for any first time travelers who are looking to get the best of Oahu in a day’s time.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/01 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great tour
Reviewed by: Byron
We had Lola as our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable and a great driver. The tour brought us around the island and had some great stops and good food. Would highly recommend this tour! Must do while here
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/01 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great way to see the whole island
Reviewed by: C&J
This was a great way to see the highlights of Oahu in one day. Our driver, Tony was very informative as we rode in his bus. We were vacationing with friends who had never visited Hawaii before so this was the perfect way for them to see the main tourist spots. We have taken a similar tour 19 years ago so we enjoyed refreshing our memories. I was happy that we were able to spend extra time in Haleiwa. It was a fun place to browse the shops and have lunch at a shrimp truck. The stops on the tour gave us ample time to take photos and get out of the bus to enjoy the special places in Hawaii. We really appreciated having a driver and guide who was easy to understand and was knowledgeable about the island. Once you have taken a tour like this , you will know if there are any areas of the island that you might want to visit for a longer period of time and then can return there on your own or on another tour to just that place. Covid restrictions have limited some experiences but that is not the fault of the tour company. I would recommend this tour to others.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/23 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
A tour you all MUST DEFINITELY do when you are in Honolulu!
Reviewed by: Katelyn Kelel
Our tour guide Tony was a fabulous driver and narrator. He gave us lots of complimentary water and 2 malasadas, which we found ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! The bus was very comfortable with footrest, a lever to recline the seats, and was fully air conditioned.
Two suggestions for improving the tour experience -
1. Little more time needed in Dole plantation, so that people can get to ride the Pineapple Express train and visit the Dole maze.
2. Little more time needed in North Shore to explore the scenic beaches.
Other than that, we enjoyed the tour experience and I highly recommend everyone to take it to explore the wonderful Oahu island.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/23 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Best Tour Ever!
Reviewed by: L. Bueno
We were greeted at the large comfortable motor coach by LOLA. Throughout the day she demonstrated an amazing amount of knowlege coupled with humor about China man's hat, macadamia nut, sugar cane, coffee, pineapple, and coconut farms. The Japanese Temple and coy farm was an incredible sight. We were able to ring the bell for health and wealth then proceeded to the 10 foot gold Buddha. We ate at Shrimp truck which was delicious. We were given time to explore the North Shore town of Halewei. We learned about how the islands became under one ruler and where the original Oahu people were "pushed" over a cliff to their deaths by King Kamehameha. Thoroughly enjoyed the Doke Pineapple Plantation with the delicious dole whips. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST TOUR ON THE ISLAND. LOLA IS #1
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Majestic Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls Swim & Lunch - From Waikiki & Ko Olina
Very pleasurable, informative and very knowledgeable guide.
Reviewed by: David Shirk
Colins was very knowledgeable and friendly with our group. Always offering answers to any question that came his way.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/18 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great Time
Reviewed by: Frank
We had a great time on the tour very easygoing and fun to meet new people
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/18 |
Majestic Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls Swim & Lunch - From Waikiki & Ko Olina
Great way to see the island + waterfall
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
The tour was in a mini-bus rather than the larger motorcoach buses. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. I really liked the stop at Waimea Valley the best. It was nice to get out and go on a nature walk. The entire route is fully paved. If you want to swim, there's time to swim too. Lunch was at Fumi's and I'd recommend their garlic shrimp (yum!). Overall, the day was a full day so make sure you get plenty of rest the night before and wear comfortable shoes.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/16 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Wonderful tour to appreciate Hawaiian history and delicacies! Great for newcomers and locals alike :)
Reviewed by: Clarisse
Overall, this is the best tour for anyone wanting to see the major highlights of Oahu with wonderful opportunities to enjoy Hawaii's culinary delights. Our family has been to Oahu at least 4 times, so we thought we had seen it all, but this tour really allowed us to appreciate the beautiful island of Oahu even more. Our local tour guide, Tony, was very kind, informative and funny and really treated us like "ohana." He definitely made the tour memorable. He shared a lot of great recommendations! We loved the subtle but impactful hospitality touches of the tour, such as the free water bottle and malasada.
What we really loved about the tour was having a variety of stops that allowed you to appreciate the surrounding nature, history and food of Hawaii. There is something for everyone!
For the ocean lovers, make sure to sit on the passenger hand side of the bus because you will have ocean views throughout the journey. The stops at Hanauma Bay and the Pali really help you appreciate the lush surroundings.
For foodies, not only do you get a taste of the poi malasadas from Kamehameha Bakery during your journey, but you get to visit: 1) Tropical Farms where you can taste and purchase locally grown macadamia nuts, coffee and other island delights. Our favorite flavors of the macadamia nuts were the cinnamon glazed and maui onion. 2) Haleiwa town where you can enjoy the delicious garlic shrimp. We went to Camaron Shrimp Truck which serves theirs peeled with rice, salad and a slice of fresh pineapple. I really loved the coconut shrimp which comes with a side of the garlic sauce. The shrimp was crispy and scrumptious! 3) Dole Plantation where you can try their world famous Dole Whip! We got a cup of Dole whip with fresh pineapple topping each bec it's too good to share. Make sure to line up when you arrive because it gets busy!
For newbies, this tour is a great way to see it all in one day.
This tour is highly recommended!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/14 |
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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