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All Reviews for Waimea Bay in Oahu

Overall Rating

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158 reviews

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Highly recommend 10/10

Reviewed by: 50th Birthday w my Crew

18 of our group of 24 went on this excursion. A few things- SAM was absolutely fantastic! So much knowledge- loved it! The fruit stand was awesome, the macadamia nuts stop was great, we were able to get great souvenirs at the best prices, treats, coffee- delish, bathrooms were clean and staff provided an excellent experience. We did the Waterfalls (definitely recommend) in the morning and had lunch at the cafe/bar there. Everything we ordered was delicious and the drinks were amazing. Then we did kayaking, SUP and some exploring aka shopping and tastes of local foods, LOL. So glad to have taken this excursion. Sam even had ice in the cooler.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Check the weather and dress for your day! Bring a change of clothes and a towel. Enjoy!

  • Chinaman’s Hat- roadside view

  • At the falls

  • Stopped to Shop! Great finds!

  • Our family and friends at the waterfalls!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2024/11/16
Activity Date: 2024/10/26

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

I SWAM IN A WATERFALL‼️

Reviewed by: PQ

The tour was fun! Our Drivers gave us information about sites as we drove along! We stopped at the macadamia nut farm and fruit stand!! He gave us options about what was available for us to do! I was with a big group, we chose hiking to the waterfall and kayaking/paddleboarding!! The hike was along a paved road so not much hiking but swimming in a waterfall was worth it!! Make sure you wear water shoes that can tolerate walking on rocks if you get in at the waterfall! And while paddle boarding, I saw a turtle then ate gelato at one of the vendors near the lake!
Overall 9/10 experience!!! Would have loved to have gone to the beach as well but time didn’t permit

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/10/30
Activity Date: 2024/10/26

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

The volcano and water falls were awesome

Reviewed by: Marilyn Arney

Dexter did a great job showing us around and getting everyone where they needed to be on time.

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/21
Activity Date: 2024/10/15

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Great day seeing real Oahu

Reviewed by: GayleP

Our guide Kinoa was fantastic, chatting all day but not obtrusive or overbearing. We saw some beautiful scenery, had a delicious lunch and learnt so much about being an Hawaiian and real living in Hawaii, not the tourist hype of Waikiki.

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/04
Activity Date: 2024/09/03

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Ultimate Oahu circle Island guided Nature Tour

Reviewed by: Marcelle

Fantastic day of sightseeing the island Branndon was exceptional in telling us history of the island and the sights we saw our driver was exceptional also very adept driver. Would recommend this tour to anyone thank you for the service you supplied
Aloha Marcelle & Tom
Queensland Australia

Reply from activity provider

Dear Marcelle and Tom, Yes, we are very lucky to have Branndon and Kim!! Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again! :) Ceci and the Oahu Nature Tours Team

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/04/27
Activity Date: 2024/04/25

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Deborah Tonge

We booked this tour for the day before we left for home .
The trip and the wealth of knowledge Brandon imparted was so good we really did wish we had booked it at the very start of our trip so we could take advantage of all the tips and suggestions he made to maximise our experience whilst visiting the island .
Every stop we made added to our fabulous experience of the island . My only wish having now taken the tour was to have the bus stop on the north shore for 15 mins maybe to fully experience the fabulous waves we only saw from the bus window ..
Brandon was a wealth of knowledge and kept the bus engaged at all times .

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Deborah, Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again one day! :) /Cecilia - owner/

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/03/17
Activity Date: 2024/03/14

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

The best

Reviewed by: Kora

Great experience! Very professional and knowledgeable.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/08/10
Activity Date: 2023/08/08

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

North shore fun!

Reviewed by: Cara Jermstad

We had a wonderful time on this adventure to the north shore on Oahu. Cousin G was our guide and he did a great job taking care of us and keeping things lively. He was so knowledgeable of the history and the area and all the ins and outs of where to go. He was really funny, too! Waimea falls was beautiful and the next stop we opted for paddle boarding. We didn't see any sea turtles, but it was still fun and peaceful. We had a small group of 10, which I don't think is usual, but it was a treat for us because we could move around easily and quickly get in and out of places. We'd highly recommend this to anyone!!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/02
Activity Date: 2023/01/31

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Teenage review

Reviewed by: Anonymous

What can I say about “uncle” Kevin…he was the best! He’s filled with so much information about the island and we could sit and listen for hours. We did snorkeling and SUP. While snorkeling we saw a whale! While SUP we saw turtles…AMAZING!!!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/01/23
Activity Date: 2023/01/19

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Definitely would recommend

Reviewed by: Des

Uncle Kevin was awesome. Friendly n funny great host/driver. Enjoyed our tour had a great time we did hike to waterfall n kayaking. Worth the money. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy north shore with some history/information. Read in other review that it was rushed but that’s not how it was at all at least not with our driver uncle Kevin.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/20
Activity Date: 2023/01/18

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Great to have a tour with activities!

Reviewed by: Joy

My husband and I took the North Shore Tour hoping to get a bit of everything - activities, beach, relaxation and fun. We got what we wanted and more. We had Cousin G who made everyone feel comfortable and entertained, and made the tour engaging and funny.
The tour had a good balance of free/activity time and many choices to choose from. We did the waterfall and kayaking option and was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii.
We also got the chance to sight see the east and north side of Oahu and had many stops for photos and breaks.
We felt like we got our moneys worth from this trip and got to see and do a lot on the island in just a 8am - 5pm timeframe.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/05
Activity Date: 2022/11/30

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Wonderful day.

Reviewed by: Rania

It was a wonderful day that we felt sorry when we were back to our hotels. Our guide was amazing. He was wonderful storyteller. We enjoyed every moment. We saw breathtaking views, ate the tastiest shrimps ever. We also enjoyed the best Dole Whip from plantation center.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide too! : ))) Mahalo Nui Loa Cecilia

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/11/27
Activity Date: 2022/11/10

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Good tour with perfect guide

Reviewed by: Peter

Uncle Kevin was a great guide, the whole group was nice and we spent more time together than expected.
The activities were so/so - and quite short for some. Also Turtle beach stop was cancelled while other stops (unplanned) took a while.
We saw a lot and learned about Hawaiian culture and life.
4 star for the tour 5 star for the guide

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/18
Activity Date: 2022/11/16

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Beautiful spots and a great guide

Reviewed by: Laura J

The list of places to visit is nicely curated and I think we had enough time to walk around each site, take photos, and even buy souvenirs. Our guide, Jojo, was fantastic. He had too many stories to tell to keep us entertained and was very knowledgeable about Hawaii's culture, history, and ecology.
The only downside of this tour was that you are on a large bus so, if you are picked up last and have a seat at the back of the bus, you're going to spend a lot of time going on and off. However, Jojo knew that this might be frustrating and started counting time right after the last person was out.
The bus was clean and the lunch was ok.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/11/14
Activity Date: 2022/11/11

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Best tour ever.

Reviewed by: Gilles Binda

Greg is the best tour guide we have ever had on a tour. He was so knowledgeable and funny. He went out of his way to make our tour so great. He also ensured that my daughter had a shrimp plate that responded to her food allergies.

Reply from activity provider

Hi Gilles,

Thanks! for giving Gregg and our Ultimate Circle Island with Waimea Waterfall Adventure 5 stars:)
Everyone at Oahu Nature Tours is grateful that we can provide excellent tours for guests like you.

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Manager

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/11/01
Activity Date: 2022/10/05

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Excellent day on O’ahu

Reviewed by: TSW & KLH

This was a very enjoyable experience of the North shore. It was filled with fun activities, excellent food, and good shopping. Uncle Kevin was a perfect host and tour guide, and the trip would not have been the same without him. Very wonderful experience!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/29
Activity Date: 2022/10/26

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Informative

Reviewed by: Kara

Surf bus instructor, Kevin was very informative- he gave us info to places that we must see and foods/places to eat at.
Enjoyed snorkeling wish we would of seen turtles though. Kayaking time was limited we had to go back to the bus to head back to Waikiki. We did get to visit the small towns on our way to North Shore that grows fresh vegetable and fruits, I think the two stops caused us to use up time on the water activities.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/09/15
Activity Date: 2022/09/08

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

North Shore Surf Bus

Reviewed by: Nicole

Our tour guide Kevin was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable about the Island and was super friendly. The activities were fun and the landscape was beautiful! We had a great time!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/13
Activity Date: 2022/08/11

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Decent tour

Reviewed by: Kml

A really good tour with an excellent tour guide that gave tons of Hawaiian history. The snorkeling spot was incredibly rocky and definitely not for a beginner or child. Loved all the hawaiin history and "Cap" was great but not worth the money in my opinion.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/19
Activity Date: 2022/07/17

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Disappointed for sure!

Reviewed by: Dan

I was under the impression we were on a smaller shuttle bus, not a big bus. By the time we got picked up we had to sit in the back of the bus. Only a few people wore masks. I had paid more for this tour because I thought it was in a smaller vehicle. I saw many smaller shuttles and was told by the tour guide that this company used to use smaller shuttles but now went to the big bus. The tour guide knew a lot about the island that was interesting but it was obvious that he was sure high on himself. We spent a lot of time riding the bus and getting on and off. Last time I was on Oahu I rented a car and it was much more enjoyable.

Reply from activity provider

Hi Dan,

We use a deluxe motor coach for several reasons:

1. The coach has much larger windows than smaller buses and allows for better views.
2. The seats are much more comfortable than minibus seats.
3.The air conditioning system is far superior to smaller buses.
4.We have a dedicated ,professional bus driver AND a second person who provides detailed educational and entertaining narration without being distracted by also having to drive.
Minibuses have the same person driving and narrating.

Masks no longer need to be worn inside as of April,2022.

In order to see and visit the amazing locations on our adventure we have to drive over 100 miles so you not only have the opportunity to visit O'ahu's premier attractions but also see some of the best scenery on Earth.

With Aloha

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/15
Activity Date: 2022/07/11

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Awesome trip!

Reviewed by: Jen K

This was an amazing trip and we had a wonderful guide Jo-jo who was super knowledgeable about all aspects of hawaii cultural, history, plants, food, birds etc...The bus was nice and air conditioned and the time stopping off at each location was just right. An 11 hour day is a long day but it didn't feel like it because we were so loving every step of the trip and jojo's stories and support was great!

Reply from activity provider

Hi Jen,

Thanks for your excellent review of Jojo and our Ultimate Circle Island Adventure & Waimea Waterfall !
Everyone working at Oahu Nature Tours is very grateful:)

Aloha

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/25
Activity Date: 2022/06/02

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Excellent service and experience

Reviewed by: Mandy

Excellent service and wonder experience, thank you Kevin

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/09
Activity Date: 2022/06/07

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

North Shore tour with Calvin

Reviewed by: Carol

It’s a great experience visiting the North Shore with Calvin! He’s funny and created a relaxing environment for us!
I would recommend a tour with Uncle Calvin who takes good care of folks in the tour and gave many good advices on where to get good food in town.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/06/02
Activity Date: 2022/05/31

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Surf bus

Reviewed by: Luis

Our tour guide Ariel was awesome! Would do it again. Strongly recommend it.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/14
Activity Date: 2022/04/12

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Cousin G

Reviewed by: Katie

This was our first activity in Hawaii and I am so happy it was. Cousin G was knowledgeable, fun and funny! Great tour and highly recommend!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/28
Activity Date: 2022/02/27

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Fantastic Day on the North Shore

Reviewed by: Mark T.

The tour of the North Shore was a wonderful way to see this iconic area. Our guide, Kevin, was a wealth of knowledge as he was born and raised in the area. We stopped at several locations to allow for sightseeing, shopping, eating and various activities. It was a day well spent.

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/13
Activity Date: 2022/02/09

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

Reviewed by: Alesia C

I had the best time!!! The staff was so friendly and nice and we even got a little special guitar performance on the way back to the island. The lunch was spectacular and if there are any leftovers, they will be given! But it is very filling! I can’t imagine what I’d do if I came to Hawaii and missed this tour! I wholeheartedly recommend this!!!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/12/02
Activity Date: 2021/11/28

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Loved this!!

Reviewed by: Awesome day!

Cousin G was awesome! We had a great day. The morning activity we chose snorkeling. Unfortunately for others, the falls were closing on Monday’s starting THAT day due to covid restrictions, so everyone had to do snorkeling. Had some food from shrimp truck, it was okay. We stopped at a macadamia nut and coffee tasting place, that was really cool. We did kayaking for our afternoon activity- not a lot of shade so definitely bring sunscreen or wear a long sleeve top, we roasted on the river. Then we stopped in town. Was a great day on the north shore, thanks again cousin g!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/02
Activity Date: 2021/09/13

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Waimea waterfalls with shrimp

Reviewed by: Billy and Janet Lo

A lot of side scenes to visit. A perfect tour guide with excellent knowledge and experienced.
Shrimp lunch is very tasteable. Timing control is perfect. It is a very enjoyable day.
Bus is comfortable and clean. Driver is very nice and safety driving with paitent to wait for the people. It was a hot day and suggest to supply a bottle of water to each person in the future.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/25
Activity Date: 2021/09/01

Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Very informational

Reviewed by: Ruby

Jessica and V were great! V was our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and was an excellent storyteller. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone that wants to see the whole island.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/08/12
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