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All Reviews for North Shore Sightseeing Tours in Oahu
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Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
Great day in Ohau
Reviewed by: nels
Wow what a wonderful day, the tour guide was fantastic and he made sure we were enjoying our Hawaiian experience. We were taken to many beautiful places and given plenty of time to experience them. He was very informative and made our day memorable.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/01 |
Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch
New View
Reviewed by: Gordon Thorn
Saw much of the same sights by helicopter Sat. Nice to see up close and personal. Ken was a great guide, very helpful. Nice group.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/12 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
Great tour!
Reviewed by: Corinne
This tour was awesome! We had plenty of time to do the waterfall hike and swim in the morning, then a relaxing lunch hour, then AMAZING surfing lessons with Uncle Bryan's very capable instructors. Honestly one of the best experiences of my life!
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| Packages: | North Shore Tour from Waikiki with Surf Lesson + One Fun Activity |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/04 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
Totally worth it!
Reviewed by: Dan W.
We loved it. We learned so many interesting things and went places we'd never have found on our own. Plenty of stops and plenty of time at each one. Really fun driver! Still talking about it weeks later.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/05 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
Fun Time but a little rushed
Reviewed by: Kim
This was a lot of fun but I think it would have been better if the bus would go to the waterfall and one beach place to allow more time to do activities. Our bus driver was informative but repeated himself alot which did get a little annoying at times.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/02 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
Grand Circle Island Tour
Reviewed by: Anita
Tour guide was fantastic and we saw many, many memorable places on the island!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/18 |
Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch
That's what I call a tour!!
Reviewed by: Connie
I absolutely loved this tour! Our tour guide Justin was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. It was fun, interesting and I enjoyed all the stops we went to, especially sunset beach. I highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/20 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
日本人向けではない
Reviewed by: モンブラン
日本人向けのツアーで日程的に参加できるものがなかったので、こちらに申し込みました。まず、ハナウマベイ、こちらは止まらないのでほとんど何も見ることができません。潮吹き穴、平等院、クアロアランチ、ドールなどでバスを降りて、最後ヌアヌ・パリです。運転手さんは親切でしたが、ずーーっと大音量で話をしていて、ご本人の家族の話やら、観光には全く関係のないことが多かったので、静かに景色を見たい人には不向きかもしれません。平等院はレプリカですが庭園も美しく、ツアー参加者に一番好評だったようで、多くの方が時間を長めに費やしていました。ドールではパイナップルトレインや迷路に入る時間はないので、お買い物中心。全体的にお店巡りが多いなーという印象でした。また、運転手さんに別途チップが必要になります。
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/23 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
Really enjoyable tour to the North Shore
Reviewed by: Cmschwab
Picked this tour to the north shore due to the choice of activities and since it had pick up from Waikiki. Mike was our guide and informative. Snorkelled at Shark's cove then headed to Waimea Bay for some snorkelling and beach time. Then chose to paddle boarding down the river near Haleiwa instead of kayaking. Ended the tour at Haleiwa. Good tour for the time spent up north and activities you could participate in and p/u provided.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/06 |
Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch
Excellent time
Reviewed by: Marg
Our guide Justin was great,couldn't have had a more informative person. His personality made the tour,along with the way he helped everyone special needs
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/06 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
Surf bus
Reviewed by: Adrian
Good activities. Well organised
Bus driver/guide was very informative and friendly.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/23 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
A day to remember
Reviewed by: Sandy
Such a great day! A fantastic way to discover the north shore, just the right blend between organized activities and free time! I would do it again without hesitation
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/28 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
A Great, Informative Tour!
Reviewed by: CoCoCorinne
This tour was great. I learned so much about Oahu and Hawaiian culture, and loved getting to visit the island's highlights. Our guide, Ed, was an absolute highlight. He was so knowledgeable and funny, sharing endless facts and not allowing the full day tour to get boring.
The bus was comfortable, so even though driving for most of the day, it was relaxing and enjoyable. The buffet lunch at Kualoa Ranch was tasty, with a beautiful view.
My favorite sight was probably the Byodo-In Temple. Such a serene setting..
I highly recommend this tour for anyone without a car rental, wanting to get out of Waikiki for the day and interested in learning about the island.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/17 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
Surf bus
Reviewed by: Susie
Sam was our driver and tour guide. He was very informative and we learned a lot about not just The North Shore but also Hawaii.
We were able to change activities if when we checked them out we changed our mind. Sam explained the activities well and made everyone feel comfortable.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/09 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
A day filled with fun for the entire family!
Reviewed by: Tatiana Johnson
Even though I am not a tourist and have lived in Honolulu for almost three years, the circle island tour with Polynesian Adventure Tours was amazing to say the least. I had already been to most of the places we visited on the tour, but on that day I saw the island in a different light. Nothing like learning about Hawaii from a native Hawaiian guide! He was a human encyclopedia of information and facts. Culture, history, flora, fauna, movie set locations—he knew it all.
What specifically impressed me is when our guide talked about Captain Cook’s death. Many sources say that this European sailor might have been eaten by the natives. Our guide shared, however, that Hawaiian people never practices cannibalism. After Cook’s death his body was treated the same way a body of a local chief would be treated—the flesh was burnt but the bones remained intact for further burial. So, upon requesting their captain’s body, Cook’s team was issued a bag of bones, which made them automatically assume he had been eaten.
I would highly recommend the circle island tour to anyone wanting to see Oahu’s beautiful nature and also learn more about its history and culture. This tour will definitely broaden your horizons. I am thankful I had the opportunity to go!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch
Oahu Island tour! Great day!
Reviewed by: Anonymous
This was a very informative and fun day. Mandy was our guide and driver for the day. She was very knowledgeable and kept the day upbeat. We had time to stop to sea the turtles and actually got to see a large one on the beach! Great tour and the lunch was delicious!
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/08 |
Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch
Great tour
Reviewed by: B Smith
We had a great time on this tour. Dirk, the driver/tour guide gave us a lot of info. The tour was exactly as advertised plus we got to see some turtles at an extra stop. Lunch was Excellent. We would definitely do this again. Awesome! !!
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/15 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
Great way to see the island
Reviewed by: Lauren
Great way to see the island in one day! Our driver Ed was awesome.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/12 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
Somewhat Boring
Reviewed by: Dana
First part of the trip was informative and somewhat interesting. Half way through we stopped for lunch at the Kualoa Ranch ,food was not bad. Then after the lunch break the trip became very boring. Drove along the north shore of the island for well over an hour without stopping to view anything. We then turned inland heading to the Dole Plantation which took another 1/2 an hour plus. Stopped at the plantation for 15 minutes to buy gifts or have a Dole ice cream??. Then it was off to home sweet home. Our Driver Leo was very cordial and informative and generally helpful with the boredom. This tour should at best last the first part of the trip and head back. Sorry
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/19 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
Excellent Tour
Reviewed by: vicki lewis
hi its was an excellent tour, the guide was knowledgeable, helpful food was good a great day
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/07 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
The "non-tour" tour of north shore
Reviewed by: Renee
The best of tour plusses without the negatives. You spend most of your time at the location you choose and doing the activity you choose. Justin was very knowledgeable and personable. He let us choose our activity on site and even let people customize it by picking 2 morning activites and no afternoon ones. It was awesome.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/20 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
Great Tour
Reviewed by: Kevin
Leo was awesome. If there is a possible stop before dole plantation would be nice toward end of day need to not drive so much. But still great time glad we did it.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/19 |
Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch
Oahu Nature Tours
Reviewed by: Brian
I highly recommended the round the island day tour. Justin was our tour guide, and his encyclopedic knowledge and commentary made the day very memorable.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/25 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
Fun day
Reviewed by: Erin
Fun day off activities. Good driver and guide, well organised, good options of activities. Saw a variety of different beaches including sea turtles.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/03 |
Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm
Great scenery !!
Reviewed by: Jackie
Leo our driver was absolutely amazing , full of interesting facts about beautiful Hawaii , always patient and happy . The only reason I didn't give 5 Stars is the traffic , at times it was horrendous !! Luckily Leo took our mind off it with sometimes Hawaiian music sometimes quirky information,never boring , thank you
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/29 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
Big disappointment
Reviewed by: cueno
Driver only spoke of food! Then it was not very clear on what was included so we missed the food trucks and NO lunch (after all talk and no food).
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/29 |
North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch
Hiking
Reviewed by: Margo
Our guide, Kai, was absolutely amazing! While we weren't able to make it to the swimming hole due to massive amounts of rain making it unsafe at the water crossings, he took us on an additional hiking section where we got to see various parts of the trail. The lunch provided was hand-made and was delicious... wish I knew how to make those rolls! I would more than recommend this excursion with Kai... he gets more than 5 stars!
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| Packages: | The Little Adventure (2-Mile Hike) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/31 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
The Surf Bus
Reviewed by: Laura
It was great, i got picked up and he drove out to the northshore, showed us around the town and then the activities started. He was very available to pickup after each activity and drop you off where you wanted to go. Waterfall, snorkeling, shrimp truck, beach time & stand up paddle board, it was great. There are other activities to pick from. He even stopped because he saw a sea turtle was sitting on the beach, so we could see it and take pics, it was great!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/03 |
The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall
Outstanding!
Reviewed by: Angela
This tour is a great way to see and experience the North Shore from the land and in the water. Our tour guide (HC) knew his way around the island like nobody's business. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a great time. Plenty of time for snorkeling, bike riding, checking out waterfalls, SUP or kayaking AND SHOPPING! I highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/27 |
North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch
Big hike!
Reviewed by: Oahu88
This was probably one of our more strenuous/lengthier hikes (water and proper footwear are highly recommended- it can get slippery on the trail). It was a lot of fun. We did cross some streams which were a bit difficult for some. You will get sweaty, wet, and dirty. No bathrooms, of course, so be prepared.
Great views. Tour guide was excellent, very passionate, helpful, and knowledgeable! Lunch was pretty good- everyone seemed to like it. Private mountain pool swim was enjoyed by most.
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| Packages: | The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/07 |
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Aloha Ms Cueno, we are very sorry to hear that the driver was not clear about things an only talked about food.
We will definitely talk to him about it.
Just to be clear, the tour package you bought included the kayak plus the admission to the falls park, but did not include a free lunch on us.
Some of the other customers use only one activity and have lunch on us -in lieu- of the second activity . Is this where the confusion started?
Our manager will call you to clarify everything with you.
Much aloha