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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Activity Date: | 2023/01/31 |
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Our Oahu Island Circle Tour was so much fun! Alan was our guide and he was very knowledgeable about the island and all of Hawaii in general since he was born and raised there! This tour operator could not have hired a better person to tell people about the beautiful islands of Hawaii. He loves where he lives and it shows in his work. Our tour was very personal with just the three of us in the vehicle. We were able to travel at our own pace. Alan treated us to the sites and foods of island life, something we could not have seen and done on our own. The Dole Pineapple Plantation was so interesting and delicious - you must try the Dole Whip! Amazing! The North Shore was captivating with the huge waves coming in and we did see some sea turtles swimming in shallow areas. This is a must do experience!
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
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This is MUST Tour especially if you dont have a rental car! This tour literally stops at ALL the sites and gives you a treat of the island Malasadas and local Shrimp truck at North Shore! The driver was very informative and had the impossible task to keep us on schedule. Very small group of intetesting people and SO Thankful for this option and got dropped off right at our hotel door!! Best Island Tour on Oahu!! Thank you!!
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/25 |
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We love the Oahu circle island tour! It was a great activity, I would definitely consider booking if it is your first time visiting the island.
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/29 |
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It was a fun experience, our tour guide Stephanie was informative, kind, funny and patient. The sights she took us to see were breathtaking. The sunrise at Diamond head was amazing!
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We are glad you had a good time with Stephanie. She really knows a lot about the Island and is always friendly. We enjoy having her around. But thank you so much for writing a review for us. It really helps us out. Thank you also for booking with us and hope you had a wonderful vacation in Hawaii.
Mahalo
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2023/01/19 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
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The Island and You tour was AMAZING. Uncle Billy was our tour guide and he was the BEST. He had fantastic energy, awesome personality, and he made the day so fun!!! The tour gave us greater insight into the culture and people of Hawaii, creating a deeper appreciation for the beauty around us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
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John was a nice man and a good driver. We tried to encourage conversation with information about our tour but it didn’t help. A gentleman on the bus gave more information because he had taken a similar tour in June. John did not put his headset on only lifted it occasionally to talk. Like I said a nice man but the tour was long, quiet and boring. Thankfully the other passengers were friendly. Thank you
Hello Paula,
Thank you for your review. We wish you could have a more enjoyable time with John on our tour. We will work with John to make our tour a bit more interesting but agree with you that he is a nice guy. But thank you for your honest comments which will make us better in the future. We hope you had an enjoyable time in Hawaii.
Mahalo
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Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
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Smaller tour car so we were a bit skeptical at first however the guides really know the island like the back of their hand!
Hello Kara,
Glad you had a good time with Alan. He really knows the Island really well. Glad you did book our tour and hope you enjoyed all the sights and food as well. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii and please come visit us again when you have a chance.
Mahalo
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
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ツアーガイドAYC Kanakoさんのおかげで非常に楽しいツアーとなりました。初めて廻る場所が多かったので参加しましたがとても良かったです。同じツアーガイドのビリーさんとの会話も楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。また機会ありましたら他のツアーにも参加したいと思います。
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/08 |
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Kanako and Kelaさん、
ありがとうございました。
最初から最後まで本当に退屈しませんでした。お二人のトークには盛りだくさんの情報がつまっており、終始楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。
朝は、マラサダ、昼食は、以前から食べたかったFUMISのガーリックシュリンプ、伝統食のポイや地元の果物屋さん、名所ではチャイナマンズハット、ハロナ潮吹き岩などなど・・・。
暫しバスに揺られながら外の景色を眺めていると突然停車。砂浜には太い流木のような物が・・・。よく見てみると、なっ、なっ、なんとハワイアンモンクシールが横たわっているではありませんか。ホヌはよく見かけるのですが、ハワイアンモンクシールに出会えるとは、なんと幸運なことでしょう。このツアーに参加して本当に良かったと思いました。
最後は、ポハクラナイ(Pohaku Lanai)です。ここは私にとっていろいろな意味で絶対外せない場所です。立ち寄っていただき本当に感謝しています。
このようにこのツアーは内容が盛りだくさん、お二人のトークも盛りだくさんでした。次回もこのツアーに絶対参加しようと予定に入れています。
Kanako and Kelaさん、その時にまたお会いしましょう。
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/02 |
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Thanks Joe!!!
Joe very friendly and informative as he took us all around the island to many of the landmark spots. Joe shared stories of growing up on the island throughout many of the areas. Joe took care of us by making several stops for personal needs and to visit highlighted areas. Aloha and Mahalo !!!
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/14 |
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Jose was a wonderful tour guide. He shared lots interesting history and facts about Hawaii. He was prepared with alternative options when the surf was too high to snorkel safely and made sure we still had a great time. Highly recommend!
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/16 |
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オアフの東先端と北先端までざっくり回るツアーで自分ではなかなか行けれない所に連れて行ってもらいました。またガイドのビリーさんが日本語が堪能でとても面白く、いろいろ気遣いもしてくれて最高に楽しい1日になりました。
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/09 |
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Our tour guide was very accomodating and had lots of helpful hints.
Have breakfast before starting, because the Diamond Head hike isn't a leisurely stroll in the park... you're going uphill a long way and it'll make you sweat!
Bringing a flashlight would be a good idea, because the majority of the hike is on an unpaved and and sometimes uneven path. Which can be a problem for a pre-dawn hike.
We didn't exactly get to see the sun rise per se. We arrived at the top in plenty of time, there were some clouds on the horizon.
Go inside the bunker, all the way to the back, to access the spiral interior staircase to complete the pathway loop. Seems like a lot of people aren't aware that they need to go into the bunker to do that.
I'd recommend having at least $30 per person in cold hard cash on hand, to pay for lunch etc.
If you don't wear sneakers, you could have a little trouble walking over seaside areas with sharp lava rock...
Hello J.L,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a had a good time with John. The weather in December is really like our rainy season so it has been very cloudy recently in the early mornings. Sneakers are definitely recommended especially for the hiking part. But we are glad you had a good time on the tour and we hope you enjoyed your entire stay in Hawaii.
Mahalo
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/07 |
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Rob was a very informative tour guide who provided a history lesson and some current events of the islands. He even pointed out places to stand for some of the stop points and what to look for. There were beautiful views and delicious food.
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/06 |
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My husband and I booked this tour as we wanted a smaller and intimate compared a large circle Island tour.
Jose was an excellent guide and taught us a lot about Hawaiian culture and history of the islands. He really gave us an authentic experience. My husband loved hearing about how Jose spearfished and hunted and shared his catches with friends and family as is Hawaiian tradition.
Jose went out of his way to bring us to extra lookouts outside of what this tour package included and wanted to give us the best experience of Hawaii. We loved seeing the lookouts on the south and in the mountains that gave us a spectacular views of Oahu. It gave us a good taste of everything so we could spend more time in each location like Kualoa Ranch in the future if we wanted to to.
He also showed what a caring guide he was as we had a pregnant lady in our tour group, always checking up on her wellbeing and being considerate to check if any stops were needed for her.
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Activity Date: | 2022/12/01 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/11/30 |
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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.
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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Activity Date: | 2022/11/10 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/11/16 |
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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.
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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Activity Date: | 2022/11/11 |
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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.
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,
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
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ガイドの方がとても楽しい方で、気配りも素晴らしかったです。
参加者が全員日本人であったので、ゆったり楽しめました。
いろんなスポットを巡りことができるので、ハワイを全体的に見たい方にはよいと思います。
ウミガメも見れました。
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/25 |
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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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Activity Date: | 2022/10/26 |
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The tour was great. Our tour guy Big Tony made it exceptionally great. He was fun and very informative. He made us feel welcomed and was very enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge of the island. He made sure we were comfortable and went out of his way to even take pictures for us. I would definitely recommend this tour and hopefully you get Big Tony.
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/23 |
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Kalani was an awesome tour guide. He kept us informed and entertained while showing us the sites. I would do it again if I had time. I learned so much about the Hawaiian culture.
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/11 |
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You have to get up to the NS if you are on Oahu, and this was an easy way to do it! You get time to explore Haleiwa, while seeing all the beautiful NS beaches!
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Activity Date: | 2022/09/29 |
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Excellent customer service
Great sites
Prompt pick up
Hello Anna,
Thank you so much for your review. It was fun taking you around the Island. Enjoy your journey here in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Jonah
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Activity Date: | 2022/10/09 |
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Well, we didn't start off on time due to an unavoidable traffic issue. Once Juicy showed up the trip began and he kept us rolling in the aisles with funny stories and excellent information about the sights. Did I mention that Juicy made up for arriving late? Each stop was awesome and he went out of his way to make it just that much more special. The lunch was some yet delicious. I feel bad because I actually forgot his real name. The only name we got familiar with was Juicy. What a sweet and funny man. I really connected with him. Glad we took this tour.
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Activity Date: | 2022/09/15 |
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Hello Jackie,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you were able to join our tour and had a great time with Alan. The food and sights around the Island are so breathtaking. We hope you enjoyed your time spent in Hawaii and please come visit the Islands again. I will let Alan know of your comments.
Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii