Reviewed by: Richard C
Totally enjoyed our tour with Squid. He was so informative, giving us great information about each place we visited (as well as places we passed along the way). Loved the high energy music he played on the bus, which energized the group. Loved the shrimp lunch, which was included. Kudos to Squid. I highly recommend this tour to others. You will not be disappointed.
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Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Bailey
Our tour guide is Deno. He is very knowledgeable and funny. He takes well care of us. We are happy to book any other tour with him.
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Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
Reviewed by: TC. KC Chiefs
Uncle Billy and Brother Ross were knowledgeable about Island history, geography, and culture. We learned, explored, and laughed a ton. We especially liked the added stops along the way. The day went quick, we were on and off the bus frequently.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Tanya from Canada
I have waited a while to write this review. I am not usually negative about many things, but I honestly did not enjoy this tour, primarily due to our tour guide.
I booked this tour for my hubby & myself as it was his first time to the island, so I wanted him to experience the entire island & see each of the highlights which this tour had every stop I was looking for. The itinerary as indicated on the website was perfect ... however our tour guide, Chief Rob as he called himself, had his own itinerary. I think he was grumpy when he picked us up, and almost came across as a strict school teacher pretty much immediately, so not really a fun guy or a fun day. We did not have the early breakfast stop at Leonards, he instead decided that he wanted to stop at a different location further into the tour. So we had to walk around the temple eating this donut, only to be immediately taken for lunch afterwards - poor planning. And the north shore visit, was a super quick drive-by. Meanwhile we talked to others who did island tours, and they stopped at Turtle Beach, etc, so we were kind of bummed about that. I feel we could have spent more time with a stop along North Shore and less time at the Dole plantation ... as the amount of time that we were given at the Dole plantation didn't really allow for us to do anything, yet long enough that we were bored.
All in all, the tour itinerary seemed decent but the day we had was not fun. Actually, this tour was the least fun part of my entire trip so I don't think I would recommend it to others
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Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/19 |
Reviewed by: マリリン
ツアーに参加出来て良かったです
ガイドのカナコさんも明るい楽しい方でツアー中の
説明も分かり易く参加の皆さんに気配りも出来ていて
とても良い印象の感想です
カフクの海老、マラサダ、珈琲等、食べたい物を食べ
心配のトイレ休憩も問題なく楽しい時間が過ごせました。
欲をいえば、ハレイワの時間が短く30分位でしたでしょうか?
見たいお店を回れずに残念でしたのでハレイワのみ
心残りがある感じです
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Packages: | 基本プラン(2023年3月31日まで) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Toni
Kimo our tour guide was just wonderful!
Highly recommend this tour. Kimo is very knowledgeable about Hawaii, we all learned so much from him! He made the tour so much fun!
Kimo is a great fun loving guy!
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Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/02/10 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/08 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
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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Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/02/01 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Arlene
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!
Hello Arlene,
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
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/01/30 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Onnalee M
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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Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Grace
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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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/29 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Athena
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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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/14 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Paula Cradduck
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
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/12 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Kara
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
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: ホワイトタイガー
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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Packages: | 基本プラン(2023年3月31日まで) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/08 |
Reviewed by: しばつく
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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Packages: | 基本プラン(2023年3月31日まで) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/02 |
Reviewed by: So Cal Matt
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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Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Ko Olina |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/17 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Apryl
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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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/17 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/16 |
Reviewed by: J.L.
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
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/12/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/07 |
Reviewed by: ニャンコ
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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Packages: | 基本プラン(2023年3月31日まで) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/12/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Summer
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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Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/12/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Joy
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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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/01 |
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 |
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.
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: | 2022/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/10 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Francine
Oahu is beautiful and the tour was a Great way to experience it. Unfortunately, it did rain for part of the trip. Greg, our driver and guide is very personable and knowledgeable. He really aims to please. I would say that we were a little too packed on the bus, it would have been preferable to have been on a smaller tour. Overall, you certainly get your monies worth!
Hi Francine,
Thanks for your review of Gregg and our adventure. We currently use a luxury bus that has VERY comfortable seats and plenty of room.
All the Best,
Manager
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Kelly
When we first got on our tour and the guide introduced himself I didn't hold out much hope of learning anything from someone who said they had only lived in Hawaii for 3 years but Steve turned out to be a fountain of knowledge. He made the day an extremely enjoyable one, so much information given and funny too. he should also release his soundtrack to the Circle Tour, he had a song for every stop it was awesome! My only criticism would be too many beach photo stops not enough time at Waimea Waterfall and Dole Plantation.
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for your 5 star review of Steve and our adventure.
Aloha,
Michael
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Lucinda
Our tour guide and bus driver were both very knowledgeable and were easy to understand. We were given ample time at each stop to be able to see sights and take pictures. Lunch was very tasty. This is definitely one tour that I would recommend to friends and family.
Hi Lucinda,
THANKS! for your 5 star review:) Everyone at Oahu Nature Tours is very grateful.
All the Best,
Michael
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/05/01 |
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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