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 |
Reviewed by: Robert & Mary Ann
If you are a Hawaii Five-0 fan- you must take this Tour. Sean was a superb Guide- a real professional. Flippa’s appearance made it a lot of extra fun. All around- It was the best tour I have ever taken.
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Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/17 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Funmi
Lovely to see the Lei greeter waiting for us. Lovely experience
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/11 |
Reviewed by: The Garcia’s
Me and my family loved this tour! From the beginning to end we all had a great time. The tour showed us places that most tourists would over look but so happy we got to see! The food was delicious and refreshing!
Lastly, Jacks thank you so much sharing your knowledge. Your sweet and genuine personality will take you far in this world!
Until we meet again e mālama pono!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/09 |
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 |
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 :).
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Erin Deen
We really enjoyed the sire seeing along the trip. We learned so much about the islands and culture. Humu our driver was awesome and very friendly. I would recommend a light jacket for the ride
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Packages: | Pearl Harbor City Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Eugen
Ease of the tour, no hassle. The experience is depressing but educational. It is nice to know more about history. But one day was not enough to read and study. The audio tour on USS Arizona helped. They should make audio tour also on the USS Missouri and USS Bowfin. I would definitely buy a tour from this website again. How I wish the website will send coupons also to frequent fliers. I am planning to buy tickets to Polynesian center next time I go back to Oahu. The price is reasonable. Thank you.
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Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa
I went to the Polynesian Culture Center with my mom while visiting family in early January. The employees were so kind and the interactive activities were a much fun! Learning how to start a fire with a coconut skin, how to weave, and so many more shows and performances to watch and do! Plus the shopping center out front doesn’t hurt either!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Dick
All good. Our time on the Missouri was too short.
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Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/03 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Cathy Erwin
KOA picked us up and was a very enjoyable and safe driver. We had a perfect sunny morning to hike and it was absolutely gorgeous! All of us in our group that hiked are in our 60’s and was not to difficult of a journey for us. The views on the way up and down were beautiful, but the views from the top were breathtaking! One of our favorite excursions while visiting the Hawaiian Islands.
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Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/22 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: BucketListTrvlr
. It’s a dusty ride so don’t wear a ton of makeup. Wear comfy shoes, not flip flops. Good value for your money.
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Packages: | Best of Kualoa Combo - Movie Tour, Jungle Tour, Farm Tour & Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Jacqueline
Went to the Pearl Harbor Memorial with my family and had a wonderful time! Great Service! The staff truly went the extra mile for our tour.
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Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/01/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/12/29 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
Make sure you have a good night's sleep the day before. This is a FULL day tour where you get to visit all the attractions at Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona, USS Missouri Battleship, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and USS Bowfin submarine. Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be walking around the entire day. This is truly a memorable tour and we learned so much from our tour guide. Would recommend for history buffs!
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Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
We started at Tantalus for beautiful 360 views and photos. Then, we drove a bit farther to start the actual trail. Quite a bit of it was shaded and there was a lot of incline at the beginning. The hiking guide was amazing and really knowledgable about the area. I felt like I learned so much about the different plants and trees plus the historical significance of some of them. Would recommend for the hiking aficionado!
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Packages: | Honolulu Volcanic Rainforest Hike [No Transportation] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
This tour took us to some picturesque areas on the East side of the island. Definitely an #instagram worth tour. Gorgeous scenery! Great if you want to see some of Oahu but don't want to spend a full 8-10 hours on a regular full circle island tour. We ended at Kakaako to take photos of the street murals. We opted to stay in Kakaako (only 3 miles from Waikiki) for lunch & catch our own ride back. Would recommend!
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Packages: | 5.5 Hour - Instagram Photo Shoot Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
Well-maintained trail that was mostly gravel. I'd recommend athletic shoes but you won't need hiking spikes. I wore regular running shoes. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot more about the Manoa Valley.
Mahalo for joining us during your Hawaiian vacation! We look forward to sharing more adventures with you the next time.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Waterfall Hike at Manoa Falls |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/30 |
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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