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All Reviews for North Shore in Oahu

Overall Rating

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3622 reviews

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Awesome turtle watch!

Reviewed by: Hawaii 2022, 2022/04/05

Ikaika was a fabulous tour guide. We saw quite a few turtles. Definitely would do it again. Mahalo!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Juliana

Thank you so much for your awesome review, It was a pleasure to meet you all and hopefully see you all again soon

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/03/31
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Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets with Island Sightseeing Tour

Misleading Island Tour

Reviewed by: Edgar Marroquin, 2022/04/05

The activity claims to stop at all island tour locations before being dropped off at the the Polynesian Cultural Center, however, the tour does not include 5 of the advertised stops; Diamond Head and Black Point Lookout, Hanauma Bay Lookout, Dole Plantation, all the north shore beaches and the Laie Hawaii Temple. Also, the driver rushes the crowd and threatens to leave within 10 minutes on each stop. Very disappointed with this activity.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/04/04
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Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome Experience

Reviewed by: Skylar and Kelsey, 2022/04/05

Great crew. Great time! Even with choppy waters, we felt safe and enjoyed every minute of it!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/04/03
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North Shore's Best Zipline Tour by CLIMB Works - Oahu’s Longest Zip Course

Amazing scenery and staff!

Reviewed by: Luis C, 2022/04/01

My expectations were met well above advertised. The staff was extremely friendly and extremely informative about this history of the farm. I would highly recommend anyone to go here if you want to go ziplining in Hawaii.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/19
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great tour of the island

Reviewed by: Mitch, 2022/03/31

I've been to the island dozens of times over the last 50 years and this tour was one of the highlights of all the visits.

Our pickup time was 6:40am from the Ala Moana Hotel. This is right next to a major shopping mall with ample parking. After a few more pickup locations, at various hotels, we were on our way.

Our driver, Danny (Driver of the year), was outstanding. He not only provided us with island history, but his own personal experiences growing up on the island, while pointing out many points of interest as we spent the day traveling around the island. As we approached each of the stops throughout the day, Danny played a brief video describing the highlights of the next destination.

The bus was clean and comfortable, with an onboard restroom. Bottled water was available throughout our entire tour.

We made our way out of Waikiki, traveling east through the neighborhoods to our first stop at the Halona Blowhole where Danny provided us with a tasty taro poi malasada (a purplish colored glazed donut that was outstanding). We spent about 15-20 minutes taking in the sights, before heading off to our next stop.

We arrived at our next stop, the Pali Lookout, about 20 minutes later. The views down to Kaneohe Bay were amazing. Again we had 15-20 minutes to enjoy the view and take photos.

A short time later we arrived at the Byodo-In Temple. After ringing the bell for luck, you can walk thru the Temple and around the grounds and koi ponds.

After leaving the Temple, we enjoyed an hour long drive along the coast, including amazing views of the North Shore, before arriving in Haleiwa town.
Here you'll have 90 minutes to enjoy lunch from one of the many food establishments.

The final stop in the tour was the Dole Pineapple Plantation, before returning to Honolulu where we got to view the Iolani Palace, and the King Kamehameha Statue.

The nine and a half hours flew by and was time well spent.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/03/27
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Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets with Island Sightseeing Tour

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Cindy C. , 2022/03/30

We were so impressed with how friendly everyone was! We loved the history lessons! The buffet was wonderful! And the breath of life show was great. I can see why everyone tells you to have the whole experience!! It was so convenient to have the tour bus pick us close to our hotel.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/03/28
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Best way to get an overview of the island

Reviewed by: Elizabeth , 2022/03/30

We were lucky to be the first pick up of the day and got front row seats! The views out the windshield and side windows really enhanced the experience. We were also lucky to get Driver of the Year “Danny”. Danny shared personal stories, island folklore, history and lots of other informational tidbits that kept the passengers interested and engaged in between stops. Although it was overcast most of the day and we did get rained on, the stops and views did not disappoint. I would recommend this tour for those wanting to get a good overview of the island, take in the sights and to help plan where to visit or explore for a longer period of time. Our 15 year old son and friend also really liked it.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/03/27
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Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - Haleiwa, Kualoa Beach & Dole Plantation

Good experience overall

Reviewed by: yifamily, 2022/03/29

The overall trip was good. The driver was on time to pick us up and very nice and accommodating. We started with the early hiking at the diamond head hike which is great because it gets quite hot after 9am at the top and by the time we got back, there was a large crowd waiting to get the tickets to start the hike. The view at the top of the crater was very nice. You can see all the high rise buildings in the waikiki area. It does take about 45min one way with 0.8 miles to climb up to the top. You will climb through a small tunnel which was cool.

Then he drove us around the island and we stopped at a few different beaches. We saw the area with very expensive houses which was very interesting. We also stopped to see the koko trail and the blowhole. We then stopped at a few additional places including the place where they sell macadamia nuts. That was a very nice place where we get free coffee and can taste all different kinds of macadamia nuts before we decide to buy them. We then stopped at the food truck place for lunch and the food was not that good. The garlic shrimp has too much garlic and the butter and lemon shrimp was too blend. What is worse is there was a lot of flies, so we have to constantly worry about the flies going to our food! The kids had a great time chasing the the chickens though.

We then stopped at another fruit stand and the sunset beach. We were supposed to stop at another beach but we decided to skip as there were too many stops along the way and mostly are shops for tourists. The last stop was the Dole plantation which was a big disappointment. I did not even get a chance to see even one pineapple! The place was so crowded with fancy stores selling tourist merchandises and the ice cream was ok. We were not able to get on the train to see the pineapple fields as the tickets were sold out. The maze was ok, but no pineapple there. I personally do not recommend going to dole plantation.

Comments from activity operators

Hello Yi Family,

Thank you for the review. The tour can be a long day. I am glad you got to enjoy some parts of the tour. I am sorry you did not get to enjoy the garlic shrimp. There are a lot of options out there so some of them are hit or miss. Dole Plantation is another one. During the busy season, it can get really packed out there. But I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip out here.

Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/03/27
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Amazing Tour!

Reviewed by: A. Vergara, 2022/03/29

- Our guide Marlon is the best! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny!
- The schedule for the stops were perfect.
- Overall had a great experience.
- Recommendation: Schedule the tour Wednesday to Sunday if you'd like to see Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay is closed Mondays and Tuesdays due to ongoing preservation efforts. We didn't mind at all. Our guide added more time to the other tour spots

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/28
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Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, Turtle Watch, Kualoa Beach & Pineapple Farm

Great tour to explore the whole island

Reviewed by: Jennifer, 2022/03/27

We had a great time on the tour with John and would highly recommend this experience for those looking to explore the island. He was very knowledgeable and funny and adjusted the stops based on the interests of the group. There were many stops but there’s a great variety of things to see and you are given the perfect amount of time at each one! Thank you John :)

Comments from activity operators

Hello Jennifer,

Thank you for the review. I am glad you had a good time on the tour with John. He really like to take care of his customers. I hope you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and hope to see you again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/03/24
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Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Great!!

Reviewed by: Kryssie , 2022/03/27

This was by far the best experience I had during my trip to Hawaii. Didn’t want it to be over! I highly recommend our guide was nice! The trail was also nice with beautiful views of the beach.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/02
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North Shore's Best Zipline Tour by CLIMB Works - Oahu’s Longest Zip Course

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Natalie Castleman, 2022/03/26

Grant, Garrett, and Hunter were the best guides! This is a must for people who love making memories. Definitely for people who are adrenaline junkies as well. Absolutely loved it and thanks to CLIMB works for the wonderful memories!!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/03/25
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Introduction to Oahu

Reviewed by: Nikki T., 2022/03/24

Overall, this was a great tour for a first time visitor to Oahu. We liked the variety of sights and experiences. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was well paced and we didn't feel like we needed any extra time at any of the spots. The complimentary water bottle and malasada were a nice touch!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/23
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Excellent tour!

Reviewed by: Heather, 2022/03/23

We had the best time on this tour. Our driver, Lola had a wealth of information to provide during the tour. Her fun personality made the trip worth while. There were so many Beautiful views to see. We were given poi donuts in the morning. I was nervous to try it, but let me tell you... they were so good! This is a must do experience and you will be lucky if Lola is your tour guide!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/03/22
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Tour 10/10

Reviewed by: Darryl S, 2022/03/23

Our tour was amazing, perfect amount of stops and perfect amount of time spent at each stop. Our tour guide Lola was awesome. She got us yummy donuts to start the tour off and she was super knowledgeable about everything throughout the tour. Could not have asked for a better experience, and would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking to site see or get to experience Hawaii.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/03/22
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Perfect Hawaiian Experience

Reviewed by: Jennifer , 2022/03/23

Overall the experience was amazing and very enjoyable. The tour guide named Lola was very passionate about what she was talking about and it was easy to tell that she enjoys her job. She tries to make the extra effort to make the experience that much more fun, knowledgeable, and enjoyable. All of the stops were very enjoyable and the experience is unforgettable.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/03/22
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Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, Turtle Watch, Kualoa Beach & Pineapple Farm

North Shore Experience

Reviewed by: ilene, 2022/03/22

The tour started with a prompt and convenient pickup from our hotel by our driver and guide, Jonah. It was nice that we stopped for malasadas from a Leonard’s bakery truck since we had such an early breakfast. As we made it out of the city our guide gave us local facts and insights about the different neighborhoods we passed through.
It was interesting to learn about an abandoned tramway used by the military in WW II that is now a hike trail near the Koko Head Crater. There were plenty of photo-ops at the Makapuu and Halona blowhole lookout and the Ka Iwi Scenic shoreline.
Although we ran into some traffic due to road construction, we still made it on schedule for the Macadamia Nut farm stop for shopping and the KuaLoa Park for more photos. Lunch at the Kahuku Sugar Mill was one of the trip’s highlights where we even got to chat with some local folks. We chose Da Bald guy food truck-- the fried ahi tuna and garlic shrimp plate combo was the best!
Next, we watched surfers catch waves and spotted turtles near Haleiwa shores. We then enjoyed driving through a stretch of farmland leading to the last of the trip stop which was the Dole Plantation.
I was happy to have chosen this “smaller group-size tour” in a smaller but comfortable van rather than being in a bus tour with fifty or more people. Our guide was personable…He offered to take our photos, gave us bottled water, and had a small stool ready for petite folks like us. We were even impressed by his knowledge of all Hawaii-Five-O and CSI Hawaii trivia! Overall, we got a grasp of life in the North shore. I would recommend this tour if you like a relaxed pace tour or for first time visitors.

Comments from activity operators

Hello Ilene,

Thank you for the review. I had a good time taking you guys around the Island. Da Bald Guy is one of the best food trucks out there. I was glad you got to experience the other side of the Island. Hope to see you guys again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/03/18
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Highly Recommend!!

Reviewed by: 50andFabulous, 2022/03/19

This was definitely worth the experience. Lola is a wealth of knowledge and very entertaining. Her knowledge of the island history history is great. I highly recommend taking this tour. You won't be disappointed!!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/03/17
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2.5-Hour Haleiwa ATV Tour & Off-Road Small-Group Adventure - Top Rated!

Best Time - a North Shore Must Do!

Reviewed by: Kelsee L, 2022/03/19

We had the absolute best time on our tour. Guides were super fun and really knowledgeable about hawaii, the history, local fun facts and recommendations, an all around amazing experience. Would highly recommend this to anyone and would love to even go again our next time I’m Oahu!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/02/24
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Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls

Amazing Luau Experience!

Reviewed by: Valerie, 2022/03/18

This luau is an absolute MUST! Everyone was so welcoming and put on the best show! You have a chance to learn about Hawaiian culture and the comedy intertwined into the performances kept us rolling with laughter. The whole family helps with the performance and you can absolutely tell that they love what they do. It was the most fun that we had here in Hawaii! The food was delicious, as well! Highly recommend!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha and mahalo to you! to say we are an "absolute must" is indeed heart-warming. Please be assured that we will keep your kind words to heart to be able to always be at our best during the luau - we are sooo thrilled to have had you as a guest and we are hoping to see you again when you're back. We couldn't be any more thankful to you for your review. Mahalo, we really really hope to see you again! ^__^

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/16
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Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu , Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Best tour so far!!!

Reviewed by: Theresa T, 2022/03/16

This was an amazing tour! Danny, our driver was very knowledgeable, not only with the land but the history of the island! The tour seems long, but it flies by!! I wish it was longer! Does not feel like a 9 hour tour at all! The bus was extremely comfortable and Danny even gave us water and Hawaiian donuts. I highly recommend this tour!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/14
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Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, Turtle Watch, Kualoa Beach & Pineapple Farm

Personable and friendly tour guide

Reviewed by: Rebecca D, 2022/03/15

Jonah picked us up promptly at 8 and let us finished our breakfast that we picked up from the ABC store. We then went to pick up the other party and then followed the itinerary. He was very conversational and knew a lot about the island and all the best places to eat. He was a very honest person and shared personal stories about him and his family. We learned a lot about Hawaii and the north shore and was able to spot some crabs and sea turtles! He was a very safe driver and was very humorous. Definitely recommend as a first day experience on the island!

Comments from activity operators

Hello Rebecca,

I am glad you had a good time with John. I will let him know about the good things you said about him. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Hawaii.

Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/14
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2.5-Hour Haleiwa ATV Tour & Off-Road Small-Group Adventure - Top Rated!

great tour lots of fun

Reviewed by: Ryan, 2022/03/15

we had so much fun and the view was so great on the tour. ATV’s were very easy and fun to drive, tour guide made everything easy and gave lot of fun info. We would definitely recommend it to anyone!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/11
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Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

A wonderful experience. The beach was beautiful and the trail guides were experienced I highly recommend this.

Reviewed by: Vonda , 2022/03/14

A wonderful experience. The beach was beautiful and the trail guides were experienced I highly recommend this. For any level rider horses were easy enough for a child. I would recommend early morning and leaving an hour before due to traffic.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/03/12
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North Shore's Best Zipline Tour by CLIMB Works - Oahu’s Longest Zip Course

Always Honest Review

Reviewed by: Sharon and family, 2022/03/13

This was a great way to celebrate my Birthday!! Really great way to spend any morning on Hawaii! The view and the fun was amazing! We would HIGHLY recommend. Our guides were some of the best of the best. These three elevated the experience to the very top! I would recommend this activity to everyone!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/02/21
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North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Kayaking

Reviewed by: Jennifer , 2022/03/13

The whole experience was just amazing! My son and I had pretty much a private tour. Just the two of us and our guide! Our guide went way above and beyond telling us history of Hawaii and just making our experience super special. Our favorite was how relaxing and peaceful kayaking though the river was. And seeing the sea turtle was breath taking! Kayaking on the ocean was so beautiful! Two total different experience in one adventure! Can't wait to come back and do it again!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you Jennifer for such a great review. We are so happy that you both enjoy your Kayak tour. Hope to see you guy again real soon.
Mahalos,
Sea and Board Sports Ohana

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/03/11
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Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - Haleiwa, Kualoa Beach & Dole Plantation

Really great tou!

Reviewed by: Filipa, 2022/03/12

This tour was great, all thanks to Jonah!! Beautiful sights and stops with interesting facts and information about Hawaii keenly shared by Jonah. Strongly recommended!

Comments from activity operators

Hello Filipa,

Thank you so much for your review. It was a great time having you on the tour. We had a special group that day. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip out here and have a safe trip back to Switzerland.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/03/10
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Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, Turtle Watch, Kualoa Beach & Pineapple Farm

This was an amazing tour! Jonah was a knowledgeable tour guide.

Reviewed by: Jpe, 2022/03/11

Jonah was one of the most accommodating tour guide hosts we have had. He was on time picking us up, he added additional stops for us and tried to point out every point of info he could find. He is very sincere and proud of being a family of Hawaii. We enjoyed the smaller vehicle which was clean. He offered hand sanitizer, water and a step to get into his vehicle. He allowed eating Hawaiian donuts. Told us not to worry about the sand. Said if you didn’t have sand on your feet he didn’t do his job. He provided local insight to the stops and along the way. I would give this tour with Jonah a must do for anyone visiting Oahu. The pace was relaxed and flexible. The sights will be forever lasting. Jonah provided information for future sightseeing and tips for travel. The cost of the trip was a value for that was seen and experienced. It exceeded our expectations. I typically don’t write reviews but this trip and Jonah made it a must.

Comments from activity operators

Hello John and Sally,

Thanks again for the review. It was a fun tour yesterday. Bobbleheads are in the process of being done as well as my hair products. I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your trip out here. Hope your sons like the $50 pineapples.. But thanks again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/10
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

40 min glider ride at Dillingham airfield = awesome!

Reviewed by: Mike B, 2022/03/07

They did a great job! They were organized, and the pilot was wonderful. Of course the awesome scenery and experience of gliding along the mountain ridge and seeing whales in the distance was a once in a lifetime experience.

I highly recommend to anyone!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/05
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Hawaii Oceanfront Horseback Beach Trail Ride at Turtle Bay Resort

fun~ wish it were on the beach more but good experience

Reviewed by: happy , 2022/03/05

they took pictures and we never got them, the people were great~ would have been even better to be a little more on the sand or by the water a bit more

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/02/12
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