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Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

great tour

Reviewed by: obongo

Our tourguide Leo C. was outstanding--we went on Veteran's day and we couldn't go to the Temple and so he tried to make it up to us by taking us to other sites. It was a great way to see Oahu and learn about the island and indigenous Hawaiian culture

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/11/15
Activity Date:	2019/11/11

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Our Driver, Leo B was the best! Very knowledgable and friendly

Reviewed by: jfkratz

My wife, myself and a busload of Honolulu visitors had a wonderful time seeing all the interesting and exciting sights on Oahu!

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/08/08
Activity Date:	2019/08/03

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Great time again!

Reviewed by: Lisa H

This is our 2nd time on the surf bus. Cousin Kevin was great! He catered to all families. Gave us great info on what to look at and eat. I like this tour because I can relax and enjoy rather than driving and having to find parking, buy tickets, and do all the work that I usually have to do!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/07/26
Activity Date:	2019/07/23

North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch

A must do!

Reviewed by: Larry A

Our guide Keola was the best. He provided us with valuable information about the eco system, history about the North Shore and Hawai’i and safety information during the hike.

The area is absolutely stunning. If you want to do something away from the commercial and touristy stuff in Waikiki this is a great way to see Hawai’i in all its beauty.

I would ensure you wear good hiking shoes or trail running shoes. Also this hike is not a leisure walk. You will earn your lunch.

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Mahalo Larry for taking the time to leave a testimonial. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Keola - he is one of the best! Yes, our hikes are definitely not leisure nature walks so weʻre glad that you folks were down for an adventure. Take care, safe travels, and we hope to see you again in the islands.

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Packages:	The Little Adventure (2-Mile Hike)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/06/28
Activity Date:	2019/06/25

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Creepy Uncle Kevin

Reviewed by: JJ and Che

We had a great tour with (creepy) Uncle Kevin today on the North Shore of Oahu! We've been touring all around the world and can seriously rank Uncle Kevin as one of the best tour guides. The Surf Bus has the right equipment, the right itinerary and an excellent attitude. The bus was on time at every stage and Kevin had good solid connections at every stage. He took the time to work with each group on tour to insure they had the right experience. Some of the stops had multiple options and he was able to call ahead to report those options to the vendor. Kevin recommended great food and knew how important this is to an all day tour. One unmistakable clue that Kevin really knows what he is doing is that he knew so many of the other folks involved with the tour on a personal level. He's a local. He knew all of the answers because he grew up here.

Great attention to detail makes for a great tour. Uncle Kevin obviously knows what he is doing and we look forward to going on another Oahu tour with him soon. Also, kudos to the bus company. They had the right equipment and marketing to make Kevin's expertise shine.

Thanks to my creepy uncle Kevin from Oahu. Mahalo!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/05/17

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Abigail

This was a great tour! The driver was very good & had a lot of knowledge about the island! We stopped at a Macadamia nut farm & we didn’t even know that it was a scheduled stop! It was pretty cool! We snorkeled & went kayaking as well! They were all exciting activities! You definitely don’t want to rush the experience!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/04/04
Activity Date:	2019/04/03

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Tommy was an excellent and entertaining guide

Reviewed by: Jeff

Very entertaining day had by all.
Thanks Tommy for being not only informative but also entertaining.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/03/03
Activity Date:	2019/02/28

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Awesome tour for First Timers

Reviewed by: Cat

Loved everything from the beginning to end of the tour , the driver and the overall experience. Glad we got this tour package to understand more of Hawaiian culture

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/03/03
Activity Date:	2019/02/27

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Awesome tour!!

Reviewed by: Holli

This was an awesome tour. My husband and I really enjoyed the tour and the tour guide. The tour guide knew the history and also made it funny.

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/10/01
Activity Date:	2018/09/28

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Grand Circle Island

Reviewed by: Christine

Very good trip, would recommend. A little touristy, but that will be what most people want. Driver very good.

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/09/18
Activity Date:	2018/09/03

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Trip around the Island

Reviewed by: Renee

Great locations to visit.
Driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
What a beautiful island to tour around.

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/07/19
Activity Date:	2018/07/16

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

More than just a "tour"

Reviewed by: Louie

My husband and I took our first trip to Hawai'i (O'ahu) and decided to take this Grand Circle Island tour so we could get a quick summary of some of the many sites to see and explore later on, when we have more time. Our tour guide, Lei-Hua, was definitely a local and she was able to share her vast personal knowledge and experiences of O'ahu with our group, which helped to make it even more special for us! Not just some regular tour guide that points out stuff and tells you what it is. Lei added her own personal touch to all the landmarks and then some!

I'm not sure if folks can specifically request their tour guide, but if you take this tour and it happens to be Lei-Hua, then you are in for a treat!

Our luxurious tour bus! Top notch travel!

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/06/30
Activity Date:	2018/06/26

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Good Time

Reviewed by: Fatima

My daughters and I had a great time The tour bus picked us up on time . The tour guide /driver provided us a lot of information and history about the island, restaurants and all important sites we drive by . He was was funny too . He answered every ones questions.He allowed us enough time for breaks and photos. We had an amazing time at the Waterfall, my youngest had a foot surgery last year and she can’t walk too fast , we where having a great time swimming in the waterfall pool that we lost track of time . We had 15 minutes to make back to the bus , knowing my youngest can’t walk too fast or run my oldest said “ I’ll have him wait mom “ and took off running ( she runs track and cross country) . We had to be back by 12pm , we ( my youngest and I) made by 12:05 , My oldest daughter was happy the driver waited for us , we all were :). Then we drove to the snorkeling site , the tide was low and it was too rocky, I have never snorkel and I’m not a great swimmer, so we walked up to do some shopping and had a fresh coconut. We made our last stop at Haleiwa, the driver recommended some restaurants . The girls and I had a wonderful time , we ate and did some shopping. He was on time to pick us up . On the way back to the hotel we were tired and feel asleep. Overall we had a great time, we visited a few places and I didn’t have to drive through all that traffic I feel bad I forgot the drivers name , He was knowledgeable and I felt safe with him behind the wheel while the girls and I enjoy the activities and sites . The only reason I didn’t rate outstanding is because the snorkeling was not fun , the waves were too strong and the tide was too low , too rocky, but no one can really control that :)

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2018/06/24
Activity Date:	2018/06/19

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Explore the north shore without having to rent a car.

Reviewed by: Anon

Guide (Kevin) was very professional, informative and accommodating. This tour is a great way to explore the north shore area.

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/05/05
Activity Date:	2018/04/12

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Best way to the North Shore.

Reviewed by: Jessica

This is the tour for people who like to be on there own once they get there. This is broken into two parts morning activity and afternoon activity. You have a fully narrated ride over to the North Shore telling you virtually everything about the island. Also all landmarks are pointed out. You arrive get snacks if needed. You are then dropped off at your first activity. The falls etc. Pk up time is set you meet back at bus and your off to bike,kayak,shop or lunch or whatever. Your pk up time is set for your hassle free ride back to waikiki. All fully narrated back. Worth every penny. AC was our guide and knew everything about the island. Was the highlight of our trip.

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/03/29
Activity Date:	2018/03/21

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Tour was great! Weather was a downer

Reviewed by: Al Schroeder

AC was our guide for this tour and he was funny and full of information. The lunch at the waterfall was not the best and very limited. We heard from other people that the lunch at the burger place was very good. It started to rain right after lunch which cut short afternoon activities. AC took us to the Dole plantation to try to make up for the rain. AC really tried to make the day better for us.

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/03/02
Activity Date:	2018/02/18

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Great way to see the whole island.

Reviewed by: Al Schroeder

Our tour guide was very informative. She talked about the Hawaiin lifestyle and how things have changed for them over the years. She was also very good about teaching us some of the Hawaiin language. A very important part of the culture. One thing would have made this better would have been a better lunch menu. The buffet at Kualoa ranch was limited.

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/03/02
Activity Date:	2018/02/21

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Around the island

Reviewed by: Cruisers

This tour was very nice. We were picked up on time and transferred to a second bus. The driver/tour guide was very knowledgeable about many things Hawaiian. He was friendly, entertaining and very personable. The stops were interesting, although it seemed a bit like we moved from one tourist shopping to another. The times were adequate at most of the stops. However, although the last stop at the Dole Planatation was an hour, we were advised to not take the 20minute train ride as it would possibly make us miss the ride back to our hotel. There were no tours at the temple or plantation which was disappointing, but plenty of shopping! The driver apparently thought there were be more traffic as we were at our hotel about two hours earlier than we expected. We would have enjoyed more time at the North Shore since we did not stop there. Maybe that could be added?

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/02/01
Activity Date:	2018/01/29

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Grand Circle Tour Oahu with Polinesian Adventures. Excellent!

Reviewed by: Kay

This was a great tour for our first visit to Oahu. Our driver, Gensen, was very knowledgeable of the island. He was courteous and professional. I would highly recommend. I am very impressed with Polinesian Adventures Tours. They are exceptional, and really took care of us when we got tied up in traffic, redirecting us to another pick up point. I give them 5 Stars! Excellent!

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/01/20
Activity Date:	2018/01/17

North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch

Awesome trip

Reviewed by: Totti

Really fun riding the military truck and the hike was awesome. Little challenging for people who aren’t used to hiking. This hike is different because it is full of muds and slippery areas. Also you have to cross the 4 streams. Super fun but not recommended for families with kids.

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Packages:	The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/01/04
Activity Date:	2017/12/30

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Six stars. Very great

Reviewed by: Sigfred

Keao Low was a very funny and interesting driver. He keeps us awake for telling us where we are going and histories of Hawaii. Thumbs Up Keao you are very great!!!!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/12/04
Activity Date:	2017/12/01

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Grand cycle of the island

Reviewed by: Loretta

It was raining but with Ernell that day was a wonderfull day.

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2017/11/14
Activity Date:	2017/11/11

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Grand Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: Michele

Good .The driver was excellent and very knowledgeable and funny. The different stops were quite interesting, and Hanauma bay very beautiful. Buffet dinner was good.

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2017/10/29
Activity Date:	2017/10/02

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

A Must-have!

Reviewed by: The German

For everybody, who is new on the Island and interested to get quick overview with some topics, this properbly is the right thing.
Our driver was wunderful driving us savely and with some nice jokes at a side he teached us interesting facts on the Sites, we were passing and the people Livingstones here.
Well done!

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/10/12
Activity Date:	2017/10/09

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Island Tour

Reviewed by: Patricia Lemus

Best island tour I have ever been on. Our driver was so imformative. He made the trip a pleasurable one.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/09/30
Activity Date:	2017/09/27

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

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

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

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

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

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All Reviews for Haleiwa Town, North Shore in Oahu

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great tour

Our Driver, Leo B was the best! Very knowledgable and friendly

Great time again!

A must do!

Creepy Uncle Kevin

Great experience!

Tommy was an excellent and entertaining guide

Awesome tour for First Timers

Awesome tour!!

Grand Circle Island

Trip around the Island

More than just a "tour"

Good Time

Explore the north shore without having to rent a car.

Best way to the North Shore.

Tour was great! Weather was a downer

Great way to see the whole island.

Around the island

Grand Circle Tour Oahu with Polinesian Adventures. Excellent!

Awesome trip

Six stars. Very great

Grand cycle of the island

Grand Circle Island Tour

A Must-have!

Island Tour

Great day in Ohau

Great tour!

Totally worth it!

Fun Time but a little rushed

Grand Circle Island Tour

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