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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Deborah Tonge , 2024/03/17

We booked this tour for the day before we left for home .
The trip and the wealth of knowledge Brandon imparted was so good we really did wish we had booked it at the very start of our trip so we could take advantage of all the tips and suggestions he made to maximise our experience whilst visiting the island .
Every stop we made added to our fabulous experience of the island . My only wish having now taken the tour was to have the bus stop on the north shore for 15 mins maybe to fully experience the fabulous waves we only saw from the bus window ..
Brandon was a wealth of knowledge and kept the bus engaged at all times .

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Deborah, Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again one day! :) /Cecilia - owner/

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2024/03/14
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Wonderful day.

Reviewed by: Rania, 2022/11/27

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.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide too! : ))) Mahalo Nui Loa Cecilia

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2022/11/10
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Beautiful spots and a great guide

Reviewed by: Laura J, 2022/11/14

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.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2022/11/11
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Best tour ever.

Reviewed by: Gilles Binda, 2022/11/01

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.

Comments from activity operators

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,

Manager

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/10/05
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Disappointed for sure!

Reviewed by: Dan, 2022/07/15

I was under the impression we were on a smaller shuttle bus, not a big bus. By the time we got picked up we had to sit in the back of the bus. Only a few people wore masks. I had paid more for this tour because I thought it was in a smaller vehicle. I saw many smaller shuttles and was told by the tour guide that this company used to use smaller shuttles but now went to the big bus. The tour guide knew a lot about the island that was interesting but it was obvious that he was sure high on himself. We spent a lot of time riding the bus and getting on and off. Last time I was on Oahu I rented a car and it was much more enjoyable.

Comments from activity operators

Hi Dan,

We use a deluxe motor coach for several reasons:

1. The coach has much larger windows than smaller buses and allows for better views.
2. The seats are much more comfortable than minibus seats.
3.The air conditioning system is far superior to smaller buses.
4.We have a dedicated ,professional bus driver AND a second person who provides detailed educational and entertaining narration without being distracted by also having to drive.
Minibuses have the same person driving and narrating.

Masks no longer need to be worn inside as of April,2022.

In order to see and visit the amazing locations on our adventure we have to drive over 100 miles so you not only have the opportunity to visit O'ahu's premier attractions but also see some of the best scenery on Earth.

With Aloha

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2022/07/11
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Awesome trip!

Reviewed by: Jen K, 2022/06/25

This was an amazing trip and we had a wonderful guide Jo-jo who was super knowledgeable about all aspects of hawaii cultural, history, plants, food, birds etc...The bus was nice and air conditioned and the time stopping off at each location was just right. An 11 hour day is a long day but it didn't feel like it because we were so loving every step of the trip and jojo's stories and support was great!

Comments from activity operators

Hi Jen,

Thanks for your excellent review of Jojo and our Ultimate Circle Island Adventure & Waimea Waterfall !
Everyone working at Oahu Nature Tours is very grateful:)

Aloha

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2022/06/02
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Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Hiking Tour from Waikiki - Blue Lei Hawaii Shuttle

A memorable hiking trip with magnificent view!

Reviewed by: Lily Z, 2022/02/11

We booked this tour to get out of Waikiki for a change. Our driver showed up on time. It was a nice Mercedes van, very roomy and clean. We are the only passengers for this self guided hiking tour. The ride was smooth and comfortable. It took about 40 minutes to get to the trailhead. We were given a bottle of water each for the hike, so considerate.

The hike itself was fairly easy. The trail is nicely paved all the way. I do recommend to wear hat since there is not much shade. The view of the coastline was beautiful. When you get to the end of the trail, the view from the top was jaw dropping, totally worth the effort. I took so many wonderful pictures. Highly recommend this little gem of Oahu! Do it!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2022/02/11
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Oahu Photography Tours - Instagram Hawaii Photo Shoot

For the #gram

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii, 2022/01/17

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!

Kakaako art
Tantalus
East coast

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2021/08/03
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Waimea waterfalls with shrimp

Reviewed by: Billy and Janet Lo, 2021/09/25

A lot of side scenes to visit. A perfect tour guide with excellent knowledge and experienced.
Shrimp lunch is very tasteable. Timing control is perfect. It is a very enjoyable day.
Bus is comfortable and clean. Driver is very nice and safety driving with paitent to wait for the people. It was a hot day and suggest to supply a bottle of water to each person in the future.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/09/01
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Very informational

Reviewed by: Ruby, 2021/08/14

Jessica and V were great! V was our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and was an excellent storyteller. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone that wants to see the whole island.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/08/12
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: Rick, 2020/01/29

It was great. Very informative and professional tour guide. They were filming the movie Jumanji while we were at the falls.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2019/04/03
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

oahu circle island tours

Reviewed by: neeti, 2019/11/24

this was my first visit to oahu and the i had booked an introductory tour. it was a perfect start. our tour guide was really lovely with a good sense of humour . he was also knowledgeable about the local history and little areas of interest being a local interest.
there were lots of visits to some beautiful beaches and enough time at the waimea botanical gardens to go for a wander. the lunch was delicious. topped at the end a visit to the dole plantation.
i wish we had more time at the plantation to actually go out on the train to be amongst the growing pineapples which would have added to the experience

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Neeti,

Thanks for your kind review. We have many places to go on the tour and have to return to Waikiki on time so we only can stay at Dole 30-45 minutes.

Aloha,

Michael

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2019/11/02
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Good way to see the North Shore of Oahu and get out of Waikiki!

Reviewed by: Karen, 2019/08/26

This was our first time in Hawaii so we wanted to see as much of Oahu as we could and this tour was a great way to do it. Our driver/tour guide/waiter Steve was excellent; filling us in with fun facts about Waikiki and the places we passed along the way, recommendations for activities and places to eat and restroom breaks along the way! Highlights were the chilli garlic shrimp lunch and the green sea turtle we saw sun-baking on the beach and the ones bobbing up and down in the sea! We would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the North Shore and get out of Waikiki.

Comments from activity operators

Hi Karen,

Thanks! for your 5 star review of Steve, your great recommendation and our adventure!

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Michael

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2019/08/21
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: Guy, 2019/05/31

Great tour to do if you are not familiar with Oahu. Our driver, tour guide, lunch server etc. was outstanding. Very informative and patient. I highly recommend Oahu Nature Tour. Our tour guide was Monique in case you have a choice. We attended this tour on 28 May 2019. Lunch was included at Fumi's Shrimp Shack

Comments from activity operators

Hi Guy,

THANK YOU! for your 5 star review:)

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Michael

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2019/05/28
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Tour guide very knowledgeable

Reviewed by: Lucinda, 2019/05/03

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.

Comments from activity operators

Hi Lucinda,

THANKS! for your 5 star review:) Everyone at Oahu Nature Tours is very grateful.

All the Best,

Michael

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2019/05/01
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Awesome Falls

Reviewed by: Kelly, 2019/03/30

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.

Comments from activity operators

Hi Kelly,

Thanks for your 5 star review of Steve and our adventure.

Aloha,

Michael

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2019/03/25
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Amazing tour!!

Reviewed by: The Hendry’s, 2019/02/26

This tour was amazing! Our tour guide Greg was unbelievably knowledgeable and so funny! All the stops were absolutely gorgeous! We would definitely do this again!!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2019/02/23
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Trip made Great by Greg

Reviewed by: Francine, 2019/01/21

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!

Comments from activity operators

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

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2019/01/18
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Very Informative & enjoyable

Reviewed by: Sue from Sydney, 2018/10/28

Driver Levent was right on time for pick up .The tour was amazing & very informative . The knowledge Levent had was incredible . the sights we saw were good & lunch delicious . Highly recommend this tour for 1st timers to Oahu or returnees to the island.My daughter & I had a great time .

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/10/24
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Circle island tour

Reviewed by: Thomas Oster, 2018/10/20

We enjoyed our circle island tour in Oct. this was a special occasion for us and our second trip to Oahu. We wanted to see more of the island this time and choose this tour because it had so many stops and was a full day trip. Our driver was very informative & very knowledgeable. We enjoyed all our stops and had the best day!!! The lunch at Fumis was fantastic! I would recommend this tour to everyone!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/10/17
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Fabulous day

Reviewed by: Couples holiday, 2018/09/19

Our driver was amazing.
She was so knowledgeable and interesting.
We missed the Dole Plantation due to an accident but otherwise had a great day!!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/09/10
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Siteseeing

Reviewed by: Sssnrhnd, 2018/06/10

This is a wonderful excursion i would not recommend it for small children due to the time frame of the tour cause it is a long tour buf well worth it our tour gudie was knowledgeable and friendly and was on time. the food was excellent.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2018/06/07
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Tour and guide were exceptional

Reviewed by: Luis, 2018/05/03

We had a great experience. I went with my girlfriend, mom, and grandmother.
The tour gave us a good idea of the places we'd like to visit the next few days. Our tour guide, I think he name was Paul, was kind, knowledgeable, helpful, funny, and provided good advice for activities we could do the next few days.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2018/03/26
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Great tour!

Reviewed by: Fay, 2018/04/15

Paul our driver was entertaining and he was very knowledgeable! It was a great tour and it was so much fun!

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2018/04/12
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Outstanding Tour

Reviewed by: Jano , 2018/03/11

Tori enhanced the tour with her energy and knowledge! The stop at Fumi’s was my favorite. There just happened to be several hula dancers and a musician that sang for a couple that got engaged. The shrimp was ono! The ube popsicle, too! Waimea Falls was also a treat. There was even a Farmers Market with local fruit and food. Gotta try the ice cream bananas. So good!

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2018/03/08
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Island Photo Tours - Sunrise, Sunset, Rainforest & Waterfalls

The sunset was beautiful.

Reviewed by: Al Schroeder, 2018/03/02

Jason was our guide for the sunset tour. He was awesome! Took the time to teach me how to use my camera to get the best shots. Definitely would recommend this tour. I learned so much about taking pictures with a digital camera.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Al,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad you enjoyed the Sunset Tour. See you again next time you are in Hawaii.
Warmest Aloha,

marie

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/02/23
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Island Photo Tours - Sunrise, Sunset, Rainforest & Waterfalls

Wonderful Tour!

Reviewed by: Sarah , 2018/02/26

This tour is really *the* way to see some of the most beautiful spots on the island. Our tour was a small group of 4 led by Bonnie, who is so much fun and know so much about the island and about photography. Three of us on the tour had our iPhones and no special cameras or lenses and Bonnie gave us great tips and tricks for taking better photos with our phones. We even got to see a Hawaiian monk seal basking on the beach. Highly recommended!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Sarah,
Mahalo for your review. Yes... we like the small groups too! We love to share the island and it's scenic spots and wildlife.
Warmest Aloha,
Marie

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2018/02/23
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Nice experience

Reviewed by: Tiwi, 2018/02/23

a very nice 1-day tour! Oahu at a glimpse, our tour leader cum driver, Ken, was very entertaining.

great view tour

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/02/16
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Island Photo Tours - Sunrise, Sunset, Rainforest & Waterfalls

Good

Reviewed by: Lelo, 2017/12/13

On previous photo tours I've taken, we've gone more off of the beaten path than this island tour did. So it was a bit standard. However, having said that, the sights seen were nice, and the guide was knowledgeable and helpful, and had lots of photography experience to share. If you prefer a small, personal tour, where you can get some photo tips, then this is the tour. Enjoyable.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Lelo
Love the photos you posted...two of the deserted areas we visited on tour. I like that you got great landscapes with no people in the photo.

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2017/12/10
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Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Guided Nature Tour & Waimea Waterfall with Lunch

Love this tour

Reviewed by: TINA, 2017/11/04

DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR . EVEN THOUGH IT IS A VERY LONG TOUR, ITS WORTH IT. SAW AND TOOK LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!!! THE STAFF WAS REALLY INFORMATIVE AND NICE.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2017/10/12
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Makapuu Lighthouse Trail (Top Oahu Attractions & Sights), Oahu tours & activities, fun things to do in Oahu | HawaiiActivities.com

All Reviews for Makapuu Lighthouse Trail in Oahu

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Amazing tour

Wonderful day.

Beautiful spots and a great guide

Best tour ever.

Disappointed for sure!

Awesome trip!

A memorable hiking trip with magnificent view!

For the #gram

Waimea waterfalls with shrimp

Very informational

Circle Island Tour

oahu circle island tours

Good way to see the North Shore of Oahu and get out of Waikiki!

Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour

Tour guide very knowledgeable

Awesome Falls

Amazing tour!!

Trip made Great by Greg

Very Informative & enjoyable

Circle island tour

Fabulous day

Siteseeing

Tour and guide were exceptional

Great tour!

Outstanding Tour

The sunset was beautiful.

Wonderful Tour!

Nice experience

Good

Love this tour

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