All Reviews for North Shore Sightseeing Tours

I had a great trip to the North Shore with my shuttle driver. He picked me up first and then two couples from neighboring hotels. He did a great job explaining the different areas in Haleiwa to the whole shuttle and then dropped the two couples off near the beach. We then proceeded to Waimea Valley where I had a great time hiking to the falls, exploring the botanical gardens, and learning about the Hawaiian culture. I finished early and so he was good with dropping me in Haleiwa early which allowed me to explore the area a little more. Great driver who makes his own shuttle music. Drove us safely in the rain. I would totally take this shuttle again. He is most respectful and is bilingual in English and Japanese.

I climbed Diamond Head for the first time, and it was a great experience. They picked me up early in the morning while it was still dark. They also accommodated my personal requests on the way back.

始めてダイヤモンドヘッドに登ったが良い体験となった
早朝、まだ暗いうちにピックアップ
帰りに個人的なリクエストにもこたえてくれた

I was able to see a group of turtles at the rocky area of the North Shore. It was still before noon, and they hadn't come up on the sandy beach yet, but I could see about ten sea turtles coming ashore on the shallow rocks and swimming around. I was expecting higher waves at the North Shore during this season, but they were average. As always, Giovanni's garlic shrimp was exquisite. However, it was very crowded.

ノースショアの岩場でカメの群れを観ることができました、まだ昼まえで砂浜には上がっていませんでしたが、10匹前後のウミガメさんが、浅瀬の岩場に上陸したり、泳いでいるのが見えました。この時期のノースショア、もっと高い波を期待していましたが、普通でした。やはりジョバンニのガーリックシュリンプは絶品でした。ただとても混んでいます。

It was an early morning departure, but I was grateful that they picked me up right in front of the hotel. Jonathan, our guide and driver, provided clear explanations, making the sightseeing very enjoyable. This tour is highly recommended as it covers many attractions at a great price.

早朝の出発ですが、ホテルの前でピックアップしてくれるのでありがたかったです。ガイド兼ドライバーのジョナサンの説明もわかりやすくとても楽しく観光できました。たくさん観光地をまわるのに価格もお得でおすすめのツアーです。

It was inconvenient to go on our own, so we signed up for a tour. Additionally, I’m glad we booked a mini optional tour on-site. Since we were the only participants, we were able to visit several spots in addition to the main coffee plantation. Thanks to that, we were able to capture some rare locations.

いずれも自力で行くには不便なのでツアー申込をしました。加えて現地でのオプショナルツアーのミニツアーを申し込んでよかったです。参加者が我々だけだったのでコーヒー農園などメイン以外にいくつかスポットを回ってもらいました。おかげでレア場所も撮影できました。

I have climbed Diamond Head several times, but this was my first time climbing to see the sunrise in the dark. It was a bit cloudy, but I was glad to be able to see the sunrise! Other tourist spots were also wonderful and made for great memories. Our guide, Jonah, was very good at Japanese and was very kind. Thank you very much!

ダイヤモンドヘッドには何度か登ったことがあるものの、暗い中朝日を見るために登るのは初めてでした。少し曇っていましたが、朝日を見ることができて良かったです！
他の観光場所も素晴らしくとてもいい思い出になりました。
ガイドのジョナさんは日本語がとてもお上手で、とても親切でした。ありがとうございました。

I love Haleiwa and wanted to take my time exploring, so this was my second or third time participating in the tour. There were only my family and me, and we were able to visit all the places we wanted at a leisurely pace, which made us very satisfied. Thank you again!

ハレイワが好きでゆっくり周りたかったので2回？3回目のツアー参加です
私達家族しか居なくて
周りたいところ全部ゆっくり行けて満足です。
またよろしくお願いします。

Thank you so much, Jonah, our guide!

Since we were hiking up Diamond Head to catch the sunrise, we had to wake up early. I had previously hiked during the day and almost suffered from heatstroke, having to turn back just before reaching the top. I recommend starting early, even in the dark! The zigzag uphill path was easy to navigate. Jonah's thoughtful preparation, such as providing flashlights for the four participants, was wonderful!

After that, our group grew from four to eight people. We also stopped by Leonard's and enjoyed delicious malasadas in the car. There were many stops along the way, and Jonah's insights about each attraction and restroom advice made this tour truly special.

Not only did we visit tourist spots, but Jonah also allowed us time to relax and enjoy the ocean view.

One regret, or rather a mistake! I was excited about Giovanni's, famous for its garlic shrimp at the Kualoa Sugar Mill, and being a fan of spicy food, I ordered the "Hot & Spicy." It turned out to be much spicier than I imagined, and I had to quickly leave that spot and rush to a bar where I could drink beer, managing to eat with a beer in hand! I should have ordered the scampi, which is labeled as the number one favorite! For those who love spicy food, be cautious!

Strolling around Haleiwa Town while checking out the shops was just the right amount of time, and I enjoyed the coffee tasting at the last coffee farm, purchasing some that I liked.

Thank you, Jonah, for all the stories you shared while driving us around until the end! I really appreciate it! Thank you!!

ガイドのジョナさん、本当にお世話になりました！
ダイヤモンドヘッド日の出登山(ハイキング^^;）なので、朝は早いのですが、私は以前に昼間登って熱中症気味になり、頂上目前の階段下でリタイヤした事があります。早起きしても、暗い内に登るのがおすすめです！ジグザグ上り坂までも楽々行けました。また、参加者4人に懐中電灯を準備して下さるなど、ジョナさんの細やかな心配りが素晴らしい！
その後仲間が4人増え、8人グループとなりました。
レナーズにも立ち寄って下さり、マラサダも車内で美味しく頂きました。
立ち寄り場所もたくさん有り、それぞれの見所やトイレのアドバイスなど、このツアーはジョナさんの魅力によるものが大きかったと思います。
観光地だけでなく、海をゆっくりぼんやり見る時間も作って下さいました。
１つ後悔！と言うか失敗！
カフク・シュガーミルにある、ガーリックシュリンプで有名なジョバンニに心躍ったのですが、辛いもの好きで「ホット＆スパイシー」を注文してしまいました。これは、想像以上に痛い位辛く、その場をすぐに引き上げて、ビールを飲ませてくれる店に駆け込んで、ビール片手に何とか食べました！人気No1と書いてあるスキャンピを頼むべきでした！辛い物好きな方もご注意ください！
ハレイワタウンもブラブラとお店を冷かしながら歩いて、丁度良い時間でしたし、最後のコーヒーファームの試飲のコーヒーも美味しく頂き、気に入ったものを購入できました。
最後まで、運転しながらたくさんのお話をして下さったジョナさん、お世話になりました！ありがとうございました！！

Thank you, Jonah, for taking care of me again in September. I appreciate you guiding me to the beaches where we might see honu (sea turtles) on the North Shore and stopping by the Balance Rock. Thank you for accommodating my whims.

It was a bit disappointing that it rained during the early morning hike up Diamond Head, but the weather cleared up afterward, and the ocean was beautiful. I enjoyed Giovanni's garlic shrimp while drinking beer at a nearby beer specialty shop. With all the great conversations with you, it was a very enjoyable day!

ジョナさん、9月に引き続きお世話になり、ありがとうございました。
ノースショアではホヌがいると思われるビーチを案内していただいたり、バランスロックに寄っていただいたり、わがままを聞いていただいてありがとうございました。
早朝のダイヤモンドヘッド登頂は雨が少し降っていて残念でしたが、その後は天気がよくて海がキレイでした。ジョバンニのガーリックシュリンプを近くのビール専門の店内でビールを飲みながら美味しく食べられました。ジョナさんのたくさんの会話もあり、とても楽しい1日でした！

One tour had five different activities mixed together, which caused the return time to be delayed by one hour.

I think it's better to stop the practice of forcing tips with signs.

I would like the horseback riding staff to be positioned at the front and back of the line, not just one person at the front.

ひとつのツアーで５組のそれぞれ別のアクティビティが混ざったツアーになっていた為、戻り時間が1時間遅れになった

チップを強制する貼紙はやめたほうがいいと思う

乗馬スタッフは前一名でなく隊列の前後に付けてほしい

I chose the 7:30 AM departure. I was worried that I might have too much time to kill since the shops wouldn't be open yet, and I considered the 11:00 AM departure, but I'm glad I went with the 7:30 AM option in the end.

The driver was considerate and took us to the North Shore beach for surfing since it was early in the morning. It was winter, so the waves were high, and we got to see surfers riding the tube waves. They even took some photos for us, which became the best memory of this tour.

In Haleiwa, we visited NALU, famous for its acai bowls, and Island Vintage Coffee. Unlike in Honolulu, where you have to wait in long lines, it was not crowded, and we were able to enjoy acai bowls and coffee while leisurely waiting for the shops to open.

On Sunday, we also enjoyed the Huli Huli chicken without any wait, and it was delicious. At Matsumoto Shave Ice, I had the chance to talk with the owner, Mr. Matsumoto, and we were able to get our treats smoothly without waiting in line.

Shopping was also relaxed and enjoyable. On the day I participated, there were only four Japanese participants, so we returned to Waikiki smoothly and quickly before 3 PM, allowing us to make the most of the rest of our time.

7時30分発をチョイスしました。着いてもお店がオープンしていなから時間を持て余すかと、11時出発と迷いましたが、７時30分発にして結果良かったです。
ドライバーさんが、朝早いので、気を利かせてくれてサーフィンの本番のノースショアのビーチに連れて行っていただきました。冬だったので、波高くチューブの波中、サーフィンしている所を見る方ができました。写真も撮っていただき、今回のツアーで一番良い思い出になりました。
ハレイワでは、アサイボールで有名なNALU、アイランドヴィンテージコーヒーはホノルルでは長蛇の列に並ばないといけないのが、空いていて、アサイボールやカフェをして、ゆったりお店のオープンまで過ごすことが出来ました。
日曜日でフリフリチキンも並ばず美味しくいただきました。
マツモトシェーブドアイスでは、オーナーの松本さんとお話しが出来きましたし、ここでも、並ばずスムーズにいただけました。
お買い物も、ゆったりと出来ました。
参加した日は、参加者、日本人４人だけだったので、ワイキキへもスムーズに早く３時前には戻れ、その後の時間を有効に過ごすことができました。

I visited Haleiwa Town on the North Shore for the first time. I was able to enjoy the Huli Huli chicken and garlic shrimp without much wait. The atmosphere made it feel like time moved slowly, which helped me relax. I had a total of five hours there, but if I had one more hour, I would have liked to walk to Ali'i Beach Park.

ノースショアのハレイワタウンには初めて行きました。フリフリチキン、ガーリックシュリンプはそんなに待たずに食べれました。地域がら時間がゆっくり進むような気がしてリラックスできました。現地の滞在時間が5時間でしたがもう1時間あれば歩いてアリ・ビーチ・パークに行きたかったです。

They provided various little bits of information! The time spent in the car was comfortable. I had a lot of fun! I also felt reassured that the person in charge was Japanese.

色んなプチ情報をおしえてくれました！
車内の時間も快適でした。
とっても楽しかった！
担当が日本人の方で安心もしました。

I traveled to Hawaii alone, and I felt that it was a great tour that allowed me to efficiently visit various spots. The guide's Japanese was excellent, and the conversation was enjoyable. I was blessed with good weather, and the blue sky and sea were amazing!

一人旅でハワイに来ましたので、効率よく色々なスポットに行けて、お得なツアーだと感じました。
ガイドさんの日本語も上手でお話し楽しかったです。
天気に恵まれ青い空と海が最高！

I had a great time being able to visit various spots all at once! Giovanni's shrimp was exquisite! However, it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't go to the last coffee plantation due to traffic conditions.

いろいろなスポットに一度にいけて楽しかったです！ジョバンニのエビは絶品でした！ただ交通事情により最後のコーヒー農園に行くことができませんでしたのでそこだけ残念でした。

I really enjoyed the explanations provided by Jonah at every place we visited. As we moved along while listening to his commentary, it felt like we arrived at our destinations on Oahu in no time, even though we traveled from one end to the other. Additionally, his recommendations for dishes were spot on, and everything was delicious.

ジョナさんが通る場所至る所の解説を日本語でしてくれるので、とても楽しめました。
解説を聞きながら進んでいたので、オアフ島を端から端まで移動したのに、すぐ着いた感覚になりました。
また、おすすめの料理などが的確で全てが美味しかったです。

From Diamond Head to Haleiwa, there's so much to see. The ocean I want to visit on my trip to Hawaii, the gourmet food in Kahuku, and exploring Haleiwa Town—all of this for a price that's unmatched. Our guide, Jonathan, was very clear and helpful, which made the experience even better.

ダイヤモンドヘッドから
ハレイワまで盛りだくさん。
ハワイ旅行で行ってみたい海
カフクのグルメ、ハレイワタウンと
あちこち巡れてこの料金は他には無い。
ガイドのジョナサンのガイドも
とてもわかりやすくて、良かったです。

I participated on January 21st. We visited various tourist spots on the East Coast in order, and we were able to take photos at each location. At Kualoa Beach, we saw a honu (sea turtle) come close to the shore to eat seaweed. At the Tropical Farm, which my wife was looking forward to, we had the experience of cracking macadamia nuts and tasting all the different varieties. For lunch, we enjoyed a large Instagram-worthy burger at the Seven Brothers at Kahuku Sugar Mill. In the afternoon, we had an hour and a half of free time in Haleiwa, and we returned to Waikiki around 5 PM.

We visited many spots, but since it was just the two of us that day, we were able to enjoy it without rushing. Additionally, our conversations with our guide, Jonah, were lively, making for a fun day.

1/21に参加しました。東海岸の観光スポットを順番に回って、各スポットで写真も撮影してもらえます。
クアロアビーチではホヌが波打ち際近くまでやってきて、海藻を食べる姿を見れました。家内が楽しみにしていたトロピカルファームでは、マカデミアナッツを割る体験や全種類の試食も出来ました。昼食はカフクシュガーミルのセブンブラザーズで、インスタ映えする大きなバーガーを楽しみました。そして午後はハレイワで1時間半の自由時間があり、ワイキキには17時頃戻ってきました。
多くのスポットを回りましたが、この日は私たち夫婦だけだったのであくせくすることなく、またガイドのジョナさんとの会話も弾み、楽しい1日を過ごせました。

The itinerary was well planned, with a nice mix of North Shore highlights, scenic East Side stops, and a fun visit to Dole Plantation.

Ken-san has the appearance of a foreigner, but his fluent Japanese and ability to communicate made it very reassuring for our family, who cannot speak English, to enjoy the tour in this foreign land. While it's comforting to have someone who looks Japanese working in Hawaii, this is still Hawaii. Ken-san's tour was fantastic. He included little quizzes and interesting tidbits throughout, so we learned a lot as well. I would love to have his assistance again!

けんさん、見た目は外国の方。だけど、日本語が流暢で、話が通じるというのは、異国の地で英語が話せない一家にはとても安心してツアーを楽しむことができました。見た目が日本人で、ハワイで働かれている方も安心しますが、やはりここはハワイ。けんさんのツアー最高でした。ちょこちょこためになるクイズやうんちくも挟んでくださるので、学びもいっぱい。またお世話になりたいです！

The pickup from the hotel was very smooth. Climbing to the summit with a light in hand in the pitch dark and watching the sunrise made me feel refreshed. I've visited Hawaii many times, but I realized there are still places I haven't been to, and it felt like I rediscovered the charm of Hawaii. I encountered sea turtles at various beaches, and visiting the macadamia nut farm and coffee plantation was enjoyable as well. Above all, our guide Jonathan's chatter made it a truly delightful tour. I highly recommend it.

ホテル前からのピックアップはとてもスムーズでした。真っ暗な中ライトを片手に山頂まで登って朝日が上がるのを見られて清々しい気分になりました。
何回もハワイを訪れていますが、行っていない場所がまだまだあったんだなーとハワイの魅力を再発見した気分です。
あちこちの海岸でホヌに出会ってマカダミアナッツファームもコーヒー農園も楽しかったです。何よりガイドのジョナサンのお喋りがとても楽しい気分にさせてくれた最高のツアーでした。おすすめです。

I was glad to be dropped off at the beach on the North Shore and see authentic surfing. The walk towards the town looked interesting, but unfortunately, most places were closed during the tour's time slot. I returned around noon and saw a few shops, but it would have been great if the tour could have been delayed by another hour. I also enjoyed taking pictures of the mini tour and the Haleiwa sign.

ノースショアの浜辺で降ろしてもらい本場のサーフィンが見れて良かったです。
そこから街の方に歩いて行く道のりみせも面白そうで、ただしツアーの時間帯では殆どが開店前、お昼にもどり何軒かは見ましたが、後一時間ツアーを遅らせてくれるとありがたいです。ミニツアーもハレイワ看板も撮れて良かったです。

At first, I was worried because there was no pick-up for over 10 minutes. However, once I boarded safely, it was about a one-hour journey to the North.

最初１０分以上迎えがないため心配になりました。しかし無事に乗り込むとノースまで約１時間程度の旅でした。

We had a great time touring the island without the need to rent a car. Our tour guide Stephanie was very friendly and knowledgeable and made our day a memorable experience. Definitely recommend this for a quick tour of a few of the popular places to visit on Oahu.

I was able to enjoy a leisurely horseback ride. I was especially grateful for the good weather. It would have been tough if it had rained...

The city exploration is free, so it might be better to plan your own itinerary to some extent. I personally value being able to ride along the coast, so it was great for me, but I would say it might not be an experience I could recommend to everyone, as it may not suit all tastes.

ゆったり乗馬を楽しめました。天候に恵まれて何よりでした。これが雨だったら辛いたけかもしれない・・・。
街の散策はフリーなので、ある程度自分でプランを立てて参加したほうがいいかもしれせん。
私は海岸沿いを乗馬出来る事に価値を感じているのでいいのですが、全ての方におすすめ出来るかというと、人を選ぶ体験であると言えるかもしれません。

Ken's stories were really interesting, and he gave us various recommendations, allowing us to make the most of our limited time! The quiz on the bus was a lot of fun! Be sure to look for Dewazakura!

ケンさんのお話がとっても面白く、いろんなオススメを教えてもらい、限られた時間を有意義に時間を使うことができました！車内でのクイズがとても楽しかったです！
ぜひ、出羽桜を見つけてくださいね！

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone wanting a comprehensive overview of Oahu. It’s a great value and an enjoyable, stress-free way to experience the island. Highly recommended.

Stops were perfectly paced and included highlights like beautiful lookout points, North Shore beaches, and the Dole Pineapple area!

The tour was very organized, with a comfortable vehicle and a knowledgeable guide who shared local fun facts throughout the day. We loved seeing the contrast between Oahu’s scenic East Side coastline to the laid-back North Shore.

Since the 25th is Christmas, I arranged everything knowing that the tourist spots would be crowded. On the day itself, as expected, there were many cars and only a few shops were open, but thanks to the thoughtful arrangements, my family was able to spend a meaningful time together. Thank you very much.

25日はクリスマスと言うこともあり、観光地は空いてないのを承知で手配しました。当日、観光地は想像通り車多く店は少ししか空いていませんでしたが、気配りも頂き家族で有意義な時間過ごせました。ありがとうございました。