All Reviews for North Shore Sightseeing Tours

The guide was knowledgeable and personable, adding local insight that made the journey feel authentic.

After the mini tour, I was dropped off at a place of my choice, which was very helpful. I was also able to relax at the beach and had plenty of time to enjoy sightseeing!

ミニツアーのあとは、好きなところで降ろして頂けたので、とても助かりました。
またビーチでゆっくりする事もでき、時間に余裕をもって観光できました！

I was torn between renting a car, taking a taxi, or chartering a vehicle, but considering the information about the carriage that allows you to see sea turtles, the left-hand drive, and having a 2-year-old child, I decided to go with the charter this time.

It was comfortable and smooth, and I was guided to a spot where I could see many sea turtles swimming up close. The little tidbits about Hawaii during the trip were also helpful, and I would like to request this service again next time.

レンタカーかタクシーかでチャーターかで悩みましたが、ウミガメを見れる馬車の情報や左ハンドル、2歳の子供もいるということもあり今回はチャーターにしました。

快適にスムーズに回れましてし、ウミガメが見れる場所にも案内頂き沢山の近くで泳いでるウミガメを見ることができました。
移動中のハワイの小ネタなども参考になり、また次回もお願いしたいと思います。

I had a lot of fun and enjoyed various stunning views! Thank you so much! 😊 They had water prepared for us, so we didn't struggle with the heat at all! 🤭

知識も豊富で、いろんな絶景も楽しめました❗️とにかく楽しかったです❗️ありがとうございます😊お水用意してくれていたので，暑さにも負けませんでした〜🤭

I had been to Dole Plantation before, but I had never been inside the farm, so it was great to see the process from harvesting to packing. There seemed to be a lot of manual work from planting to harvesting, which looked tough, but the workers waved cheerfully at us when they saw us. The guide not only taught us various things but also made a great effort to ensure we had fun, allowing us to enjoy the day. While it's nice to enjoy the maze and train at Dole Plantation, I think the farm tour across the street gave us a better sense of Hawaii.

ドールプランテーションには行ったことはありましたが
農園の中には行ったことがなかったので、収穫から箱詰めまでの工程を見ることが出来て
とてもよかったです。
植え付けから収穫まで手作業が多く、大変そうでしたが作業している人たちは我々を見ると明るく手を振ってくれました。
ガイドさんはいろいろなことを教えてくれただけでなく、我々が楽しめるようにすごく気を遣ってくれたこともあり、楽しく１日過ごすことが出来ました。
ドールプランテーションで迷路や汽車を楽しむのも良いですが、向かいにある農園見学の方が、よりハワイを感じられてよかったと思います。

You can efficiently spend your day starting with the sunrise at Diamond Head. Also, the view of Honolulu from Diamond Head is amazing. If you're in Honolulu, be sure to participate!

ダイヤモンドヘッドの朝日から効率よく１日が過ごせます。
また、ダイヤモンドヘッドから見るホノルルは最高です。ホノルルに来たのなら是非参加してください

The Dole Plantation tour was great, allowing us to efficiently visit Haleiwa. The guide shared various information on the bus, providing insights into Dole's history and recommended spots in Haleiwa before we arrived. I don't understand much English, but I was able to understand everything well enough using a translation app on my smartphone.

The Dole pineapple soft serve was rich in flavor and delicious. Although the price is a bit higher, I recommend the soft serve with pineapple topping.

ドールプランテーション、ハレイワ観光と効率よく回ることができ、良いツアーでした。バス内でガイドさんが色々な情報を話してくださり、ドールの歴史やハレイワのおすすめスポットなど到着前に情報インプットができました。英語はあまりわかりませんが、スマホの翻訳アプリを使えば、十分理解することができました。
ドールのパイナップルソフトは味が濃厚で美味しかったです。価格は少々プラスになりますが、パイナップルトッピングのソフトをお勧めします。

We joined the North Shore, Turtle Watch, Dole, and Macadamia Nut Farm tour, Stephanie was our guide and she kinda did things her way. It was nice she gave us several options to stop at beaches that weren’t necessarily on the list and she gave us suggestions on the food trucks to try at the old Sugar Plantation. But it was also a bit awkward when she will just talk about random things to fill the dead air, for instance she pointed out every passing McDonalds, Cheesecake Factory which I’m pretty sure isn’t particularly useful info to learn about Honolulu or the Hawaiian culture. But that’s neither here or there, the disappointment came to the Turtle Watch part, we just skipped it, she took us to the beaches where we’re supposed to find them, slowly drove and asked we saw anything (as the van was moving) then proceeded to concluded that there were probably none. After driving for at least another mile of the same slow drive and deduction, she asked if any of us was interested in going back to the first place where we thought there was something due to the crowds surrounding something and taking pictures, we didn’t saw anything yet, then she said if we did we would have to walk back one mile by ourselves, as traffic was bad and she wasn’t about to turn back.

Frankly, we joined the tour for the turtle Watch. To be just brushed off like that was disappointing and we felt a bit scammed,

I loved this tour. The bus took us around the island, visiting ALL the hot spots. It can feel a bit rushed but lots of places to go. I think it’s suitable as a first day of your trip activity. Our guide Kanamu was amazing, I loved all the local histories and traditions she told us along the way. The highlight of the trip is definitely Waimea Falls. We spent 1.5 hours here, I personally highly suggest not to go swim in the waterfall because that would become the whole focus of this place. It’s such a beautiful area, you’d be rushing through the short hike trying to get to the waterfall, and once you’ve done swimming you’d be rushing back to your bus. You’d be missing a lot of this beautiful place. I also loved that we stopped for a short 30 minutes Dole plantation. That’s really enough tbh. I would otherwise not have come here but now I can say that I have been there. I loved the fruit stands that we passed, bought some fruits. If you’ve had good sugar cane before don’t buy them here, they weren’t that great. While taste great, they weren’t very juicy, and quite hard to chew. You can definitely try if you’ve never had them before. Bought some macadamia honey at the “nut house”, and I loved the macadamia nut sampling. I was so tired at the end of the trip but definitely worth it!

I was able to eat whatever I wanted and see various things in Haleiwa, and the mini tour helped me get to places that are difficult to reach on my own. At first, I was unsure about the mini tour, but since it was just the two of us participating, it ended up feeling like a private tour, which was great.

ハレイワは好きなようにあれを食べたりこれを見たりとできましたし、ミニツアーは自力では行き難い場所に連れていってもらえて助かりました。
最初はミニツアーはどうしようかと思っていたけど私たちだけが参加で、結果プライベートツアーのようで良かったです。

Had a fantastic tour around the island. We had short stops at all the places of interest. The highlight of the day was seeing turtles coming out of the water onto the beach.
It was a very full day with lots to see and great it was a small group.
It would have been great to make a stop at Haleiwa as it looked interesting but we were running out of time.
Overall a fantastic day

On the second day of our arrival, I was worried about my health, but I enjoyed the great nature and delicious food of Hawaii from morning until evening. Our guide, J, drove safely and was very considerate, stopping at places not on the schedule while checking the situation, and taking photos for us at each destination. I can't thank him enough. There were three other groups of participants besides us, and everyone was very kind, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our time. Thank you for your hard work, J. I would love to join again!

到着2日目で体調が心配でしたが、朝から夕までハワイの大自然と美味しいものを満喫しました。
ガイドのＪさんは安全運転かつ、とても気が利いた方で、スケジュールにはない場所も様子を見ながら寄ってくださったり、行く先々で写真を撮ってくださったり、感謝しかありません。
ツアー参加者は私たち以外に3組いらっしゃいましたが、みなさんとても優しかったので、リラックスして過ごせました。
ガイドのＪさん、お疲れさまでした。
また参加したい！

We went directly to the North Shore without stopping and arrived early. The shop opening times varied, but we enjoyed eating acai bowls and browsing around the town as the shops opened. We had plenty of time, about five hours, to leisurely have lunch and take our time exploring the stores, making for a meaningful experience. On the way back, we also went non-stop and arrived in Waikiki in about an hour. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

ノースショアまで、ノンストップで、直行し、
早い時間に到着。ショップの開店時間はまちまちでしたが、、アサイーボールを食べたり、開店したお店をみながら、街をブラブラ。
5時間と時間たっぷりですが、昼食をノンビリたべたり、お店をゆっくり見たり、有意義な時間を過ごしました。帰りもノンストップで、１時間程度で、ワイキキに到着しました。
機会があれば、また参加したいです。

I was able to visit all the places I wanted to go. Our guide, Ken, was fantastic and taught us a lot about Hawaii. I can't write everything here, but he also shared some hidden gems with us. Hawaii isn't a place I can visit often, but when I do go again, I will definitely reach out for help.

全ての行きたい所に行けました。ガイドのKENさんも、色々ハワイの事を教えて頂き、サイコーでした。ここには書けませんが、穴場なども教えて頂きました。ハワイには、なかなか行ける場所ではないですが、行く時は、是非またお願いいたします。

This tour was absolutely amazing and our driver Pattrick was the best part! He was so polite, friendly and made us feel like in home! We loved him! Thank you Pattrick!!!

I was happily walking through the greenery when I arrived at the waterfall. There is a shuttle service, making trekking easy. After the valley, we had lunch in the town of Haleiwa. I was impressed by the juicy hamburger!! At Matsumoto Shave Ice, I had the matcha special. I heard they make the adzuki beans from scratch every day. It was delicious. The driver was very kind and gave us helpful advice.

緑の中を楽しく歩いていたら　滝に到着。
シャトルもあつて、楽にトレッキングができます。
渓谷の後は、ハレイワの町でランチ。
ジューシーなハンバーグに感激！！
マツモトシェーブアイスで抹茶スペシャル。
小豆は毎日豆から作っているそうです。
美味しかった。
ドライバーさん親切な方でアドバイス頂き助かりました。

They came to pick us up near the hotel as scheduled. There were four groups on the bus, and we were the only Japanese. During the ride, the driver shared information about Hawaii's history in English.

After arriving at Dole, we had malasadas and mineral water for breakfast. The driver also explained how to buy tickets and recommended some food options.

After the Dole experience, we went to the North Shore. Although we couldn't go to the famous sign, the driver introduced us to well-known spots before parking, and then we had free time. We could stop by Matsumoto Shave Ice, garlic shrimp, Patagonia, and more.

On the way back, we visited famous spots around Waikiki, such as King Kamehameha, while the driver provided commentary as we headed toward Waikiki. It was nice to be able to give a tip comfortably.

予定通りホテル近くに迎えに来てくれました。バスの中には４組、日本人は私たちだけでした。道中は運転手の方が英語でハワイの歴史について教えてくれます。
ドール到着後は、朝ごはんとしてマラサダとミネラルウォーターをいただきました。
チケットの買い方やおすすめのフードも運転手さんが教えてくれます。
ドール体験後は、ノースショアに行きました。有名な看板へは行けないですが、運転手さんが駐車場に停める前に有名どころを紹介してくれ、以降は自由行動。マツモトシェーブアイスやガーリックシュリンプ、パタゴニアなどに立ち寄ることができます。
帰りには、カメハメハ大王などワイキキ周辺の有名スポットに立ち寄り、車内から解説しながらワイキキに向かってくれました。気持ちよくチップもお渡しすることができました。

In Haleiwa, the weather was unfortunately rainy and quite strong, but I was glad to be able to shop at the store I wanted to visit. Especially, the Florence apparel is hard to find in Waikiki, and it seemed to have just opened, so I felt lucky. I don't want to drive overseas, so I've relied on them a few times. I also took some cute photos of a cat on the beach, which I really like.

ハレイワでは、雨が強く降ったりあいにくの天気でしたが、行きたかったショップで買い物が出来て良かったです。特にFlorenceのウェアはワイキキではなかなか手に入らないし、OPEN間もないようでラッキーでした。海外で運転したくないので、何回かお世話になっています。海岸で可愛いネコさんの写真も撮れて気にいっています。

First of all, the hospitality from the guide was excellent. They were very considerate, and I was able to enjoy my time comfortably.

I think the tour content was good, but if I had to be picky, I would have liked a few more unique programs (like places or shops not listed in guidebooks).

I would like to request plans from this tour company in the future. I definitely recommend it.

まずガイドの方のおもてなしは最高でした
とても気遣って頂き気持ち良く過ごせました

ツアーの内容は良かったと思いますが
欲を言えばもう少しレアなプログラムが有れば良いかと思います
(ガイドブックに載って無い店や場所とか)

今後もこのツアー会社さんのプランをお願いしたいと思います
ぜひお勧めです

We were picked up right on time from the Marriott Waikīkī, and the entire shuttle experience was absolutely top-notch. Our driver and guide, Masa, was a true delight—friendly, flexible, and incredibly helpful from start to finish. The shuttle itself was clean, smooth, and very comfortable, making for a relaxing ride.

What really made the experience stand out was Masa’s personal touch. He took the time to learn each of our names and offered outstanding tips and advice that really enriched our visit. It felt like more than just transportation—it was a warm, welcoming experience.

10 out of 10. I’d absolutely recommend this service and would happily ride with Masa again!

I love Hawaii, and my first visit was 52 years ago. After that, I went on my honeymoon, and since my children have grown up, I've been to Hawaii several times. During those visits, I drove to the North Shore after the highway was built. This time, I participated in a one-day tour of Oahu for the first time, and it brought back so many memories.

First, the tour guide asked us where we wanted to go, and he mentioned the power spot of Shohei Ohtani. More than anything, I loved feeling the Hawaiian breeze from Kahala to Hanauma Bay and the Halona Blowhole. I touched the rock at Ohtani's power spot and felt energized. I experienced the local Hawaiian roads and went to Sunset Beach, which felt like it hadn't changed at all, and I was very moved.

I often visit Haleiwa Town, so I wasn't particularly interested in that, but I wanted to go to Tropical Farms after seeing it on TV. We had plenty of samples, and cracking open the macadamia nuts was the most delicious experience I've ever had. My husband and I are already thinking about which tour to take for our trip to Hawaii next year. This time was a wonderful experience, and I'm so glad I could do it. Thank you very much.

私はハワイが大好きで一番最初は５２年前その後は新婚旅行　子供達が大きくなってからのハワイは数回目で　そのうちに高速もできてレンタカーを借りてはノースショアの方まで行く行きましたが　今回は初めてオアフ島１日観光ツアーに参加して懐かしいの連発でした　まずはツアーが私達２人でガイドさんが希望の所と言われ大谷選手のパワースポットと言っていました　何よりハワイの一番好きなカハラからハナウマベイ　ハロナ潮吹き岩まさしくハワイの風をを感じ大谷君のパワースポットの岩を触ってパワーを頂き　ローカルなハワイロードを感じサンセットビーチへここまでは何も変わっていない感じですごく感激でした　ハレイワタウンは良く来るので興味なしと言ってトロピカルファームはテレビで見て行きたいと言って試食たっぷりして何よりマカデミアナッツを割って頂いたのは最高に美味しかったです今まで食べたことのない体験もでき主人と来年のハワイはどのツアーにしようと今から考えています　今回はとても良い経験で出来て嬉しかったです
有難うございます。

This is our third trips to Hawaii but is the first time to have a chance to see other beautiful beaches in Oahu in addition to the well known Waikiki beach. The hike in the Diamond Head was manageable but the view from the top was magnificent. With the driver John’s guide, we had the most spectacular experience in Oahu.

I think being able to ride horses along the coast is something unique to Hawaii, so I decided to participate. All the explanations were in English, but during the drive, our driver, Kaz, kindly provided information in Japanese, which made me feel at ease and allowed me to enjoy the experience! The horses seemed well-trained; they moved forward on their own when the horse in front did. In Haleiwa, I was dropped off at my desired location, so I could easily go to the shops I wanted to visit!

海沿いを乗馬できるのはハワイならではだと思い参加しました。
説明はすべて英語でしたが、行くまでの道中で日本語でドライバーのカズさんが事前に教えてくれていたので安心して楽しむことができました！
馬も慣れているのか前の馬が進めば自分の意志で進んでくれました。
ハレイワでは希望の場所で降ろしてもらえたので迷わずに行きたいお店に行けました！

On the first day, which I was very anxious about, I used the airport transfer service and headed to the meeting point. When I found the car and greeted the driver, KEN, who spoke fluent Japanese, welcomed me with a smile. After I communicated all the places I wanted to visit, he suggested an efficient order considering the store opening times. During the ride, he taught me various things about Hawaii, which was both educational and enjoyable. He also introduced me to many delicious local restaurants that tourists typically don't go to. The hamburger place he recommended was truly delicious. I was very glad to use this service and would like to use it again. Thank you, KEN!

とても不安だった１日目、空港送迎を利用し待ち合わせ場所まで向かいました。車を見つけ挨拶をすると日本語がペラペラのKENさんが笑顔で出迎えてくれました。行きたい場所を全て伝えると、お店のオープン時間なども考慮して効率の良い順番を提案してくれました。移動中はハワイの事をいろいろ教えてくれて勉強にもなり楽しかったです。観光客が行かないようなローカルの美味しいお店もたくさん教えてくれました。オススメしてもらったハンバーガー屋さんも本当に美味しかったです。こちらを利用してとても良かったです。また利用したいです。KENさんありがとうございました！

I could really feel the guide's personality, and I had a very fulfilling half day. I usually just do a quick tour of Haleiwa within a tight schedule, but today I enjoyed it to my heart's content. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんのお人柄が伝わってきて、とても充実した半日を過ごしました。ハレイワはいつもタイトな時間内でサラッと観光するだけでしたが、今日は心ゆくまで楽しみました。どうもありがとうございました。

Our guide Lola was very friendly, and it was the best tour! Since it was an English-only tour, we were a bit worried about our ability to keep up with just everyday conversation. However, Lola, although she hardly spoke any Japanese, spoke slowly and clearly, making it easy to understand, and we had a great conversation.

She also guided us through the buildings and areas along the way, which was fun.

I thought Dole might be somewhat underwhelming, but it was actually very spacious and we enjoyed it a lot. The souvenir section is really large. Haleiwa had a completely different atmosphere from Waikiki, which was refreshing. There were so many places to eat that it was hard to choose, but the garlic shrimp was very delicious. We gave up on the long lines for shave ice and huli huli chicken. Instead, we went to Ali Beach and were thrilled to encounter a honu drying its shell!

ガイドのLolaがとても良く接してくれて、最高のツアーでした！
英語のみのツアーということで、日常会話程度ならなんとか…というレベルの我々は大丈夫かなと少し心配しながら参加しました。
しかし、確かにLolaは日本語はほとんど喋れないものの、ゆっくり聞き取りやすく話してくれて、会話も弾みました。
また、道中の建物やエリアなどもガイドしてくれて楽しかったです。

ドールは、なんとなくショボいのかなと思っていましたが、とても広く十分楽しめました。
お土産コーナーがすごく広いです。
ハレイワは、ワイキキとは全く違う雰囲気で新鮮でした。
食べる所が多く選ぶのに困りましたが、ガーリックシュリンプとても美味しかったです。
シェイブアイス、フリフリチキンは列が長かったので断念。
代わりにアリビーチまで行ってみたところ、甲羅乾かしているホヌに出会えて感動しました！

I have visited Oahu several times for free, but this time I wanted a local guide, so I requested this service. The driver was Ken, who is from Okinawa. He explained the tourist spots and recommended shops, allowing us to visit places we wouldn't have gone to on our own, which was great. It was also wonderful to visit places like Balanced Rock and other shops outside of the requested course. The Lincoln was beautiful, spacious, and the ride was excellent.

オアフ島は何度かフリーで訪れていますが今回現地のガイドが欲しいと思いコチラにお願いしました。
ドライバーは沖縄県出身のケンさんでした。
観光ガイド、お勧めのお店等説明してくれて自分達では行かないお店に行けてお願いして良かったです。リクエストしたコース以外もバランス岩やお店に行く事も出て最高でした。
リンカーンもキレイで広く、乗り心地も最高でした。

I had some concerns about the reservation in Japan, but I received communication via LINE, and even though I arrived earlier than the meeting time on the day of the tour, the bus came early, leading to an earlier departure. We arrived at the destination ahead of schedule and were able to fully enjoy our time there. I'm really glad I participated in this tour. I would like to use this service again on my next trip to Hawaii. Thank you very much.

日本での予約に心配もありましたが、LINEでご連絡頂いたり、当日も待ち合わせ時間より早く着いてしまったのですが、バスも早く来ていて時間より早い出発となり、現地到着も予定より早く、たっぷり満喫する事ができました。
本当にこのツアーに参加して良かったです。
次回のハワイでもまた、利用したいです。
有難うございました。

I'm glad I was able to visit the East Coast tourist spots all at once on a tour, which would be difficult for an individual without a rental car.

The guide provided a lot of information about shops in Haleiwa, recommended food trucks, and restroom locations, which was really helpful.

It was a long 8-hour tour, but we returned on time, and I was able to communicate with everyone on the tour and have a great time. Thank you!

レンタカーなしの個人では難しい東海岸の観光地をツアーで一気に行けて良かったです

ガイドさんが社内でもハレイワのショップ情報やおすすめのフードトラックやトイレの場所など沢山の情報を話してくれて凄くたすかりました

8時間の長いツアーだったけど時間通りに帰って来れたしツアーの皆さんともコミュニケーションがとれて楽しく過ごせました
ありがとうございました

He knows everything about Hawaii and shared with us. We truly learned a lot of Hawaiian history during this trip. 6 stars instead of 5!!!