All Reviews for Oahu Guided Island Sightseeing Tour

Tour guide was very fun & knowledgeable.
Saw lots of the island.
Nice that there was only 3 others besides myself & my husband.

This tour offers more than just what is on the pamphlet. First of all, the trip to the Dole Plantation provided different attractions that are relaxing and self paced with beautiful backgrounds for pictures. There was a large gift shop for those who enjoy a little vacation shopping with a food court where everyone should try at least one of the special pineapple menu items. Secondly, the stop to Haleiwa was a short distance from Dole, and there's so many shops to visit just by walking in a straight line. If you keep moving, you're bound to find something you that interests you, like the shaved ice, surf shops, and snoopy store. For each stop, the tour provides about an hour or two for you to explore yourselves, which is plenty, so you won't have the feeling have being rushed.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the two main stops of the tour, but what made the trip so memorable is the staff and driver of your bus. Our driver was Marlon, and he made it his second priority to make sure everyone in our group knew what options they had before reaching each stop so that we could plan accordingly once we arrive. Of course his first priority was ensuring our safety and comfort, making the tour easier for us to kick back and enjoy. During the extra free time, he even took us to a nearby coffee shop that grows and grinds their own beans. That's something he added to the tour himself since we had free time, but also because he wanted to show us more of the island. He has an excellent sense of humor, and everyone in our group felt comfortable approaching him. He even speaks multiple languages for the passengers that may not be fully fluent in English. During the stops, I noticed him walking around offering to take family photos, starting conversations with people about the places we visited, and answering any questions they had. He is an amazing driver, awesome tour guide, and overall just a friendly person you'd want to have with you when visiting new places.

We enjoyed our trip to the Dole plantation and on to Haleiwa. Our driver Chris was very knowledgeable and pointed out many of the local points of interest on the way to and from our destination. The train ride at Dole was worth taking and the Dole whip was very tasty. We did a little shopping there to which did not really leave us much time to tour the garden area. It would be a great idea to add 30 minutes more to the time here giving longer to do at least two of the three activities here (train, garden, and maze). The cost of the train & garden combo ticket was $19.99. After that it was on to Haleiwa. Chris gave multiple recommendations on where to eat and we chose the 7 Brothers hamburgers from his list. The hamburgers here did not disappoint. Both my wife and enjoyed our burgers and we split an order of fries. Despite having had breakfast and a Dole whip already that morning the burgers were just so good we had to finish them :-). After some shopping it was time to go back to our hotel. On the way back Chris had some suggestions on things to do and places to see before our time in Hawaii is done.

The only negative comments we had were that the bus seemed a little dated, it had a small problem with its “kneeling” feature and there were no cup holders for our drinks. Would definitely recommend Chris and this trip.

I used it for the first time on the North Shore. I went without studying any English at all, but thanks to the friendly and attentive guide, it was a fulfilling experience! Thank you, Kuri-chan!

初めてのノースショアで利用しました
英語は全く勉強せずに行ったのですが
気さくで気の利くガイドさんが案内してくださったおかげで充実していました！
くりちゃん、ありがとうございました

This was my first time in Hawaii, and I signed up for a tour to Haleiwa Town and the Dole Plantation that I had been wanting to visit. The guide provided explanations in both Japanese and English, which helped deepen my understanding while also exposing me to English, making the tour enjoyable until the end. At Dole, the guide explained how to enjoy the attractions and the tickets, so I was able to fully enjoy the train ride, pineapple ice cream, and even souvenirs. In Haleiwa, I strolled around and had garlic shrimp and hamburgers. The local atmosphere was great. Since it was a half-day tour, it wasn't too tiring, and it was just right.

今回初めてのハワイで、行きたかったハレイワタウンとドールプランテーションのツアーを申込みました。ガイドさんが日本語と英語で説明をしてくれて、英語にも触れつつ、日本語で理解が深まったので最後まで楽しいツアーでした。ドールでは、楽しみ方のポイントやチケットの説明もしてくれたので、列車やパイナップルアイス、お土産まで満足に楽しむことができました。ハレイワでは、全体を散歩しつつ、ガーリックシュリンプやハンバーガーを食べました。ローカルな雰囲気が良かったです。半日のツアーなので疲れすぎず、ちょうど良かったです。

We enjoyed the all day view of many areas of the island.

I was able to take a lot of beautiful photos. This is my third time in Hawaii, but I had some experiences that I couldn't have before. The bright driver was very kind.

たくさん綺麗な写真とれました。
ハワイ３回目だけど、なかなかできない体験できました。明るいドライバーさん親切でした。

The tour I participated in started in bad weather, but thanks to the guide's attentive guidance, it turned out to be a very enjoyable experience. In Haleiwa on the North Shore, there were so many shops that I got a bit lost, but the guide helped by recommending stores and ways to explore. At the Dole Plantation, the variety of souvenirs was more than I expected, and I ended up buying quite a few things. The pineapple ice cream was delicious, and since the temperature wasn't too high, I was able to enjoy it comfortably. The guide's thoughtfulness was also wonderful, making it a tour where I could feel safe sightseeing even in bad weather.

今回参加したツアーは悪天候の中でのスタートでしたが、ガイドさんの丁寧な案内のおかげでとても楽しい体験になりました。ノースショアのハレイワではたくさんのお店があり迷ってしまいましたが、ガイドさんがオススメのお店や回り方を教えてくれて助かりました。ドールプランテーションでは想像以上にお土産が充実していて、つい色々と買ってしまいました。パイナップルのアイスも美味しく、気温はそれほど高くなかったので快適に楽しめました。ガイドさんの気配りも素晴らしく、悪天候でも安心して観光できるツアーでした。

It was my first time in Hawaii, so I wanted to get an overall understanding and decided to participate. It was a great decision. In particular, Jonah's guidance was wonderful. He was friendly, kind, and his stories were interesting. I realized that the biggest benefit of joining the tour was being able to hear various stories from the guide. It was a fulfilling day.

初めてのハワイだったので、全体を知りたいと思い、参加。大正解でした。特に、ジョナさんの案内が素晴らしかったです。フレンドリーで、親切で、ガイドも面白かったです。ツアーに入るのは、ガイドさんの色々な話が聞けるのが最も大きいと実感しました。充実した1日でした。

I stayed at Twin Fin, and it was really great that the hotel provided transportation from Waikiki to Haleiwa, as it's quite far to go on your own!

First, we did a little sightseeing in the city, and then they took us to the Dole Plantation. The driver acted as a guide throughout the journey, which really deepened my knowledge, and he was humorous, making it a lot of fun.

In Haleiwa, we had free time to try the famous garlic shrimp, but personally, I was really happy to be able to drink a latte made with coffee beans that can only be found on the North Shore!

ツインフィンに宿泊していたのですが、ワイキキからハレイワまで個人で行くととても遠いのを、ホテルから連れて行ってくれるので、とてもありがたいツアーでした！
まず、市内観光を少しして、Doleプランテーションに連れて行ってくれるのですが、始終運転手の方が移動中ガイドをしてくれるので、知識もとても深まりましたし、ユーモアのあるガイドで楽しかったです。
ハレイワではかの有名なガーリックシュリンプもフリータイムで食べに行くことも出来るのですが、個人的にはノースショアでしか獲ることのできないコーヒー豆を使ったラテを飲めたのがとても嬉しかったです♪

Our tour guide Jonah was really nice and super flexible with the schedule so you don’t feel rushed at all. The route is ideal and recommended by locals I talked to. It was a great tour and we really appreciated the tour guide answering all our curious questions happily!

There were places that were difficult to reach by bus, but it was very fulfilling as we were able to efficiently visit them while listening to the guide's explanations.

バスなどでは行きにくい場所も、ガイドさんの説明を聞きながら効率よくまわってもらえるのでとても充実していました。

I have been to Oahu many times, but I had never taken a tour around the island, so I joined this one-day tour!

A man named Jonah guided us in Japanese, which made it very easy to understand and enjoyable.

What I was most satisfied with was being able to visit various famous spots! We used our time effectively, and Jonah explained the recommended attractions and highlights at each stop, so even in a short time, I was able to learn a lot and it was very fulfilling♡

The tour felt more like sightseeing rather than activities, so I think even older people can enjoy it!

We also went to the mountains, so the weather was a mix of rain and sunshine, but it didn’t affect our enjoyment at all.

I highly recommend this tour!♡

オアフ島に何度も行ったことがありますが
周遊したことが無かったので、
1日で周れるこちらのツアーに参加！

ジョナさんという男性が
日本語で案内してくれたので
とっても分かりやすく楽しかったです。

何より色んな名所に行けたのが
凄く満足でした！！
時間も有効的に使え、
寄った観光地のおすすめや
見どころなど毎回説明してくださったので
短い時間の中でも色々知ることができ
とても充実してました♡

アクティビティより観光地巡りという
感じなので、年配の方でも楽しめると
思います！

山の方も行くので天候は雨が降ったり
止んだりでしたが、関係なく楽しめます。

とってもおすすめなツアーです♡！

If you do not want to drive this tour is perfect for some time to explore the gorgeous Haleiwa!

Wonderful guide (forgot his name!) a great day around island for not wanting to driveit!

A great day filled with so many awesome local spots and businesses!

I felt at ease driving while being guided. The detailed explanations about the Dole Plantation and North Shore made for a very enjoyable day!

ガイドしながら運転も安心できました。Doleプランテーションやノースショアも詳しく説明してくれてとても楽しい一日になりました！

This time, I went to Dole and Haleiwa for the first time. Since I didn't have a rental car, I signed up for a tour with Japanese language support.

Our driver, Cindy, first took us to take pictures at the King Kamehameha statue and provided various explanations. Next, we rode the train at Dole, which ran comfortably through the plantation. The pineapple soft serve was exquisite. Finally, we went to Haleiwa. When I told the driver that I wanted to eat garlic shrimp, she kindly guided us to a restaurant and even ordered for us since we couldn't speak English. It was such a relief, and we were able to fully enjoy and have fun. After eating, we enjoyed shopping and looking at the beautiful ocean, which was a lot of fun.

Next time, I would like to take a bit more time to enjoy it. Thank you very much.

As souvenirs, I also received pineapple banana cake, water, and mint candies.

今回、初めてドールとハレイワに行きました。レンタカーがないので、日本語サポート付きのツアーで申し込みしました。
Cindyさんというドライバーの方で、まずカメハメハ像で写真を撮って頂き、色々説明もしてくれました。次にドールで汽車にのりプランステーションの中を気持ちよく走りました。パイナップルソフトクリームが絶品でした。最後は、ハレイワに行きました。ガーリックシュリンプを食べたいとドライバーさんに伝えるとお店を案内してくれて、英語が話せない私達に代わり注文をしてくれたり、とても親切だったので本当に安心して堪能して、楽しむ事が出来ました。食べた後は、ショッピングしたり綺麗な海をみたり楽しかったです。
次回は、もう少し時間をかけて楽しみたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
お土産に、パイナップルバナナケーキやお水やミントの飴も頂きました。

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

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。

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。

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！

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 LIKE THE TRIP PUT I THINK SKIP THE COFFEN SHOP AND MORE TIME AT THE WATERRFALL.

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.