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Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More
Authentic, memorable and delicious experience!
Reviewed by: Rana
Our excellent tour guide Jonah-guru of all things Oahu-picked us up from our Wakiki hotel
*Malasada from a little truck (custard if you're a traditionalist, or chocolate if you're a chocoholic)
*Diamond head (crater), you can see some of the trails and scenic look out point. Aina Haina and Portlock areas have higher end real estate.
*Koko head crater where you can still see the old railway trail (built by the military-steep!)
*The prettiest (in my humble opinion) lookout point is Halona Blowhole, overlooking the lava tube that creates this lovely effect. Bonus: small secluded, pristine and one of the most filmed beaches: Halona Beach (aka Eternity Beach!)
*Sandy Beach, and the lighthouse at the end of Makapuu Point lighthouse Trail.
*100's of plumeria trees in the groves at Koko Crater Botanical Garden, with a nearby ranch for horses!
*Manana Island Seabird Sanctuary (Rabbit Island, lovely profile at an angle)
*Waimanalo Beach (home to some celebrities, careful with all the road construction-expect delays!)
*Inland, you see Olamana Trail (3 challenging peaks for hiking)
*Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts Outlet store-sampling of coffee and nuts is definitely allowed!
*Filming preserve of Kualoa Ranch, as well other activities (such as horseback riding, and ziplining)
*Outline of Chinaman's Hat (equally beautiful in real life)
FOODIE ALERT: Kahuku Sugar Mill is THE highlight of the day! Food Truck Heaven and I wish I could eat my way through here. I recommend garlic shrimp with reaper sauce, and Ry's Poke on salad. Dessert overload, and dont forget the Kuilima Farm-Fruit Stand.
*Sunset Beach for surfing contests
*Shark's Cove and Pupukea with tide pools
*Haleiwa village and Haleiwa Beach, on a sunny and clear day, you can see the turtles at the shore.
*Dole Plantation- everything pineapple rules
Heading back, can't help but think I'd absolutely repeat this journey! Mahalo for our first exhilarating and family friendly Oahu Island Experience!!
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| Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/19 |
Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More
Excellent Beautiful and Breathtaking
Reviewed by: Ms Stanford
Our tour guide Stephane was great. She made the tour a lot of fun. We were able to capture some amazing views of the island. All the beach stops were beautiful, we saw turtles. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the natural beauty of Oahu Island outside of Waikiki.
Hello Rosie,
Thank you for writing a review for us. We are glad you had a good time with Stephanie. I am glad you got to see the turtles. Sometimes there are there sometimes not.I will let Stephanie know about your comments. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Jonah
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| Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/29 |
Discover the Best of Oahu on a Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour with Waimea Valley & Local Lunch
Great Tour
Reviewed by: Diners Choice Group
We were a big group - like 27 of us - and most were visiting Hawaii for the first time. This was the first activity we did and I’m glad we did because we learned a lot about the island. Kim our driver and tourist guide was great! It also helped that we had the whole bus to ourselves.
Bring swimsuit to go have a dip at the Waimea Falls. If you don’t, you will have to shell out a lot of money to buy some at the spot!
The fee for the tour Is well worth it! Strongly recommend this.
We love giving tours to big groups! It makes it such a special experience. Great tip about the swimsuits! It really makes a difference to be able to jump in and experience everything our tours have to offer! We hope to see ALL of you again!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation
Loved it!
Reviewed by: ivana
It was so nice to book and the transportation was easy - the actual was really great too!
Hello Ivana,
Thank you for the review. I am glad you had a good time with John. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay on Oahu.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/27 |
All-Inclusive Oahu Guided Sightseeing Tour & Local Food Experience
Tour guide made the experience
Reviewed by: Liz
The tour guide was very personable and connected with everyone. He spoke multiple languages and was able to make everyone feel comfortable. We made some beautiful spots but it was really Susumu that made the trip.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/26 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
magnificent trip
Reviewed by: Jonathan Wu
He is very professional, warm hearted tourist guide. My wife and I enjoyed very much. Definitely we will recommend to other friends.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/03 |
Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More
Amazing island tour!
Reviewed by: Emily
This was the highlight of our time on the island. We loved seeing different parts of the island and the tour guide was so knowledgeable about everything we saw. Everything was beautiful and the activities we did were super fun. The guide also adjusted the activities based on what we were most interested in. I would highly recommend this tour!
Hello Emily,
Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had a great time with Stephanie. She really knows the Island well. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay on Oahu.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/25 |
All-Inclusive Oahu Guided Sightseeing Tour & Local Food Experience
Great tour to see the island
Reviewed by: Mayor Mabry
Billy was a very personable guide. He didnt stick to the itinerary which was ok with the group. I hate we missed the turtle watching. The reusable souvenir water bottle that is listed in the tour description was never mentioned. The stops we did make were fantastic. So other than not getting my water bottle, I was not disappointed. Overall it was a great tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/28 |
Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls
Surf bus
Reviewed by: Luis
Our tour guide Ariel was awesome! Would do it again. Strongly recommend it.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Shaka Guide App - Oahu Self-Guided Audio Driving Tours
Shaka Guide app of Oahu, and of Hawaii
Reviewed by: Brett
This is a great addition to enrich your travel experience. I recommend you don't visit the Hawaiian Islands without it. We thoroughly enjoyed the music, history, directions, and interesting narration.
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| Packages: | Oahu Driving Bundle Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Best bang for the buck!
Reviewed by: Deb N.
This all day long tour was the absolute best. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and shared a ton off information about all the stops.
Halaiwa town was very quaint, but expect to do a bit of walking, and waiting in line for good, if that's what you decide to do.
Overall, this trip was great, definitely worth the price paid.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Waterfalls & Hawaiian Food Experience
Must do activity in the beginning of your trip!
Reviewed by: Leanna
We went on this near the end of our trip and wish we had booked it earlier. Chris was our tour guide and he was *chef’s kiss*! He was knowledgeable and personable and entertaining for the whole 9 hour day. This was a great experience seeing what the island has to offer and would be so helpful in figuring out the spots to go to for a longer amount of time.
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| Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation
Diamond head hike and usla d tour.
Reviewed by: Janet
This was one of the best tours! There were 8 of us and the driver Alan was very attentive to our needs and explained everything in detail to all our questions. He was awesome! Would highly recommend this tour to everybody.
Hello Janet,
Thank you for your review. I am glad you had a good time with Alan. He is a very interesting guy and am glad he is with us. Thank you for booking our tour and hope you all enjoy the rest of your trip in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/06 |
Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets
Outstanding experience
Reviewed by: Payal
The experience was really good. The guide was very kind.
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| Packages: | Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation
Much to see! Amazing!
Reviewed by: SueZQue22
Our driver was amazing, very nice and knowledgeable First stop was the sunrise at Diamond Head, we had just enough time to hike to the top and get back down. So many stops along our North Shore experience, even got to see sea turtles. Definitely recommend this experience.
Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had a good time on the tour. I hope you guys enjoyed your stay in Hawaii. I hope one day you guys can visit again. Thank you once again for the review.
Mahalo
Jonah
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/13 |
Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets
Misleading Island Tour
Reviewed by: Edgar Marroquin
The activity claims to stop at all island tour locations before being dropped off at the the Polynesian Cultural Center, however, the tour does not include 5 of the advertised stops; Diamond Head and Black Point Lookout, Hanauma Bay Lookout, Dole Plantation, all the north shore beaches and the Laie Hawaii Temple. Also, the driver rushes the crowd and threatens to leave within 10 minutes on each stop. Very disappointed with this activity.
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| Packages: | Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Discover the Best of Oahu on a Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour with Waimea Valley & Local Lunch
Great tour with a really fun tour guide
Reviewed by: Anna & Michael
We had so much fun on this tour. Our guide, Juice, was very funny but also full of information about the islands. He taught us all the Hawaiian language and gave us so much history of the natives and the island. If you go on this tour, request him as your tour guide!!
We at E Noa pride ourselves on sharing the Hawaiian language and culture with all of our guests. Thank you for such a wonderful review and the 5 star rating. We hope you choose E Noa again next time you're in Hawai'i!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/02 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great tour of the island
Reviewed by: Mitch
I've been to the island dozens of times over the last 50 years and this tour was one of the highlights of all the visits.
Our pickup time was 6:40am from the Ala Moana Hotel. This is right next to a major shopping mall with ample parking. After a few more pickup locations, at various hotels, we were on our way.
Our driver, Danny (Driver of the year), was outstanding. He not only provided us with island history, but his own personal experiences growing up on the island, while pointing out many points of interest as we spent the day traveling around the island. As we approached each of the stops throughout the day, Danny played a brief video describing the highlights of the next destination.
The bus was clean and comfortable, with an onboard restroom. Bottled water was available throughout our entire tour.
We made our way out of Waikiki, traveling east through the neighborhoods to our first stop at the Halona Blowhole where Danny provided us with a tasty taro poi malasada (a purplish colored glazed donut that was outstanding). We spent about 15-20 minutes taking in the sights, before heading off to our next stop.
We arrived at our next stop, the Pali Lookout, about 20 minutes later. The views down to Kaneohe Bay were amazing. Again we had 15-20 minutes to enjoy the view and take photos.
A short time later we arrived at the Byodo-In Temple. After ringing the bell for luck, you can walk thru the Temple and around the grounds and koi ponds.
After leaving the Temple, we enjoyed an hour long drive along the coast, including amazing views of the North Shore, before arriving in Haleiwa town.
Here you'll have 90 minutes to enjoy lunch from one of the many food establishments.
The final stop in the tour was the Dole Pineapple Plantation, before returning to Honolulu where we got to view the Iolani Palace, and the King Kamehameha Statue.
The nine and a half hours flew by and was time well spent.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/27 |
Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets
Wonderful experience!
Reviewed by: Cindy C.
We were so impressed with how friendly everyone was! We loved the history lessons! The buffet was wonderful! And the breath of life show was great. I can see why everyone tells you to have the whole experience!! It was so convenient to have the tour bus pick us close to our hotel.
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| Packages: | Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/28 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Best way to get an overview of the island
Reviewed by: Elizabeth
We were lucky to be the first pick up of the day and got front row seats! The views out the windshield and side windows really enhanced the experience. We were also lucky to get Driver of the Year “Danny”. Danny shared personal stories, island folklore, history and lots of other informational tidbits that kept the passengers interested and engaged in between stops. Although it was overcast most of the day and we did get rained on, the stops and views did not disappoint. I would recommend this tour for those wanting to get a good overview of the island, take in the sights and to help plan where to visit or explore for a longer period of time. Our 15 year old son and friend also really liked it.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/27 |
Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation
Good experience overall
Reviewed by: yifamily
The overall trip was good. The driver was on time to pick us up and very nice and accommodating. We started with the early hiking at the diamond head hike which is great because it gets quite hot after 9am at the top and by the time we got back, there was a large crowd waiting to get the tickets to start the hike. The view at the top of the crater was very nice. You can see all the high rise buildings in the waikiki area. It does take about 45min one way with 0.8 miles to climb up to the top. You will climb through a small tunnel which was cool.
Then he drove us around the island and we stopped at a few different beaches. We saw the area with very expensive houses which was very interesting. We also stopped to see the koko trail and the blowhole. We then stopped at a few additional places including the place where they sell macadamia nuts. That was a very nice place where we get free coffee and can taste all different kinds of macadamia nuts before we decide to buy them. We then stopped at the food truck place for lunch and the food was not that good. The garlic shrimp has too much garlic and the butter and lemon shrimp was too blend. What is worse is there was a lot of flies, so we have to constantly worry about the flies going to our food! The kids had a great time chasing the the chickens though.
We then stopped at another fruit stand and the sunset beach. We were supposed to stop at another beach but we decided to skip as there were too many stops along the way and mostly are shops for tourists. The last stop was the Dole plantation which was a big disappointment. I did not even get a chance to see even one pineapple! The place was so crowded with fancy stores selling tourist merchandises and the ice cream was ok. We were not able to get on the train to see the pineapple fields as the tickets were sold out. The maze was ok, but no pineapple there. I personally do not recommend going to dole plantation.
Hello Yi Family,
Thank you for the review. The tour can be a long day. I am glad you got to enjoy some parts of the tour. I am sorry you did not get to enjoy the garlic shrimp. There are a lot of options out there so some of them are hit or miss. Dole Plantation is another one. During the busy season, it can get really packed out there. But I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip out here.
Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/27 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Amazing Tour!
Reviewed by: A. Vergara
- Our guide Marlon is the best! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny!
- The schedule for the stops were perfect.
- Overall had a great experience.
- Recommendation: Schedule the tour Wednesday to Sunday if you'd like to see Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay is closed Mondays and Tuesdays due to ongoing preservation efforts. We didn't mind at all. Our guide added more time to the other tour spots
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/28 |
Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More
Great tour to explore the whole island
Reviewed by: Jennifer
We had a great time on the tour with John and would highly recommend this experience for those looking to explore the island. He was very knowledgeable and funny and adjusted the stops based on the interests of the group. There were many stops but there’s a great variety of things to see and you are given the perfect amount of time at each one! Thank you John :)
Hello Jennifer,
Thank you for the review. I am glad you had a good time on the tour with John. He really like to take care of his customers. I hope you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and hope to see you again.
Mahalo
Jonah
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/24 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great Introduction to Oahu
Reviewed by: Nikki T.
Overall, this was a great tour for a first time visitor to Oahu. We liked the variety of sights and experiences. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was well paced and we didn't feel like we needed any extra time at any of the spots. The complimentary water bottle and malasada were a nice touch!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/23 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Excellent tour!
Reviewed by: Heather
We had the best time on this tour. Our driver, Lola had a wealth of information to provide during the tour. Her fun personality made the trip worth while. There were so many Beautiful views to see. We were given poi donuts in the morning. I was nervous to try it, but let me tell you... they were so good! This is a must do experience and you will be lucky if Lola is your tour guide!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Great Tour 10/10
Reviewed by: Darryl S
Our tour was amazing, perfect amount of stops and perfect amount of time spent at each stop. Our tour guide Lola was awesome. She got us yummy donuts to start the tour off and she was super knowledgeable about everything throughout the tour. Could not have asked for a better experience, and would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking to site see or get to experience Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Perfect Hawaiian Experience
Reviewed by: Jennifer
Overall the experience was amazing and very enjoyable. The tour guide named Lola was very passionate about what she was talking about and it was easy to tell that she enjoys her job. She tries to make the extra effort to make the experience that much more fun, knowledgeable, and enjoyable. All of the stops were very enjoyable and the experience is unforgettable.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More
North Shore Experience
Reviewed by: ilene
The tour started with a prompt and convenient pickup from our hotel by our driver and guide, Jonah. It was nice that we stopped for malasadas from a Leonard’s bakery truck since we had such an early breakfast. As we made it out of the city our guide gave us local facts and insights about the different neighborhoods we passed through.
It was interesting to learn about an abandoned tramway used by the military in WW II that is now a hike trail near the Koko Head Crater. There were plenty of photo-ops at the Makapuu and Halona blowhole lookout and the Ka Iwi Scenic shoreline.
Although we ran into some traffic due to road construction, we still made it on schedule for the Macadamia Nut farm stop for shopping and the KuaLoa Park for more photos. Lunch at the Kahuku Sugar Mill was one of the trip’s highlights where we even got to chat with some local folks. We chose Da Bald guy food truck-- the fried ahi tuna and garlic shrimp plate combo was the best!
Next, we watched surfers catch waves and spotted turtles near Haleiwa shores. We then enjoyed driving through a stretch of farmland leading to the last of the trip stop which was the Dole Plantation.
I was happy to have chosen this “smaller group-size tour” in a smaller but comfortable van rather than being in a bus tour with fifty or more people. Our guide was personable…He offered to take our photos, gave us bottled water, and had a small stool ready for petite folks like us. We were even impressed by his knowledge of all Hawaii-Five-O and CSI Hawaii trivia! Overall, we got a grasp of life in the North shore. I would recommend this tour if you like a relaxed pace tour or for first time visitors.
Hello Ilene,
Thank you for the review. I had a good time taking you guys around the Island. Da Bald Guy is one of the best food trucks out there. I was glad you got to experience the other side of the Island. Hope to see you guys again.
Mahalo
Jonah
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/18 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Highly Recommend!!
Reviewed by: 50andFabulous
This was definitely worth the experience. Lola is a wealth of knowledge and very entertaining. Her knowledge of the island history history is great. I highly recommend taking this tour. You won't be disappointed!!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/17 |
Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole
Best tour so far!!!
Reviewed by: Theresa T
This was an amazing tour! Danny, our driver was very knowledgeable, not only with the land but the history of the island! The tour seems long, but it flies by!! I wish it was longer! Does not feel like a 9 hour tour at all! The bus was extremely comfortable and Danny even gave us water and Hawaiian donuts. I highly recommend this tour!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/14 |
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Hello Rana,
Thank you for the review. I am glad you had a good time with the family. We did a lot of touristing that day. I would love to take you around the island again if you ever get the chance to visit the Islands. The Garlic shrimp from Da Bald Guy is making me hungry now. I hope you had a great time in Hawaii and hope to see you guys one day again.
Mahalo
Jonah