Reviewed by: Kevin
This was a surreal experience! Toured the whole island of Oahu and saw so many sites I didn't even know about when I first researched the island. I was very impressed as was the whole family!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/21 |
Reviewed by: david.han@liteon.com
Our tour guide Kimokeo Ca on 12/04/21, 7:45am-5:45pm
* Knowledgeable, friendly, energetic and also humorous guy
* My family of 3 have a wonderful time and learn all the details about culture & facts around the Oahu island.
* He manure the vehicle comfortably and safe.
But sadly, in the end, he failed to mentioned to us and stop the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Hotel where we stayed in. I have to personally go to the front asking and tell him to STOP, but it already pass a few hundred yard from the original pickup location. I am kind of reluctant to give him the gratuity in the first place but since he has been very good the whole day, so I pass it to you anyway.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Alesia C
I had the best time!!! The staff was so friendly and nice and we even got a little special guitar performance on the way back to the island. The lunch was spectacular and if there are any leftovers, they will be given! But it is very filling! I can’t imagine what I’d do if I came to Hawaii and missed this tour! I wholeheartedly recommend this!!!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Allison
Awesome day!! Travis was a great guide and showed us all the best things!!
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| Packages: | 6 Hour - Full Day Package (up to 12 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Wendy Johnston
Next time I'll bring a friend....best tour in Oahu
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Ivan
The grand circle island tour was just amazing, some really nice places were visited and we had some time to enjoy them as well as having some amazing views of Oahu island. Lola is the best tour guide!! Not only she is nice and funny she kept us informed all the tour with interesting facts about the places visited and about the island and Hawaiian culture in general.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Dianne Cotts
Our driver, Chelsie, was fabulous! I am giving this tour 4 stars because she deserves the stars! Very interesting and informative tour of the Island. As for the transportation…you definitely need to invest & updated the buses with better air conditioning. It was fully packed, not one spare seat on the bus…and the air conditioning was inadequate to keep the bus at a comfortable temperature.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Stan bird
I booked for the temple and the falls
Our drivers knowledge and love of the island was what I appreciated the most
Aloha Stan,
We are very happy to hear of your enjoyment. Thank you for spending your day with us, we are most grateful.
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Barry
What a fantastic experience. The private tour is a great way to see the island. Travis listened to what we had already seen and understood what we were now seeking in a six-hour private tour. The guide on this kind of tour really makes all the difference and Travis was the perfect tour guide. Knowledgeable, personable and flexible, he gave us a rate look into what the locals enjoy about the north and Eastern parts of the Island. Took us to fun food places, hidden gems for nuts and tacos and we got to see amazing surfer scenes. Travis is our first call if we can make it back to Honolulu.
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| Packages: | 6 Hour - Full Day Package (up to 12 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Awesome day!
Cousin G was awesome! We had a great day. The morning activity we chose snorkeling. Unfortunately for others, the falls were closing on Monday’s starting THAT day due to covid restrictions, so everyone had to do snorkeling. Had some food from shrimp truck, it was okay. We stopped at a macadamia nut and coffee tasting place, that was really cool. We did kayaking for our afternoon activity- not a lot of shade so definitely bring sunscreen or wear a long sleeve top, we roasted on the river. Then we stopped in town. Was a great day on the north shore, thanks again cousin g!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/13 |
Reviewed by: Billy and Janet Lo
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.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Ollie
We took the round the Oahu Island tour. Best thing we could’ve done. The entire day we were shown fantastic sights, historic points, and history of the island. Dole PineApple Farm and the Macadamia Nut Farms were great stopping areas to have fun shopping. Please ask for the tour guide Lola- you won’t regret it as she is very knowledgeable about the entire island and it’s history. The bus today is well worth it.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Megan Rish
The guide was so friendly! Loved the tour highly recommended
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| Packages: | 6 Hour - Full Day Package (up to 12 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/09 |
Reviewed by: David
Our tour guy big Anthony was very funny. He also helped us to understand more about Hawaii culture. We really enjoyed the tour. The Waimea falls was our favorite. First time we saw some beautiful flowers that only can be seen in Hawaii. We will recommend the tour to our friends in future.
Aloha David,
This is so heartwarming to read. We are thankful that you enjoyed yourselves. Thank you for sharing your review and Mahalo for your recommendation.
We are very grateful,
Team E Noa
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Donald Francis
BK was an awesome host. He did a great job of narrating while driving safely.
He also kept a very clean restroom on the bus.
Thanks BK!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Gil
Kalani was our driver we were greeted with a smile. We made a couple stops for the remaining passengers. Than we were off all the stops that were made we were not rushed but Kalani did give us times and reminders to be back on the bus and at our food stops told us were to go to beat the long lines and eat the best food. Kalani was very informative and kept everyone involved. Thank you again for the memories and great times. We saw Oahu in a way that set us up to know were to go when we come back and have more time to be on the island.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/20 |
Reviewed by: mg. a. s
My whole family was so pleased we took this tour. We had the chance to enjoy a few spots and stops. Every stop is almost a food stop. Sandy ( I hope I remember her name right ) and Maus ( or mouse? ) are a good team! They are very thoughtful not only inside the bus but even when we were at our stops, going beyond what is expected of them. They made the trip lively and interesting. The lunch was delicious. I went for the garlic shrimp. Make sure you have enough cash, smaller bills I would recommend. Well planned tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Ruby
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.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Hannah McKinney
This was an amazing experience for our girls trip. If you are looking for fun activities that are self guided this is the tour for you. We did the snorkeling and paddle boarding both were extremely fun and we had plenty of time to do both. The price was great and included everything we needed. We got to see 2/3 of Oahu, which was beautiful. Our tour guide was Sam he was helpful and funny. Would recommend this tour/activity day to anyone!!
We are very happy to hear that you had an amazing trip! And that Sam was helpful and funny! We hope to see you again on the surf bus, the original north shore tour!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Regina
We enjoy this tour each time we take it. We brought our mom and wanted her to experience the sites of the island. Chelsie was very knowledgeable with details about the different stops, as well as along the route. I would recommend this tour to anyone with plans on visiting Oahu.
Aloha Regina,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos! And Mahalo for including your mom, we loved sharing our island with her too! We are very grateful for your continued support and consider you 'ohana (family). We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to your return. Until then, please stay well!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Civitastours.com
Cousin G was a wonderful driver and guide. He provided great local information and the activities were so fun that everyone was exhausted! This is a great addition to any first timer and well worth it!
Mahalo,
Civitas Tours
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Siddhant
Jackson and Sandy were amazing showing us the island. Apart from fact that they are awesome, they had great knowledge about the island and places you can explore. Overall I had a great time and would definitely recommend people to try the island tour. Cheers!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Zain
Awesome experience, would highly recommend doing this in your first couple of days to Oahu. Helps make you your own itinerary and places you want to go spend time at on your own. Just wish there had been more stops in the tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Spain
Sandy made our experience unforgettable. She’s knowledgeable and funny without trying. She goes above and beyond for her guests and has engaging conversations with everyone!
We definitely recommend this tour to everyone, both adults and kids! We ate so much good food and saw amazing sights around the island of Oahu. We will be back the next time we’re on the island for sure!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Dene Starks-McGee
Lola is the absolute best tour guide ever. She made the trip fun and informative. We are requesting her every time we do this tour. This was our honeymoon trip and first time ever in Hawaii and this was actually our first tour.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Nancy
Our tour guide was the best Kulani! Very informative tour of Oahu. Just a little helpful tip to people buying this tour. The information for the tour indicates breakfast included, however it wasn't an adequate breakfast. It was a hawaiian donut and water. Maybe it would better to say small snack included instead of breakfast. Our tour guide is an asset to his employer. If you've never been to Oahu, you should take the tour! I went with my family of 7 which included 5 adults and 2 teenagers. They loved it!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/11 |
Reviewed by: JYang
This was such a great way to see the amazing sights of Oahu without the hassle of driving or looking/paying for parking! The bus was clean including the restroom and we felt safe being driven by our guide Kalani. He was both humorous and informative, we could tell he really loved his culture and the island.
The time allotted for each location was perfect. It was a long, adventurous day but we enjoyed every minute of it! We will definitely book with this tour company should we visit the island again.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
Reviewed by: tilks
Lola our driver was awesome! She was funny and knowledgeable and helpful. The stops she made for photos were prime spots and we got some great shots. Very helpful in letting us know good places to eat and shop as well. Excellent tour!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Remy
My family and I were very excited to do the Deluxe Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour. Unfortunately, the bus did not pick us up. I contacted dispatch 5 min. before pick up time to make sure we were in the right spot and we were. Buses came and went and our bus never arrived. According to dispatch, the bus was there waiting for us for 15 minutes. What was upsetting was the bus is a deluxe big bus and not a van. You cannot miss it! Although this was a huge disappointment and a waste of time, I give 5 STARS to costumer service for Veltra. She took care of my concerns and was very easy and friendly to talk to. I'm sure there was a miscommunication somewhere and a huge error. I will be getting a full refund and may use them again in the future. Everyone deserves a second chance!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Remy
First time taking the Surf Bus. Driver was on time. He was knowledgeable. Didn't like his attitude at first because he had a way of making you feel foolish but at the end, he turned out to be a nice guide. My family and I did the waterfall hike and kayaking. The waterfall hike was timed for three hours. It was a beautiful hike through Waimea Valley seeing tropical plants and birds. To my surprise, the waterfall was smaller than I thought. There were too many people swimming already and it was only 10am. My kids did not want to swim because of the amount of people in the water. Even after the hike, and the waterfall and even ate lunch at the cafe, three hours was too much. It could've been spent doing other activities. We went kayaking in the afternoon. My family enjoyed that even though we didn't see any turtles. We were disappointed that we couldn't walk to town and get shaved ice because the line was too long. All in all, my family had a decent time.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
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Aloha Dianne,
Thank you for your honest review and for bringing the air-conditioning to our attention. We will be sure to have our maintenance crew check it out. We appreciate the time you have taken and are grateful that you joined us. We hope your visit to Oahu, the Gathering Place, was an enjoyable one.
Mahalo and stay well!