Reviewed by: Joy
My husband and I booked this tour as we wanted a smaller and intimate compared a large circle Island tour.
Jose was an excellent guide and taught us a lot about Hawaiian culture and history of the islands. He really gave us an authentic experience. My husband loved hearing about how Jose spearfished and hunted and shared his catches with friends and family as is Hawaiian tradition.
Jose went out of his way to bring us to extra lookouts outside of what this tour package included and wanted to give us the best experience of Hawaii. We loved seeing the lookouts on the south and in the mountains that gave us a spectacular views of Oahu. It gave us a good taste of everything so we could spend more time in each location like Kualoa Ranch in the future if we wanted to to.
He also showed what a caring guide he was as we had a pregnant lady in our tour group, always checking up on her wellbeing and being considerate to check if any stops were needed for her.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Joy
My husband and I took the North Shore Tour hoping to get a bit of everything - activities, beach, relaxation and fun. We got what we wanted and more. We had Cousin G who made everyone feel comfortable and entertained, and made the tour engaging and funny.
The tour had a good balance of free/activity time and many choices to choose from. We did the waterfall and kayaking option and was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii.
We also got the chance to sight see the east and north side of Oahu and had many stops for photos and breaks.
We felt like we got our moneys worth from this trip and got to see and do a lot on the island in just a 8am - 5pm timeframe.
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Cathy
It was great to have a personal tour with Travis. He was an excellent guide and driver. Showed us such great sights and his knowledge of Oahu was fantastic. The ocean around Oahu is so breathtaking. The colors are amazing. Good food trucks also. Travis knows all the hot spots. Definitely 5 stars.
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Packages: | 6 Hour - Full Day Package (up to 12 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Rania
It was a wonderful day that we felt sorry when we were back to our hotels. Our guide was amazing. He was wonderful storyteller. We enjoyed every moment. We saw breathtaking views, ate the tastiest shrimps ever. We also enjoyed the best Dole Whip from plantation center.
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/11/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Peter
Uncle Kevin was a great guide, the whole group was nice and we spent more time together than expected.
The activities were so/so - and quite short for some. Also Turtle beach stop was cancelled while other stops (unplanned) took a while.
We saw a lot and learned about Hawaiian culture and life.
4 star for the tour 5 star for the guide
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Laura J
The list of places to visit is nicely curated and I think we had enough time to walk around each site, take photos, and even buy souvenirs. Our guide, Jojo, was fantastic. He had too many stories to tell to keep us entertained and was very knowledgeable about Hawaii's culture, history, and ecology.
The only downside of this tour was that you are on a large bus so, if you are picked up last and have a seat at the back of the bus, you're going to spend a lot of time going on and off. However, Jojo knew that this might be frustrating and started counting time right after the last person was out.
The bus was clean and the lunch was ok.
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: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Gilles Binda
Greg is the best tour guide we have ever had on a tour. He was so knowledgeable and funny. He went out of his way to make our tour so great. He also ensured that my daughter had a shrimp plate that responded to her food allergies.
Hi Gilles,
Thanks! for giving Gregg and our Ultimate Circle Island with Waimea Waterfall Adventure 5 stars:)
Everyone at Oahu Nature Tours is grateful that we can provide excellent tours for guests like you.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Manager
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/11/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Reviewed by: ぴろこ
ガイドの方がとても楽しい方で、気配りも素晴らしかったです。
参加者が全員日本人であったので、ゆったり楽しめました。
いろんなスポットを巡りことができるので、ハワイを全体的に見たい方にはよいと思います。
ウミガメも見れました。
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Packages: | 基本プラン(2023年3月31日まで) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/11/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/25 |
Reviewed by: TSW & KLH
This was a very enjoyable experience of the North shore. It was filled with fun activities, excellent food, and good shopping. Uncle Kevin was a perfect host and tour guide, and the trip would not have been the same without him. Very wonderful experience!
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/10/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Vangie T
The tour was great. Our tour guy Big Tony made it exceptionally great. He was fun and very informative. He made us feel welcomed and was very enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge of the island. He made sure we were comfortable and went out of his way to even take pictures for us. I would definitely recommend this tour and hopefully you get Big Tony.
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Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/10/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Carol
Kalani was an awesome tour guide. He kept us informed and entertained while showing us the sites. I would do it again if I had time. I learned so much about the Hawaiian culture.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/10/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Kara
You have to get up to the NS if you are on Oahu, and this was an easy way to do it! You get time to explore Haleiwa, while seeing all the beautiful NS beaches!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Anna
Excellent customer service
Great sites
Prompt pick up
Hello Anna,
Thank you so much for your review. It was fun taking you around the Island. Enjoy your journey here in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/10/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/09 |
Reviewed by: TomAzz
Well, we didn't start off on time due to an unavoidable traffic issue. Once Juicy showed up the trip began and he kept us rolling in the aisles with funny stories and excellent information about the sights. Did I mention that Juicy made up for arriving late? Each stop was awesome and he went out of his way to make it just that much more special. The lunch was some yet delicious. I feel bad because I actually forgot his real name. The only name we got familiar with was Juicy. What a sweet and funny man. I really connected with him. Glad we took this tour.
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Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/10/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/15 |
Reviewed by: コタロウ
東〜北を効率よく巡れるツアーです。ランチやおやつも込みの料金なのでコスパ◎です!料金で選んだので英語ツアーでも仕方ないと思っていましたが、ガイドさんは日本語がとても上手で重要なところは日本語で解説してくれました。英語だけでは理解出来なかった部分も多かったのでとてもありがたかったです。参加者の中に3回目だという家族がいました。それも頷けるほど中身の濃いツアーだし、おすすめです!
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Packages: | 基本プラン(2023年3月31日まで) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/10/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Larry
The tour guide also driver did a very goog job of explainingn the sights during the day. He kept on schedule and went out of his way to make it a pleasant experience. We did encounter rain up in the mounains and at the falls and Dole Plantation, otherwise all was good. Would recommend it to others.
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Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/10/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Chris and Beryl
Having only 8 on the tour was perfect size for us. John our driver was so good. Knew a lot about the island, was friendly and made everyone so welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed our day out and would definitely recommend. Thank you John.
Hello Chris and Beryl,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a good time with John. It is fun having a talk with him. Thank you again for your review and we will
let John know of your comments. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/09/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Jayne and Ricky
We did a whole island, 8 hr tour of Oahu with Ciso! We was the best! He made the day so wonderful. He is well informed and each stop was great! I’d take any tour he does again! He made the entire bus laugh! Thank you Ciso for a great day! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Ko Olina Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/09/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Surf bus instructor, Kevin was very informative- he gave us info to places that we must see and foods/places to eat at.
Enjoyed snorkeling wish we would of seen turtles though. Kayaking time was limited we had to go back to the bus to head back to Waikiki. We did get to visit the small towns on our way to North Shore that grows fresh vegetable and fruits, I think the two stops caused us to use up time on the water activities.
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/08 |
Reviewed by: C Dixon
I had an AMAZING time on this island food tour! I’m so glad I chose this tour since we had a small group of 5 and had a blast. Jackson was a GREAT tour guide-very funny, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He told us lots of stories about the stops we visited, local background information, and gave good restaurant recommendations. Best stops were the macadamia nut farm and Fumi’s shrimp truck. I only wish we had made extra stops for musubi, poke, or Ted’s Bakery but overall I enjoyed myself and I wasn’t too full. I recommend this tour if you're looking to visit the North Shore and sample yummy food along the way. Thank you Jackson for a WONDERFUL day trip :)
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/09/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Chuck G
We started our trip in this fantastic, beautiful bus. Our driver Kalani was the most knowledgeable and personable guide we could ever want. He knew all about the sites. The history, the traditions, and the Hawaiian language for everything. He also knew how to keep us on a schedule but with plenty of time to enjoy each stop. I can’t express how much more having him for a guide made a difference but wouldn’t want anyone else and you will be lucky if you get Kalani.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/09/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Zeljko Pasara
We had a fantastic day on our tour. It just so happened that me and my daughter were the only people signed up on the day of our tour. Our guide Stephanie was absolutely fantastic, fun loving and easy going with her knowledge of the island. We started at the Halona blowhole and found out the beach nearby was used in the movie “From Here to Eternity”. Lunch at the Kahuku Sugar Mill with a smorgasbord of food trucks should be able to satisfy any hunger. The recommendation of Giovanni’s for garlic prawns by Stephanie was spot on, they were delicious.
With great anticipation of seeing turtles on the sand at Haleiwa Beach Park we were slightly disappointed. It was great we were able to see them in the water occasionally bobbing their heads up for air.
The last stop at Dole Plantation was great, it is where we tasted our first Dole Whip which was absolutely delicious.
I would recommend this tour to give you a better idea about the Oahu Island and the different experiences available to you.
Hello Zeljko,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a good time with Stephanie on the tour. It was lucky that it was just the two of you on the tour. Sorry to hear the disappointment of the sea turtles. They are there sometimes and sometimes there are not. But we are glad to got to see a lot of things on Oahu. We hoped you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and thank you again for your review and booking our tour.
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Th56
This was an all day tour and we’ll worth doing the deluxe package. Wes was our driver. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Even though it rained we still got to see sights from the bus! Polynesian culture center was outstanding. I thought I was getting luau but it was a buffet. But the Breath of Life show was worth the whole day!! Outstanding!!!! Highly recommend adding this to your package!
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Packages: | Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Nic
Puntuali , cortesi , spiaggia bellissima posto fantastico puro relax po a confusione
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Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Pete and Shelley
Vicky our tour guide was awesome, knowledgable and managed to ensure we had an amazing time visiting different areas and also rearranging stops if other activities were unavailable due to weather . Coming from England meant I have to put faith in other peoples reviews of the circle island tours and 100% no regrets. Loves every minute
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Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Dee
Circle island tour was disappointing for the cost. This tour was more expensive compared to others that had the same stops. The waterfall stop was allotted for 2 hours, but the waterfall didn’t have water. We specifically did this tour instead of others because of the waterfall stop. We could of saved at least $80 if it was a known thing that the waterfall frequently doesn’t have water.
The driver was overall knowledgeable and kind. He did eat while talking into the mic and driving, which is distracting. All the group could concentrate on was the chewing. He also constantly tapped both the brake and gas causing a jerking motion for 10 hour straight. Thankfully no one in our group easily gets car sick.
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Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/08/23 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
Our tour guide Kevin was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable about the Island and was super friendly. The activities were fun and the landscape was beautiful! We had a great time!
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Tracey
I can't recommend this tour enough! John was a wonderful guide, and we all had a fantastic day!
Hello Tracey,
Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had a good time with John on our tour. I hope you were able to enjoy all the sights and sounds of Oahu. We hope you enjoyed your time on the Island!!!
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Ojesa Kwong
This tour was the best thing we could’ve booked during our stay. It was our first time in hawaii and Jonah went above and beyond to give us the best experience. We were able to try some of the best spots on the island such as Leonards bakery, and the bald guy, along with the visit to the beer garden. He even took us to places that weren’t on the schedule, and we couldn’t thank him enough! We stopped at a beach on the north side where we were able to watch dolphins. We were so happy to have Jonah along our side with amazing knowledge and to give us the do’s and dont's of hawaii. We highly recommend to book this tour with Jonah for your first time to get that hawaiian experience you’re looking for! Thank you Jonah so so much for everything! (Especially the horses!)
Hello OJ,
Glad you had a good time on the tour. Got to see a lot of stuff and eat a lot of good food. I had a great time taking your family around. I hope you guys were able to keep the party going after at the pool and hope you guys made it to Diamond Head! Enjoy the rest of your stay and drink up!
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Laura Hamlin
For our first time here. I will say this was the best tour to do. Our tour Guy was amazing he went over and beyond to show us everything and made us feel so welcomed. Jonah is the best tour guide we’ve had since we’ve been here. He explained details and the history of Hawaii thru out the drive. Took all our pictures of us and our adventure. We want to thank him for making our 2nd day memorable. Book this tour.
Hello Laura,
Glad you had a good time on the tour. It was fun and one which I will never forget. You guys kept the party going the whole trip. Thank you so much for the review. I hope Diamond Head wasn’t to rough the next day. Enjoy the rest of your stay here and come back to Hawaii anytime and keep the party going.
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
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Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide too! : ))) Mahalo Nui Loa Cecilia