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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

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

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

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Cousin G

Reviewed by: Katie

This was our first activity in Hawaii and I am so happy it was. Cousin G was knowledgeable, fun and funny! Great tour and highly recommend!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/28
Activity Date:	2022/02/27

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Fantastic Day on the North Shore

Reviewed by: Mark T.

The tour of the North Shore was a wonderful way to see this iconic area. Our guide, Kevin, was a wealth of knowledge as he was born and raised in the area. We stopped at several locations to allow for sightseeing, shopping, eating and various activities. It was a day well spent.

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/13
Activity Date:	2022/02/09

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

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

Full Day Tour of North Shore & Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim - Go Tours Hawaii

Amazing 30/70 tour.....Kurt is the best..!

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

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Loved this!!

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

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Waimea waterfalls with shrimp

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.

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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

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Very informational

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.

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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

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

North Shore Tour

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!!

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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

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Surf bus on North Shore

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

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Could be better

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

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

A must do trip

Reviewed by: Joy

The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun, great way to see the island and the Polynesian center was fun and the show was amazing

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/24

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Had so much fun!

Reviewed by: Christy

This was so much fun! We got to see part of the island. I got to SUP for the first time. Learned a lot while on the bus. The driver was telling us about the scenery and where certain movies were filmed.

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Packages:	Premium Package - 3 Fun Activities
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/12
Activity Date:	2021/05/23

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

The north shore surf bus.

Reviewed by: Roy Barnes

Kevin made the entire trip outstanding. He was funny, on time, very knowledgeable, even though I've been to north shore before, this was the first time I felt like it was not only fun but informative. He was very accommodating. I am telling my friends and family to put this on their list . Thanks Uncle Kevin!!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/04/18
Activity Date:	2021/04/16

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

A wonderful adventure

Reviewed by: Kellie

Sam was our tour guide and did a great job. It was the perfect balance between plenty to do and downtime. We did the falls and then paddle boarding up the river, where we saw sea turtles. The entire day was perfect. I would highly recommend it.

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Aloha Kellie, we're super stoked that you had a great time with Sam! He is truly a cool and informative tour guide! Mahalo and a Hui ho!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/04/13
Activity Date:	2021/04/11

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Fina and amazing time!

Reviewed by: Denisse

Had a wonderful time w uncle Kevin!! He showed us a lot of places and haves the background story! Very knowledgeable and happy to share his experience and love for his Hawaiian culture.

Old train from Waimea

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2020/12/17
Activity Date:	2020/12/15

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Uncle kevin was the best!!!

Reviewed by: Kate

Uncle Kevin was truely an amazing bus driver/tour guide! Made the day feel as though you were a local :). Amazing commentary and local facts. A whole range of activities to choose from and by far was the best taking a surf lesson on the north shore!

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Aloha Kate, yes we are truly blessed to have uncle Kevin as part of our ohana! Hope to see you again on the Original North shore tour!

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Packages:	North Shore Tour from Waikiki with Surf Lesson + One Fun Activity
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2020/02/25
Activity Date:	2020/02/22

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: Rick

It was great. Very informative and professional tour guide. They were filming the movie Jumanji while we were at the falls.

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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:	2020/01/29
Activity Date:	2019/04/03

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Better the first time

Reviewed by: Dassh

I had fun hiking to the waterfall and going swimming but the water was freeeezing!! I felt like the first time I did this activity we had a lot more time. I was able to snorkel, eat, stand up paddle and walk the town. This time I felt like going to the nut farm wasted a lot of time to do the activities. That part should be taken out and the time should go towards the actual activities. But all in all is was fun.

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Packages:	Premium Package - 3 Fun Activities
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/12/17
Activity Date:	2019/11/23

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

oahu circle island tours

Reviewed by: neeti

this was my first visit to oahu and the i had booked an introductory tour. it was a perfect start. our tour guide was really lovely with a good sense of humour . he was also knowledgeable about the local history and little areas of interest being a local interest.
there were lots of visits to some beautiful beaches and enough time at the waimea botanical gardens to go for a wander. the lunch was delicious. topped at the end a visit to the dole plantation.
i wish we had more time at the plantation to actually go out on the train to be amongst the growing pineapples which would have added to the experience

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Aloha Neeti,

Thanks for your kind review. We have many places to go on the tour and have to return to Waikiki on time so we only can stay at Dole 30-45 minutes.

Aloha,

Michael

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Packages:	Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/11/24
Activity Date:	2019/11/02

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Good way to see the North Shore of Oahu and get out of Waikiki!

Reviewed by: Karen

This was our first time in Hawaii so we wanted to see as much of Oahu as we could and this tour was a great way to do it. Our driver/tour guide/waiter Steve was excellent; filling us in with fun facts about Waikiki and the places we passed along the way, recommendations for activities and places to eat and restroom breaks along the way! Highlights were the chilli garlic shrimp lunch and the green sea turtle we saw sun-baking on the beach and the ones bobbing up and down in the sea! We would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the North Shore and get out of Waikiki.

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Hi Karen,

Thanks! for your 5 star review of Steve, your great recommendation and our adventure!

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Michael

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Packages:	Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/08/26
Activity Date:	2019/08/21

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

First Time to the Islands

Reviewed by: Chris

This was our first time to the islands as a family and the Circle Tour and Polynesian Cultural Center was a great way to start our trip. The Polynesian Cultural Center was so cool learning about all the different Polynesian cultures and customs. We would definitely recommend this to anyone else visiting the islands. The canoe show was great!

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/08/05
Activity Date:	2019/03/25

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Great time again!

Reviewed by: Lisa H

This is our 2nd time on the surf bus. Cousin Kevin was great! He catered to all families. Gave us great info on what to look at and eat. I like this tour because I can relax and enjoy rather than driving and having to find parking, buy tickets, and do all the work that I usually have to do!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/07/26
Activity Date:	2019/07/23

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: Guy

Great tour to do if you are not familiar with Oahu. Our driver, tour guide, lunch server etc. was outstanding. Very informative and patient. I highly recommend Oahu Nature Tour. Our tour guide was Monique in case you have a choice. We attended this tour on 28 May 2019. Lunch was included at Fumi's Shrimp Shack

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Hi Guy,

THANK YOU! for your 5 star review:)

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Michael

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Packages:	Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/05/31
Activity Date:	2019/05/28

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Creepy Uncle Kevin

Reviewed by: JJ and Che

We had a great tour with (creepy) Uncle Kevin today on the North Shore of Oahu! We've been touring all around the world and can seriously rank Uncle Kevin as one of the best tour guides. The Surf Bus has the right equipment, the right itinerary and an excellent attitude. The bus was on time at every stage and Kevin had good solid connections at every stage. He took the time to work with each group on tour to insure they had the right experience. Some of the stops had multiple options and he was able to call ahead to report those options to the vendor. Kevin recommended great food and knew how important this is to an all day tour. One unmistakable clue that Kevin really knows what he is doing is that he knew so many of the other folks involved with the tour on a personal level. He's a local. He knew all of the answers because he grew up here.

Great attention to detail makes for a great tour. Uncle Kevin obviously knows what he is doing and we look forward to going on another Oahu tour with him soon. Also, kudos to the bus company. They had the right equipment and marketing to make Kevin's expertise shine.

Thanks to my creepy uncle Kevin from Oahu. Mahalo!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/05/17

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Much recommended!

Reviewed by: Marina

I would say: little exposure to the island, but if you are looking into the opportunity to experience the island while getting a real dip into cultural life of the Polynesia.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/05/14
Activity Date:	2019/05/11

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Tour guide very knowledgeable

Reviewed by: Lucinda

Our tour guide and bus driver were both very knowledgeable and were easy to understand. We were given ample time at each stop to be able to see sights and take pictures. Lunch was very tasty. This is definitely one tour that I would recommend to friends and family.

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Hi Lucinda,

THANKS! for your 5 star review:) Everyone at Oahu Nature Tours is very grateful.

All the Best,

Michael

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Packages:	Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/05/03
Activity Date:	2019/05/01

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Circle Island and Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: Karen

This event was outstanding - an excellent way to see so many of the major sites on the island and experience all the Polynesian Cultural Center has to offer. The tour guide was exceptional- providing a lot of interesting information about the various places we visited. Our stops were just the right amount of time to allow us to take pictures and explore a little. My personal favorite was Hanauma Bay - such a beautiful view. The Polynesian Cultural Center is a must see when you visit the island - such interesting and lesser known facts about the history of the Center - and an outstanding luau and show.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/04/15
Activity Date:	2019/04/08

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All Reviews for Oahu Guided Island Sightseeing Tour in North Shore

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Outstanding experience

Misleading Island Tour

Wonderful experience!

Cousin G

Fantastic Day on the North Shore

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

Amazing 30/70 tour.....Kurt is the best..!

Loved this!!

Waimea waterfalls with shrimp

Very informational

North Shore Tour

Surf bus on North Shore

Could be better

A must do trip

Had so much fun!

The north shore surf bus.

A wonderful adventure

Fina and amazing time!

Uncle kevin was the best!!!

Circle Island Tour

Better the first time

oahu circle island tours

Good way to see the North Shore of Oahu and get out of Waikiki!

First Time to the Islands

Great time again!

Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour

Creepy Uncle Kevin

Much recommended!

Tour guide very knowledgeable

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