Page 22) Things to Do in North Shore in 2025 – Tours & Activities

One Ocean Diving Hawaii Shark Dive on Oahu & Snorkel Tour Experience

Amazing

The girl divers are incredible, they have a lot of knowledge about their work and we love how they do to protect sharks, a spectacular adventure and especially because we swim with sharks in their habitat without causing them stress. thank you girls for your incredible work

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/06/15
Activity Date:	2021/05/31

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Not what we expected

Reviewed by: D A Pearson Jr

Ulike what the description read, there was no in the water. Also, at the end of the ride, we were not allowed to gallop with the horses. Granted, only 1 of us would be considered an advanced rider, but we picked this one solely because of those 2 factors. Very expensive for nothing more than a " Trail Ride " , that basically was along a portion of the beach that has very little public access. If you have never done anything like this before, it would probably make some great memories for you. I however have had Much Better Sunset Beach rides, that I still talk about to this day, this one on the other hand, wont be talked about gery much. Do your research, call ahead & ask questions before you book. Most times, it is the 1 & only shot at a first time, lasting memory

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Packages:	Standard Sunset Horseback Ride - Most Popular!
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/14
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

So fun! Guide was so chill!

Reviewed by: Adriana Juarez

We had a blast! Our guide was so funny and nice! Enjoyed our time together!

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/12
Activity Date:	2021/05/17

North Shore Sunset & Daytime Horseback Riding with Ocean Views - Gunstock Ranch

Amazing views

Reviewed by: Janine

My family had a lot of fun doing this. Our guide was super friendly and made us feel comfortable riding for the first time.

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Packages:	Premium Daytime Scenic Ride (1.5 Hour)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/06/12
Activity Date:	2021/05/22

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

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jenny

You learn about the ranch and the island. Our guide Ali was awesome, and you get to see more of the ranch than horseback riding gives you. I definitely recommend if you like a little adventure.

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Packages:	90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/11
Activity Date:	2021/06/09

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Paige was awesome!

Reviewed by: A A

The overall tour was very interesting including the history of the ranch and what we saw on the way. Our tour guide Paige was great, she was very enthusiastic with a cute perky attitude. Would go again if she was doing the tour!

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Packages:	90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/06/11
Activity Date:	2021/06/09

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

The sharks did not disappoint. Awesome experience to see them close up.

Reviewed by: Barbara

We chose this company because of longer time in the water with the sharks and smaller group size. it was worthwhile. It was fascinating to see the sharks so close, eye to eye, and being able to recognize different animals by their scars on their body and fins.
The crew was friendly, informative and very helpful, especially for the people with less snorkel experience. Definitely recommend it for an unforgettable experience on Oahu. Having a GoPro for rent was very helpful.

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/06/10
Activity Date:	2021/06/08

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Absolutely amazing!! A MUST DO!!!

Reviewed by: Monique

I can not recommend this enough!! If you are on Oahu it is worth the trip to Waimea Valley. This was my family & I's absolute favorite thing we did in Hawaii! It was incredibly personable, authentic, and overall an amazing luau. They were all very nice and made a point to come to every table and talk with all of the guests. They even went above and beyond by helping the table next to us and walking their baby around in the stroller so that they could eat their dinner. Everyone was in awe at how amazing the crew made this experience for everyone. They were truly enjoying teaching everyone about the Polynesian culture from the Polynesian Islands, and it made the experience that much better. Can not recommend enough! GO GO GO!

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Aloha and mahalo Monique for this review! We are so thankful and glad to hear that you had a great time with us and enjoyed the luau, we want to make you feel welcomed and well accommodated and get the chance to enjoy every bit of the luau. We appreciate you guys for coming and hoping we'd see you guys again soon if you ever get to visit the island again!

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Packages:	[5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/08
Activity Date:	2021/05/03

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Shark Dive

Reviewed by: Lindsay

I was expecting to maybe see some sharks out in the distance, but this was up close and person with about 12 Galapagos sharks!
As soon as we reached the site the sharks were already there because they have been conditioned to think they are getting food.
Our guides Erin and Jordan were amazing! Very down to earth and even gave us some recommendations on where to grab a bite to eat afterward.
This was by far the wildest thing I have ever done and HIGHLY recommend.

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/07
Activity Date:	2021/06/04

North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch

Highly recommend this hike ! Great for fitness and wonderful views!

Reviewed by: Nora

It was an amazing tour! Ryan was a great tour guide and spoke about many interesting facts during our hike. Definitely would go again. 10/10.

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Packages:	The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/07
Activity Date:	2021/06/05

One Ocean Diving Hawaii Shark Dive on Oahu & Snorkel Tour Experience

A must do while in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: Alisa

What a great experience! To be in open water with these beautiful creatures was awesome. The crew is so interactive with the guests and they share educational information about sharks. They are in the water the entire time as well. I was worn out from the experience but it is so worth it!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/06/06
Activity Date:	2021/05/31

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Great time!!!

Reviewed by: Laura

We had an amazing time! The only downfall was it was windy so it made it hard for me the short person to hold on and take pictures.

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/05
Activity Date:	2021/06/03

North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Best experience!!

Reviewed by: Rachel Price

My husband and I took our 3 small children on this adventure!! It was awesome!! The guides were very personable and lots of fun! We had the best time!! The sharks were so close and just beautiful! We will definitely be doing this again!

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Packages:	Shark Cage Dive
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/06/03
Activity Date:	2021/05/31

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Fun experience!

Reviewed by: Marta

The instructors were great and super friendly! Def recommend

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/01
Activity Date:	2021/05/29

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

One of the highlights of our trip!

Reviewed by: Destiny

We loved this tour. Thought I was going to be scared but I didn’t hesitate to jump in. Everybody was super nice and we felt like we had ample time in the water with the sharks. We saw SO MANY. It was a very cool experience that we won’t forget. Make sure to take some sea sickness pills. Some people on our boat couldn’t handle the waves. Everybody was a good sport about it though. Super fun!!

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/29
Activity Date:	2021/05/09

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Rachel

Had a great time here! Nice and relaxing, and it was the perfect end to the day!

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Packages:	Standard Daytime Horseback Rides
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/05/29
Activity Date:	2021/05/27

Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Amazing

Reviewed by: Char

This experience was amazing and the crew even better. Got to see three sharks, and although my heart was pounding I felt shockingly safe and had a great time. Would definitely do it again and I don’t think I could do/experience it any other way but this way again. Please do check these guys out! 100% recommend!

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Packages:	Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/25
Activity Date:	2021/05/23

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Horseback riding north shore

Reviewed by: Thi Vo

The tour guides are absolutely kind and they showed us how to ride a horse. We were so nervous because it was our first time. Definitely come check them out !! We stayed in Waikiki and it’s nice to go to the north shore where it’s less crowded and more peaceful.

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Packages:	Private Horseback Ride - Daytime Tours
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/24
Activity Date:	2021/05/22

Shark Diving Hawaii - Cageless Pelagic Snorkel Tour with FREE Photos & Videos

Great experience

Reviewed by: Isaac

Everyone on the boat had a great vibe that made the trip that much better. There’s nothing like swimming on the open ocean with sharks

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Packages:	Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/05/24
Activity Date:	2021/05/22

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Amazing crew but choppy water

Reviewed by: Amanda

This was hands down the best excursion/activity we did on both Maui and Oahu. The crew, especially Erin, were super helpful and great! We saw over a dozen sharks at one time. Only thing we wish we did differently was choosing an earlier tour time so that the water was less choppy and rough. Definitely bring an underwater camera.

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/23
Activity Date:	2021/05/21

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Best experience we had in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: William and Cameron

This company and crew were outstanding! Great communication and updates about our trip. They treated everyone on board with respect and made it very enjoyable. Erin and the captain were awesome and so much fun. We definitely will refer them to everyone we know and other hotel guests and be back again next year!!

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/22
Activity Date:	2021/05/20

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

ATV Tour

Reviewed by: Milka

Best ATV tour ever!! Ali, our guide, was amazing! Killer driving skills. She made sure we had an awesome experience and she truly delivered. Very pleased and will definitely book again when we come back.

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Thank you so much!

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Packages:	90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/05/13
Activity Date:	2021/05/11

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Fun kayak tour, beautiful views, sea turtles and manta rays!

Reviewed by: Donna

My husband and I had a lot of fun kayaking! We loved the glass bottom kayak [we weren't able to see much underneath the kayak (water wasn't that clear on the day we went) but that's ok!]

We had an amazing tour guide, Dan, who is very knowledgeable about the island and left it to us of what we wanted to do & see / how far we wanted to paddle.

We were able to see sea turtles and also manta rays popping up from the water, which was cool because we never been so close to them before or seen them the times we've been to Hawaii. We really enjoyed kayaking in the river because it was easy to paddle, calm waters and a beautiful view.

Highly recommend and would do this again! Thank you Dan for the tour!

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/13
Activity Date:	2021/05/06

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Fantastic tour!!

Reviewed by: Kevin

We enjoyed this excellent tour with a great tour guide! He took lots of wonderful picture of us, and the scenery was outstanding! We got to see sea turtles. The company had great communication and kept us up to date with our tour! Would highly recommend!

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/12
Activity Date:	2021/05/10

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Lots of sharks!

Reviewed by: Ronda m

Great time. I had seasickness but it was still a once in a lifetime experience

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Packages:	Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/08
Activity Date:	2021/05/06

Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by: Jamie Simpson

Kaleo and Myles (sorry if I butchered the spelling, guys <3 !) were our guides and they were absolutely phenomenal. This was one of the most incredible things I have ever experienced. Although the water was a little rough due to wind, my group had an amazing time! We will absolutely do it again and will recommend this tour to everyone!

Crappy quality photo, but AMAZING experience!!

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Packages:	Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/05/05
Activity Date:	2021/04/29

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Absolutely loved it!

Reviewed by: Lisa P

Beautiful hike to a Waimea Falls. The botanical gardens were beautiful and.full of history too. Easy hike for my kids Got to swim in the lagoon under the falls at the top. I love that they provided life jackets. Once we came down and changed it was off to the luau. We had a great time participating in some of the cultural activities and learning the Polynesian history and culture. Dancing was amazing and food phenomenal. My family really enjoyed it -especially my 11 year old and 15 year old. Highly recommend!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha, and mahalo for your review! We are especially delighted to know your children had fun at the luau, and we really hope to see you again when you're back in Oahu. God bless you and yours!

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Packages:	[5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/05/01
Activity Date:	2021/04/07

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

FUN

Reviewed by: eniigotcha@yahoo.com

fun interactive luau experience. cousin Billy was the funniest ever, we enjoyed our first luau with very friendly staff and night full of culture experiences.

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Aloha and mahalo for your review! We'll be sure to tell Cousin Billy you left him a review - we find him to be engaging and hilarious too! ^_^

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Packages:	[5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/05/01
Activity Date:	2021/03/12

Secrets of North Shore Off-Road Expedition Tour with Freshwater Pool Swim

Talk about an Adventure!

Reviewed by: Erinn B

We wanted to learn more about the culture of Hawaii through an activity that was outside our comfort zone and this tour was the best thing ever. Huge part to our tour guide Ryan who kept us engaged even though we were hanging on for dear life in some parts of the off-roading haha... it was a fun ride especially since it was just our group, we had space to bounce around.