North Shore & Waterfalls

Leave the city behind on a drive through Oahu's piko (navel) and its small farms and pineapple fields. Waialua Sugar Mill and Haleiwa Town's plantation architecture harken back to decades when sugar production reigned supreme. Shops, cafes and food trucks have replaced cane haul trains, and local outfitters lead horseback rides and shark cage dives. Further north, thunderous waves pound the shore in winter months, attracting surfers from around the world. Summer brings calm seas and swimming opportunities.

What's included

• Private transportation in air-conditioned minivan
• Guide services
• Bottled Water
• Larger vehicles available with advance notice

NOTE: Lunch and snacks are NOT included

Itinerary

Pick-up from your hotel, cruise pier or Honolulu airport at your chosen start time.

Itinerary suggestions:

• Sample Waialua coffee and chocolate
• Dole Plantation (optional)
• Shave ice stand
• Stop at local bakery or Leonard’s malasada truck
• Surfing beaches – Banzai Pipeline, Sunset, Waimea Bay
• Hidden beach to look for sea turtles
• Waimea Valley and Falls – stroll through a botanical garden to a waterfall*
• Lunch stop at a shrimp stand, food trucks or Turtle Bay resort, your choice
• Add a beach-side horseback ride or shark cage dive*

* Extra charge

Highlights

• Learn about Hawai'i's history, from the arrival of the first Polynesians through Western contact, the Kingdom of Hawai'i, and sugar plantation era to present day.
• Browse one of Haleiwa's art galleries or souvenir shops and feel the vibe of Oahu's North Shore surf beaches. Look for endangered sea turtles on a hidden beach.
• Sample local delicacies from shave ice and shrimp plates to macadamia nuts and malasadas (Portuguese donuts).
• Take in the island's natural beauty from the coast to the Ko'olau mountain range and through the rain forest as you descend from Nu'uanu Pali Lookout.

Pricing

• 1-2 people - $500
• 3-4 people - $600
• 5-6 people - $650

Price includes pick-up at Waikiki hotels

Pick-up from Four Seasons Resort at Ko'olina or Disney's Aulani Resort, add $125

Add Waimea Valley & Falls $30/person

Add shark cage dive $130/person

Add beach-side horseback ride $150/person, min. age 8 years

Additional Information

What to bring

• Wear comfortable shoes
• Close-toed shoes and long pants required for horseback ride.
• Bring a towel if you choose shark cage dive

Restrictions

• Suitable for all ages. You must be able to get in and out of the vehicle.
• Children under 4 years not allowed on shark cage dive.
• Children under 8 years not allowed on horseback rides.

Extras

• Available upon request at no charge:
• Child car seats
• Booster seats required for older children up to 8 years

Disclaimers

• Tours run rain or shine, unless extreme weather creates a hazard.

Cancellations

Customers will receive a full refund with 72 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.