OAHU · HAWAII
Oahu’s best days out.
The North Shore is seven miles of broad sand and reef that turns over each winter into the most-watched waves on earth, when Pipeline, Sunset and Waimea pull the best surfers alive to a single stretch of coast. By summer the same beaches lie glassy and calm, the green turtles haul out at Laniakea, and the day slows to shave ice in Haleiwa and a drive past the shrimp trucks.
The tours below run up from Waikiki, most looping the windward coast on the way, with stops at the lookouts, a waterfall swim inland, and time to wander Haleiwa. Here are the most popular, with run times, prices and who runs them.
A 9-hour Oahu circle tour with hotel pickup, iconic viewpoints from Diamond Head to North Shore, and time in Haleiwa and Dole Plantation.
Most Popular“Tony our driver was great with lots of island history and info. It is basically a bus tour. Let’s you have an overview of island.”
Oahu Circle Island with Waimea Waterfall gives you a full day loop from Waikiki to iconic lookouts, North Shore stops, and a waterfall swim.
“We went early February right after the storm and during peak rainy season but thanks to our tour guide (RJ) we still had an incredible experience!”
North Shore & Waimea Waterfall tour from Waikiki: mini-bus sights, macadamia tasting, shrimp lunch, Waimea swim or hike, and Pali views.
“There were some beautiful scenes. The Dole Plantation is really just a shopping area. You don’t get to see the plantation. Our driver Cap was knowledgeable. But the anti Americans really was frustrating. Especially when he wants our money and that’s the only good thing he would say about Americans”
Oahu North Shore 8-line zipline adventure with an ATV climb. Long, quiet lines, sky bridges, rappels, and views near Kahuku.
“It was great!! Everyone was friendly and positive and helpful. Perfect day Kids loved it! It was a great experience”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley on Oahu: lei welcome, Waimea Falls swim, kava and umu, Polynesian dinner show with fire knife dancing.
“If you book for Monday just know the park is closed but they allow you to visit the park a different day. We visited on Sundsyvsnd did the luau on Monday! Great experience and well orchestrated. All seats are good!”
All-inclusive Oahu Circle Island tour from Honolulu with Waimea Valley, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-in Temple, North Shore lunch, and more.
“Saw alot. But very little time at some places. Wished we would have stopped at turtle bay”
Oahu North Shore day trip on the Surf Bus: Shark’s Cove snorkeling, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa town time, and included activity gear.
“We booked a few tours this one was our favorite. Sam was excellent at giving us fun facts and stories about Hawaiian culture and history. He's a funny guy too. The stops were great because it offered different choices at each stop. For people wanting to see different beaches I recommend this tour.”
Sail off Oahu’s North Shore and swim in a shark cage for an up-close encounter with Galapagos sharks plus possible whales, dolphins, and turtles.
“Awesome experience! Saw lots of Galapagos sharks at best weather conditions. Can only recommend. Henning”
Oahu North Shore shark cage snorkel from Hale‘iwa: small group, polyglass windows, Galapagos and sandbar sharks, expert crew.
“Great time out in the water. We went early in the morning. Weather was good but there were some waves. Expect some bumps, it is the ocean. Kids had a great experience. Staff were helpful and informative.”
Full-day Oahu circle island tour with Waikiki pickup, Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole stops, plus North Shore snorkeling with sea turtles and gear.
“The tour was great and Mike did an awesome job adding color to the tour. The bus was meh. The window rattled very loudly the entire time we drove and had better a/c.”
Waikiki shuttle to Dole Plantation and Haleiwa with optional coffee and macadamia stops. About 6 hours for $30.25 roundtrip.
“This is a great excursion, well worth the price. It would be nice to have known the name of the bus that was picking us up, to avoid confusion with the other tours at the puck up location.”
A safe, research-led shark swim from Haleiwa with expert marine biologists, open-water rules, and a respectful conservation mission.
“This was absolutely amazing!!! Our captain and safety divers were so wonderful. I was traveling with my husband and two teenage daughters and we all had the best time. The crew really had our safety as top priority. This was a once in a lifetime experience to swim with and learn about sharks in their…”
Small-group Oahu North Shore day tour from Waikiki, with free scenic stops, food truck time at Kahuku, and Dole Whip at Dole Plantation.
“Our driver was wonderful. Very accommodating and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to anyone first visiting”
Shark snorkel from Haleiwa with marine scientists offshore, a safety-first briefing, and real odds of seeing tiger sharks and more.
“Fantastic information about sharks and how to stay safe in the water. The crew was very friendly and took great care of everyone. I would have like a little instruction given about how best to do free diving. The sharks were unbelievable. I stayed in the water as long as possible.”
Guided hike through Manoa Valley to 150-foot Manoa Falls, plus lunch at Tantalus with Diamond Head views and Waikiki transfers.
“Loved the lookout and lunch. Hike was a bit too fast to keep up”
From Waikiki to the North Shore, and every way to spend a day on the island.
