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“Circle Tour Oahu with Marlon. Outstanding Tour guide, lots of Hawaiian history, introduction to basic Hawaiian words and excellent recommendations.”
Oahu Circle Island with Waimea Waterfall gives you a full day loop from Waikiki to iconic lookouts, North Shore stops, and a waterfall swim.
“Experience was as expected. Bus was clean, driver was nice, experience was good. Hit all the points of interest without feeling like a long day. Driver kept a good pace of experiences to time.”
North Shore & Waimea Waterfall tour from Waikiki: mini-bus sights, macadamia tasting, shrimp lunch, Waimea swim or hike, and Pali views.
“Great! Good way to see the whole island in a day. Not long at each stop but if you want to get a general feel of the whole island this is a great tour.”
Oahu North Shore 8-line zipline adventure with an ATV climb. Long, quiet lines, sky bridges, rappels, and views near Kahuku.
“Great staff, safe, and high quality equipment. Location is good and enjoyed jeep ride up. A little slow as the group was large.”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley on Oahu: lei welcome, Waimea Falls swim, kava and umu, Polynesian dinner show with fire knife dancing.
“A very good traditional Hawaiian Luau. Nestled in the Waimea Valley at the head trail to Waimea Falls. Go early and enjoy.a leisurely well paved hike to the falls before the Luau; trail entrance fee is included with your show. Unlike many other shows the performers are beautifully trained in the culture of Hawaii. The…”
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.
“excursion was so much fun. Our teacher was very knowledgeable on the type of sharks I would be seeing. He made it fun and exciting. had plenty of time in the cage to see the sharks swim around us.”
Oahu North Shore shark cage snorkel from Hale‘iwa: small group, polyglass windows, Galapagos and sandbar sharks, expert crew.
“It was great and so much fun. The boat and crew were great and very confident. The trip to the site was 3 miles offshore and beautiful. The actual cage was easy to use and provided a superb view of many sharks. We had plenty of time in the cage to enjoy the wildlife.”
Full-day Oahu circle island tour with Waikiki pickup, Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole stops, plus North Shore snorkeling with sea turtles and gear.
“Tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable! A little unfortunate because the weather was poor and some places I would've wished to stay longer”
Waikiki shuttle to Dole Plantation and Haleiwa with optional coffee and macadamia stops. About 6 hours for $30.25 roundtrip.
“Our bus tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging during the entire trip. Great hospitality and a fun trip!”
A safe, research-led shark swim from Haleiwa with expert marine biologists, open-water rules, and a respectful conservation mission.
“Very nice and funny guides, also very expierienced. Absolutely stunning diving experience with a lot of fun! I can recommend a 100%!”
Small-group Oahu North Shore day tour from Waikiki, with free scenic stops, food truck time at Kahuku, and Dole Whip at Dole Plantation.
“Took the North Shore tour and we loved it. Saw numerous beaches and sites. Even got to see some sea turtles as an added bonus.”
Shark snorkel from Haleiwa with marine scientists offshore, a safety-first briefing, and real odds of seeing tiger sharks and more.
“Amazing staff and the sharks were amazing, the staff did a great job redirecting any shark tjat got to close”
Guided hike through Manoa Valley to 150-foot Manoa Falls, plus lunch at Tantalus with Diamond Head views and Waikiki transfers.
“Jack was a great Guide👍 He gave us during the tour always good Information regarding Oahu! Thank you Karina und Marlon”
From Waikiki to the North Shore, and every way to spend a day on the island.
