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Natural Highlights of Oahu
Join Oahu’s most experienced eco-tour company visiting many beautiful locations in a style and with information that no other company can provide.
Our exploration of Oahu starts with visiting the world famous Hanauma Bay and the Kahauloa tuff cone along the island’s stunning southeast volcanic coastline. Our next stop is Halona Cove, where Green Sea Turtles and Humpback Whales swim in the crystal clear waters off "From Here to Eternity Beach" and a blowhole shoots columns of saltwater into the sky.
After stopping at Makapu’u Lookout, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of offshore islands, we visit colorful tide pools and the 25,000 year old Kaupo lava flow.
Your professional nature guide will show you rare species of native Hawaiian coastal plants and a variety of colorful seabirds including Red-footed Boobies, Great Frigate birds and Red-tailed Tropicbirds. Just past "Robin’s Nest", where Magnum P.I was filmed, we stop for a walk on Oahu’s longest sandy beach and enjoy the aquamarine waters of Waimanalo Bay where tropical fish and corals abound. Our next stop, Enchanted Lake Bird Sanctuary, is one of the premier birdwatching locations on Oahu where several species of rare Hawaiian birds can be observed.
Then we travel to the ancient Hawaiian Temple, Ulupou Heiau, to see one of Oahu’s best preserved archaeological sites and to learn about many important Polynesian plants.
At the world renowned Pali Lookout, described by Mark Twain as one of the most beautiful views on Earth, you will see the turquoise waters of Kaneohe Bay and the jagged, 2000 foot vertical cliffs of the majestic Koolau volcano. |
| Length of Tour |
5 Hours |
| Distance Walked |
This is not a hiking tour, only minimal walking is required at the various photo locations you'll visit on the south and east coast of the island. |
| Participants: |
There is no age limit on this tour.
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| Tour is operated |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
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| Departure time |
We can pick you up from any Waikiki hotel at 1:00PM and bring you back by 6:00-6:30PM.
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| Pick-up Location |
We can pick you up at any Waikiki hotel.
*(If you are staying outside of Waikiki, (Ihilani, Ko'olina or the Turtle Bay Resort, etc.) and coming to town by rental car we recommend that you meet us at the Ala Moana hotel (410 Atkinson Drive) where there is ample parking for you across from the hotel in the shopping center's parking lot. |
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Oahu Nature Tours provides per person: |
| Transportation : |
Your tour includes roundtrip transportation to and from any Waikiki hotel |
| Beverage: |
Bottled spring water |
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Additional Items
To Bring/Wear By Guests: |
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and walking shoes (tennis shoes or sneakers are best). Please bring a rain jacket or rainponcho.
- Sun screen is recommended to those who have sensitive skin. |
| Cancellation Policy: |
We don't charge any cancellation fees if you notify us in time but because we have to schedule your guides and vehicles in advance, a minimum 24-hour notice required prior to departure time for rescheduling or cancelling your tour. Tours cancelled or rescheduled within the last 24 hours are non-refundable. |
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| Air Conditioning |
yes |
| Public Address system |
yes
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| Frequently asked questions about this tour |
How many people are assigned to one guide?
No more than 12 guests.
What about safety?
Our guides carry cellular phones and a first aid kit and have American Red Cross certification in CPR and first aid.
Do we need to make reservations in advance?
This is highly recommended to make sure you can select the exact date and departure time that fits your vacation schedule.
Is this a good tour for children?
Yes. It is not a hiking tour, so there is no age limit, everyone is welcome.
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"This afternoon ranked as the most fun we had all week! Mee-Na, our guide, made our group of strangers into friends almost instantly. We were the lone Americans, along with two girls from Mexico, a brother and sister from Italy, and a couple from Canada. Mee-Na was a personable, passionate, patient teacher for us as our "party" explored the tide pools and the beautiful beaches along the coast. "
Veronica Hughes, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
"Aloha, Mike! We just returned home after 10 wonderful days in paradise. Had to tell you how much we enjoyed your Natural Highlights of Oahu Adventure tour on January 24th. We have been to Oahu, and several of the other Hawaiian islands, many times over the last 25 years, but all seven of us agreed that yours was by far the most enjoyable and informative tour we've ever taken. Your sharing your knowledge of Hawaiian flora and fauna, and giving us the historical accounts of the islands, were things we enjoyed learning about, but hadn't ever heard before. Thank you for a wonderful time. (I also sang your praises to one of the tour arrangers in the Hale Koa Hotel. She seemed pleased to receive the feedback, but didn't appear to be especially surprised; I figured she must hear it quite often from others.)Again, Mike, mahalo from the Amery family; your tour was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!"
Mardie Amery, Springfield, VA USA
"Aloha, Mike! We just returned home after 10 wonderful days in paradise. Had to tell you how much we enjoyed your Natural Highlights of Oahu Adventure tour on January 24th. We have been to Oahu, and several of the other Hawaiian islands, many times over the last 25 years, but all seven of us agreed that yours was by far the most enjoyable and informative tour we've ever taken. Your sharing your knowledge of Hawaiian flora and fauna, and giving us the historical accounts of the islands, were things we enjoyed learning about, but hadn't ever heard before. Thank you for a wonderful time. (I also sang your praises to one of the tour arrangers in the Hale Koa Hotel. She seemed pleased to receive the feedback, but didn't appear to be especially surprised; I figured she must hear it quite often from others.)Again, Mike, mahalo from the Amery family; your tour was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!"
Mardie Amery, Springfield, VA USA
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