| Length of Tour |
This is our longest tour, 6 hours and we cover 120 miles around the island. |
| Distance Walked |
This is not a hiking adventure, more like a sightseeing tour. Only minimal walking is required at the various photo locations you'll visit on this circle-island type adventure. |
| Participants: |
There is no age limit on this tour. |
| Tour is operated |
Every day
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| Departure time |
We can pick you up in Waikiki at 12:30PM and bring you back by 6:00-6:30PM. *If you have dinner reservations for the night of your tour, please note that this tour is going around the entire island and sometimes runs a little longer, but generally you should be back to your hotel by 7:00PM latest.
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| Pick-up Location |
Waikiki pickup is provided for all our guests at no extra charge. *For this particular tour we have selected centrally located meeting points in Waikiki for you to choose from. Once you tell us at which hotel you are staying we will help you determine which pickup location is the closest to your hotel.
*If you are staying outside of Waikiki, (at the 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).
- Sun screen is recommended to those who have sensitive skin.
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| 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. |
| Vehicle Information |
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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 25 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 everyone is welcome but because the tour is six and half hours long it is not recommended for children under the age of three years old. |
"Hi! My fiancee and I (Chad and Angie) loved Oahu Nature Tours!!! We took a waterfall hike with Sev, and the North Shore Tour with Kainoa and a new Tour Guide that was riding along. All were great! Even the new guide gave us some really cool information about Hawaii! We had so much fun! The guides made sure each of us was ok and having fun at all times. They took their time and we really felt that we learned alot. They where excited to share all the stories, experiences, and natural beauty Hawaii had with us!Kainoa especially went out of his way to make us feel as though we were not just members of a tour, but acutally a group of friends brought together to have fun and learn!!!! I have been and will continue to tell everyone to book their tours through Oahu Nature Tours!!!!" Angie Ferrario, Gerald, MO USA
"On May 2, I took the Lost Coast and the North Shore tours - guided by Alex. I thoroughly enjoyed myself the entire day. I was able to see a lot more of the island than I thought in such a limited amount of time there in Oahu. Alex was fun to listen to, eductated us on more history and culture than I had anticipated - and just had a wonderful spirit about him making for a fantastic tour! Had I more time I would have gone on several other tours during my visit - there's always next time! I will recommend these tours to anyone! Best of luck to all. Alex thank you for teaching us the real meaning of "Aloha". Peace - Kira Westin." Kira Westin, Cincinnati, OH USA
"My wife and I signed up aboard the Pride of Aloha to go on the North Shore excursion yesterday, basically to kill a bit of time before our flight back to Texas. We were really rewarded with a wonderful 6 hours seeing many delightful sights, and being taught by a master teacher, Jess. He was so warm and personable, a real delight as a tour guide. (We had four others during the course of this cruise, and none came close to Jess' ability to weave wonder into the subject matter.) His enthusiasm for conservation, his understanding of the geology of the islands, his clear infatuation with the flora and fauna of Oahu, gave him credibility with the group, but his interpersonal style (including some riddles and jokes) and his ability to relate to some serioously OLD folks, gave Sandra and me a great lift for the day. I always feel justified in complaining when I feel service is NOT up to par, but I also feel strongly that managers need to know when one of their people do a superior job. Jess did! Respectfully," Eddie & Sandra Bull, Austin, TX
"I had a wonderful time on the North Shore hike with Lorraine. She was extremely knowledgable, informative, and flexible. I fell in love with all the places she took us. Thanks Lorraine!!! " Eva, Alhambra, CA USA
"I took 3 of your tours and had a great time on all of them, especially the North Shore Adventure. Eric is a superb guide and your company provides a wonderful service to island visitors. I learned a lot about Hawaii through your tours. Thanks for all those Kodak moments and for making the group photos available on the web site. " Rebekah, Germany
"Hello, Just wanted to tell you how much we loved our North Shore #8 tour with Harry. We are from IL and had a once in a lifetime chance to see the sites of Oahu. We are do glad we had Harry as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We can't imagine a better guide. Please thank him for us again. We will never forget the beautiful sites of Oahu. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts." Pam and Marty Peterson, IL, USA
"My wife Anne, daughter Sarah and son Matthew wanted to say thank you very much for our North Shore Adventure tour last week. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and thought that Shayna did a fantastic job communicating and explaining the wonders that we saw along the way. Shayna's passion for nature and the Hawaiian culture really came through and provided us with many valuable insights into this very special place." David Brownlee, Surrey, B.C. Canada
"Aloha! My husband and I went on two of your Nature Tours on our recent trip to Oahu (April 4th) and wanted to tell you "they were the best." We took two tours in one day, starting with the hike to Diamond Head. We forget the young guides name, but sending a picture of her. She was so much fun and enthusiastic. She started off by "remembering all of our names and where we were from". That was amazing and that is why we feel bad we can't remember hers!!! She was very patient with the slower hikers and encouraged everyone to keep going. What a wonderful accomplishment for us all. She filled us up full with lots of interesting information about Diamond Head and the island in general. I still remember lots of things both she and the other guide us. The second tour was Around the Island tour with Sam. We don't know why we don't have a picture of him, but he was very good also. He did the name and where we were all from, thing too. That is such a nice ice breaker for all of us and, I am sure, a policy of your tours, but a real plus to the tour experience. Sam did an outstanding job of showing us around the island and sharing many interesting tidbits of local information. He loves his Hawaii. We thought these two tours made our Hawaiian experience great! " Sincerely, Nola and Gary Brimhall
"Thank you for a most enjoyable North Shore tour on January 16., despite disappointing weather. Our driver/guide was Sam and he was the best guide we had during our 12 days in Hawaii. He was extremely knowledgeable about the island's history, geography, flora and fauna. He made a damp, misty day magical by sharing his obvious love of the island with his fresh and humorous commentary. We shall certainly recommend Oahu Nature Tours. " Jan Waugh
"Hello! We took the North Shore tour with Shayna and were impressed both with the natural beauty and diversity of the island and the knowledgeability and energy of our tour guide. Shayna was friendly, funny, and likeable, and her infectious good mood ensured that the tour felt fresh and exciting, unlike some other lacklustre tours we've taken in other parts of the world. We would highly recommend the North Shore tour as a "primer" for anyone who has just arrived on Oahu, as it's a great way to get a feel for what's on offer so that you can visit points of interest yourself later at your own convenience. Oahu Nature Tours has contributed greatly to us leaving Hawai'i with very positive impressions, especially of the natural splendour and warmth of the people. Thank you, Shayna, and we look forward to coming back!" Ansuya Nassen
"Aloha Michael, We had such wonderful comments on the North Shore tour for the Ryndam I just had to share them with you! :o) Our shore excursion today was excellent. We received only positive praise for the trip. Many said it was the best shore excursion they had ever had. It was a great day! We did see one large green sea turtle right up on the beach. We were able to get within three feet of him. The guide was just great. John was friendly, told great jokes and stories, spoke loudly and was loaded with interesting information. He did not rush us, even though we went over the scheduled time. Still continue to get rave reviews of him and the itinerary. It was an excellent excursion. They enjoyed every stop. The beaches, temple and Dole pineapple were all rated extremely well. Thank you for a job well done!" Director of Cruise Ship Operations & Product Development, Atlantis Adventures
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