Oahu North Shore Experience: Waimea Waterfall & Beach Time

Overview

Experience Oʻahu’s famous North Shore with stops at Waimea Valley, Haleiwa Town, and legendary surf beaches like Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. Enjoy more time off the bus than any other tour and the freedom to explore, swim, snorkel, or relax your way.

Activities are optional on the day of the tour, once you see ocean conditions and available options. All activity rental gear is included, so there’s nothing extra to plan or stress about.

Visit Waimea Valley, have the chance to see Hawaiian green sea turtles.

Enjoy historic Hale‘iwa Town, where you’ll have time for lunch, have Matsumoto Shave-ice and shop local.

Freedom to explore. Flexibility to choose. More time off the bus.

That’s the Surf Bus difference.

Packages & Options

From Waikiki Hotels Pick Up

Different activities provided Duration: 8 hoursMini BusPickup included

From Ko Olina Resorts ONLY

Duration: 8 hours1/2 Circle Island: ½ Circle Island Route, drive by the majestic Kualoa Mountain range, Chinaman's Hat & iconic landmarks along the way. Pickup included

Itinerary

  • Drive along Oahu’s Windward side, sightseeing the majestic Koolau Mountains and the beautiful coastline.
  • Stop for free coffee and macadamia nut tasting. (15 mins)
  • Choose to spend your time between swimming on the crystal clear waters of Waimea Bay, snorkeling at Shark's Cove, bike riding along the "tree tunnel bike path" or strolling through the biggest collection of Polynesian plants at Waimea Valley and swimming at the Falls. (120 mins)
  • Beautiful Sunset Beach ! During winter, watch the best surfers in the world and during the summer, it is a pristine water park!
  • Stop only during Surf Season - Watch professional surfers tackle the infamous Pipeline wave! ( winter only ) (20 mins)
  • Spend time at the botanical garden which houses the most extensive collection of Polynesian plants anywhere! And if conditions are permitted, swim under a beautiful waterfall (90 mins)
  • The most beautiful beach on Oahu! Travelers can swim during summer months!
  • Snorkel at Shark's Cove , one of the three marine sanctuaries in Oahu! (120 mins)
  • Historic Haleiwa Town is an old plantation style town where you will find lots of art galleries and quaint shops, as well as the famous shave ice stands. You can also spend your time here kayaking and stand up paddling. Kayaking or Stand up paddle boarding on the Anahulu river and Haleiwa bay. (60 mins)
  • Drive by the Pineapple Dole Plantation!

What’s Included

Inclusions

  • Best of Hawaii Tour Guides
  • Admission to Waimea Falls Park (USD$25 value per person)
  • Instead of Rental Gear
  • Cooler with Ice to keep your drinks chilled
  • Choice of Use of snorkel gear, bicycles, kayaks or stand-up paddle board (USD$36 value per person)
  • New 25 pax Mini Bus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Buses do not have a wheelchair lift, but we can take foldable wheelchairs.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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