North Shore Adventure: Explore Waimea & Haleiwa

Experience the ultimate adventure on Oahu’s North Shore with The Surf Bus tour. Snorkel, surf, and observe sea turtles while exploring the most beautiful sights. Choose from a variety of activities and enjoy local expertise. Don’t miss out!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oahu’s Windward Coast - Journey along Oahu’s Windward side, taking in the breathtaking Koolau Mountains and the stunning coastline.
  • Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet) - Pause for complimentary coffee and macadamia nut sampling.
  • North Shore - Opt to enjoy activities such as swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Waimea Bay,…
What's Included
  • Best of Hawaii Tour Guides
  • Admission to Waimea Falls Park (USD$25 value per person)
  • Lunch
  • 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)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Additional Information

Discover the renowned North Shore of Oʻahu with visits to Waimea Valley, Haleiwa Town, and iconic surf spots like Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. This tour offers more time off the bus than any other, allowing you the freedom to explore, swim, snorkel, or simply relax at your own pace.
Activities are optional on the day of the tour, depending on ocean…

Location
Oahu's Windward Coast
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brandall19
Jun 10, 2026
Great experience. - The experience was great. Cousin G was amazing.
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Michael
Jun 10, 2026
Thanks Cousin G!! - Great trip with Cousin G! His island history & humor was very enjoyable.
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Venture19272064711
Jun 7, 2026
10/10 experience! - Awesome experience, exceeded expectations and Sam was a brilliant tour guide, so knowledgeable and engaging.
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S1680bamiker
Jun 6, 2026
Best way to see the island! - Excellent! Such a great way yo explore this beautiful island and the tour was even more exceptional because of our amazing driver/host, Cousin G!
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Ricksm511pb
Jun 6, 2026
Island Journey - Everything was good 👍 great tour guide "Cousin G" and wonderful day with tour group.
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Vilma_z
Jun 6, 2026
Nice experience - Overall, the experience was great. While the weather impacted some of the planned activities, the tour was still enjoyable. If I had one suggestion, it would be to reduce the number of shopping stops, as there seemed to be quite a few throughout the day. The ride itself was long and we encountered a bit of traffic, but Cousin G made the journey engaging by sharing interesting insights about the island along with his own personal experiences. His charisma, sense of humor, and storytelling helped make the time pass quickly. I would also suggest offering more than one lunch option, as some guests may have dietary restrictions or allergies. That said, Cousin G was very accommodating and did his best to ensure everyone had a positive experience.
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Lauren
Jun 5, 2026
Fantastic value even though it seemed price y. We definitely recommend this tour and recommend Cousin Jim our driver!! - our driver was amazing. cousin Jim. fun. inclusive of everyone . so much energy. took great care of us…. just fantastic!!!!!! and the events were great too!! so much better than renting a car and trying to do north shore ourselves. i would say a great value while on the island !!!!!
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339kimmiec
Jun 5, 2026
Booked this experience for 1st time! - Book this tour especially if it is your first time going to Hawaii. My mom and I were very greatful for Cousin G guidance. He’s amazing at everything from the begging of the trip to the end. My mom and I will definitely cherish this tour and it is great for all ages.
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Z5462oyphillipd
Jun 5, 2026
Great tour experience - Great day experiencing hike, waterfall, food, paddle boarding. Our tour guide was awesome and made for a fun day.
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138isaiahf
Jun 4, 2026
North Shore via The Surf Bus - We were taken to North shore from Honolulu and the drive was smooth and pretty. The entire trip lasted about 8-9 and we were able to spend extra time stopping at local fruit stands, historic movie filming spots and more. Our bus was about 20 people and the driver was Sam. Sam was very knowledgeable about Oahu and all of Hawaii, and told personal stories and facts about the island. Sam was an incredible tour driver and made sure everything went smoothly. He was extremely funny as well. We went snorkeling and paddle boarding and would absolutely recommend it.
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From $168
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).