North Shore Tour: Explore Waimea Valley's Beauty

Discover Oahu’s gems on a 6-hour private tour. Explore Iolani Palace, Waimea Falls, North Shore beaches, and Pali Lookout. Experience nature, culture, and serenity.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waikiki - The tour kicks off with a drive through the lively center of Oahu—Waikiki. The journey takes us along the bustling Kalakaua Avenue, famous for its luxury boutiques, local stores, and a variety of dining experiences.
    Next, the tour passes through Kapiolani Park, which houses the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium. Discover intriguing…
What's Included
  • Private Tour - Only Your Group
  • Waimea Valley Admission Ticket
  • Honolulu & Waikiki Pick-up/Drop-Off
  • Cruise Ship Pick-Up/Drop-Off (Honolulu Port Harbor, Pier 2, Pier 10, Pier 11)
  • Comfortable, Air-Conditioned 2025 Honda Odyssey Touring Minivan
  • Photography Assistant with High Quality Camera
  • Cold Bottled Water, Umbrellas, Sun Screen, Organic Bug Repellent
What's Not Included
  • Ko Olina Resorts Pick-Up (Aulani, Marriott’s Beach Club, Four Season, Beach Villas)
  • For Ko Olina Resort Pick-up, copy and paste 433870P5 in Viator’s search
  • Gratuity Tip
  • Cost of Lunch
Additional Information

Explore the island’s stunning natural beauty on an 8-hour private North Shore tour, which includes a guided journey through Waimea Valley. Tailor your itinerary for a unique adventure. For tours with 1 or 2 passengers, please book for at least 3 passengers for a private experience. The tour kicks off at Haleiwa Beach Park, then passes Turtle Beach,…

Location
Waikiki
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Beth_j
May 23, 2025
amazing adventure and knowledgeable Tour guide! - We had an amazing personal tour guide, John, that shared lots of Hawaiian knowledge and took us around to some amazing places. We got to stop at turtle Beach and see the big turtles and then went to Waimea Falls where we had lunch and got to stroll through a beautiful botanical garden while John shared info with us of all the different flowers, trees, plants and birds. Then we had a refreshing swim up to the falls and John took some awesome pictures. We got to stop and check out the China man's hat and then Nu' Uanu Palo State Park to see an amazing view of Hawaii. John is a very pleasurable and knowledgeable tour guide. A big Mahalo shout out to John for making this an amazing memorable adventure for us. You won't be disappointed. 🌺🤙
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La_d
Apr 28, 2025
John knew the island like... - John knew the island like the back of his hand and his knowledge of the Polynesian history and culture was phenomenal!
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Chalona_t
Apr 13, 2025
John was an excellent... - John was an excellent tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about the island and the island’s history. Both leisurely and educational during this tour! Enjoyed seeing and learning about the nooks and crannies of Oahu.
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Donna_g
Mar 22, 2025
Stunningly beautiful - Very personalized John was extremely knowledgeable. Helped us plan our day just the way we wanted it.
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Lashlarue77
Mar 17, 2025
Amazing Private Tour - John is an amazing guide. He has an outstanding knowledge of the people, flora, and fauna of the islands. John is flexible and wants to meet the wishes of whomever he takes on tour. We had an incredible day seeing Oahu especially the Waimea Valley. We highly recommend touring with John and is company
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Raisa_r
Oct 11, 2024
Awesome private tour - A great experience! John was very friendly and informative - he knew the hits! We had a lovely time exploring around the North Shore and learning about Oahu's history and nature. We really appreciated how prepared John was (having umbrellas and water for us), and the day flew by!
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U2035sedarrenr
Oct 2, 2024
Aloha and Mahalo! Amazing Tour Experience! - Where to begin? John is absolutely the epitome of what you would want in a guide. Smart, witty, knowledgeable, calm! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the North shore and surrounding areas. We laughed, we took tons of pictures, we learned things you would never gain unless you studied a ton of books, which John has! I cannot recommend John and his wife, Shi, enough. I would rate 10 stars if available. Yes, we enjoyed being with John so much that we added his wife to the afternoon portion of our tour! Just go already, you will not be disappointed!!!
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Nicolai1951
Sep 28, 2024
Private tour of North Shore and Oahu - We booked a private tour with John, and what a day! He picked us up promptly at our hotel, looked over our projected itinerary, made some suggestions for changes and additions, and we were off! We toured the North Shore of Oahu: beaches, lookouts, jungle areas and Waimea Valley. John is extremely knowledgeable about the island: history, plants, infrastructure, and he loves sharing his knowledge. He knows the best places to eat, where the restrooms are (!!) and he has a sense of where you want to go. He provided water, sunscreen and bug repellant. And not least of all, he is an excellent driver. What a day to remember! Thank you, John. Mahalo and Aloha!
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Diane_n
Sep 28, 2024
private tour in Oahu - We booked a private tour with John (Aina Explorer), and what a day! He picked us up promptly at our hotel, looked over our projected itinerary, made some suggestions for changes and additions, and we were off! We toured the North Shore of Oahu: beaches, lookouts, jungle areas and Waimea Valley. John is extremely knowledgeable about the island: history, plants, infrastructure, and he loves sharing his knowledge. He knows the best places to eat, where the restrooms are (!!) and he has a sense of where you want to go. He provided water, sunscreen and bug repellant. And not least of all, he is an excellent driver. What a day to remember! Thank you, John. Mahalo and Aloha!
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Sondra_u
Aug 19, 2024
North Shore Private Tour Well Worth the Experience - Jon from Aina Explorer was amazing. The private tour was well directed and very informative. He took the time to explain and educate so many things from plants to birds creating lasting memories. This was not our first visit to Oahu or tour. Having a private tour we were able to customize the attractions in which we were most interested in and able to not duplicate previous experiences. Would highly recommend a private tour. At the end of the tour he forwarded all the pictures to us of what he had taken. Would recommend this tour to all groups of all ages.
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From $125
up to 6 guests
3 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).