North Shore and Waimea Waterfall Day Trip with Waikiki Hotel Pickup
by North Shore Beach Bus
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Travel by bus for about eight hours along Oahu’s coastline starting from Waikiki. The first stop is Diamond Head State Monument, where travelers spend 15 minutes at a viewpoint on the eastern slopes of the Diamond Head volcano, seeing Oahu’s southeastern coastline and landmarks like Hanauma Bay and sometimes Maui. The bus passes Hanauma Bay without stopping. Next, the group spends 20 minutes at Halona Blowhole, observing seawater forced through a volcanic lava tube opening. The route continues to Makapu‘U Point on Oahu’s windward side, where travelers see the sea cliffs of Waimanalo and Manana Island, also called Rabbit Island. After driving along the eastern coast, there is a 25-minute stop at Tropical Farms, a macadamia nut outlet under Banyan trees offering Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and Hawaiian chocolates. The bus then approaches Mokoli’i Island, also known as Chinaman’s Hat, framed by Kualoa Valley Mountain range. The island is noted for its appearance in films like Jurassic Park and its connection to early 1900s Chinese immigrants. A 40-minute lunch break follows at a local restaurant serving North Shore Garlic Shrimp plates and other options; lunch is not included and requires cash payment. After lunch, the tour stops for 25 minutes at Kahuku Farms, a tropical fruit stand with fresh local fruits including coconuts and mangos. The next stop is Banzai Pipeline or Sunset Beach, where visitors can see the beach and, in winter, large surf swells; this stop depends on road and weather conditions. The group then visits Waimea Botanical Gardens for 90 minutes, exploring gardens with plants from around the world and native Hawaiian species, plus a waterfall where swimming is allowed with life jackets and lifeguards; admission is included but the garden is closed Mondays from September to May. The tour stops briefly for 30 minutes at Dole Plantation for souvenirs and to try authentic Dole Whip soft serve ice cream, though the ice cream is not included and there is no train ride or maze access. Finally, the tour visits Nu’uanu Pali Lookout twice, each time for 15 minutes, on cliffs above the Ko’olau Range with panoramic views of the windward side of Oahu and a site of historical importance from the Battle of Nu’uanu. The bus tour includes narration throughout and pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels. Botanical Garden admission is optional but included if selected. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Diamond Head State Monument
The tour’s first stop is an elevated viewpoint on the eastern slopes of Diamond Head volcano in Waikiki. Visitors spend 15 minutes here seeing panoramic views of Oahu’s southeastern coast, including Hanauma Bay and, on clear days, Maui. The spot is known as the Aviator’s Vista and is historically linked to Amelia Earhart’s first solo flight from Hawaii to North America.
15 min
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hanauma Bay is a well-known natural bay formed in a volcanic crater with a crescent-shaped beach popular for snorkeling and swimming. The tour does not stop here but passes by this location on the southeast coast of Oahu.
Halona Blowhole
At Halona Blowhole, visitors spend 20 minutes watching seawater shoot through a narrow opening in volcanic lava tubes formed from Koko Head crater eruptions. This natural geyser effect occurs when surf conditions are right.
20 min
Makapu‘U Point
Traveling to Oahu’s windward side, this stop offers views of Waimanalo’s sea cliffs and the nearby Manana Island, also called Rabbit Island for its shape. Visitors see the deep blue ocean and coastal landscape.
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
This 25-minute stop is at a macadamia nut shop under large Banyan Trees, offering tastings of Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and Hawaiian chocolates.
25 min
Mokoli’i Island
Visitors see Mokoli’i Island, also called Chinaman’s Hat, framed by the Kualoa Valley Mountains. The island is known for appearances in films like Jurassic Park and its name relates to Chinese workers from the early 1900s sugar plantations.
25 min
Lunch break at local restaurant
Tour participants have 40 minutes to eat at a local restaurant offering North Shore Garlic Shrimp plates and other local dishes, including vegetarian options. Lunch is not included and requires cash payment.
40 min
Kahuku Farms
This 25-minute stop is at a tropical fruit stand where visitors can buy ice-cold coconuts, fresh mangos, and other local fruits.
25 min
Banzai Pipeline
The tour may stop at Sunset Beach, known as the Banzai Pipeline, to view the beach and, in winter months, large surf swells up to 30 to 40 feet. This stop depends on road conditions and driver discretion due to high surf between October and January.
Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu
Visitors spend 90 minutes exploring Waimea Botanical Gardens, which display plants from regions including the Ogasawara Islands, Central and South America, Fiji, Guam, and Mascarene Islands. The garden features rare Hawaiian plants and a waterfall where swimming is allowed with lifeguards on duty and life jackets required. Admission is included but the gardens are closed Mondays from September to May.
90 min
Dole Plantation
This 30-minute stop is for souvenir shopping and to try authentic Dole Whip pineapple soft serve ice cream, which is not included. There is no access to the train ride or maze activities.
30 min
Nu’uanu Pali
The first 15-minute stop at Nu’uanu Pali Lookout offers panoramic views from cliffs above the Ko’olau Range of Oahu’s windward side. The location is historically important for the Battle of Nu’uanu where King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands.
15 min
Nu’uanu Pali
The second 15-minute stop at Nu’uanu Pali Lookout again provides views from the Ko’olau Range cliffs over the windward side of Oahu.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
North Shore and Waimea Waterfall Day Trip with Waikiki Hotel Pickup
by North Shore Beach Bus
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$308Overview
Travel by bus for about eight hours along Oahu’s coastline starting from Waikiki. The first stop is Diamond Head State Monument, where travelers spend 15 minutes at a viewpoint on the eastern slopes of the Diamond Head volcano, seeing Oahu’s southeastern coastline and landmarks like Hanauma Bay and sometimes Maui. The bus passes Hanauma Bay without stopping. Next, the group spends 20 minutes at Halona Blowhole, observing seawater forced through a volcanic lava tube opening. The route continues to Makapu‘U Point on Oahu’s windward side, where travelers see the sea cliffs of Waimanalo and Manana Island, also called Rabbit Island. After driving along the eastern coast, there is a 25-minute stop at Tropical Farms, a macadamia nut outlet under Banyan trees offering Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and Hawaiian chocolates. The bus then approaches Mokoli’i Island, also known as Chinaman’s Hat, framed by Kualoa Valley Mountain range. The island is noted for its appearance in films like Jurassic Park and its connection to early 1900s Chinese immigrants. A 40-minute lunch break follows at a local restaurant serving North Shore Garlic Shrimp plates and other options; lunch is not included and requires cash payment. After lunch, the tour stops for 25 minutes at Kahuku Farms, a tropical fruit stand with fresh local fruits including coconuts and mangos. The next stop is Banzai Pipeline or Sunset Beach, where visitors can see the beach and, in winter, large surf swells; this stop depends on road and weather conditions. The group then visits Waimea Botanical Gardens for 90 minutes, exploring gardens with plants from around the world and native Hawaiian species, plus a waterfall where swimming is allowed with life jackets and lifeguards; admission is included but the garden is closed Mondays from September to May. The tour stops briefly for 30 minutes at Dole Plantation for souvenirs and to try authentic Dole Whip soft serve ice cream, though the ice cream is not included and there is no train ride or maze access. Finally, the tour visits Nu’uanu Pali Lookout twice, each time for 15 minutes, on cliffs above the Ko’olau Range with panoramic views of the windward side of Oahu and a site of historical importance from the Battle of Nu’uanu. The bus tour includes narration throughout and pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels. Botanical Garden admission is optional but included if selected. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Diamond Head State Monument
The tour’s first stop is an elevated viewpoint on the eastern slopes of Diamond Head volcano in Waikiki. Visitors spend 15 minutes here seeing panoramic views of Oahu’s southeastern coast, including Hanauma Bay and, on clear days, Maui. The spot is known as the Aviator’s Vista and is historically linked to Amelia Earhart’s first solo flight from Hawaii to North America.
15 min
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hanauma Bay is a well-known natural bay formed in a volcanic crater with a crescent-shaped beach popular for snorkeling and swimming. The tour does not stop here but passes by this location on the southeast coast of Oahu.
Halona Blowhole
At Halona Blowhole, visitors spend 20 minutes watching seawater shoot through a narrow opening in volcanic lava tubes formed from Koko Head crater eruptions. This natural geyser effect occurs when surf conditions are right.
20 min
Makapu‘U Point
Traveling to Oahu’s windward side, this stop offers views of Waimanalo’s sea cliffs and the nearby Manana Island, also called Rabbit Island for its shape. Visitors see the deep blue ocean and coastal landscape.
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
This 25-minute stop is at a macadamia nut shop under large Banyan Trees, offering tastings of Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and Hawaiian chocolates.
25 min
Mokoli’i Island
Visitors see Mokoli’i Island, also called Chinaman’s Hat, framed by the Kualoa Valley Mountains. The island is known for appearances in films like Jurassic Park and its name relates to Chinese workers from the early 1900s sugar plantations.
25 min
Lunch break at local restaurant
Tour participants have 40 minutes to eat at a local restaurant offering North Shore Garlic Shrimp plates and other local dishes, including vegetarian options. Lunch is not included and requires cash payment.
40 min
Kahuku Farms
This 25-minute stop is at a tropical fruit stand where visitors can buy ice-cold coconuts, fresh mangos, and other local fruits.
25 min
Banzai Pipeline
The tour may stop at Sunset Beach, known as the Banzai Pipeline, to view the beach and, in winter months, large surf swells up to 30 to 40 feet. This stop depends on road conditions and driver discretion due to high surf between October and January.
Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu
Visitors spend 90 minutes exploring Waimea Botanical Gardens, which display plants from regions including the Ogasawara Islands, Central and South America, Fiji, Guam, and Mascarene Islands. The garden features rare Hawaiian plants and a waterfall where swimming is allowed with lifeguards on duty and life jackets required. Admission is included but the gardens are closed Mondays from September to May.
90 min
Dole Plantation
This 30-minute stop is for souvenir shopping and to try authentic Dole Whip pineapple soft serve ice cream, which is not included. There is no access to the train ride or maze activities.
30 min
Nu’uanu Pali
The first 15-minute stop at Nu’uanu Pali Lookout offers panoramic views from cliffs above the Ko’olau Range of Oahu’s windward side. The location is historically important for the Battle of Nu’uanu where King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands.
15 min
Nu’uanu Pali
The second 15-minute stop at Nu’uanu Pali Lookout again provides views from the Ko’olau Range cliffs over the windward side of Oahu.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.