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Oahu North Shore and Waimea Botanical Garden Tour 9 hr

TourTruth score 6.2 out of 10

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34 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Oahu
  • 9 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore Oahu’s North Shore, Waimea’s tropical garden and waterfall, and the Dole Plantation on a guided day trip from Waikiki.

About this tour

Spend a day tracing Oahu’s coastline, from the famous surf beaches of the North Shore to the lush paths of Waimea Valley. This guided Oahu North Shore and Waimea Botanical Garden tour pairs island scenery with time to explore, swim when conditions allow, and sample local treats.

Ride along the East End and Hanauma Bay coastline, then take in the waves at Sunset Beach, where professional surfers gather. At Waimea Botanical Garden, wander through tropical greenery and follow the trail toward the waterfall. Admission is included, though a swim depends on rainfall the night before. The route also features a stop at the Dole Pineapple Plantation. Along the way, you can try shaved ice, fresh fruit, a local shrimp plate, and Dole Whip; lunch is not included. Choose a shared group or private tour, with pickup and drop-off at selected Waikiki hotels and an English-speaking local guide.

Weather and roadblocks can affect the route, and Waimea Valley’s garden and optional waterfall hike close on certain Mondays from September to November and January to May. Set out for a full day of coastal views, tropical gardens, and classic island flavors on this Oahu North Shore and Waimea Botanical Garden tour.

Highlights

  • Admire North Shore beaches, including Sunset Beach, known for its surf
  • Explore Waimea Botanical Garden and hike to the waterfall
  • Take in coastal scenery along Oahu’s East End and Hanauma Bay coastline
  • Sample local favorites such as shaved ice, fresh fruit, shrimp, and Dole Whip
  • Visit the Dole Pineapple Plantation and enjoy its island scenery

What's included

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at selected Waikiki hotels
  • Local tour guide
  • Visit to the Dole Pineapple Plantation
  • Admission to Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips

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Important information

  • Routes may change due to weather or roadblocks
  • Waimea Valley Botanical Garden and the optional waterfall hike are closed Mondays from September to November and January to May
  • Swimming at the waterfall is not guaranteed and depends on rainfall the night before
  • A liability waiver is required before participating in activities
  • Children under 5 years are listed in the provider’s restrictions; details are not specified
  • Bring a passport or ID card, sunglasses, swimwear, a change of clothes, a towel, sunscreen, water, a jacket, and cash

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.44 from 34 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.2.

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