North Shore Sightseeing Tour

North Shore Sightseeing Tour

Explore Oahu Countryside & North Shore famous beaches. Enjoy the beauty of windward side rugged mountains of Koolau, experience the famous Byodo-in temple ground lushly landscaped paradise nestled in a cleft of the Pali. Sample Macnutt coffee and nuts at the tropical farm, Visit Kualoa Ranch to see a list of Hollywood movie legendary & stars. Lunch at Aunty Pat’s Cafe. Continue afternoon scenic drive towards world-famous beaches and home of shaka or hang loose gesture started in the Kahuku sugar mill. Learn about the Banzai pipeline where a surf reef breaks almost 40ft in the winter season. End your day with sweet fried banana (Lumpia) or a dole whip at Dole pineapple plantation.

• The Best Guided North Shore Sightseeing tour
• Enjoy a 6-7 hours tour from Honolulu
• Visit some of Hawaii’s most popular beaches & landmarks
• See some of the most breathtaking views in the world
• Small group ensures personal attention

Itinerary
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Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562

Enjoy the beauty of windward side rugged mountains of Koolau, experience the famous Byodo-in temple ground lushly landscaped paradise nestled in a cleft of the Pali. Enjoy the exotic beauty of a Japanese Temple surrounded by koi ponds and lush gardens.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour, 49-227 Kamehameha Hwy Ste A, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-5165

Tropical Farms began as a roadside operation in 1987. Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut outlet is great little shop tucked away off the beaten path. Free coffee and macadamia nut samples are always good. Experience of cracking your own macadamia nut from a tree located behind their shop.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mokolii Island, Oahu, HI

Mokolii, also known among locals as Chinaman’s Hat, view panorama because of its shape, is a popular spot for taking pictures on Oahu’s windward coast. Mokoliʻi translates from Hawaiian as the little lizard. According to Hawaiian mythology, the island is the remains of a giant lizard's or dragon's tail that were chopped off and tossed into the ocean by the goddess Hiʻiaka.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

Historic Places since 1970, Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve is owned and managed by the eighth generation descendants of Dr. Gerritt P. Judd. Kualoa’s mission is to enrich people’s lives by preserving Kualoa’s sacred lands and celebrating its history. Established in 1850, Kualoa’s company vision is to be a role model as stewards of these amazing 4000 acres named Kualoa, Hakipu’u, and Ka’a’awa. (Lunch at Aunty Pat's Cafe)

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kahuku Sugar Mill, 56-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

The Shaka or “hang loose” gesture started in the Kahuku Sugar Mill! In the early 1900’s HAMANA KALILI was a presser in the mill. He would feed the cane through the rollers to get the juice out. And that is how Hamana lost is three fingers-his middle, index and ring fingers. They were crushed in the rollers at the Kahuku Sugar Mill.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302

Kahuku Fruit stands are known for Best Fruits, locally harvest a variety of fresh fruits already cut, bagged in ziplock. Famous Banana lumpia and Coconut water are sold here must try.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach Park, Pupukea, Oahu, HI

One of the most famous surf spots on the North Shore, this beach is also known as the “Banzai Pipeline” for its barreling waves. During winter, massive swells break on a shallow reef, making it a dangerous beach for only the best and bravest surfers. The pipeline is notorious for huge waves which break in shallow water just above a sharp and cavernous reef, forming large, hollow, thick curls of water that surfers can tube ride.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pupukea Beach Park, 59-727 Kamehameha Highway North Shore, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712

A scenic area popular for snorkeling, with abundant sea creatures variety fish & Hawaiian green sea turtle to be spotted here. This beach is now a booming hub of snorkelers, divers, locals, and visitors alike. Make sure to check out the lava rock reef, famous for its shark-like shape.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-8411

Waimea Valley is an area of historic cultural significance on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The valley, being an important place in Hawaiian religion, includes several historical structures including stone terraces and walls constructed during the time of the Hawaiian monarchy. Many of the significant sites and heiau places of worship, religious sites you will see here in Waimea Valley visitor center.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Haleiwa Town Center, 66-125, 66-145, 66-165, 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1412

A Historic surf town that is the cultural hub of the North Shore. Haleiwa is filled with local style and country ambiance, as well as cool surf shops and boutiques.

Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915

Historic Dole pineapple plantation was founded in 1901. Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions. The visitor must try pineapple ice cream and other related products, plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including the world-famous Dole Whip.

Duration: 30 minutes