14 Waimea Valley and Falls Tours Worth Booking

1.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,912 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu from Waikiki with Go Tours Hawaii. Visit Diamond Head, Nuʻuanu Pali, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, Waimea Falls, and Dole Plantation, with Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, fruit, and North Shore food along the way. Guides may include Bill, Ian, RJ, Charlie, or Kanamu.

“Our driver Ian was great! All of the scenic stops we made were very interesting and picture worthy. I wish we had more time at the Waimea hike and waterfall / and Dole Plantation- but overall a wonderful experience!”

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2.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Travel from Waikiki around Oahu’s east and North Shore coasts with guides such as Ian, Tim, Rocky, or Kanamu. Visit Halona Blowhole, Mokoli’i Island, a shrimp stand, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and Nu’uanu Pali. Waimea entry is included, but lunch and Dole Whip cost extra.

“Great! Good way to see the whole island in a day. Not long at each stop but if you want to get a general feel of the whole island this is a great tour.”

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3.Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,350 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

At Toa Luau, you walk through Waimea Valley, see the gardens and waterfall, join cooking and kava demonstrations, eat a Hawaiian-style feast, and watch dances from Hawaii, Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa, ending with fire knife dancing.

“Food was amazing! Show and activities were fun, educational and spectacular! The grounds are beautiful and so well maintained.”

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4.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu with an expert guide, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Byodo-in Temple, a North Shore shrimp farm, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Lunch, admissions, and round-trip Honolulu transport are included. Guides such as Hailey bring the island’s geology, plants, and stories to life.

“Saw alot. But very little time at some places. Wished we would have stopped at turtle bay Did not need all the time in the little town to shop”

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5.Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · from $140

This 8 to 10-hour Oahu circle tour links Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu Point, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, North Shore, Tropical Farms, and Dole Plantation. Local guides such as Rob, Benny, Snyder, and Justin have led past trips. Bring swimwear, a towel, and patience for a busy day.

“Swimming at the waterfall was great. The walk there was so beautiful. Seaing turtles on the beach was an extra bonus. Our guide Benny was amazing.”

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6.Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Captain Vince or Justin leads an 8.5-hour Oahu circle tour from Waikiki, pairing Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Waterfall with coastal lookouts, local treats, Dole Plantation, and Hawaiian history. Hotel pickup, admission to both main attractions, Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Vince our tour guide was great. He was thorough and explained all well. We learned a lot about Hawaii”

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7.Ko Olina to North Shore Experience -Waimea Falls, Beaches & more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $165

Start from Ko Olina with an English-speaking guide and spend 7 to 8 hours on Oahu’s North Shore. Choose two activities, or one activity plus lunch, from Waimea Falls admission, snorkeling, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Uncle Kevin may lead the way, with local stories, beach time, Haleiwa, and plantation stops included.

“It’s a full day of activities. The tour guide is very knowledgeable, nice & friendly. Would recommend to my families & friends.”

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8.Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Spend eight hours exploring Waimea Valley with an English or Japanese-speaking guide. Start with coffee and a pastry, hike 1.5 miles through gardens and Hawaiian cultural sites, swim at Waimea Falls, eat lunch, and stop at Dole Plantation. Guides such as Jackson, Jason, and Mei are known for clear, friendly leadership.

“Excellent tour! Interesting, well planned stops with good food. I liked wandering around the botanical gardens the waterfalls are in and there are displays of traditional Hawaiian life with workers to explain/demonstrate. Bring cash to rent lockers at the falls, the trail to the falls is paved, but the entry into the falls themselves is uneven, loose, algae covered rocks with no handrails. It's gorgeous just to view, but soooo refreshing to dip in.”

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9.Guided Tour of North Shore and Waimea Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 32 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Spend nine hours exploring Oahu with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Sunset Beach, Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall, a North Shore shrimp stop, Dole Plantation, and scenic coastal viewpoints. Pickup is available from selected Waikiki hotels, with shared and private tour options.

“We had the best tour guide, Ian! From the call in the morning confirming where he would pick us up to the fun with our group and seeing the amazing sights. I highly recommend this tour!”

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10.Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120Best value

Start with Hawaiian coffee and pastry at Green World Coffee Farm, then walk through Waimea Valley to its waterfall for a swim. Guides such as Jackson, Jason, and Jonathan add local context. Lunch is included, followed by time at Dole Plantation. Waikiki pickup and return make this a simple seven-and-a-half-hour outing.

“Our guide was amazing. Accommodating, smart, knowledgeable and personable. Great commentary and sense of humor”

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11.Private Tour Oahu including Waimea Waterfall-Customizable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about eight hours exploring Oahu in a private, air-conditioned minivan with guide John. Visit Waimea Valley and its waterfall, North Shore beaches, Chinaman’s Hat, Pali Lookout, and Tantalus, with time to adjust the route to your group’s interests.

“This was the best tour I’ve ever taken. John, our guide, was very knowledgeable, amenable to changes, professional and an excellent communicator. He took not only to the waterfall, but was also able to stop a several other spots where we took the most amazing pictures and even brought a camera and took great pictures and shared them. I highly recommend doing this tour. Great value and you are getting the best guide!”

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12.Oahu Hidden Gems & Waimea Botanical Garden/Waterfall tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $184

Travel from Waikiki with an English-speaking local guide to Waimea Valley, its botanical collections, and a lifeguarded waterfall swim. The day also includes Pali Lookout, Halona Blow Hole, Dole Plantation, a macadamia farm, North Shore stops, and lunch at a Hawaiian-owned restaurant. Bring cash.

“Waimea is overrated but we njoyed the day as a whole”

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13.OAHU GRAND CIRCLE Waimea Waterfall, Turtle Beach, North Shore.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $170

Spend about six and a half hours exploring Oahu’s North Shore in a private vehicle for up to four people. Visit Waimea Valley, swim at Waimea Waterfall, watch for green sea turtles at Turtle Beach, and stop for lunch at Haleiwa food trucks. Sergh may tailor the day to your group.

“Our tour guides were very nice and accommodating. They let us choose where we wanted to spend more time. We even saw a sea turtle lounging on the beach.”

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14.Oahu Private Tour North Shore, Waimea Falls and Dole Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $385

Ride from your chosen Oahu pickup point with guide Mayra on a private 6 to 7 hour North Shore tour. Visit Dole Plantation, Waimea Falls, Laniakea Beach, Sunset Beach, Haleiwa, and the North Shore Macadamia Nut Company, with bottled water, snacks, and flexible stops included.

“Great tour! Mayra was very knowledgeable, so kind and great to work with! Recommend this for anyone wanting to see little bits of the island!!”

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