The 7 Waterfall Tours on the North Shore That Earn Their Price

1.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

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

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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2.Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,799 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Ride from Waikiki to Oahu’s North Shore with local guides such as Sam or Uncle Kevin. Choose snorkeling, biking, waterfall swimming, kayaking, SUP, surfing, or beach time, then explore Haleiwa. The day includes transport, gear options, Waimea Falls entry, and a cooler.

“An amazing day. Our driver was so thoughtful and knowledgeable. We particularly enjoyed the river kayaking and the Falls. Thank you, Sam 😊🙏👍”

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3.North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $150Best value

Join Seamus for an eight-hour North Shore outing from Honolulu, with hotel or airport pickup, Waimea Valley gardens and waterfall, Haleiwa food stops, beach turtle viewing, and time to adjust the day to your group. Admission and lunch cost extra, and the tour allows up to six people.

“Interesting tour. Guide was knowledgeable. Coat of state park per person was a little high. Turtles were fun.”

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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.North Shore Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Waimea Valley, swimming beneath its 30-foot waterfall, watching North Shore surf, looking for Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, and stopping in Haleiwa for shave ice. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and life vests are included.

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