Oahu · NORTH SHORE TOURS

The 15 Best North Shore Tours from Waikīkī

28 tours  ·  from $31 a head

The North Shore is an hour up the H2 and a completely different coast. These 15 cover Haleiwa, Waimea Valley and the winter surf beaches, priced, timed and honest about how much of the day is spent in the van.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole and the force of the coast
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

1.Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17,387 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Circle Oahu in nine hours with Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, scenic stops, and local stories.

“Pick up information could have been clearer. Tony was our guide and very knowledgeable and funny. Time allotted to wander was sufficient. Disappointed in the Dole Plantation, just got to visit the gift shop.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Halona Blowhole and Oahu’s rougher beaches
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Start early at Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

3.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

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

Review of Oahu’s North Shore and Waimea Waterfall tour, with hotel pickup, island views, local food stops, and practical booking tips.

“Pleasant but unexciting overview of coast. Waimea Garden is very touristy and underwhelming as a “waterfall swim experience”. Think would have been better to go into Kualoa Ranch or Halewa instead. Driver was 25 min late in morning and in return had to double back for people who did not get off on their stop making us stay on bus longer.”

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Oahu's North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure - The guides shape the experience
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Oahu’s North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu - The 1pm and 5pm schedules
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Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

5.Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

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

Review of Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, with gardens, Waimea Falls, Hawaiian food, cultural demonstrations, and fire knife dancing.

“This experience was amazing all the way around. From the botanical garden and water fall. To the activities, food and entertainment. 100% worth your money. The host and crew were all spectacular.”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Halona Blowhole and the rough east coast
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

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

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

Review of Oahu’s 10-hour Circle Island tour, with Waimea Falls, North Shore lunch, scenic stops, hotel pickup, and guide commentary.

“Very enjoyable albeit a little tiring by the end of the day because of so many stops and sights to see. We were so fortunate to have Halley as our guide who was beyond fabulous. Extremely informative, enthusiastic and expressive, Read more”

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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time - Choosing between Waimea Bay, Shark’s Cove, and Waimea Valley
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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

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

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

Explore Oahu’s North Shore by Surf Bus with beach stops, Waimea Falls, snorkeling, paddling, Haleiwa free time, and local guides.

“Our tour guide and driver, Sam, was outstanding! We really enjoyed the day snorkeling at Shark’s Cove and paddleboarding in Haleiwa. The website description could be clearer in explaining exactly which activities can be chosen during the two stops.”

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Oahu: Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore - What you actually see at the cage
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Oahu: Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

8.Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,485 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

Swim beside Galápagos sharks in a secure cage off Oahu’s North Shore, with clear water, expert guides, and chances to see whales and dolphins.

“Guides were fantastic, funny, knowledable and professional. We had an amazing experience seeing these gorgeous creatures!!!”

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Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore - How the floating cage feels in the water
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Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

9.Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Meet wild Galapagos and Sandbar sharks from a floating cage off Oahu’s North Shore, with gear, expert crew, and a small group.

“guides were excellent and the early morning is really the best. we saw ~12 sharks at one point! first time in hawaii and it was a must”

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Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Center from Waikiki - Dole Plantation: pineapple, shopping, and a short break
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Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Center from Waikiki

Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore - Macadamia nuts, coffee, and Chinaman’s Hat
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Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

11.Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

Circle Oahu in one day with coastal lookouts, North Shore turtle snorkeling, macadamia tastings, shrimp lunch, and Dole Whip.

“Highly recommend this tour. Nevin, our guide, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Shared a lot of great history about Oahu and the Hawaiian islands in general. If you’re looking for a small group tour can’t go wrong.”

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Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa - Green World Coffee Farm: a short, optional taste of Wahiawa
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Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa

Safe and Educational Shark Dive from Haleiwa: Sharks Guaranteed - The boat ride is your first lesson about sharks
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Safe and Educational Shark Dive from Haleiwa: Sharks Guaranteed

Oahu Island Experience feat the North Shore (Small Group Tour) - Tropical Farms and macadamia nut tasting
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Oahu Island Experience feat the North Shore (Small Group Tour)

Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa - Entering the water with sharks nearby
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Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa

15.Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 468 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $153

Swim with sharks off Oahu’s North Shore with marine guides, safety divers, snorkel gear, and a chance to see turtles, dolphins, and whales.

“It was so amazing! I would highly recommend! Best experience ever! We did see a great number of sharks, but we did the big ones! We saw 3 tiger sharks and it was so incredible.”

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