Waimea Botanical Garden & Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch

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Honolulu, USA

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Received the Honolulu 2025 Best Tour Agency Award.
We have received the 2023 & 2024 Cool Hawaii Travelers Choice Award as "Best of The Best" as well as Cool Hawaiis Top 10% in the World for Tour's.

We are proud and excited to give you the best of Oahu. We provide a Transit Van or Shuttle to drive our guests around the island on a Circle Island Tour with a professional CDL Licensed Driver/Guide.

Visit top locations like Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Ranch, Macadamia Nut Farm, Waimea Botanical Garden and the Dole Plantation.

A very "Detailed Text" will be sent out the day before the Tour.
If you Do Not get a Text on the day before your Tour.
We did not get the Reservation or your Contact Number.

We will Pick up from Directly from every Hotel within Waikiki area.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Details of the Tour and Pick Up's are sent by Group Text the day before your scheduled Tour.Direct Hotel Pick Up from all Waikiki Hotel's. Hilton Hawaiian Village Guests, Your Pick up will be at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Bus Terminal below the Grand Islander at 6:35amALL "Outside" of Waikiki Pick Up's: Please call with any pick up's outside of the Waikiki area so we can discuss your transportation options to get into Waikiki and which location to meet the Shuttle or Transit. Koolina and North Shore will have to make transportation arrangements. Call the Owner to discuss.All HOTEL PICK UP'S: Start at 6:30am through 6:45am. Tour Starts at 7:00am and Usually ends around 3:00pm to 4:00pm.Cruise Ship Pick Up Times are determined by the time Guests disembark from the Cruise Ship.Drivers will not lift any Motorized Wheelchair.Mahalo Nui Loa. Captain Vince, Owner

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Waikiki Beach (pass by)

High-rise hotels line the shore in Waikiki, a vibrant neighborhood known for its popular surf beach. Designer fashion stores line Kalakaua Avenue and nearby streets, and the area buzzes after dark with waterside cocktail bars, fine dining and Kuhio Beach hula shows. Honolulu Zoo is home to Komodo dragons and wandering peacocks, while parrotfish and urchins inhabit Waikiki Aquarium’s reef exhibit.
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Diamond Head State Monument

Home to the Emelia Earhart monument as well as Iconic Views of Oahu. We will Stop during Whale season to view the Whales passing by starting End of November thru March.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halona Blowhole

Popular lookout point featuring panoramic views of the ocean, cliffs & neighboring islands. Halona Beach Cove (see more photos, view panorama) is a small pocket of sand located on the southeastern shore of Oahu. It was made popular in the movie From here to Eternity, filmed here in 1953, where it was a love scene of a couple (Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr). We will stop for Picture taking and expeditiously get in and out to stay in front of all other Companies and lots of other Guests.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Hawaii's Treasures

Hawaii Treasure Shop for Amazing selection of delightful and beautiful designed jewelry along with unique souvenir's. Enjoy a restroom break while you enjoy some local Hawaiian hand made items as well as a Rest Room Break.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck

Treat your self to a Very Fresh Malasada. Made on order.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kualoa Ranch

Quick Stop at Kualoa Ranch for Sightseeing, Gift Shop and Pictures. If Time Permits.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kuilima Farm Stand

Stop to enjoy an Amazing Fuit Stand with a variety of Fruit straight from the Farm. Also taste a freshly fried Banana Lumpia "Turon" from Virgil's Fruit Farm Stand. Papaya, Pineapples, Kiwi, Grapes, Cucumbers, Guava, Watermelon, Cocunuts and or Sugar Cane all available for purchase.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu

Venture through the World Famous Waimea Botanical Garden before reaching the Waimea Waterfall. 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. Also enjoy this picturesque waterfall in Waimea Valley drops into a pool surrounded by lush foliage.Swimming is allowed. Life Vests are supplied at no additional cost and are required to Swim.Entrance to Waimea is a Discounted Price of $20 per person for Adult with No Waiting in Lines.This 3/25 of a Mile walk is not for Everyone. Please consider taking the Golf Cart Ride which is an additional $20 Round Trip Per Person.The walk into the Waterfall is still natural and is very Rocky. Be Advised if you choose to bring Reef walking Shoes or Water Shoes it is entirely up to you.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

North Shore Macadamia Nut Company

It’s a great place to enjoy a Hawaiian treat and shop for gifts and souvenirs. Test Taste Macadamia Nuts as well as Kona Macadamia Nut Coffee.Rest Rooms Available.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dole Plantation

Be Advised this Tour will not have time to go Into the Maze or Ride the Train. Both take over 2 Hours.In 1899, James Dole, just 22 years old, moved to Honolulu from Massachusetts and purchased 64 acres of land in the central plains of Oahu. After trying several experimental crops, he settled on pineapple. This was the beginning of the pineapple empire. Dole created two canneries in Wahiawa and Honolulu Harbor and started advertising, resulting in nationwide consumer popularity. After bringing in automatic pineapple peelers, business boomed even greater. In 1950, a small fruit stand was created in Dole’s fields. A plantation-style home was erected in 1989 and turned into an archive and living museum, honoring the work and life of James Dole. Please understand you will not have time to ride the Train or get in the Maze. The lines are long and this stop is only for 30 to 45 minutes.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liliha Bakery Nimitz

Sit Down Lunch at Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Road. Famous Miso Butterfish, Loco Moco, Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Oxtail Soup, BLT, Terryyaki Chicken, Beef or Pork, Chicken Salad, Hamburgers, Clam Chowder Soup. Etc
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iolani Palace (pass by)

Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii's last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom's political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893. Registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962 and the only official royal residence in the United States.
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King Kamehameha Statue (pass by)

This majestic King Kamehameha I statue that stands proudly out the front of Ali’iolane Hale in Downtown Honolulu, is a casting of one of Hawaii's most beloved and revered rulers Kamehameha the Great, who was the first to unify all the islands and welcome westerners to his lands.Kamehameha was a revered warrior and leader, and he united Hawaii into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. He also encouraged foreign trade and technology while avoiding foreign rule. He is depicted in the 18-foot bronze statue as extending his hand in a welcoming gesture of aloha.King Kamehameha commissioned the construction of Ali’iolani Hale to be the royal palace of the Hawaiian Monarchy. It was built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style and its name means ‘House of the heavenly King’. Ali’iolani Hale eventually became an administrative building and now houses the Supreme Court of Hawaii as well as the Judiciary History Center.The 18-foot bronze King Kamehameha Statue.
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Shimazu Shave Ice

Waiola Shaved Ice if anyone still has room for some of the Best Shaved Ice on the Island. Quaint, pint-sized grocery store is a local draw for its counter-serve Shave Ice & Ice Cream.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Highly Recommended for Everyone
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Waimea Botanical Garden & Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Highly Recommended for Everyone
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
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  • This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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