Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fee

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Honolulu, USA

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On average, this is booked 16 (6) days in advance.

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

Overview

2023 & 2024 Cool Hawaii TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARD "Best of the Best".

2025 Best of Honolulu Award.

All " Cool Hawaii " Booking Agents (Please ask all Customers the Exact Hotel they are staying in.). We Pick up at Every Hotel in Waikiki and also at the Cruise Ship Piers.

All " Cool Hawaii " Booking Agents (Please ask all Customers the Exact Hotel for Pick Up.

Please be advised Tour starts pick up's between 6:30am and 6:45am.

A very "Detailed" Text message will be sent out by 5pm the day before your Tour.

If you have not recieved a Text by 5pm the day before your Tour we might not have recieved your Booking.

The walk into Waterfall is Natural and slightly Rocky.

Enjoy an Amazing Circle Island Tour of the Island of Oahu that is guaranteed to deliver excitement and adventure unique individuals who will share Hawaiian history, trivia and teach a few local words. This tour will be laid back and just a full day of enjoying the Beautiful Island of Oahu.

CRUISE SHIP GUESTS:
We Pick up at the Pier.

What's Included

  • Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall Fee is Included in Price.
  • We Pick our Guests up Directly from your Hotel anywhere in Waikiki.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • No Large Motorized Scooters.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please Specify your Hotel. You do not have to walk to meet the Transit or Bus!Attention: All Booking Agents, We Pick up from every Hotel in Waikiki!*The Owner will send out a Group Text the day before every Tour to notify all Guests of all Details of the Tour.Hotel Pick Up starts at 6:30am to 6:45am to ensure a 7:00am Tour Start. This keeps the Group in front of all other Tour Companies. Please Do Not walk from your Hotel unless the Company asks you. We pick you up from Every Waikiki Hotel.The Company generally receives your Booking from Viator as soon as you Book. However if you did not get a detailed Text message prior to 6pm the day before.Direct Hotel Pick Up from all Waikiki Hotel's Only! Hilton Hawaiian Village Guests, Your Pick up will be at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Bus Terminal below the Grand Islander at 6:30amALL "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, West and North Shore Guests 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 to 3:30pm.Cruise Ship Pick Up Times are determined by the time Guests Disemmbark's.Drivers cannot lift any Motorized Wheelchair.Mahalo Nui Loa. Captain Vince

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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 (pass by)

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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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

Makapu‘U Point (pass by)

Makapuʻu Point is the easternmost point on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, located in the Makapuʻu region. Twelve miles east of Honolulu, it is a popular hiking spot, offering great views of Makapuʻu and Waimanalo Bay on one side and the Ka ʻIwi Channel on the other side. Rabbit Island is an uninhabited islet located 0.75 mi off Kaupō Beach, near Makapuʻu at the eastern end of the island of Oʻahu in the Hawaiian Islands. In the Hawaiian language, mānana means "buoyant".
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North Shore Macadamia Nut Company

Test Taste Macadamia Nuts and Kona Coffee.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimanalo

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. *Possible Extra Stop for Malasadas "Time Permitting" This will be at Owners Discretion!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Byodo-in Temple Hawaii

Entrance Fee is now $10 per person. The Byodo-In Temple is located at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. It was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. The Byodo-In Temple in O'ahu is a smaller-scale replica of the over 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple, a United Nations World Heritage Site in Uji, Japan. The Byodo-In Temple is a non-practicing Buddhist temple which welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mokoli’i Island (pass by)

Mokoliʻi, commonly known as Chinaman's Hat, is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii. Mokoliʻi is part of Kualoa Regional Park and located 1⁄3 mile offshore of Kualoa Point, Oahu. The 12.5-acre islet was at one time part of a basaltic ridge on Oahu before marine erosion separated it.We stop for Picture taking Only. We do not spend a lot of time at this Stop.
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Kuilima Farm Stand

Stop to enjoy an Amazing Filipino dessert freshly fried Banana Lumpia "Turon". Virgil's Farm Fruit Stand with Momma on the North Shore. Cost is $1 per Treat.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea Waterfall

You have 1 Hour to Swim and 45 Minutes for the walk through the World Famous Waimea Botanical Garden. 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 $20 per person for Adult. 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. The Pacific Islanders walked Bare Foot.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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 minutes.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liliha Bakery Nimitz

Lunch at Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Road or Haliewa Sowntown area.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Kamehameha Statue (pass by)

A great warrior, diplomat and leader, King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. Kamehameha’s unification of Hawaii was significant not only because it was an incredible feat, but also because under separate rule, the islands may have been torn apart by competing western interests. Today, four commissioned statues stand to honor King Kamehameha I, Hawaii’s first king. The most recognized Kamehameha statue stands in front of Aliiolani Hale (home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court) across from Iolani Palace and a short walk from historic Kawaiahao Church and the State Capitol. Dedicated in 1883, this was actually the second statue created after the ship delivering the original statue from Europe was lost at sea near Cape Horn.
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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 Stated.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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: Includes Fee?

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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What's Included

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  • Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall Fee is Included in Price.
  • We Pick our Guests up Directly from your Hotel anywhere in Waikiki.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • No Large Motorized Scooters.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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 25 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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