Honolulu Outdoor Activities

If you’re looking for a full island day trip, this is the one to book! Melia (I hope I’m spelling that right) was absolutely top notch. Her demeanour just radiated mahalo spirit! She was super funny, very personable and her knowledge of all things Hawaii was amazing! She took us to all the best spots, was super patient with us, helped taking photos and even called ahead with our lunch order (spicy garlic shrimp were mindblowing by the way!). A review isn’t enough to explain how good this was, just book it, pray you get Melia as your guide and you’ll have the best day on O’ahu you can possibly have with your clothes on!

Our tour guide Jason was amazing and gave an in depth history of island culture. We truly enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend!

Great experience got to see some fantastic scenery, our tour guide Heather was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable

Our driver Mr. G was very friendly and knowledgeable about the tour 😃

Tyler was a great tour guide, very informative with details of the area and stop. It was a pleasant experience. We like the stops with picture opportunities and time to see all the great places around the island

It was extremely well organized. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The pick up was timely and the couch bus clean and air conditioned. Hanuama Bay was pristine, lovely and perfect! I highly recommend this tour.

Fun and fantastic with super interesting commentary from tour guide Heather! Thank you!!!!! Will check in again next visit! 😍

We had an absolute blast! Our pilot Scott was friendly, knowledgeable and made our experience top notch! We’d definitely do it again…you’ll see sights of Hawaii that you couldn’t see otherwise. WOW!! Mahalo!

It is a really beautiful place. Great for photography. That said, there was too many people when we went. In some places the water was a bit “murky” for snorkeling, but still pretty cool.

Everyone was so sweet and it was very fun! The atv leaders let you go at your speed! Thank you so much!

Our tour guide "Cousin G" was awesome! Super accommodating and had so much information. His jokes cracked me up! Highly recommend this tour.

I had the most amazing private tour of Oʻahu with Elf, and I cannot recommend her enough. One of the things I loved most was that she allowed me to completely customize my day. I told her I wanted to get away from the typical tourist experience and see some of the places the locals love, and she absolutely delivered.Elf is a local and a body surfer, so she had so many wonderful stories and such a unique perspective on the island. She showed me places I never would have discovered on my own and made the entire day feel more like exploring Oʻahu with a local friend than taking a traditional tour.Her kindness really stood out to me too. I had a terrible sunburn from the day before, and Elf actually stopped at her surfers’ community spot and cut fresh aloe for me to put on my burns. It was such a simple but incredibly caring gesture, and it tells you exactly the kind of person she is.We visited a local shopping center off the beaten path and a wonderful coffee shop and artist colony in Waialua. We explored beautiful Haleʻiwa and the North Shore, and she took me to Waimea Valley to see a heiau. We then visited Puʻu O Mahuka Heiau, a very special place of worship with one of the most beautiful views. Being able to experience these places while learning about the island from someone who calls Oʻahu home made them even more meaningful.And then there was lunch! Elf took me to the food truck area in Kahuku, where we ate at Kalena’s Hut. The barbecue was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Hungry Man. You may not be able to finish it, but it is exceptional! We ate our lunch underneath a beautiful plumeria tree, which somehow made the whole experience even better. The pineapple pies made by his daughter were delicious, and Kalena himself was one of the friendliest people you could ever hope to meet. He was simply a joy.This is exactly what I was hoping for when I asked for a private tour. I didn’t just want to check places off a sightseeing list. I wanted to experience Oʻahu through the eyes of a local, discover places I wouldn’t necessarily find on my own, meet wonderful people, hear their stories, and come home with memories that felt personal.Elf gave me exactly that and so much more. If you want to see a different, more personal side of Oʻahu, I wholeheartedly recommend spending the day with her. It was one of those special days in Hawaii that I will remember forever.More than anything, Elf is truly a good soul and a beautiful person, inside and out. Her kindness, warmth, and genuine love for her island came through in everything she did. I feel incredibly fortunate that our paths crossed, and she will always be part of some of my favorite memories of Oʻahu. 🌺

Just finished this tour and had a wonderful time. Jason was our tour guide and did a great job. The walk to the waterfalls was so enjoyable and although i didn’t go swimming, many people really enjoyed it. Lunch was good too.

Very beautiful and interesting tour. Our driver was very attentive and helpful regarding what we could see, although there was slight cloudiness in the southern part of the island during the tour. Exciting and definitely to be done again. Recommended.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Such an amazing experience! We did the doors-off helicopter tour and it was definitely one of the highlights of our Hawaii trip. My husband and son went up on one flight, and then my daughter and I went on the next. We all absolutely loved it!Flying doors-off made the experience even more incredible, the views of Oahu were breathtaking and it was such a fun way to experience the island together as a family, even on separate flights. The staff made us feel comfortable and safe from start to finish. This is one of those memories we’ll be talking about for years. 100% recommend!

Elf was absolutely amazing! We wanted to experience as much of Oahu as possible, so she recommended a North Shore tour that included incredible snorkeling, historic sites, delicious food trucks, and several must-see attractions. Her knowledge of the island is exceptional—not only does she know the history and the best places to visit, but she also shared fascinating insights into the local culture and the ongoing efforts to preserve Oahu's heritage.She also suggested a trolley tour of the southeast side of the island, which perfectly complemented our North Shore adventure. Together, the two tours gave us the feeling that we had truly explored the perimeter of Oahu while learning so much along the way.If you want to experience the authentic Oahu beyond the typical tourist stops, let Elf be your guide. You won't be disappointed!