Oahu North Shore Fun: Waimea Waterfall & Turtle Snorkeling

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Snorkel the pristine waters of the North Shore! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Oahu North Shore Fun: Waimea Waterfall & Turtle Snorkeling, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience Oʻahu’s famous North Shore with stops at Waimea Valley, Haleiwa Town, and legendary surf beaches like Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. Enjoy more time off the bus than any other tour and the freedom to explore, swim, snorkel, or relax your way.

Activities are optional on the day of the tour, once you see ocean conditions and available options. All activity rental gear is included, so there’s nothing extra to plan or stress about.

Visit Waimea Valley, have the chance to see Hawaiian green sea turtles.

Enjoy historic Hale‘iwa Town, where you’ll have time for lunch, have Matsumoto Shave-ice and shop local.

Freedom to explore. Flexibility to choose. More time off the bus. Small Groups.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English
Operated by: The Surf Bus

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Best of Hawaii Tour Guides
Included: Admission to Waimea Falls Park (USD$25 value per person)
Included: Lunch: Instead of Rental Gear
Included: Cooler with Ice to keep your drinks chilled
Included: Choice of Use of snorkel gear, bicycles, kayaks or stand-up paddle board (USD$36 value per person)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: New 25 pax Mini Bus
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Itinerary

Oahu's Windward Coast

Passing by

Drive along Oahu’s Windward side, sightseeing the majestic Koolau Mountains and the beautiful coastline.
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

15 min

Stop for free coffee and macadamia nut tasting.
North Shore

2 hours

Choose to spend your time between swimming on the crystal clear waters of Waimea Bay, snorkeling at Shark's Cove, bike riding along the "tree tunnel bike path" or strolling through the biggest collection of Polynesian plants at Waimea Valley and swimming at the Falls.
Sunset Beach Park

Passing by

Beautiful Sunset Beach ! During winter, watch the best surfers in the world and during the summer, it is a pristine water park!
Banzai Pipeline

20 min

Stop only during Surf Season - Watch professional surfers tackle the infamous Pipeline wave! ( winter only )
Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu

1 h 30 min Admission included

Spend time at the botanical garden which houses the most extensive collection of Polynesian plants anywhere! And if conditions are permitted, swim under a beautiful waterfall
Waimea Bay

Passing by

The most beautiful beach on Oahu! Travelers can swim during summer months!
Shark's Cove

2 hours Admission included

Snorkel at Shark's Cove , one of the three marine sanctuaries in Oahu!
Haleiwa

one hour

Historic Haleiwa Town is an old plantation style town where you will find lots of art galleries and quaint shops, as well as the famous shave ice stands.

You can also spend your time here kayaking and stand up paddling.

Kayaking or Stand up paddle boarding on the Anahulu river and Haleiwa bay.
Dole Plantation

Passing by

Drive by the Pineapple Dole Plantation!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Please make sure to note the instructions for your pick up location.

If you're booking within 12 hours of departure, TEXT to confirm your booking.

Using your ticket

PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR PICK UP LOCATION.

If you aren't sure , please text: 808-226-7299.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.