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North Shore and Circle Island Adventure
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Stop At: Oahu Nature Tours, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96826
Travel with the island's premier eco-tour company on an exciting journey of discovery to the famous North Shore of Oahu. Driving over the Ko'olau Mountains to the windward side, our first stop is the fabled Valley of the Temples where we visit the picturesque Byodo-in Temple located at the base of stunning 2,000 foot lush green cliffs. The temple grounds are home to wild peacocks and hundred of Japanese koi carp including a reflecting pond, meditation niches and small waterfalls.
Driving along the scenic shores of Kahana Bay we arrive at Malaekahana Beach, a great opportunity to marvel at the breathtaking views of Mokuauia Islet
and the wild and rugged East-Oahu coastline.
Continuing North to Kahuku, we visit a shrimp farm and one of the locals' favorite shrimp trucks, where you will be served a delicious garlic shrimp, fish, or chicken plate and Hawaiian-style shaved ice. After lunch, you can observe endangered wetland birds, and learn about Hawaiian aquaculture.
Our next stop if the world famous Sunset Beach where incredible waves thrill viewers, especially between November and April.
Following the stunning coastline of legendary Waimea Bay we stop at a well-known basking and feeding ground to look for wild Green Sea Turtles.
Traveling South we drive through the colorful and historic village of Haleiwa, well known in North Shore and home to many surfers, artist and craftspeople.
After passing extensive pineapple fields we arrive at our last stop, the historic Dole Plantation. Here, you are able to purchase a souvenir to take home to share with friends and family and always remember of your beautiful journey to the famous North Shore of Oahu.
Lunch Options: Burger and Veggie options are also available.
Age limit: Children must be at least 3 years old and require their own reserved seat on the bus.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Valley of the Temples, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy., Kaneohe, Oahu, HI
Visit the temple gorunds and the peace bell.
The Bell House, called kanetsuki-do, contains a five foot high, three ton brass bell, called bon-sho (sacred bell), cast in Osaka, Japan, from a mixture of bronze and tin, by permission of the government of Japan. It closely resembles the bell hanging in an identical Bell House at the Uji Byodo-In. The original is said to be more than 900 years old and to have come from India. It is revered for its distinctive shape, and the tone of the bell sounds a message of deep calm and peace, cleansing the mind of evil and temptation.
The resonant sound of the bon-sho creates an atmosphere of tranquility for meditation that travels for some distance. A soft wooden log called the “shu-moku” is used to strike the bell.
The bell is customarily rung before one enters the temple to spread the eternal teachings of Buddha. Ringing the bell will purify the mind of evil spirits and temptation. It is said that ringing this bell will bring you happiness, blessings, and a long life. It is customarily rung before entering the temple.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562
we visit the picturesque Byodo-in Temple located at the base of stunning 2,000 foot lush green cliffs. The temple grounds are home to wild peacocks and hundred of Japanese koi carp including a reflecting pond, meditation niches and small waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Malaekahana Bay, Oahu, HI
We visit another beautiful spot and local favorite, Malaekahana Bay and Beach Park
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302
LUNCHSTOP! Continuing North to Kahuku, we visit a shrimp farm and one of the locals' favorite shrimp trucks, Fumi's, where you will be served a delicious garlic shrimp, fish, or chicken plate and Hawaiian-style shaved ice. After lunch, you can observe endangered wetland birds, and learn about Hawaiian aquaculture.
*Vegetarian options are also available
**Lunch and Shave-Ice are both included in your tour price!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Beach Park, 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728
Our next stop if the world famous Sunset Beach where incredible waves thrill viewers, especially between November and April.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: North Shore, Oahu, HI 96712
The detailed descriptions of the other stops include the description for this place name on this tour.
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Stop At: Haleiwa Beach Park, 62-449 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
Following the stunning coastline of legendary Waimea Bay we stop at a well-known basking and feeding ground to look for wild Green Sea Turtles.
Traveling South we drive through the colorful and historic village of Haleiwa, well known in North Shore and home to many surfers, artist and craftspeople.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
After passing extensive pineapple fields we arrive at our last stop, the historic Dole Plantation. Here, you are able to purchase a souvenir to take home to share with friends and family and always remember of your beautiful journey to the famous North Shore of Oahu.
Duration: 25 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Oahu Nature Tours, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96826
Travel with the island's premier eco-tour company on an exciting journey of discovery to the famous North Shore of Oahu. Driving over the Ko'olau Mountains to the windward side, our first stop is the fabled Valley of the Temples where we visit the picturesque Byodo-in Temple located at the base of stunning 2,000 foot lush green cliffs. The temple grounds are home to wild peacocks and hundred of Japanese koi carp including a reflecting pond, meditation niches and small waterfalls.
Driving along the scenic shores of Kahana Bay we arrive at Malaekahana Beach, a great opportunity to marvel at the breathtaking views of Mokuauia Islet
and the wild and rugged East-Oahu coastline.
Continuing North to Kahuku, we visit a shrimp farm and one of the locals' favorite shrimp trucks, where you will be served a delicious garlic shrimp, fish, or chicken plate and Hawaiian-style shaved ice. After lunch, you can observe endangered wetland birds, and learn about Hawaiian aquaculture.
Our next stop if the world famous Sunset Beach where incredible waves thrill viewers, especially between November and April.
Following the stunning coastline of legendary Waimea Bay we stop at a well-known basking and feeding ground to look for wild Green Sea Turtles.
Traveling South we drive through the colorful and historic village of Haleiwa, well known in North Shore and home to many surfers, artist and craftspeople.
After passing extensive pineapple fields we arrive at our last stop, the historic Dole Plantation. Here, you are able to purchase a souvenir to take home to share with friends and family and always remember of your beautiful journey to the famous North Shore of Oahu.
Lunch Options: Burger and Veggie options are also available.
Age limit: Children must be at least 3 years old and require their own reserved seat on the bus.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Valley of the Temples, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy., Kaneohe, Oahu, HI
Visit the temple gorunds and the peace bell.
The Bell House, called kanetsuki-do, contains a five foot high, three ton brass bell, called bon-sho (sacred bell), cast in Osaka, Japan, from a mixture of bronze and tin, by permission of the government of Japan. It closely resembles the bell hanging in an identical Bell House at the Uji Byodo-In. The original is said to be more than 900 years old and to have come from India. It is revered for its distinctive shape, and the tone of the bell sounds a message of deep calm and peace, cleansing the mind of evil and temptation.
The resonant sound of the bon-sho creates an atmosphere of tranquility for meditation that travels for some distance. A soft wooden log called the “shu-moku” is used to strike the bell.
The bell is customarily rung before one enters the temple to spread the eternal teachings of Buddha. Ringing the bell will purify the mind of evil spirits and temptation. It is said that ringing this bell will bring you happiness, blessings, and a long life. It is customarily rung before entering the temple.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562
we visit the picturesque Byodo-in Temple located at the base of stunning 2,000 foot lush green cliffs. The temple grounds are home to wild peacocks and hundred of Japanese koi carp including a reflecting pond, meditation niches and small waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Malaekahana Bay, Oahu, HI
We visit another beautiful spot and local favorite, Malaekahana Bay and Beach Park
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302
LUNCHSTOP! Continuing North to Kahuku, we visit a shrimp farm and one of the locals' favorite shrimp trucks, Fumi's, where you will be served a delicious garlic shrimp, fish, or chicken plate and Hawaiian-style shaved ice. After lunch, you can observe endangered wetland birds, and learn about Hawaiian aquaculture.
*Vegetarian options are also available
**Lunch and Shave-Ice are both included in your tour price!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Beach Park, 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728
Our next stop if the world famous Sunset Beach where incredible waves thrill viewers, especially between November and April.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: North Shore, Oahu, HI 96712
The detailed descriptions of the other stops include the description for this place name on this tour.
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Stop At: Haleiwa Beach Park, 62-449 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
Following the stunning coastline of legendary Waimea Bay we stop at a well-known basking and feeding ground to look for wild Green Sea Turtles.
Traveling South we drive through the colorful and historic village of Haleiwa, well known in North Shore and home to many surfers, artist and craftspeople.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
After passing extensive pineapple fields we arrive at our last stop, the historic Dole Plantation. Here, you are able to purchase a souvenir to take home to share with friends and family and always remember of your beautiful journey to the famous North Shore of Oahu.
Duration: 25 minutes
Included
- Small group tour with nature tour guide - fully narrated tour
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Local taxes
- Lunch
- Valley of the Temples and Byodo Temple entry fees are included
- Entry/Admission - Valley of the Temples
- Entry/Admission - Byodo-In Temple
- Entry/Admission - Kahuku Farms
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please let us know which hotel you are staying at so we know where our guide can meet you.
- Not wheelchair, walker or stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Age limit: *CHILDREN MUST BE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OLD TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ADVENTURE. All persons between 3 and 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over age 21.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
50%
Sport
25%
Original
20%
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This tour was a great way to capture quick visits to several locations on the north shore. In seven hours we visited five locations. Eric, our tour guide, was very informative and provided information about the state, city, culture, etc. This was a very cost effective tour since it included a great lunch at Fumis
We took this tour as an alternative to a ship tour. Long day with lots to see. Good value for money and informative guide. Happy we got to see a green turtle on the beach.
Other than the bus being late because of traffic, it was an amazing day! Monique had so much information to share and there were many stops that it never felt like we were driving for that long. I learned so much and it was very affordable. I don’t think it’s the right tour for families with young kids.
We had a very knowledgeable tour guide she was a great pleasure to listen to the entire time. Even though it was a long day she made it well worth our time . I am terrible with names so I apologize for that. But keep her doing these tours and you'll continue to have really good ratings .
This tour was a good way to see the North Shore of the island without having to rent a car. Our driver and guide Paul was very friendly and took good care of the group, and he also shared his extensive knowledge about the history of the island throughout the day. Also, the shrimp lunch was delicious.
Highly recommend this tour. Great way to see and circle the island. Marissa, our guide, was fantastic. She was very personable, informative, and helpful. Gave us a history of the island as well as tips on current activities, events and other places to follow up on.