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title: "KoOlina to North Shore: Waimea Falls & Dole"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 167
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 43
duration_minutes: 480
duration_max_minutes: 540
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 18 of 34 (North Shore Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/koolina-to-north-shore-waimea-falls-dole/
---

# KoOlina to North Shore: Waimea Falls & Dole

In our comparison: #18 of 34 in North Shore Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

It’s Your Day — Your Way on O‘ahu’s North Shore

Experience the original North Shore activities tour, locally owned and operated for a more authentic O‘ahu adventure. With more time off the bus than any other tour, this experience is designed for travelers who want to explore, not just sightsee.

The Surf Bus lets you choose your activities between Snorkeling, Waimea falls or Bike Riding on the day of your tour depending on what you feel like. Rental gear OR Admission to the Falls is included, so there’s nothing extra to plan or stress about.

Enjoy free time at historic Hale‘iwa Town, where you’ll have time for:
Lunch, Shop Local, Try the famous Matsumoto Shave-ice. 

We'll end the day with a stop at the Dole Plantation before getting back to the hotel.

Freedom to explore. Flexibility to choose.
That’s the Surf Bus difference.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €167 per person
- Duration: 8h–9h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: The Surf Bus
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.88 from 43 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 43.

- 5 stars: 41 (95%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

## What's included

- Cooler with Ice on board for your own snacks and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Best of Oahu Tour Guides
- Brief location and equipment tutorial
- Choose: Waimea Falls Park, Snorkel Gear Or Bicycle.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **North Shore** (4h; admission included) - Choose to spend your time between swimming on the crystal clear waters of Waimea Bay, snorkeling at Shark's Cove (one of Oahu's marine sanctuaries), bike ride the "Tree Tunnel Bike Path", or visit the biggest collection of Polynesian plants at Waimea Valley and swim at the Falls.
2. **Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)** (20m) - Try macadamia nuts and have free Kona coffee !
3. **Banzai Pipeline** (15m) - Watch professional surfers tackle the infamous Pipeline wave ! We only stop during winter and fall months when the waves are breaking.
4. **Sunset Beach** - Beautiful Sunset beach
5. **Waimea Valley** (1h; admission included) - Spend time on the biggest collection of Polynesian plants in Hawaii! Swim at the waterfall at the end of the trail!
6. **Shark's Cove** (1h; admission included) - Snorkel at one of the three marine sanctuaries on Oahu!
7. **Here you will find Matsumoto shave ice, quaint art galleries and local souvenirs** (30m)
8. **Haleiwa** (30m) - 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.
9. **Dole Plantation** (pass by, no stop) - Stop at Dole Plantation and try the famous Pineapple Whip

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu
- Departures: 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All day tour.
- Need a minimum of guests to operate.

## Compared with other North Shore Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #18 of 34** | €167 | 8h–9h | 4.88 (43) | shared |
| [Oahu's North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure](/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-s-north-shore-8-line-zipline-adventure/?format=md) | €185 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (3798) | shared |
| [Kevo's Beach Bus Paddleboard Snorkel Adventure North Shore Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/kevo-s-beach-bus-paddleboard-snorkel-adventure-north-shore-oahu/?format=md) | €135 | 8h | 4.99 (507) | shared |
| [Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn](/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-majestic-circle-island-tour-with-waimea-falls-and-byodo-inn/?format=md) | €169 | 9h | 4.94 (8346) | shared |

Ranked #18 of 34 in North Shore Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €73 to €435, median €136; typical length 8h. 3 of 34 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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