Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch

Meeting point

Departure

06:35 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Operator

1 Epic Tour LLC; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. Waikiki Beach

   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.

   Pass by, no stop
2. 2
   Diamond Head State Monument

   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.

   10 min
3. 3
   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.

   15 min
4. 4
   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.

   20 min
5. 5
   Treat your self to a Very Fresh Malasada

   Made on order.

   10 min
6. 6
   Quick Stop at Kualoa Ranch for Sightseeing, Gift Shop and Pictures

   If Time Permits.

   20 min
7. 7
   Stop to enjoy an Amazing Fuit Stand with a variety of Fruit straight from the Farm

   Also taste a freshly fried Banana Lumpia "Turon" from Virgil's Fruit Farm Stand. Papaya, Pineapples, Kiwi, Grapes, Cucumbers, Guava, Watermelon, Cocunuts and or Sugar Cane all available for purchase.

   15 min
8. 8
   Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu

   Venture through the World Famous Waimea Botanical Garden before reaching the Waimea Waterfall. 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 a Discounted Price of $20 per person for Adult with No Waiting in Lines. 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.

   2h · Admission included
9. 9
   North Shore Macadamia Nut Company

   It’s a great place to enjoy a Hawaiian treat and shop for gifts and souvenirs. Test Taste Macadamia Nuts as well as Kona Macadamia Nut Coffee. Rest Rooms Available.

   20 min
10. 10
    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 to 45 minutes.

    25 min
11. 11
    Sit Down Lunch at Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Road

    Famous Miso Butterfish, Loco Moco, Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Oxtail Soup, BLT, Terryyaki Chicken, Beef or Pork, Chicken Salad, Hamburgers, Clam Chowder Soup. Etc

    45 min
12. Iolani Palace

    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 States.

    Pass by, no stop
13. This majestic King Kamehameha I statue that stands proudly out the front of Ali’iolane Hale in Downtown Honolulu, is a casting of one of Hawaii's most beloved and revered rulers Kamehameha the Great, who was the first to unify all the islands and welcome westerners to his lands

    Kamehameha was a revered warrior and leader, and he united Hawaii into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. He also encouraged foreign trade and technology while avoiding foreign rule. He is depicted in the 18-foot bronze statue as extending his hand in a welcoming gesture of aloha. King Kamehameha commissioned the construction of Ali’iolani Hale to be the royal palace of the Hawaiian Monarchy. It was built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style and its name means ‘House of the heavenly King’. Ali’iolani Hale eventually became an administrative building and now houses the Supreme Court of Hawaii as well as the Judiciary History Center. The 18-foot bronze King Kamehameha Statue.

    Pass by, no stop
14. 14
    Waiola Shaved Ice if anyone still has room for some of the Best Shaved Ice on the Island

    Quaint, pint-sized grocery store is a local draw for its counter-serve Shave Ice & Ice Cream.

    10 min

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