--- title: Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch lang: en type: tour city: Oahu country: United States price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 313 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 34 (North Shore Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/waimea-botanical-garden-and-waterfall-and-kualoa-ranch/ --- # Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch In our comparison: #10 of 34 in North Shore Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 2023 & 2024 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARD "Best of the Best". 2025 Best of Honolulu Award. Trio Advisors Top 10% in the World Things to Do. This Company will no longer support the Byodo-In Temple due to an Increase in Fees as of February 2026. The Stop has been replaced with the Kualoa Ranch. All "Viator" Booking Agents. We Pick up at Every Hotel in Waikiki and also at the Cruise Ship Piers A very "Detailed" Text message will be sent out by 5pm the day before your Tour. If you have not recieved a Text by 5pm the day before your Tour we have not recieved your Booking. CALL the Company. The walk into Waterfall is Natural and slightly Rocky. Enjoy an Amazing Circle Island Tour of the Island of Oahu that is guaranteed to deliver excitement and adventure unique individuals who will share Hawaiian history, trivia and teach a few local words. This tour will be laid back and just a full day of enjoying the Beautiful Island of Oahu. CRUISE SHIP GUESTS: We Pick up at the Pier. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 06:35: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €140 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 313 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: 1 EPIC TOUR, LLC - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 06:35 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.89 from 313 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 306 of 313. - 5 stars: 291 (93%) - 4 stars: 15 (5%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ## What's included - We Pick our Guests up Directly from All Hotel's anywhere within Waikiki. - Entrance to Waimea is Included. ## Not included - Gratuities - Lunch - No Large Motorized Scooters. ## Itinerary 1. **Waikiki Beach** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 2. **Diamond Head State Monument** (10m) - Home to the Emelia Earhart monument as well as Iconic Views of Oahu. 3. **Halona Blowhole** (15m) - 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... 4. **Hawaii Treasure Shop for Amazing selection of delightful and beautiful design...** (20m) - 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. 5. **Treat your self to a Very Fresh Malasada** (10m) - Made on order. 6. **Quick Stop at Kualoa Ranch for Sightseeing, Gift Shop and Pictures** (20m) - If Time Permits. 7. **Kuilima Farm Stand** (15m) - 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... 8. **Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu** (2h; admission included) - 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... 9. **North Shore Macadamia Nut Company** (20m) - The North Shore Macadamia Nut Company in Haleiwa, Hawaii, is a popular stop for locally grown and roasted macadamia nuts, offering various flavors like honey-roasted and caramel-coated, along with macadamia nut coffee and other local treats. It's known for its friendly,... 10. **Dole Plantation** (30m; admission included) - 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... 11. **This bakery offers delicious pastries, Oxtail soup, Loco Moco, Miso Butter Fi...** (45m) - This bakery offers delicious pastries, Oxtail soup, Loco Moco, Miso Butter Fish, Prime Rib, Cheese Burger Deluxe and Salads. Highlightes for the generous portions, reasonable prices, and casual diner-like atmosphere. Quick and friendly service. 12. **Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity a...** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 13. **This majestic King Kamehameha I statue that stands proudly out the front of A...** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 14. **Shimazu Shave ice** (10m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:35 - 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 - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other North Shore Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 34** | €140 | 8h | 4.89 (313) | 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 #10 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/north-shore-tours-oahu/?format=md ## More in Oahu - All Oahu tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/waimea-botanical-garden-and-waterfall-and-kualoa-ranch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/?format=md