Waimea Valley Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Waimea Valley in 2024?

You can visit Waimea Valley on your own with a car, but it’s often more fun to join a tour, where transport is provided and your guide shares info about the area. Group coach tours of the island run from around US$140, and private tours are around US$300 and higher.

Q: How much time do you need to explore Waimea Valley?

You’ll want a few hours to half a day to explore Waimea Valley, including a walk or golf-cart journey to Waimea Falls. There are lots of trails for all levels of hikers, plus ancient archeological sites, farms, and gardens to explore. Make sure to bring a raincoat, in case you get some precipitation.

Q: When’s the best time to visit Waimea Valley?

If you want to see Waimea Falls at its fullest, then go when there has been a lot of rainfall, which is usually from April to October. But, if you want to avoid the rainiest months, then visit during November to March. The valley and waterfall will still be beautiful.

Q: Is Waimea Valley good for kids?

Yes, Waimea Valley is great for kids. There are some kid-friendly hiking trails, places for children to run around freely, and lots of nature to explore. The Waimea Falls are impressive, and kiddos and parents can swim under them and pose for photos. Also, check out the botanical gardens’ educational tour.

Q: Is Waimea Valley worth it?

Yes, Waimea Valley is worth it. It’s a beautiful part of Oahu, and especially shouldn’t be missed as part of an Oahu trip. You will find crowds in places, so just be prepared for that. Make sure to take the time for a walk and a trip to the waterfall.

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Spend an afternoon immersed in Hawaiian culture with dance performances, dinner, and entrance to Waimea Valley. Hike to Waimea Falls and swim in the pool at the bottom (life jackets provided). Explore lush botanical gardens and see the colorful blooms that make your flower lei. Sit down for dinner and be dazzled with traditional Polynesian dancing and cultural performances while you taste Hawaiian specialties and sip tropical cocktails.

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Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

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Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour with Lunch

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Private Tour Oahu featuring Waimea Waterfall & Botanical Garden

Explore Oahu your way on this private North Shore tour, immersing in the island’s rich natural landscapes. Walk along a paved path through the botanical garden in the Waimea Valley, learning about the tropical plants and their uses. Continue to Waimea Falls, where you can take a dip in the refreshing waters. Soak up the experience and enjoy a more relaxed pace rather than rushing to circle the entire island.

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Private Tour Oahu featuring Waimea Waterfall & Botanical Garden

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Waimea WaterFalls & Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple

Discover Oʻahu’s must-see highlights in one unforgettable day! Visit the peaceful Byodo-In Temple, spend 90 minutes exploring Waimea Valley and its beautiful waterfall, enjoy breathtaking views from Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, Makapuʻu Lookout, and the Halona Blowhole, stop at the iconic Chinaman’s Hat, savor a North Shore food truck lunch, sample local treats at Tropical Farms and a Kahuku Fruit Stand, and finish with a visit to the world-famous Dole Plantation. With included admissions, small groups, and knowledgeable local guides, you’ll experience the very best of Oʻahu without feeling rushed.

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North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim with Turtles

Swap the big bus tours for a more personalized experience of Oahu. This private tour is exclusively for your party and takes you from Honolulu to the North Shore where you'll visit a macadamia nut farm and look for sea turtles and monk seals on the beaches. Afterward, head for the Waimea Valley for a swim in its famed waterfall. There's time for a shrimp truck lunch and shopping (own expense) before heading back.

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Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Self-Guided Audio Tours

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Make the most of your time in Oahu with this customizable, private tour—exclusive to you and your group. Spend a full day exploring the best of the island according to your interests. From scenic views at Diamond Head and crystal clear waters at Hanamua Bay, to the iconic beaches of the North Shore—every tour is designed around you. It's the perfect tour for those who want to pack plenty in, without the rush of crowded group tours.

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Private Oahu Tour Customizable

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $175

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Circle the Island of Oahu by coach, enjoying ocean views, rugged mountains, and fascinating history during this full-day tour. Check out Diamond Head, Nu’uanu Pali lookout, the Halona Blowhole, Waimea Valley and Oahu’s beautiful North Shore. Soak up Hawaiian history and culture with a stop at the Dole Plantation and the serene, Japanese-style Byodo-In Temple. This Oahu circle island tour also includes entrance fees at the temple and round-trip hotel transport.

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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

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Oahu in a Day: Small Group Waterfall, Food Trucks, and Lookouts

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KoOlina to North Shore: Waimea Falls & Snorkel

Discover Oahu’s North Shore like a local with the original North Shore activities tour, led by lifelong surfers. Travel comfortably aboard The Surf Bus with included hotel pickup, spending more time adventuring and less time riding. Choose from activities like snorkeling at Shark’s Cove, biking the Tree Tunnel Path, or swimming at Waimea Falls. Enjoy free time in Haleiwa for shopping, lunch, and spotting sea turtles—experience freedom, fun, and the true North Shore vibe.

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KoOlina to North Shore: Waimea Falls & Snorkel

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See locations in real life that you’re used to seeing in your favorite TV shows and movies on this Hummer tour. Choose between three different tour options (South Shore, North Shore, or Circle Island) that cover filming locations on the island of Oahu. The South Shore tour includes spots from ‘Blue Hawaii,’ ‘Jurassic World,’ and ‘Lost.’ The North Shore tour focuses mostly on areas seen in ‘Lost,’ but also includes places where scenes were shot from ‘Karate Kid II,’ ‘Pearl Harbor,’ and ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall.’ The Circle Island tour is also focused mostly on ‘Lost.”

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Oahu Grand Circle Island Audio Driving Tour

Shaka Guide's Circle Island Tour takes you on a journey around Oahu stopping at famous surf spots, the island's famed North Shore, a quaint beach town and even a waterfall hike! This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to popular spots and local gems. With Shaka Guide, you have the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the places you want and skips the ones you don't. Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Oahu with over 1.5K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store! ✅ Tours never expire. ✅ Tour work offline. No data needed. ✅ Reliable GPS directions. ✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price. ✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you. ✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please. ✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui. ✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music! "Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours."

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Oahu Grand Circle Island Audio Driving Tour

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Make the most of your time on Oahu and enjoy admission to over 45 top attractions, tours, shows and activities, all on one easy-to-use digital pass. All passes include tickets to a top-rated Luau plus a wide range of Oahu's best things to do - explore the USS Bowfin and discover more at the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, get up close to marine life on a Waikiki Cruise with snorkeling, learn more about Hawaiian culture at the Polynesian Cultural Center, sail the Pacific on a Catamaran Cruise or enjoy the ultimate Oahu road trip on a full-day tour to see more of the island. Whether you're visiting for the first time or a seasoned visitor, the All-Inclusive Pass offers a whole new way to discover the island. Choose a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7-day pass and use the digital guide to create your own itinerary - the more you see, the more you save.

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Oahu Circle Island (Holoholo Mokupuni), from Waikiki

Explore Oahu with a small group and a guide in a climate-controlled vehicle. This tour is designed for visitors who want to see the best of the island but have limited time. Leave the hassles of driving and logistics to your guide and enjoy the comprehensive itinerary that includes stops at the Byodo-In Temple, secluded beaches, Hanauma Bay, Diamond Head, a local lunch spot, and so much more.

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Oahu Circle Island (Holoholo Mokupuni), from Waikiki

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Learn to shore amidst the famous swells on the North Shore of Oahu during this lesson. At Haleiwa Beach Park, meet your licensed surf instructor who teaches you the basics and helps you catch gentle waves. No experience is necessary, and beginning surfers can choose from private family, semi-private, or small-group lessons in the afternoon or morning. Use of all equipment, including surfboard and wet suit, is included.

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Private Tour Oahu with Ko Olina Resorts Pick Up Included

Discover Oahu at your own pace with a fully customizable private tour, with pick-up/drop-off at Ko Olina Resorts included (Aulani, Four Seasons, Beach Villas, Marriott). The listed 8-hour itinerary is a carefully curated mix of the island’s highlights, designed for guests who prefer an easy, relaxed day and don’t want to customize. Because the tour is private, your day can also be fully built around your interests, pace, and priorities. Your guide will review options at pickup, make recommendations, and adjust throughout the day as needed. If you feel the need to plan your tour's itinerary ahead of time, just reach out, we’re happy to design the itinerary together with you. - Personalization: Every tour is designed around you. - Connection: We share the stories behind the places we visit. - Respect: For the land, the culture, and your experience.

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Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu

Enjoy beautiful and rarely traveled Oahu sights, without the hassle of driving in traffic or boarding a crowded bus. Hit many of your Hawaii agenda items in one full day with a private circle island tour. Customize it to the tropical nature, beautiful beaches, traditional culture, and history that you want to see, and spend as much time as you would like. Relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes van on your way there and back.

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Mahina Hawaii Full Day Adventure

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Are you looking to have an amazing time and create unforgettable memories? Then, this private customized tour is for you. Experience Oahu’s majestic beaches and scenery, historical places(Haleiwa Town and Dole Plantation), Hawaiian hospitality with lei ceremony and our famous Leonard’s malasada breakfast. Have fun with nature, snorkeling in Shark’s Cove, turtle sightings while paddle boarding, or swimming under a waterfall. And for the foodie in you, taste delicious local eats and island favorites from fresh poke, famous food trucks, shave ice, tropical fruits, and much more. * Personalized attention from our knowledgeable and friendly guide * 100% Customizable to your group's special needs * Escorted around Oahu's must see locations in style and comfort Make your vacation unforgettable!

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Access top Oahu attractions, tours and activities with Go City's Explorer Pass. One digital pass gets you entry to your choice of top things to do. First-time visitor? Includes unmissable experiences - Waikiki Snorkel Cruise, full day tour of the island and the Polynesian Cultural Center. Planning a second (or third!) visit back to paradise? Relax on a Catamaran Cruise, get active at Kualoa Secret Island Beach or test your nerve with the Coral Crater Adventure Course. With 40+ options, there's something for everyone and 30 days validity means you can split your time between sightseeing and relaxing on the beach. Choose your pass type (3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions), review the digital guide to plan your adventure and make reservations where needed, then enjoy direct entry by showing the QR code for admission. Explore Oahu knowing that you've saved on your sightseeing compared to buying attraction tickets individually - it really is the best Oahu pass for flexibility and savings.

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1 to 30 days

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Circle Island (Holoholo Mokupuni) from Ko'olina

Experience the tropical beauty and a warm Aloha welcome on this full-day, small-group tour (max 11). Visit some of the island's most beautiful sights like Byodo-In Buddhist temple, the Dole Plantation, and North Shore beaches. Stop for lunch (included) in Waimea Valley and have time to explore the area. This tour is ideal for your first few days on Oahu to get a comprehensive overview of the island and discover which locations you’d like to spend more time at during your stay.

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Circle Island (Holoholo Mokupuni) from Ko'olina

8 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

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Private Oahu Custom Tour by Sprinter Van | Up to 10 Guests

Explore Oʻahu your way on a fully private island tour designed around your group’s interests, pace, and priorities. This is not a shared circle-island bus tour or fixed checklist experience. Your group travels together in a private high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with climate control, privacy-tinted windows, and comfortable seating. Choose the 6-hour option for a focused custom route or the 8-hour option for a fuller island experience with more time for scenic lookouts, cultural landmarks, local food stops, shopping, and photos. Your driver/host helps shape the route around your selected duration, pickup location, traffic, weather, and must-see stops. Ideal for families, friends, wedding parties, corporate teams, incentive groups, cruise guests, and private groups who want flexibility without the stress of driving, parking, or large group schedules. Pickup and drop-off may be available from Waikīkī, Honolulu, Ko Olina, HNL, cruise port, and select areas when they fit the route.

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Private Oahu Custom Tour by Sprinter Van | Up to 10 Guests

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Waimea Valley

Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

Debra_B, Jul 2026

Mo the driver

Mo made an it an awesome experience. She was full of knowledge that she shared with us...never a dull moment. Best driver ever.!!!

North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim with Turtles

Leighann_S, Jul 2026

It was a great...

It was a great experience! We were able to see the north shore, swim with turtles and in a waterfall all while having a great tour guide. Would recommend 100% and would sign up for this tour again.

Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

Rebecca_W, Jul 2026

See the whole island!

A great way to see the whole island and learn about the history. Mo was fantastic; friendly and knowledgeable! Would highly recommend.

North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim with Turtles

Linda_K, Jun 2026

The walk to Waimea falls...

The walk to Waimea falls is long and uphill a lot so people with walking hardships should take the shuttle. If I had been told the hike was mainly uphill, even though beautiful, I would have paid for shuttle with no question.

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Know before you go

Swimming at the waterfall is permitted in some conditions. Life jackets are required and provided by a lifeguard at the waterfall.
The path to the waterfall is paved and wheelchair accessible, but some of the paths through the garden have steep stairs. There is also a shuttle that runs from the visitor center to the falls.
There is limited Wi-Fi throughout the valley but no cell service.
You can bring a picnic lunch, dine at the visitor center restaurant, or get food at the snack shop by the falls.

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