Oahu in a Day: Waterfall - Food Trucks - Lookouts - Small Crowds
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Oahu, USA
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Pack the best of Oahu into just one day on this small-group tour from Waikiki. Visit a local coffee farm and learn about the cultivation of 100 percent Hawaiian coffee; head to the North Shore to check out the surf beaches, historic town of Haleiwa and Waimea Falls; take in panoramic views from the Pali and Makapuu lookouts; and explore cultural sites including the Byodo-In Temple.
- Check off Oahu's top attractions in just one day
- Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small-group tour (maximum seven)
- Learn about the history and culture of Oahu from your guide
- Hassle-free transfers from select Waikiki hotels
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Professional photographer guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fee - Entrance is included for the Waimea valley and the Pali Lookout.
- SnacksLeonards Malasada
- Food and drinks
- GratuitiesTips show appreciation and support local guides.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
To make the most of the morning light, your North Shore photo tour begins with early morning pickup at your hotel. Climb into your tour vehicle with your photo guide and group of fellow photography aficionados and take off for the North Shore.
Get your day started with a visit to Green wWorld Coffee Farm. Producing 100% Hawaiian coffee, this small farm is known for its excellent products. You'll have the opportunity to try some (own expense), before heading for Waimea waterfall and botanical garden.
Photograph the sights in the forest while enjoying the valley's cool breeze and peaceful vibes. Depending on the time of year, you will also explore various locations featuring green sea turtles, pristine beaches, pounding surf breaks, and azure waves. Midday, stop in the historic Hale'iwa town to taste some grub at the local food trucks. Stroll through the town to peruse the art galleries and surf shops that some say reflect what Hawaii was like decades ago.
Return to your Waikiki hotel for drop-off at the end of the day.
Get your day started with a visit to Green wWorld Coffee Farm. Producing 100% Hawaiian coffee, this small farm is known for its excellent products. You'll have the opportunity to try some (own expense), before heading for Waimea waterfall and botanical garden.
Photograph the sights in the forest while enjoying the valley's cool breeze and peaceful vibes. Depending on the time of year, you will also explore various locations featuring green sea turtles, pristine beaches, pounding surf breaks, and azure waves. Midday, stop in the historic Hale'iwa town to taste some grub at the local food trucks. Stroll through the town to peruse the art galleries and surf shops that some say reflect what Hawaii was like decades ago.
Return to your Waikiki hotel for drop-off at the end of the day.
1
Green World Coffee Farms
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Haleiwa (Pass By)
2
Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Waimea Waterfall
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Banzai Pipeline (Pass By)
4
Kahuku Food Trucks
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Oahu's Windward Coast (Pass By)
5
Kualoa Regional Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Nu’uanu Pali
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Makapu‘U Point
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Halona Blowhole
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kahala (Pass By)
Waikiki (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Dress code is tropical
- Bring a bathing suit for the waterfall
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
ROSEMARIE_M
I loved this tour! We saw so many beautiful sites and breathtaking views around the island. Mac was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, a great historian, and wonderful at sharing anecdotes. He was personable, engaging, and quick-witted, which made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this tour. As a nice bonus, he also gave us the photos he took of us at the end!
Reviews
5.0
based on 701 reviews
Wendy_M, May 2026
Excellent tour guide Andrew - so professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour!
Justine_G, Apr 2026
I cannot speak on this experience but am speaking about how Viator handled this booking . I clicked on book now pay later option when checking out Oahu tours months ago. This particular tour looked good . I never received any confirmation on my app, email or bank account that this plan went through . My plans were still up in air so figured it was fine if I didn’t book any tours yet. My travel plans changed and I knew I no longer needed this tour . Again checked email and app with no confirmation that I was confirmed. 24 hours from the tour start time I received a text stating that tour was tomorrow. I called immediately and spoke with customer service explaining that I did not know I was registered as it was never confirmed. I asked them to please cancel and refund me. They stated they could not . Several back and forth emails later they wouldn’t offer me any credit for a future booking either. They never cancelled with local company either so they were waiting for me to show up on tour. Very disappointed in this. I have used this company in past for bookings all over the world but will no longer be using this service.
Debbie_R, Apr 2026
We’ve done some tours before but this topped them all! Andrew was our tour guide and was the perfect combo of knowledge and new friend you wanted to hang out with. Never felt rushed and had so much fun! The waterfall experience was by far the best! Loved the beautiful flowers and tropical views.
The photography instruction he provided was so helpful at getting great pictures. Andrew helped everyone individually and as a group pointed out many ways to take better pictures. And he shared all his pictures with us at the end of the tour.
The food trucks were the icing on the tour cake and is it was hard to choose with so many amazing choices!
Betty_E, Apr 2026
Mac picked us up and from the beginning he just made it fun! This was our last day on Oahu and it was for sure the most enjoyable! We just had the best time saw things we didn’t even know about. He even added a stop which was really nice! Thanks so much for a memorable day! Mahalo!
ROSEMARIE_M, Apr 2026
I loved this tour! We saw so many beautiful sites and breathtaking views around the island. Mac was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, a great historian, and wonderful at sharing anecdotes. He was personable, engaging, and quick-witted, which made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this tour. As a nice bonus, he also gave us the photos he took of us at the end!
Joline_F, Apr 2026
Kurt was an amazing tour guide! He was knowledgeable, funny and provided photography tips but also took photos of our photo tour ohana to all share! I’d request him again for any tour with OPT!
Elizabeth_C, Apr 2026
Was a wonderful day our driver Kris made the whole day so fun a lot of fun energy. We had some rain but he made it really great. He went above and beyond for us.
Joseph_B, Apr 2026
Curt was very charismatic and high energy. Perfect guide for a full day. Dad jokes were a plus. Thanks.
Alicia_G, Apr 2026
Our day started off with being picked up at our Resort. Our guide was Andrew. Andrew was very knowledgeable about the island, birds &flowers, and taking pictures. He gave us a lot of pointers and took pics for us. He got us to most of the stops early to avoid the crowds. While at the Food Trucks stop he recommended different trucks we ate from Seven Brothers which had a great burgers and chocolate chip cookies. We also ate at Da Ball Guy (he had it all and it was good). Andrew really made our tour fun and helped us capture our moments!!!
Randee_B, Mar 2026
This was a really awesome tour! Waimea was definitely a highlight for our family! The food was also outstanding! Our only complaint was that we didn’t go to the Byodo-In temple which was listed on this tour and was one of the main things we wanted to see. No one mentioned that the tour had changed. We did go to the macadamia nut farm instead, which was fabulous, but we were disappointed that we missed the temple. Also, be aware that many things are only viewed from the bus. For example, we thought we’d go to some sort of lookout point for Kualoa Ranch, but it was just a drive by. Otherwise awesome tour with great stops!!
Rachael_H, Mar 2026
Kurt was a fantastic guide. The food was great. The views were spectacular. The experience was unbeatable.
Kimberley_G, Feb 2026
We had a great day with Kurt as our guide. We saw amazing sights. Kurt offered lots of information and answered our questions. Kurt is an attentive guide. We would book with him again.
Remi_K, Feb 2026
Not too much driving, varied experiences and a very dynamic guide, a perfect day. falls, gardens , beach, photos …
Jackie_F, Jan 2026
Chris our guide was excellent. Very humourous and full of interesting facts about O'ahu and the other Islands. He definitely went the extra mile... O'ahu is stunningly beautiful and the tour certainly hi-lighted this. Would definintely recommend
Andrew_M, Jan 2026
The perfect tour. Just the right amount of time at all the locations with a small group. Chris was the best guide, knowledgeable and kept us entertained in between sights… his food recommendations were also spot on for the food trucks. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Chasidy_B, Jan 2026
Great tour especially if you did not rent a car. Gives you a chance to explore Oahu and see many places and incredible views. It is a lot of walking and a long day but it is enjoyable. Mac was a great tour guide and the food trucks were incredible! TIP - get da bald guy food truck!!!
Terry_H, Jan 2026
Mac, our guide provided an enjoyable day around the island. The destination stops allowed us to view various parts of the island and the time stopped was never rushed. His additional photography on the tour (that he provided as part of the booking) made sure we didn't miss anything.
Roslyn_A, Dec 2025
Our guide had a big personality, was very friendly and lots of fun! Hit the high points, including a dessert stop. He did great photography too!
Meghan_C, Dec 2025
Emily was a wonderful guide on the Ohau Waterfall Tour—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic. She made the experience fun, relaxed, and memorable, and the waterfall was absolutely stunning. Highly recommend, especially if you get Emily as your guide.
Jason_W, Dec 2025
This is a wonderful tour and is literally Oahu in a day! We packed swimsuits and towels for the falls in a small backpack and ate along the way. There are plenty of great food opportunities and wonderful photo ops. Emily was our guide and she was great! A trip around the island of Oahu and plenty to see and do. My daughters are 13 and they enjoyed it. Everything from cool history lessons to Malasados at Leonard’s! 10 out of 10 highly advised.
Wrestling_F, Dec 2025
It was a wonderful experience. Andrew did a great job showing us around the island and giving us photo tips. Highly recommend this tour
Matt_B, Dec 2025
Absolutely great tour. It literally goes around the island and you get to see the best sites.... Even on rainy days. Mac the guide takes great pictures, has a great personality and has a lot of knowledge about all things island. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone!
Tiffany_C, Dec 2025
I really wanted to see the island, in particular, the North Shore so we decided on this tour and I’m so glad we did! This tour was amazing and Emily our tour guide made it even better. She was knowledgeable, personable and helped us to take great pics to capture our trip. Just a note, this is a 10-hour tour, so be prepared but it’s worth every minute and every penny!
Minnette_M, Dec 2025
Great times with Mack!! I took my parents on this tour in celebration of all our birthdays, and we had a blast. Even with the unexpected traffic and delay, our group remained positive and Mack kept us entertained. Would definitely recommend, and I’ll be looking for other tours with this company- money and time very well spent and memorable. We also received 260+ digital photos at the end- awesome bonus!!
Jeffrey_S, Dec 2025
It was a ten hour day so rest up before you go! A lot of great photo stops with breathtaking scenery! We did make a stop for a mid-day lunch as you need your energy! Loved the waterfall and gardens as well as the Buddhist Temple. So much more went into this day, a awesome tour!
Nilofar_H, Dec 2025
Mac (our tour guide) understood the assignment! He kept us entertained throughout the day. Mac was very knowledgeable and informative. Took great pictures and shared them with us at the end of the day. Everything was amazing from the waterfall experience, to the food trucks, to the temple and all the stops in between. Definitely recommend going on this tour. Mahalo Mac for making this a tour to remember.
Gretchen_D, Nov 2025
This is a very manageable tour (a lot of stops but not excessively strenuous). You get to get out and about and see a lot of sights…but without the stress of navigating around/parking. I love the Buddhist temple stop as well as the park+waterfall. Mac is an awesome tour guide and builds great rapport with the guests. He also takes GREAT photos which helped me stay focused on experiencing each stop on the tour because I knew Mac was capturing the good stuff (they transmit the photos to all guests afterward). This was my second time taking this tour (first time solo, second time with my partner) and my partner really enjoyed it. We look forward to booking with this operator in the future.
Apryle_A, Nov 2025
Chris was an excellent tour guide! We spent the whole day exploring Oahu. I strongly suggest this tour for tweens and teenagers. My family had a great time.
Paula_R, Nov 2025
Chris was an excellent guide and went out of his way to help each person. I loved the small group (8). The stops were an excellent overview of this beautiful island.
Debra_T, Nov 2025
This was an incredible experience for newcomers who would like to acclimate themselves to the island. Kurt was an awesome guide and very knowledgeable. He made our experience very pleasant and enjoyable.
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