The 9 Best Waimea Valley Tours on Oahu

1.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Ride a small bus from Waikiki around Oahu’s east and North Shore, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Mokoli’i, Kahuku, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and Nu’uanu Pali. You’ll hike to a waterfall, sample local treats, and hear island stories from guides such as Ian, Tim, Rocky, and Kanamu.

“Really the only thing that , I would consider a downside was the traffic. Other than that, it was very enjoyable. Our guide RJ was very professional, friendly with a healthy dose of humor!”

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2.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

Spend a full day circling Oahu from Honolulu with guides such as Hailey, stopping at coastal lookouts, Byodo-in Temple, a North Shore shrimp farm, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Transport, entry fees, lunch, and vegetarian options are included.

“Hailey was a great guide. Very educational. Chen did an awesome job driving and making a bus ride enjoyable. Sites were amazing even though the first part of the day was rain soaked.”

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3.Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Spend about 8.5 hours circling Oahu in a small group of up to 25, with hotel pickup from Waikiki. Captain Vince or Justin guides you through Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, North Shore food stops, scenic lookouts, and Honolulu history. Temple and Waimea admission are included.

“Justin was our tour guide in Honolulu. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. He took time to explain and share the history and the culture. We had an amazing time and would definitely book another tour with Viator especially with Justin. The booking process was easy. The day before our tour, we received clear directions to get to meeting point and Justin kept in touch with us to confirm meeting time as we were arriving by cruise ship.”

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4.Byodo Temple and Waimea Botanical Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $164

Join Captain Vince or guides such as Justin for an eight-hour small-group tour around Oahu. Visit Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, Diamond Head, the North Shore, Dole Plantation, and more, with Waikiki hotel pickup and a maximum of 14 people.

“Justin was our tour guide. This experience is the perfect first day excursion. The trip around the island checked off a lot of our must-see boxes. Justin was very knowledgeable and gave us great ideas for the rest of our stay. We really enjoyed getting to know Justin and the island. Highly recommend!”

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5.Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Spend eight hours exploring Waimea Valley with an English- or Japanese-speaking guide. Start with coffee and pastry at Greenworld Coffee Farm, walk the 1.5-mile botanical trail, swim beneath Waimea Falls when conditions allow, eat lunch, and stop at Dole Plantation.

“Excellent tour! Interesting, well planned stops with good food. I liked wandering around the botanical gardens the waterfalls are in and there are displays of traditional Hawaiian life with workers to explain/demonstrate. Bring cash to rent lockers at the falls, the trail to the falls is paved, but the entry into the falls themselves is uneven, loose, algae covered rocks with no handrails. It's gorgeous just to view, but soooo refreshing to dip in.”

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6.Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120Best value

Start with Hawaiian coffee and a pastry at Green World Coffee Farm, then walk Waimea Valley with a local guide and swim beneath its waterfall. Lunch is included before a Dole Plantation stop. Guides such as Jackson and Jason add local stories, humor, and practical help.

“Waterfall swimming activity definitely worth the trip, would highly recommend booking thru Nature to go.”

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7.Private Tour Oahu including Waimea Waterfall-Customizable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $200

John of Aina Explorer Private Tours leads a private, eight-hour Oahu outing for your group only. Expect Waimea Valley, North Shore beaches, scenic lookouts, optional swimming, local food stops, bottled water, umbrellas, sunscreen, and photos taken with the guide’s camera.

“Very personalized John was extremely knowledgeable. Helped us plan our day just the way we wanted it.”

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8.OAHU GRAND CIRCLE Waimea Waterfall, Turtle Beach, North Shore.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $170

Spend about 6.5 hours with Big Kahuna Tours in a private Range Rover, visiting Waimea Valley, Waimea Waterfall, Turtle Beach, and Haleiwa. Sergh may tailor the pace and communicate in English or Spanish. Lunch, drinks, and Waimea Valley admission cost extra.

“Trip never happened. Big Kahuna Tours was unresponsive after they asked to reschedule the original tour to another day. Very disappointed.”

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9.Oahu Private Tour North Shore, Waimea Falls and Dole Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $385

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Oahu’s North Shore in a private, air-conditioned minivan with local guide Mayra. Visit Dole Plantation, Laniakea Beach, Waimea Falls, Sunset Beach, a macadamia farm, and Haleiwa, with pickup anywhere on the island.

“The tour was excellent! Mayra, the tour guide, picked us up at the port on time and we went to the North Shore and some hidden gems in Oahu. She was great talking about the history of Hawaii and taking us to the best spots. 100% recommended”

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