We are not fluent English speakers, but John's English was very clear and easy to understand, so we had a wonderful time on the tour. He knows a lot about Hawaii’s plants, birds, and beautiful places. We had a long list of spots we wanted to visit, and he thoughtfully arranged the schedule to fit in as many as possible. We would be happy to tour with him again on our next trip to Hawaii.
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Mahalo for your thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and your family, helping explore Oʻahu. I’m glad to hear that my explanations were clear and easy to understand. I was happy to help organize the day so we could experience as many of them as possible. I would be honored to welcome you back and explore more of Hawaiʻi with you on your next visit. Until then, mahalo and a hui hou!
- John
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Steve_T
February 9, 2026 · via Viator
Great day in Oahu!
Great tour of the Waimea Valley and the North Shore. John was a great driver and very knowledgeable about all of the different birds and flowers at the botanical gardens and waterfall. He also brought us to a surfing competition at Pipeline Beach which was incredible! John is very flexible and allowed us to customize our itinerary since we preferred a shorter experience. Highly recommended!
事業者からの返答
Mahalo nui loa for the wonderful review! It was such a pleasure taking you all through Waimea Valley and the North Shore. I’m glad you enjoyed learning about the birds and flowers at the botanical gardens and spending time at the waterfall. Thank you as well for appreciating the flexibility of a customized experience. I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour. A hui hou and aloha!
-John
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Maria_N
December 2, 2025 · via Viator
Excellent tour!
John was excellent! He showed us the important sights at the North Shore! Great guide of Waimea Valley! Bonus photos even!!!! Safe driver, knowledgeable and knew the North Shore well!
事業者からの返答
Aloha Maria,
Waimea is a special place, full of mana. Out of all of the different tours I provide and places we go, it is my favorite. It was a pleasure to be part of your experience. Many mahalos for the wonderful review.
-John
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jamiehG241EG
July 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour and guide
Absolutely amazing tour guide John! Goes above and beyond, very knowledgeable of area, history and culture, and the flowers and plants
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Aloha! Mahalo for your kind words! Waimea Valley is such a special place, and I’m grateful for the chance to share it with you.
-John
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Jamie_H
July 30, 2025 · via Viator
Great trip-even better tour guide.
I would recommend this tour to Waimea Falls and our amazing driver John, who went above and beyond!!!
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Aloha and mahalo for your great review! It truly was a memorable day, one we’ll never forget: a tsunami warning while at the waterfall! You are such a strong person, Jamie. Mahalo for giving me the opportunity to be your guide.
-John
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Joe_B
July 2, 2025 · via Viator
Waimea Falls and Dole Plantation Excursion
We wanted to go to the Dole Plantation and Waimea Falls and John was ablue to accommodate our request. His knowledge of Hawaiian history and his knowledge of the different types of Hawaiian vegetation was incredible. He was flexible with the itinerary and gave us options of various of sights to see on the way to and from the North Shore. I highly recommend John if you looking for a private tour of Oahu!!
事業者からの返答
Aloha Joe,
Mahalo for the great review and the opportunity to be your guide. It was a pleasure spending the day with you and your family, it was such a fun day!
Big mahalo,
John
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Beth_J
May 23, 2025 · via Viator
amazing adventure and knowledgeable Tour guide!
We had an amazing personal tour guide, John, that shared lots of Hawaiian knowledge and took us around to some amazing places. We got to stop at turtle Beach and see the big turtles and then went to Waimea Falls where we had lunch and got to stroll through a beautiful botanical garden while John shared info with us of all the different flowers, trees, plants and birds. Then we had a refreshing swim up to the falls and John took some awesome pictures. We got to stop and check out the China man's hat and then Nu' Uanu Palo State Park to see an amazing view of Hawaii. John is a very pleasurable and knowledgeable tour guide. A big Mahalo shout out to John for making this an amazing memorable adventure for us. You won't be disappointed. 🌺🤙
事業者からの返答
Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad your day with John was full of discovery, natural beauty, and special memories.
John really enjoyed spending the day with you all and sharing the stories behind each stop. We're grateful you felt the care and connection we aim to bring to every tour.
Mahalo for letting us be a part of your journey. We’d love to see you again one day!
Warmest aloha,
Shi
From the ʻĀina Explorer ʻOhana
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La_D
April 28, 2025 · via Viator
John knew the island like...
John knew the island like the back of his hand and his knowledge of the Polynesian history and culture was phenomenal!
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Mahalo for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you had a great time with John — his love for Oʻahu and its rich Polynesian heritage shines through in every tour. It’s wonderful to hear that his knowledge made your experience memorable. We’d be honored to explore with you again someday.
Until then, a hui hou!
Warmest Aloha,
Shi
From the Aina Explorer ʻOhana
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Chalona_T
April 13, 2025 · via Viator
John was an excellent...
John was an excellent tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about the island and the island’s history. Both leisurely and educational during this tour! Enjoyed seeing and learning about the nooks and crannies of Oahu.
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Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! We’re so happy you enjoyed your journey through Oahu’s nooks and crannies with John. Sharing the island’s rich history and hidden gems is truly a joy for us. We’re grateful we could be part of your adventure, and hope to welcome you back again someday. A hui hou!
Warmest Aloha,
Shi
From the Aina Explorer ʻOhana
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Donna_G
March 22, 2025 · via Viator
Stunningly beautiful
Very personalized John was extremely knowledgeable. Helped us plan our day just the way we wanted it.
事業者からの返答
Mahalo for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your personalized tour with John. He truly loves sharing his knowledge of the island and helping guests craft a day that’s just right for them.
It means a lot to us that you had such a great experience, and we’d love to explore more of Oʻahu with you on your next visit!
Warmest Aloha,
Shi
From the Aina Explorer ʻOhana
