Cousin G!!! This man is amazing! He is so knowledge about Hawaii and so many other things, I could have spent the entire week learning from him. Awesome tour!





It’s Your Day — Your Way on O‘ahu’s North Shore Experience the original North Shore activities tour, locally owned and operated for a more authentic O‘ahu adventure. With more time off the bus than any other tour, this experience is designed for travelers who want to explore, not just sightsee. The Surf Bus lets you choose your activities between Snorkeling, Waimea falls or Bike Riding on the day of your tour depending on what you feel like. Rental gear OR Admission to the Falls is included, so there’s nothing extra to plan or stress about. Enjoy free time at historic Hale‘iwa Town, where you’ll have time for: Lunch, Shop Local, Try the famous Matsumoto Shave-ice. We'll end the day with a stop at the Dole Plantation before getting back to the hotel. Freedom to explore. Flexibility to choose. That’s the Surf Bus difference.
In demand: 4 of the next 12 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Choose to spend your time between swimming on the crystal clear waters of Waimea Bay, snorkeling at Shark's Cove (one of Oahu's marine sanctuaries), bike ride the "Tree Tunnel Bike Path", or visit the biggest collection of Polynesian plants at Waimea Valley and swim at the Falls.
Try macadamia nuts and have free Kona coffee !
Watch professional surfers tackle the infamous Pipeline wave ! We only stop during winter and fall months when the waves are breaking.
Beautiful Sunset beach
Spend time on the biggest collection of Polynesian plants in Hawaii! Swim at the waterfall at the end of the trail!
Snorkel at one of the three marine sanctuaries on Oahu!
Here you will find Matsumoto shave ice, quaint art galleries and local souvenirs!
Historic Haleiwa Town is an old plantation style town where you will find lots of art galleries and quaint shops, as well as the famous shave ice stands.
Stop at Dole Plantation and try the famous Pineapple Whip
Please wait outside the resort lobby.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
KoOlina to North Shore: Waimea Falls & Dole lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $129 per person for this Oahu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 4–12 pay from $170, adults from $129. Infants go free.
It can: 4 of the next 12 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please wait outside the resort lobby. Pickup points include Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Four Seasons Resort Oahu At Ko Olina.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Cousin G!!! This man is amazing! He is so knowledge about Hawaii and so many other things, I could have spent the entire week learning from him. Awesome tour!
Paul was awesome! Spent the whole day with him and had a blast! Totally recommend!
Loved this tour. The swim at the waterfall was the highlight of our Hawaii vacation. Kayaking up the river from the bay was a relaxing way to end the trip. Highly recommended this tour!
We had an amazing time with Surf Bus North Shore Tour. We learned all about the island and had amazing time at the botanical gardens. Our tour guide was very friendly and had so much information to share. Would totally recommend this tour to all.
Love that the gardens were such a highlight 🌺 Your guide will be happy to hear the island stories made the day even better. Thanks for the recommendation, Lisa!
Great tour with Sam! Enjoyed the botanical gardens, waterfall and Hele’iwa Bowls. Order the Mango bowl!
The mango bowl recommendation says it all 🥭Glad Sam, the gardens, and the waterfall made it such a fun day, Jamie!
My husband, myself and our two young boys (ages 8 and 10) booked the surf bus for a day at the North Shore. We heard it was a part of the island that we had to see. Even though it was summer and we knew the big waves wouldn't be there we still wanted to see it. And my goodness so thankful we did. Not only did this tour take us to the north shore they brought us up the east side of the island where we witnessed the most amazing views. The island of Oahu is absolutely extraordinary. Our guide (sam) was fun and informative. A true native that knows the area. He explained so much and pointed out things we wouldn't have seen. It wasn't just a script, he shared stories. Made it fun and easy. You get plenty of time to enjoy the different stops. We choose to snorkel sharks cove at our first stop and enjoyed some fresh shrimp at the food trucks. Next stop in the small north shore town we tried SUP for the first time. It was a small river where the water was calm and easy for us beginners to get our legs under us. We didnt see any sea turtles but that is ok. We still enjoyed every minute. The goal of this tour is the see as much as you can, but not from the window of a bus. To get out to touch, see, and smell. We didnt want to ride along in a circle tour bus to just snap pictures, and quick rushed 10 mins stops along the way but to really expierence the magnificence of the island. That is what we recieved. 10 out of 10 this tour is worth it. Not to mention when my hotel told me I couldnt book it bc there wasnt enough people booked. I called directly, they made special accommodations to get us on the tour. They truely care and want to give you an expierence you wont forget. Great people, lots of fun, perfect day!!!
Family road trips along the coast are truly special, especially when you step off the bus to touch and see the island up close. Our office staff loved making those direct accommodations to get your family out on the water. We are thrilled that Sam's authentic stories made the drive so engaging for your boys. Thanks for sharing these wonderful family photos and recommending that people call us directly! ✅
As I was paddle boarding up the canal and saw the 'Adventure Awaits' sign, I knew I was already there. The day started at a local coffee grower and a stop at the beach to spot sea turtles. Loved the personalized small tour with whale sightings and snorkeling with sea urchins and beautiful fish that looked like mirrors in the sun. Cousin G seems to know everyone and the best spots. And, yes the shrimp plate in Shark Cove is delicious. Promise not to stalk you at Costco, Cousin G.
Oahu really showed off its natural magic for you, Kim! Spotting whales and swimming with mirrored fish sounds epic. Cousin G says see you at Costco! 🐋🍤
A great tour of the island, definately a must. Cousin G our driver and host for the day was amazing and funny. Lots of information and local knowledge. Totally worth the price. The mini bus was comfy and air conditioned very pleasant ride for our day.
Cousin G makes the comfy ride unforgettable with his jokes and local knowledge, Louisa! We truly appreciate your kind words and the awesome pics 🚐🌴
This was our best tour during our trip. We had “Uncle Kevin” as our guide and he did a great job making sure we saw all the stuff!
Big mahalo for sharing! 🙌 We’re stoked Uncle Kevin helped make your North Shore tour unforgettable!
It’s a full day of activities. The tour guide is very knowledgeable, nice & friendly. Would recommend to my families & friends.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KoOlina to North Shore: Waimea Falls & Dole | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (43) | $129 | |
North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim with Turtles | 8 hours | 4.8 (110) | $150 | View |
Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn | 9 hours | 4.9 (8,326) | $186 | View |
Oahu: North Shore Tour with Waimea Waterfall | 8 hours | 4.9 (3,690) | $154 | View |
Oahu North Shore Fun: Waimea Waterfall & Turtle Snorkeling | 9 hours | 4.9 (2,060) | $168 | View |
Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour with Lunch | 7h 30min | 4.9 (39) | $134 | View |
Oahu Personalized Private North Shore Highlight Custom Tour | 6–12 hours | 5.0 (9) | $699 | View |