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Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch

4.8(45)Honolulu8 hours
VIATOR4.7(20)TRIPADVISOR4.9(25)
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch

At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Price from
$164 / person
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 45 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 14
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant

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Description

Received the Honolulu 2025 Best Tour Agency Award. We have received the 2023 & 2024 Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award as "Best of The Best" as well as Trip Advisors Top 10% in the World for Tour's. We are proud and excited to give you the best of Oahu. We provide a Transit Van or Shuttle to drive our guests around the island on a Circle Island Tour with a professional CDL Licensed Driver/Guide. Visit top locations like Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Ranch, Macadamia Nut Farm, Waimea Botanical Garden and the Dole Plantation. A very "Detailed Text" will be sent out the day before the Tour. If you Do Not get a Text on the day before your Tour. We did not get the Reservation or your Contact Number. We will Pick up from Directly from every Hotel within Waikiki area.

Tour Options

Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

High-rise hotels line the shore in Waikiki, a vibrant neighborhood known for its popular surf beach. Designer fashion stores line Kalakaua Avenue and nearby streets, and the area buzzes after dark with waterside cocktail bars, fine dining and Kuhio Beach hula shows. Honolulu Zoo is home to Komodo dragons and wandering peacocks, while parrotfish and urchins inhabit Waikiki Aquarium’s reef exhibit.

10 min

Home to the Emelia Earhart monument as well as Iconic Views of Oahu. We will Stop during Whale season to view the Whales passing by starting End of November thru March.

15 min

Popular lookout point featuring panoramic views of the ocean, cliffs & neighboring islands. Halona Beach Cove (see more photos, view panorama) is a small pocket of sand located on the southeastern shore of Oahu. It was made popular in the movie From here to Eternity, filmed here in 1953, where it was a love scene of a couple (Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr). We will stop for Picture taking and expeditiously get in and out to stay in front of all other Companies and lots of other Guests.

20 min

Hawaii Treasure Shop for Amazing selection of delightful and beautiful designed jewelry along with unique souvenir's. Enjoy a restroom break while you enjoy some local Hawaiian hand made items as well as a Rest Room Break.

10 min

Treat your self to a Very Fresh Malasada. Made on order.

20 min

Quick Stop at Kualoa Ranch for Sightseeing, Gift Shop and Pictures. If Time Permits.

15 min

Stop to enjoy an Amazing Fuit Stand with a variety of Fruit straight from the Farm. Also taste a freshly fried Banana Lumpia "Turon" from Virgil's Fruit Farm Stand. Papaya, Pineapples, Kiwi, Grapes, Cucumbers, Guava, Watermelon, Cocunuts and or Sugar Cane all available for purchase.

Admission included120 min

Venture through the World Famous Waimea Botanical Garden before reaching the Waimea Waterfall. Waimea Valley is an area of historic cultural significance on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The valley, being an important place in Hawaiian religion, includes several historical structures including stone terraces and walls constructed during the time of the Hawaiian monarchy. Also enjoy this picturesque waterfall in Waimea Valley drops into a pool surrounded by lush foliage. Swimming is allowed. Life Vests are supplied at no additional cost and are required to Swim. Entrance to Waimea is a Discounted Price of $20 per person for Adult with No Waiting in Lines. This 3/25 of a Mile walk is not for Everyone. Please consider taking the Golf Cart Ride which is an additional $20 Round Trip Per Person. The walk into the Waterfall is still natural and is very Rocky. Be Advised if you choose to bring Reef walking Shoes or Water Shoes it is entirely up to you.

20 min

It’s a great place to enjoy a Hawaiian treat and shop for gifts and souvenirs. Test Taste Macadamia Nuts as well as Kona Macadamia Nut Coffee. Rest Rooms Available.

25 min

Be Advised this Tour will not have time to go Into the Maze or Ride the Train. Both take over 2 Hours. In 1899, James Dole, just 22 years old, moved to Honolulu from Massachusetts and purchased 64 acres of land in the central plains of Oahu. After trying several experimental crops, he settled on pineapple. This was the beginning of the pineapple empire. Dole created two canneries in Wahiawa and Honolulu Harbor and started advertising, resulting in nationwide consumer popularity. After bringing in automatic pineapple peelers, business boomed even greater. In 1950, a small fruit stand was created in Dole’s fields. A plantation-style home was erected in 1989 and turned into an archive and living museum, honoring the work and life of James Dole. Please understand you will not have time to ride the Train or get in the Maze. The lines are long and this stop is only for 30 to 45 minutes.

45 min

Sit Down Lunch at Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Road. Famous Miso Butterfish, Loco Moco, Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Oxtail Soup, BLT, Terryyaki Chicken, Beef or Pork, Chicken Salad, Hamburgers, Clam Chowder Soup. Etc

Pass by

Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii's last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom's political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893. Registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962 and the only official royal residence in the United States.

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This majestic King Kamehameha I statue that stands proudly out the front of Ali’iolane Hale in Downtown Honolulu, is a casting of one of Hawaii's most beloved and revered rulers Kamehameha the Great, who was the first to unify all the islands and welcome westerners to his lands. Kamehameha was a revered warrior and leader, and he united Hawaii into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. He also encouraged foreign trade and technology while avoiding foreign rule. He is depicted in the 18-foot bronze statue as extending his hand in a welcoming gesture of aloha. King Kamehameha commissioned the construction of Ali’iolani Hale to be the royal palace of the Hawaiian Monarchy. It was built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style and its name means ‘House of the heavenly King’. Ali’iolani Hale eventually became an administrative building and now houses the Supreme Court of Hawaii as well as the Judiciary History Center. The 18-foot bronze King Kamehameha Statue.

10 min

Waiola Shaved Ice if anyone still has room for some of the Best Shaved Ice on the Island. Quaint, pint-sized grocery store is a local draw for its counter-serve Shave Ice & Ice Cream.

Highlights

WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

Details of the Tour and Pick Up's are sent by Group Text the day before your scheduled Tour. Direct Hotel Pick Up from all Waikiki Hotel's. Hilton Hawaiian Village Guests, Your Pick up will be at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Bus Terminal below the Grand Islander at 6:35am ALL "Outside" of Waikiki Pick Up's: Please call with any pick up's outside of the Waikiki area so we can discuss your transportation options to get into Waikiki and which location to meet the Shuttle or Transit. Koolina and North Shore will have to make transportation arrangements. Call the Owner to discuss. All HOTEL PICK UP'S: Start at 6:30am through 6:45am. Tour Starts at 7:00am and Usually ends around 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Cruise Ship Pick Up Times are determined by the time Guests disembark from the Cruise Ship. Drivers will not lift any Motorized Wheelchair. Mahalo Nui Loa. Captain Vince, Owner

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Highly Recommended for Everyone

Frequently asked questions

How long does Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch take?

Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 14 stops.

How much does Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch cost?

Prices start at $164 per person for this Honolulu 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.

Can I cancel Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Details of the Tour and Pick Up's are sent by Group Text the day before your scheduled Tour. Direct Hotel Pick Up from all Waikiki Hotel's. Hilton Hawaiian Village Guests, Your Pick up will be at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Bus Terminal below the Grand Islander at 6:35am ALL "Outside" of Waikiki Pick Up's: Please call with any pick up's outside of the Waikiki area so we can discuss your transportation options to get into Waikiki and which location to meet the Shuttle or Transit. Koolina and North Shore will have to make transportation arrangements. Call the Owner to discuss. All HOTEL PICK UP'S: Start at 6:30am through 6:45am. Tour Starts at 7:00am and Usually ends around 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Cruise Ship Pick Up Times are determined by the time Guests disembark from the Cruise Ship. Drivers will not lift any Motorized Wheelchair. Mahalo Nui Loa. Captain Vince, Owner Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyCmVBjeK9XELHRrycl30Gjo=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyDegowKx9RDy2hlixTx36vY=.

What languages is Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Reviews(45)

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kevincQ9145QQ
June 30, 2026
Slow Down snd Enjoy the Island Life

Vince is a great tour operator who knows his stuff. But we came to Hawaii to relax and get away from crazy city drivers. He literally ran 5 red lights during the tour to get to the next location before other tour groups. It would have been more enjoyable had he absorbed the island feel and slowed down. That said, every site was beautiful, Vince helped taking family and group shots, we learned a lot about the history, culture, and language of Hawaii.

Operator response

Kevin, We do not consider going through yellow lights running a red light. I appreciate your comment about me being a good Tour Operator. I am also the "Owner" of the Company and I definetly know what is best for all guests with over 5 Years of Business. We do stay in front of all the tons of other companies, which makes for a smooth day on Tour. The entire Tour is timed and a specific amount of time spent at every location during the 8 plus hour day. I can please the majority however, I cannot "Please" everyone. Mahalo, Captain Vince, Owner

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Maria_B
June 2, 2026
Captain Vincent is a...

Captain Vincent is a gregarious and super engaging guide. We had a great time and the island was beautiful. Get off your resort for a day and take the tour!

Operator response

Wow, I will except the word "Gregarious". HaHa Thank You again and again for an Amazing Review and a ln Wonderful day spent around the Island of Oahu. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince

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Global277083
February 22, 2026
Fun day with Captain Vince

Getting up with the chickens is so worth it to catch the sunrise with Captain Vince. Well planned tour around the island with stops at the famous spots and a few personal favorites of the Captain. Who by the way, prides himself in staying ahead of the crowds. Did a personal stop for me for Dole whip and Hawaiian ice. Lunch was well organized and delicious. Throughout the day, Captain Vince shared his local knowledge and photos he took of us. Diana, hope you had a safe journey home as once you spend the day with Captain Vince we were all family. Definitely recommend.

Operator response

What a Review and I cannot say enough Mahalo's. I am grateful to you and to everyone that Books with 1 Epic Tour. Looking forward to your Return. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince

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Monica W
January 15, 2026
Must Do Tour !

This tour was amazing and full of good vibez. Due to early start time, we beat the influx of crowds at all locations. The botanical garden was truly magical. Our tour guide Vince was full of knowledge and kindness. I HIGHLY recommend. 10/10 !!

Operator response

Monica, What a day with our group. You all make it so easy for me to do my Job. Mahalo Nuo Loa and A Hui Hou " Until We Meet Again", Captain Vince

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Tha_C
January 14, 2026
I love our guide he was...

I love our guide he was just perfect for tour guide and I love him. I immediately felt like he was my long time neighbor.

Operator response

Tha, I Love you Back. I cannot Thank You Enough. What a Blessing to have read this Review. Mahalo.Nui Loa, Captain Vince

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Escape01927414921
November 16, 2025
Captain Vince

I’ve done many tours travelling around the world before, no tour guide is just as good as Captain Vince. Best day ever, could not recommend enough!

Operator response

This is one of my best Reviews Evaaaa. Ha I am so Thankful. Mahalo Nui Loa and "A Hui Hou", Captain Vince

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Corinna_S
October 31, 2025
First timer

It was fun and relaxing. The driver(owner) was very knowledgeable about the areas I went to. Perfect sunny days

Operator response

Corrina, We had an Awesome day. Grateful for you as well. Mahalo, Captain Vince

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nadinet88
October 13, 2025
Very, very good tour

Captain Vince was great, he knew everything. Even when there was a major, expected closure, he did his best and made the tour worth taking. The Byodo temple is beautiful and so peaceful, and the birds feeding from our hands and arms was a blast.

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Operator response

I appreciate you and your patience as we navigated through the obstacles. What a day and I am grateful for you. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince

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Graham_E
August 1, 2025
An Insightful & Enjoyable One Day Experience of Oahu

The communication and information from Epic Tours was outstanding from the moment we booked the tour. Our collection at our Waikīkī Hotel was dead on time and the tour exceeded expectations (I’m generally not a tour guy). Our tour guide, Justin’s , local knowledge and history of Hawaii made it real special. All through the day his experience as a guide added value at every stop made. a special shout-out and thanks for his care and concern, as we struggled to get back to Waikiki through the traffic grid-lock caused by the Tsunami warning. We would definitely use Epic on any future travel to Oahu and assuredly recommend them through Viator. Thank you again Captain Vince and Justin. Mahalo

Operator response

I heard all bout the nightmare returning back to Waikiki. Justin and I really want to send a Heartfelt Thank You to the group on this day. I will certainly share this Review with Justin. He is the Man. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince

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amyfK2162RM
July 28, 2025
Justin is a GREAT tour guide!

Justin was an AMAZING tour guide! He is very informative and friendly. He did a great job of teaching us the history of the island and the Hawaiian people. We enjoyed our day immensely!

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Justin, Is a Great person and the Best Guide around. So Proud of him and glad he assists 1 Epic Tour. Thank You for your Kind words.

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