Oahu North Shore, Waimea Waterfall and Pali Lookout Tour

Overview

The Oahu North Shore waterfall tour by North Shore Beach Bus is a 7-to-8-hour shared minibus circuit from Waikiki with 11 stops, including the Pali Lookout, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, Waimea Valley with its waterfall hike and Dole Plantation. It suits first-time visitors who want one day covering the east and north shores; the drawback is roughly 15 to 30 minutes per stop, cash-only lunch and no reviews we could read.

Highlights

• 11 stops in one day: Diamond Head lookout, Halona Blowhole, Pali Lookout, a coffee and macadamia shop, Kualoa viewpoint, North Shore lunch, fruit stand, Sunset Beach, Waimea Valley and Dole Plantation (Greetwell listing).
• Waimea Valley botanical garden admission and the 1.5-hour waterfall walk are included in the $159 price.
• Waikiki hotel pickup between 6:55 and 7:20 AM with drop-off between 3:30 and 4:00 PM.
• Waterfall swimming allowed when rainfall permits, with lifeguards on duty and life jackets required.
• Child rate of $126.21 for ages 3 to 12; minimum 2 participants.

What to Expect

1. Wait at your Waikiki pickup point 10 minutes before your 6:55 to 7:20 AM slot for the minibus or van.
2. Stop at the Amelia Earhart lookout on Diamond Head, drive past Hanauma Bay and stop at Halona Blowhole.
3. Climb to the Pali Lookout, then stop at a Hawaiian coffee and macadamia nut tasting shop.
4. Photograph Chinaman's Hat from the Kualoa Valley viewpoint before a cash-only lunch at a North Shore restaurant, typically a garlic shrimp plate.
5. Visit a tropical fruit stand and Sunset Beach, then spend about 1.5 hours at Waimea Valley walking to the waterfall and swimming if conditions allow.
6. Finish at Dole Plantation and return to Waikiki hotels between 3:30 and 4:00 PM.

What to Bring

• Swimsuit, towel and change of clothes for the waterfall
• Cash for lunch and shopping
• Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Camera

Restrictions and Requirements

• Minimum 2 participants
• Standard foldable wheelchairs only; users must be accompanied and able to walk a short distance to board, no ramp
• Waterfall swimming not guaranteed and depends on the previous night's rainfall
• Waimea Valley is closed on Mondays from September to November and January to May, so the stop changes on those days
• Tours run rain or shine; stops may change for weather or traffic

Cancellation Policy

Cancel at least 48 hours before the tour for a full refund; cancellations with less notice and no-shows may be charged in full, and date changes also need 48 hours' notice. A full refund is given if the operator cancels. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.

Location

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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Waikiki hotel pickup; exact point confirmed at booking

Check-In

10 minutes before your 6:55 to 7:20 AM pickup

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