Driving over the Koolau Mountains to the windward side, your first stop is the fabled Valley of the Temples where you will visit the picturesque Byodo Temple located at the base of stunning 2000 foot lush green cliffs. Then you will continue on, driving along the scenic shores of Kahana Bay arriving at Laie Point, a great location to observe several native plant and seabird species.

Continuing North to Kahuku, you will visit several shrimp farms to see endangered wetland birds, including the Black-neck stilt, Hawaiian coot and Moorhen. The next stop is the world famous Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline where incredible waves thrill viewers, especially between November and April.

Pu'u  Mahuka heiau, Oahus largest Hawaiian temple is your next stop. Situated high on a bluff above Waimea Bay, this ancient archaeological site is an excellent place to view the entire North Shore coastline. At Turtle Beach you will stop to observe rare green sea turtles resting on the golden sand.

Traveling South you'll arrive at the colorful and historic village of Haleiwa, home to many surfers, artists and craftspeople. After driving through extensive pineapple fields you will arrive at the mysterious and sacred Kukaniloko Birthing Stones, "Hawaii's Stonehenge", where royal chiefs of the islands were born for over 800 years.

Schedule Details

Turtle Beach

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• New Years Day (1 January)
• Thanksgiving Day (27 November, 2008)
• Christmas Day (25 December)

Departure Point:

Hotel pick-up - Tour vans pick up from all Waikiki hotels.

Please note: If you are staying anywhere on Oahu other than a Waikiki hotel you will be required to meet the tour at the Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive (located next to Waikiki)

Departure Time:

1:00pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is available from Waikiki area hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking and call at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to re-confirm your pick-up time and hotel. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher.

Additional Information

North Shore of Oahu Adventure

Inclusions:

• Round trip transportation to and from your hotel in air-conditioned vans
• Bottled spring water
• Professional guides with first aid and CPR training
• Tax

Exclusions:

• Gratuity (optional)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel
• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 72 hours of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Tour operates rain or shine. Rain gear and walking staffs are provided for all guests
• Bring comfortable walking shoes. Tennis shoes are great but no slippers or high heels
• Tour involves an easy, 0.5 mile walk, 0.5 hr walking time

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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