The Surf Bus to Oahu's North Shore

Leave your map and worries behind as you join The Surf Bus for the coolest outdoor activities at the best locations on Oahu's North Shore!

After a brief sightseeing tour of the coastline on your departure from Honolulu, you will be dropped off at your chosen stop for just over 2 hours of hiking, biking, surfing, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking or just lazing on the beach. Work up an appetite with you choice of activity before you are picked up and head into the local township of Haleiwa. Here you can stop for lunch (not included in tour cost) or explore the historic town with its quaint shops, art galleries, cafes, ice stands, and a variety of restaurants. On the way to Haleiwa you will stop to see the Giant Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles sunbathing on the sand.

There are 8 adventures and activities to choose from:

• Snorkel Adventure
• Beach Cruisers
• Nature Walk and Waterfall swim
• Surfing and Bodyboarding
• Standup Paddle Board and Kayak Adventure
• Mountain Bike and Hike
• Surf Lessons
• Lazing on the Beach - no equipment or entrance to Falls Park

Don't worry about making up your mind now, bring your sense of adventure and decide on the day.

The basic equipment you will need for your selected activity will be provided at your stop so all you need to bring is your camera, sunscreen and sense of adventure! If you wish to do additional activities at your chosen location, an additional fee (approx. USD10.00 per piece) will apply.

Please note:
During the high surf season (November to March), all water activities are subject to location change and snorkeling might be unavailable.

All activities and adventures are self guided. A guide can be organized at an additional cost, payable direct.

Schedule Details Departs:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• New Years Day (1 January)
• Christmas Eve (24 December)
• Christmas Day (25 December)

Departure Point: Tour departs from your Waikiki hotel in Kalakaua Ave, Kuhio Ave, Ala Moana Blvd and surroundings. Departure Time: Pick up time starts at 9:00am from west to east on Kalakaua Ave, exact pick-up time will be provided at time of reconfirmation. Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 4:00pm Hotel Pickup: You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher. Itinerary:

Choose from one of the following activities:

• SNORKEL ADVENTURE - The Cove is a natural pool, safe for bathers and small children alike. Snorkel outside the pool and you'll encounter sealife, lavatubes, and caves that "Scuba Diving magazine rates in the world's best 12 shore dives". The Bay is filled with schools of colored fish and turtles cruising around, as well as wild spinner dolphins putting a show just offshore. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
• BEACH CRUISERS - Paddle the “Tree Tunnel Bike Path” along a stretch of white sand beaches rated #2 of Hawaii’s top 10 by the Travel Channel. (1 hour ride time) ALL AGES.
  Stop off at the famous Pipeline and Sunset Beach to watch the world’s best surfers pit themselves at the world’s deadliestsurfing location.
• NATURE WALK AND WATERFALL SWIM - Stroll a well-paved, sunlit path through one of the most extensive collections of Polynesian plants found anywhere to arrive at the Falls and cool off in the pool below. Find endangered bird and plant species as well as educational signs documenting their importance to Hawaiian culture. (1 & 1/2 hour walk).
• STANDUP PADDLE BOARD OR KAYAK ADVENTURE - Paddle the protected waters of Haleiwa Bay to then go under the famous Rainbow Bridge and up the Anahulu River. Venture outside the bay and around the point to the secluded beach where “Lost” episodes are filmed. Hollywood actors are doing it, YOU can too!
• SURFING LESSONS - Take surfing lessons on the famous North Shore of Oahu, with the best licensed instructors at the world’s surfing capital the famous Haleiwa Town! Surfing lessons are private or semi private ( 2 people max), with high quality Epoxy long boards. (2 hour lesson) ALL AGES.
• MOUNTAIN BIKE HIRE - Intermediate level mountain biking and hiking trails blessed with scenic vistas and cool mountain breezes. (1 & 1/2 hour ride and hike time). Need to be over 12 years of age.
• SURFING AND BODYBOARDING - Get away from the Waikiki crowds to surf the famous North Shore! Surf the wave you always dreamt of regardless of your surfing level.
• LAZING ON THE BEACH - Crystal clear water and a sandy bottom makes this North Shore’s most popular beach scene for locals and tourists alike. You can easily find schools of fish and turtles cruising around, as well as wild spinner dolphins putting a show just offshore. A very easy to climb rock, just in front of the life guard tower, with different platforms at all heights make a fun playground for the whole family!

All durations are approximate and subject to change.

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