Diamond Head Crater Hike
 Tale of Two Palaces
 Waimea Waterfall and Circle island
 Natural Highlights of Oahu
 Valley of the Rainbows
 Pearl Harbor, Punchbowl Crater
 Downtown Historic Sights
 North Shore and Circle Island


Tour Title WAIMEA WATERFALL & CIRCLE ISLAND ADVENTURE (7hrs)
Tour Description


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Hawaii is the only state where cacao is grown, and at our first stop, Waialua Sugar Mill, you will enjoy rare and aromatic Oahu-grown coffee and learn about the locally produced cacao made into a superb dark or milk chocolate.

Driving through the colorful art and surfing town of Haleiwa you will arrive at the lush and beautiful Waimea Valley. This enchanting location, also known as the "Valley of the Priests" and consisting of 1,875 scenic acres has been a sacred place for more than 700 years of native Hawaiian history. World famous botanical gardens containing over 5000 species of tropical and subtropical flowering plants, ancient archaeological sites, a Hawaiian Temple, and one of Oahu's most scenic waterfalls await you.

After stopping at the world-renowned surfing location of Banzai Pipeline we arrive at one of the North Shore's most famous shrimp stands where you will be served your choice of nine different sautéed shrimp plates, fresh lemon and steaming rice while your nature guide provides information about Hawaii's aquaculture efforts.

Traveling along the scenic and relaxing windward coast of Oahu we arrive at the exotic Macadamia Nut Farm where you can sample a delicious assortment of tropical grown treats.

Throughout your journey of discovery around the island of Oahu your nature guide will provide a fascinating narration about Hawaii's bird and plant species, geology, history and culture.


Length of Tour 7 hours
Trail length: 1.5 miles (3/4 mile each way in the Arboretum to get to the waterfall)
Actual walking time: 1.2 hours on paved trail
(35 minutes each way to get to the waterfall within the Arboretum)
Trail rating/Difficulty: very easy
*Tours with this designation might still involve some physical activity such as walking on flat, paved roads.
Restrictions: This tour is suitable for guests with walking difficulties because there is a small golf cart train in Waimea Valley that can accommodate a limited number of guest and take them up to the waterfall without having to walk at all. This small shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes and currently charges $4.00 for a one-way transportation and $6.00 for round-trip per person.
*prices are subject to change at the discretion of the Arboretum.
**Guests taking this option would miss most of the narration provided by our guide along the trail.

        

Tour start time Tour start time will be scheduled to fit your clients’ itinerary,
taking into consideration the opening hours of the following visited attraction(s): The Cacao Farm does not open until 10:00am on certain days so
*for this particular adventure it is recommended that the tour departs at 9:00AM so the Cacao Farm will be open by the time our group gets to Waialua.
  Visited Locations Open
  Waialua Chocolate Farm Daily 9/10:00am 5:00pm
  Waimea Valley
*CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Daily (7days) 9:00am 5:00pm

Recommended Timetable
*Departing from WAIKIKI
Start Activity Minutes Restrooms
  9:00 Pick up clients and drive to Waialua 50 -
  9:50 visit Waialua Chocolate Farm 25 yes
  10:15 Drive to Waimea Valley 20 -
  10:35 Visit Waimea Valley, the Arboretum and walk to the waterfall 90 yes
  12:05 drive to Banzai Pipeline 15 -
  12:20 visit Banzai Pipeline 20 -
  12:40 drive to Fumis 20 -
  13:00 Shrimp Lunch at Fumis 50 yes
  13:50 drive to MacNut Farm 50
  14:40 visit the MacNut Farm 20 yes
  15:00 drive to Waikiki 60 -
  16:00 drop off at Waikiki - -

Recommended Timetable
*Departing from IHILANI
Start Activity Minutes Restrooms
  9:00 Pick up clients and drive to Waialua 50 -
  9:50 visit Waialua Chocolate Farm 25 yes
  10:15 Drive to Waimea Valley 20 -
  10:35 Visit Waimea Valley, the Arboretum and walk to the waterfall 90 yes
  12:05 drive to Banzai Pipeline 15 -
  12:20 visit Banzai Pipeline 20 -
  12:40 drive to Fumis 20 -
  13:00 Shrimp Lunch at Fumis 50 yes
  13:50 drive to MacNut Farm 50
  14:40 visit the MacNut Farm 20 yes
  15:00 drive to Ihilani 60 -
  16:00 drop off at Ihilani - -

  We provide the following (per person):
Admission fee(s): We pay the admission fees to all the visited locations above
Beverage: 1 bottle of spring water
Lunch: Optional, for an added cost    Menu options for this tour    Details

Additional Items
To Bring/Wear By Guests:
- We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes (tennis shoes).
- As we spend about two hours in a rainforest area, guests should be advised to also bring a rainponcho or rain jacket in case of precipitation in the valley.

Pricing options: Guide only,          Guide+Transportation,         Guide+Transportation+Lunch 
Minimum Capacity: 10
Maximum Capacity: 75
Cancellation Policy: A minimum 72-hour advanced notice required for full refund.


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