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Oahu Day Tour with Waterfalls Food Trucks and Lookout Points
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Oahu Photo Tours circles the island with a photographer guide and a Waimea Valley visit. The 10-hour day costs from $185 per adult. Daily departures start at 7 a.m. with selected Waikiki hotel pickups. You travel with up to 12 guests and get Waimea admission. Lunch isn't covered, but your day includes a malasada stop.
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Oahu Day Tour with Waterfalls Food Trucks and Lookout Points at a glance
| Duration | 10 hours |
| Price | from $185 per adult |
| Main stops | Waimea Valley and Kahuku food trucks, with Pali Lookout later |
| Swim stop | Waimea Falls, subject to conditions and lifeguard permission |
| Group | Maximum 12 guests with a photographer guide |
| Pickup | Selected Waikiki hotels or the parking lot entrance across from Queen Kapiolani Hotel |
| Departs | 7 a.m. daily |
| Food | Snacks and a malasada, lunch bought separately |
| Main trade-off | Waimea Valley closed on most Mondays, though the tour runs daily |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional photographer guide
- Entrance fees
What's not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The option combines photo stops and your Waimea admission on days when the valley is open. It leaves at 7 a.m. daily.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Oahu Day Tour with Waterfalls Food Trucks and Lookout Points | 7 a.m., daily |
The catch: Your 7 a.m. booking still needs pickup arrangements with Oahu Photo Tours or you risk a missed tour without a refund.
Route
How does the day work?
The route starts with coffee and Waimea before following the North Shore toward Kahuku and the windward coast.
- 20 min
1. Green World Coffee Farm
Coffee starts the day at the farm. You can see the setting where the beans are roasted.
- pass by
2. Haleiwa
Your guide points out places to revisit in Haleiwa. The vehicle passes through without a town walk.
- 60 min
3. Waimea Valley
The garden walk gives you time for photography on the way toward the falls.
- 45 min
4. Waimea Falls
The waterfall is a separate photo opportunity. You can swim only when conditions permit.
- pass by
5. North Shore
The drive passes Pipeline and Sunset Beach. Your view depends on the surf that day.
- 60 min
6. Kahuku
You choose and pay for lunch at Kahuku's food trucks. The stop leaves time to eat.
- pass by
7. Windward Oahu
The coastal drive passes the Koolau Mountains and Kualoa Ranch. You stay in the vehicle along this stretch.
- 20 min
8. Kualoa Regional Park
Mokolii sits offshore against the mountain backdrop. The park provides a place for your photographs.
- 20 min
9. Tropical Farms
The farm stop offers coffee and macadamia samples. You can browse beneath the trees.
- 20 min
10. Nuuanu Pali Lookout
Take in the windward coast from the mountain lookout while your guide helps frame the view.
- 20 min
11. Makapuu Lookout
The cliffs and ocean meet at this viewpoint. Repairs limit access to the upper lookout until early November.
- 20 min
12. Halona Blowhole
This coastal lookout faces the blowhole. Spray depends on waves reaching the lava tube.
- 15 min
13. Leonard's Bakery
A malasada is provided during the food stop. The pastry is covered by your ticket.
- pass by
14. Kahala
The return drive passes Kahala's large homes. You don't stop for an interior visit.
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15. Waikiki drop-off
Your guide brings you back to Waikiki after the island circuit. Drop-off closes the day.
The itinerary gives the garden walk 60 minutes and the waterfall 45 minutes. Lunch at Kahuku has 60 minutes. The 10-hour route ends at your Waikiki pickup or the zoo meeting point.
Pickup and meeting point
- Hotel arrangements: Your hotel must be one of the selected Waikiki pickups. The exact collection point and time need arranging directly with Oahu Photo Tours.
- Zoo meeting point: If you're staying elsewhere, the meeting point is the Honolulu Zoo parking lot entrance. It's across the street from Queen Kapiolani Hotel.
- Direct contact: Phone or email reaches the tour team. Messages through the booking page aren't monitored for pickup arrangements.
- What to carry: Bring your bathing suit for a possible waterfall swim. Your bag should be light enough to carry at every stop because belongings don't stay in the van.
Before you book
- Guests outside Waikiki join at Honolulu Zoo. Your meeting point is the parking lot entrance across from Queen Kapiolani Hotel.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 12-guest limit suits friends who want photo help during a full island outing. You need 10 hours and moderate fitness for the walking. It's a useful choice when your photographs matter more than having lunch prepaid.
For dawn light and temple grounds, the sunrise photo tour costs from $175 per adult. E Noa's Majestic includes lunch with Waimea and Byodo-In admissions, from $186.39 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Travelers who can't manage moderate walking
- Guests with less than 10 hours available
- Anyone needing a guaranteed waterfall swim
Good to know
Know before you go
Child tickets cover ages 5 to 12, and the booking page sells no ticket for younger children. Ask Oahu Photo Tours before booking a child under 5.
Wear closed-toed shoes for the walking stops. Your belongings need to stay with you outside the van, so a bag you can carry comfortably matters.
The waterfall pool opens only with lifeguard permission. A supplied life jacket is required for each swimmer, and you need your own swimwear.
Waimea Valley is closed on Mondays for most of the year, though the tour runs daily. Thanksgiving and Christmas also close the valley, so those departures can't promise the usual visit.
A full refund is available for cancellation at least 24 hours before departure. A later cancellation doesn't recover your payment if your plans change.
A booking can contain 1 to 12 travelers and needs an adult. Your ticket is mobile, with other bookings able to join the shared group.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
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Oahu Sunrise and Circle Island AdventureThe sunrise route takes up to seven guests and includes Byodo-In Temple admission. Your day costs from $175 per adult.
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Lunch already paid for
Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo-InE Noa includes lunch and both temple and valley entry on its 9-hour day. It costs from $186.39 per adult.
★ 4.9 · 8,377 reviews · from $186.39 per adult
A valley visit without photo coaching
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Questions
People also ask
- What does Oahu Photo Tours' waterfall day cost?
The price from $185 per adult covers the photographer guide and Waimea admission. You also receive a malasada during the route. Lunch at the Kahuku food trucks is a separate purchase, with 60 minutes set aside for that break.
- How much time does the photo tour spend at Waimea?
The itinerary separates a 60-minute garden walk from a 45-minute waterfall stop. The pool may be closed even while the valley is open. Your visit therefore includes opportunities for photographs without depending on a swim.
- How do you arrange pickup for Oahu Photo Tours' waterfall trip?
You must contact the tour team by phone or email for the 7 a.m. departure's exact pickup. Booking messages aren't monitored for this arrangement. Failure to settle collection can result in a missed tour without a refund.
- How large is Oahu Photo Tours' waterfall group?
The maximum is 12 guests with a photographer guide. You spend 10 hours on the route, including the drives. The group size is a limit on passengers, not a promise of private instruction throughout the day.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.