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Oahu Northshore Island Tour
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Karma Tour Hawaii takes you from Waikiki through the windward side to Haleiwa and Dole Plantation. The 7-hour day costs from $179 per adult and includes driving time. You'll meet at a designated Waikiki pickup zone. The tour starts at 8 a.m. three days a week. You get 90 minutes in Haleiwa, with town stops throughout the route and no planned swim.
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Oahu Northshore Island Tour at a glance
| Duration | 7 hours including driving |
| Price | from $179 per adult |
| Departs | 8 a.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday |
| Pickup | Designated Waikiki zones, details sent the day before |
| Stops | Pali Lookout and Byodo-In Temple, followed by Haleiwa and Dole Plantation |
| Haleiwa time | 90 minutes |
| Swim stop | None planned |
| Group | Up to 24 guests |
| Main trade-off | Meals at your own expense and pickup details settled the day before |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
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
- Infant & Booster seats available upon request
- Visit some of Hawaii's most famous landmarks
- Pick-up and drop off from Waikiki
- Tour duration will be 7 hours including travel time.
- Friendly Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The Waikiki tour departs at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Saturday departures too. The price covers the guide and return transport.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| The Best North shore Tour | 8 a.m., Tue, Thu, Sat |
The catch: Your pickup message arrives only the day before, between noon and 5 p.m. HST.
Route
How does the day work?
The drive crosses the Pali before following the windward side to Haleiwa and the inland plantation stops.
- 20 min
1. Nuuanu Pali Lookout
The lookout gives you a view across the windward coast. Wind can be strong on this exposed ridge above the valley.
- 30 min
2. Byodo-In Temple
The temple stands below the Koolau Mountains within Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Its grounds give you time among gardens beneath the cliffs.
- 20 min
3. Tropical Farms
You sample coffee and macadamia nuts at the farm outlet. There's also a place to crack nuts yourself behind the shop.
- 20 min
4. Kahuku
Kahuku's roadside vendors sell cut fruit and coconut water. Banana lumpia is another option if you want a snack.
- 90 min
5. Haleiwa
Your free time in town can go to galleries or food trucks. Surf shops and shave-ice stands give you more ways to spend the stop.
- 30 min
6. Dole Plantation
The country store sells pineapple-themed souvenirs and refreshments. You can buy pineapple soft serve during this shopping stop.
- 20 min
7. Green World Coffee Farm
The farm has an espresso bar and shop. Drinks and bags of coffee are purchases you can make before heading back.
Haleiwa gets 90 minutes within the 7-hour day. Green World Coffee Farm is the last stop before your Waikiki drop-off. The driving is part of that total.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting zone: Pickup uses designated Waikiki zones. Your hotel address doesn't automatically become the meeting point, even when the hotel appears among the booking choices.
- Pickup message: The meeting details come by text or email between noon and 5 p.m. HST on the day before travel. Check that message before leaving your hotel.
- Mobility devices: A wheelchair or scooter needs arrangements with the operator after booking. Some vehicles can't carry those devices, so the vehicle choice matters.
- Spending money: Bring cash or a credit card for food and souvenirs. The stops give you chances to buy things along the route.
Before you book
- Infant and booster seats are available on request. Your booking needs that request in advance because the seat isn't automatic.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 7-hour trip suits Waikiki guests who want time in Haleiwa without a swimming stop. You get 90 minutes to explore town. It's a fit if you're interested in Byodo-In Temple and can use the assigned pickup zone. Your meals remain separate purchases.
For a guided valley walk with meals, Nature and You costs from $134 per adult. The Waikiki Surf Bus offers swimming among its activity choices when conditions allow, from $167.53 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Travelers whose priority is swimming or Waimea Falls
- Guests who need meals included in the price
- Travelers using a wheelchair or scooter without arranging the vehicle
Good to know
Know before you go
Your pickup zone and time arrive the day before between noon and 5 p.m. HST. Check both details in that message. The hotel chosen during booking may not be your actual meeting place.
Infant seats and boosters need an advance request. They aren't automatically assigned through an age band. Your booking uses infant tickets for ages 0 to 1 and child tickets for ages 2 to 12.
Some vehicles can't carry a wheelchair or scooter. Check the vehicle arrangement with the operator after booking. A tour reservation alone doesn't establish space for your mobility device.
Your meals are separate from the tour price. Cash or a credit card can cover purchases during the stops. Haleiwa's 90-minute visit gives you time to choose food in town.
The group is capped at 24 travelers, and a booking can contain up to 24 people. An adult must be included. Keep the mobile ticket available for your departure.
You must cancel at least 24 hours before departure to receive a full refund. A later cancellation won't be refunded. Weather and insufficient bookings are also possible reasons for the tour not running.
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Which tour to choose instead
The valley walk with meals included
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Activities beyond town sightseeing
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A smaller group with a later start
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Good to know
People also ask
- How much does Karma's Northshore Island Tour cost?
The tour costs from $179 per adult. Your guide and round-trip Waikiki transport are covered. You'll pay for meals along the route, with gratuities separate too. The price doesn't turn the food stops into an included meal package.
- How long is Karma's North Shore tour from Waikiki?
The full tour lasts 7 hours including road travel. It's not seven hours spent at the attractions. You have 90 minutes in Haleiwa within that total. The route finishes with inland stops before the return to Waikiki.
- Does Karma's Northshore Island Tour include swimming?
No, there isn't a swimming stop on this 7-hour itinerary. The route focuses on sightseeing and town visits. You visit Byodo-In Temple and spend time in Haleiwa. Waimea Falls isn't part of this selected tour.
- Which days does Karma's North Shore tour leave Waikiki?
The 8 a.m. tour runs on Tuesday and Thursday, with a Saturday departure too. Those are the selected option's three operating days. Your pickup message gives the time for your particular zone. It may differ from the headline start time.
- Can Karma's North Shore tour collect cruise passengers at the port?
This option uses Waikiki pickup zones for its 7-hour trip. It doesn't list a port meeting point. A cruise passenger would need a separate journey to the assigned zone. The tour duration alone doesn't establish a return deadline for the ship.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.