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    4.8 (35 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    WATERFALL HIKE
    Brittney L.

    Hi my family and I booked our Island Tour last Thursday with Larry, he is literally the BEST tour guide!! He picked us up on time, recommended his personal favorite spots of the Island & showed us around with such a great attitude!! He was very easygoing, friendly, & clearly passionate about his job. Our family all agreed that Larry was the best tour guide we've ever encountered. I loved my tour and recommend him to anyone visiting the Island!! Thank you Larry hope to see you around!! :)

    Shawn truly knew how to show us popular tourist attractions in the most efficient way!
    Bailey S.

    Im not gonna lie, I was nervous when we chose to go on a private tour instead of a group tour, feeling anxious about how to keep a conversation going for so long with someone new. I wish I could go back in time and tell that nervous girl that this would end up being one of the best experiences of her life. I went on this tour with my 81 year old grandmother (I'm 22) and we both had the time of our lives! I had some ideas going into this tour for places to go or things to see and our guide (Shawn!!!) took us to all of them without me even having to ask. He went above and beyond to make sure this tour was the most interactive and personalized way to see as much of the island as possible. He also did an amazing job making sure both me and my grandmother were taken care of and that she wasn't having to try things she wasn't comfortable with but that I also didn't miss out on any adventures! It was the perfect way to intertwine seeing tourist attractions as well as more local spots and experiences. All day I felt like I was taking to someone I had known for so long and I left with much more knowledge about the history of Hawaii and it's people than I thought possible. Most important of all, I truly felt like I left having made a new friend in our guide, Shawn.

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    Colleen M.

    Out of my three trips to Oahu, this was by far the best tour I have done in any of my trips. This was my boyfriend's first trip to Hawaii, so I wanted to introduce him to more than the beaches of Waikiki where we were staying on vacation. Tyco was our tour guide for the day- he was prompt, funny, and very kind. We paid for a eight hour tour, but we were out for close to ten hours. He encouraged us to linger at every stop and take our time to truly experience Oahu. We chose to go to the preset tour around the island- however, requests are allowed and encouraged. We stopped at many beaches and lookouts, including Hanauma Bay, Makapu'u Lighthouse, Tropical Macadamia Nut Farms, Halona Blowhole, a shrimp truck for lunch, and the Dole Plantation. The highlight of the trip was snorkeling at Turtle Bay and a stop at Laniakea (Turtle Beach). We had the opportunity to not only see many turtles in the water, but were lucky enough to see a turtle coming ashore. I would highly recommend this tour. It is an excellent value for what you pay, especially compared to many other private tours of the island. I will definitely recommend this tour and Tyco to all of my family and friends!

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    Carey J.

    Awesome, JP is still one of our best tour guides.

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    Oh, wow! Who was your driver?

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    We had a great tour of the entire island with JP as our driver! He was very knowledgeable and accommodating!

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    JP is still one of our best tour guides.

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    Me and my family had a wonderful day with Isaac. I would happy recommend them to any one.

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    Thanks! I don’t get many requests for the Astronomy tour lately.

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    Grand Tours Around Island - Turtle beach, seeing one of the old turtles crawling up the shore

    Grand Tours Around Island

    4.5(231 reviews)
    0.3 miWaikiki

    Uʻilani was a spectacular guide--entertaining, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. She shared her…read morewisdom and deep understanding of Hawaiian culture with warmth and authenticity, and we were able to spend meaningful, unhurried time at every stop on the tour. My favorite activity of the entire trip was snorkeling. I love nature, and swimming alongside a school of fish was one of the most remarkable experiences of my life. My new novel, DeathCon--a YA horror story releasing in February--takes place in Honolulu, and this journey was so rich with insight and history that I truly felt my spirit connect with the people and the land. It was an unforgettable and inspiring experience from beginning to end. Mahalo nui loa -- with deep gratitude for the land, the culture, and the opportunity to be here.

    I wish I could give this company 0 stars, but let the one star I'm forced to give be in honor of…read more the incredible bus driver NEIL and our guide KING MIKE. They're both hilarious and very knowledgeable! ------------------------------- As a travel agent, I like to recommend yours or experienced that I myself have tried. While 'Im not much of a tour bus enthusiast, to ensure that my clients end up with a good one-- I decided to try Nui Tours. Unfulfilled promises by Jack (the owner): small group, Mercedes Van, all of the stops, snorkeling at a specific beach, we did not want to stop at certain places and were told we could customize, souvenir hats, 2 bottles of champagne, unlimited juices/snacks/drinks, and the discounted price per person. What we got: the bus was 30 minutes late, no one answers the phone number, HUGE OLD TOUR BUS (58 people), we did not get to choose our stops or how long we stopped somewhere, they had water bottles and Pringles (no juice/no champagne/no other snacks that were promised), and on top of several other things-- they charged us full price. WE ARE STILL AWAITING A REFUND of the amount that was overcharged. Jack has lied to us, taken zero accountability, and still refuses to answer the phone. I can't help to think that half of his warrants are for fraud at this point. There is no clear communication and several tour companies show up at the same location, so if you got suckered into these tours-- please verify with each driver to see if your name is on their list. Please choose a different touring company to support. If you have a car rented and need help planning your endeavors, feel free to reach out. Good luck out there!

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    Dolphins and You - Best Dolphin Watch and Turtle Snorkel on Oahu!

    Dolphins and You

    4.7(922 reviews)
    0.2 miWaikiki

    We booked a last-minute turtle snorkeling tour for myself and my 13-year-old daughter, not knowing…read morewhat to expect--and it ended up being the most amazing experience! The bus arrived right on time, and our driver, Cheryl, was awesome and hilarious. Once we got to the boat, Captain Zach was fantastic, and Leilani, our lovely hula dancer, added such a special touch to the whole experience. From start to finish, we loved every single second. The crew was fun, professional, and made us feel completely at ease. We were even lucky enough to see whales, which made the trip extra unforgettable! I've told everyone I know about this experience and can't wait to come back and try the dolphin tour next time. This place is absolutely a 10 out of 10--highly recommend!

    Our family of four joined the Dolphins and You 3-hr tour in December 2025 and we had a blast! All…read morestaff members made the experience so enjoyable. Tyler was the bus guide and his positive energy set the tour off to a great start. He clearly laid out the outline of the tour: 1st hour to see sea animals, 2nd hour of snorkeling with a boat slide, 3rd hour boat ride back including lunch and hula dancing. Driver Mahea greeted us warmly and safely drove the large bus from and to Waikiki. Captain Jerry was informative and included our 6-year-old daughter to "drive" the boat and it was a highlight of her Oahu trip. Ben and Kainoa were friendly, made sure we had the appropriate snorkeling gear/life jackets for the kids, and gave beautiful hula dances. Cyre had great energy and was informative on the boat ride. Flo and Faavae were great in guiding the water activities. We saw dolphins, snorkeled with turtles, enjoyed the boat ride, and appreciated how a little bit of the Hawaiian culture was incorporated into the tour. Thank you to this crew!

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    Dolphins and You is a party on the ocean! Enjoy a day off in paradise.

    Dolphins and You - Lunch Included with Dolphin Adventure

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    Dolphins and You - Watching dolphins swim by and ride the surf of the bow on Dolphins and You is an experience you'll never forget!

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    Oahu Nature Tours

    4.8(279 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Sage and Kim provided us with a safe, enjoyable, and well-organized trip. The itinerary was fully…read morepacked and thoughtfully designed, offering a rich mix of Hawaiian culture, history, and natural beauty. We especially appreciated the authentic local insights alongside highlights of modern-day icons. The only downside--through no fault of Sage or Kim--was that a few inconsiderate participants did not respect the schedule, which caused delays and shortened our time at some stops.

    Like many others, we did ample research before diving into this tour. The appeal for me was the:…read more- included lunch - guidebook given at the end outlining Oahu's nature WRITTEN BY THE CEO! - focus on flora and fauna - competitive price point - good pick up locations My favorite stops were: - the Botanical garden which many other tours offer as well - Pali Lookout for King Kamehameha's victory and the wind The not so fun: - Chinaman's Hat, would've preferred the nut farm Our guide Kainoa taught us about the nature, history, Hawaiian language, personal storytelling especially with his grandfather and brother, some cool stories (spoilers ahead) include: - Grandpa and brother touching Pacific Ocean at the same time in Honolulu and San Diego which is touching the same thing - Polynesians keeping sharks as pets, one of grandma's friends kept a 14 ft long tiger shark and fed it in knee deep water - The events of Pearl Harbor and December 7th 1941 through his grandpa's eyes - Hawaii's transition from sugar cane to tourism Some other cool random events include: - two peoples birthdays - proposal on board! Definitely would go back! The bus was comfy and Kainoa was awesome. you can tell the CEO and all the staff really want you to know the intimacy of Hawaii, not just the tourist spots, evident when driving up the north east shore and through the countryside.

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    Shaka Tours - A Blow Hole in the Rocks at a Beach

    Shaka Tours

    4.8(98 reviews)
    0.6 miWaikiki

    If you're a tourist, do yourself a favor by talking to Shaka. They are so incredibly patient,…read morehelpful, and *honest*! I actually saved money by booking through them compared to online, because they fully explained the differences in tours/tiers and picked the cheapest ones that satisfied our criteria. It was clear that they knew what they were talking about. Ideally, you should call Shaka before you get to Hawaii and plan your vacation early... but we didn't. Luckily, we stopped by in person and Shaka Tours saved our vacation. They planned our whole itinerary, got us tickets to things that looked closed, and advised us against packages that we came in considering. It actually felt like a tourist stop itself, because they explained the local geography and customs using google maps and videos, and suggested can't-miss, free, no-reservation needed stuff like the Diamond Head Hike. They were easy to reach by text/call at any time, even when we woke up very early because we wanted to make the most of the day. The tours they did book for us were all great with friendly guides. I can't recommend them enough!

    The audio tour didn't work, no one ever replied to help via phone, text, app or email when it…read morecounted. I did all of the troubleshooting advised through their website and app and nothing worked. I didn't need help after I got home from Hawaii for a tour that was only in Hawaii. I reached out for a refund and only got the run around. I would give zero stars if I could!

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    Where Jurassic Park was Filmed

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    One of the many beautiful stops

    Shaka Tours - First time snorkelers renting snorkel gear at Shaka Tours and heading to Hanauma Bay!

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    First time snorkelers renting snorkel gear at Shaka Tours and heading to Hanauma Bay!

    Living Ocean Tours - My son made a new friend and he loved his secure life jacket even though he is an excellent swimmer.

    Living Ocean Tours

    4.9(780 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I'm the girl who wants to go snorkeling even though she gets sea sickness and can't really swim…read morebecause I love animals and I want to experience snorkeling with turtles and fish at least once in my life. We did the turtle tour on 5/13 at 8:30 in the morning. They teach everyone how to use the given gear, they antifog the goggles beforehand and sanitize all the gear well afterwards. They have snacks, water, and ginger ale. We saw two turtles within a couple arms lengths at the surface (you can't touch them but gosh they were so close!). We also saw about seven turtles chilling on the bottom. Tons of reef fish swimming so close to us too. The crew makes sure to point out turtles so you don't miss them. It was my first time in open water and the crew was welcoming from the start. They separate the groups so if you can't swim or are not great at swimming, you can stay back and hold onto a blue mat in the water where they teach you and help you feel comfortable in open water first. Even though I vomited afterwards (yes I took plenty of motion sickness medication ahead of time!), I highly recommend the experience. It's unlike anything else. The crew is so funny, they normalized not being able to swim well or motion sickness so you don't feel embarrassed. They get in the water with you (not all crews do!) and were super attentive, and encouraging. I felt safe enough that I was able to learn, get confident in the water and join the others and I still felt like I had plenty of great snorkeling time. Overall, GREAT company for actually seeing turtles! GREAT for inexperienced swimmers and people who get motion/sea sickness! If you're determined, you can still do it. The crew made me feel safe the entire time! You've got this, you only live once!

    Fun 5/5 Snorkeling 4/5…read more Service 5/5 Informative from staff in safety 5/5 Price for value and time 5/5 Overall 5/5 Wow you guys are truly amazing. I didn't even get off the boat and my son already asked me "can we come back to this same boat again next time!" From the gate B, which is your entrance, make sure you read your additional info after your confirmation email, especially if you are taking a Uber or Lyft, or else you can get dropped off at the main area and have to walk and find gate B! It's a long walk if you do not specify, our u er drive was the one that asked me, what gate sir, or else you have a long walk. Thank god he asked us! So from the gate to the entire experience, it can be overwhelming, it's a lot to do, it's a ton of fun. I rated 4/5 for the snorkeling because it's open ocean vs doing this inside a "bay" You first get a cruise down the waters and learn about the city and the captain t Story tells you a lot of history and the buildings while we are cruising and then we turn around to the play and snorkeling areas! Wow! But knowing my kids they want to also PLAY! Thais is the boat, you have a water trampoline, a water floating board that you legit can lay on or stand on and play balance and or just lay, and a huge slide!!!!! Wow! And drink and snacks are included! We didn't even get a chance to grab a beer! lol (for additional $ on your own) Just look at the view and the photos. So this entire experience is just 5/5 We booked through TripAdvisor. This is 100% recommend, since this is also at open ocean, it's easier if you can swim and not afraid of the waters. They do offer life jackets and self blown floatation vests, your choice. Must do!!!!! See you next time!

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    Living Ocean Tours - Taking the Waikiki Sunset #cruise with #LivingOceanTours! #DebutDanceDistrict @BryantCabrera

    Taking the Waikiki Sunset #cruise with #LivingOceanTours! #DebutDanceDistrict @BryantCabrera

    Living Ocean Tours - All smiles!

    All smiles!

    Living Ocean Tours - Safety instructions for snorkeling gear

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