The 13 Best North Shore Tours on Oahu

1.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu by minibus, from Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole to Chinaman’s Hat, North Shore shrimp, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and Nuʻuanu Pali. Waikiki pickup, a narrated guide, and Waimea Valley admission are included. Guides such as Ian, Rocky, Tim, Cap, and Kanamu are known for lively island stories.

“Tim is an amazing tour guide who provides wonderful antidotes during a full day tour of Oahu! Tim pointed out all the celebrity homes, Hollywood movie highlights, took us to epic sightseeing vista points, gave us plenty of time to explore Waimea Falls and Botanical Gardens, and took us to multiple eateries. We ate and enjoyed a lot!”

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2.Oahu’s North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,616 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $203

Ride an ATV up Keana Farms, then cross eight quiet ziplines from 500 to 2,400 feet above Oahu’s North Shore. Guides such as Amelia, JT, Coral, and Danny are praised for clear safety help and warm instruction. Expect rappels, sky bridges, boardwalks, water, and wide ocean views.

“It was great!! Everyone was friendly and positive and helpful. Perfect day Kids loved it! It was a great experience”

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3.Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,799 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Ride the Surf Bus from Waikiki to Oahu’s North Shore with guides such as Sam, Uncle Kevin, and Cousin G. Choose snorkeling, cycling, kayaking, SUP, surfing, a waterfall swim, or beach time, then explore Haleiwa. The day includes Waimea Falls admission, selected gear, hotel pickup at chosen hotels, and free time for food and shops.

“We booked a few tours this one was our favorite. Sam was excellent at giving us fun facts and stories about Hawaiian culture and history. He's a funny guy too. The stops were great because it offered different choices at each stop. For people wanting to see different beaches I recommend this tour.”

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4.7-Line Maui Zipline on the North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,648 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $155

At Camp Maui on the North Shore, you’ll ride seven ziplines through eucalyptus trees, cross a swaying suspension bridge, and tackle aerial obstacles with a professional guide. Lines reach 900 feet and speeds up to 40 mph, but the course remains friendly for first-timers and children age five and up.

“Exceptional experience! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The course was fun with beautiful views. This is a must do adventure.”

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5.Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,485 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

From Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, you’ll take a 90-minute boat trip into open water with an English-speaking crew, then spend about 15 to 20 minutes beside Galapagos sharks in a secure cage. Guides such as Titus, Fisher, Cruz, Jules, Tim, and Sean have helped make the trip calm, clear, and well organized.

“Due to hazardous seek conditions everything was canceled for the next four days. I’m sure I would’ve enjoyed it. It was the top of my bucket list while I was here in Honolulu, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen because of high winds and very rough seas”

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6.Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

From Haleʻiwa Boat Harbor, you’ll take a short boat ride offshore, then enter a floating cage to watch Galapagos and Sandbar sharks through mask-and-snorkel windows. The crew, including guides such as Caleb, David, Efraim, and Jax, explains shark behavior. No scuba certification is needed, and observer tickets are available.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Incredible Experience! Shark cage diving was 100% worth it — truly one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done! The water was a stunning shade of blue, surprisingly warm, and we saw so many sharks up close. I was a little nervous at first, but the guides were incredibly kind, professional, and made us feel completely safe the entire time. The whole experience felt very well organized and secure, and once I was in the water, the excitement totally took over. It’s something everyone should do at least once — an absolute must-do adventure! 📝 Tip: If you get motion sick, take Dramamine the night before. One…”

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7.Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu with a local guide such as Justin, Mike, or Kurt. Stop at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Chinaman’s Hat, a macadamia farm, Dole Plantation, and the North Shore. Snorkel gear is included, but turtle sightings depend on weather and sea conditions. Lunch costs extra and requires cash.

“The most memorable part was the Chinese hat, snorkeling, seeing sea turtles, going to the dole plantation, trying the pineapple seeing pink pineapple, our tour guy giving up flowers.He was the best tour guide of all time! He knew everything, the history, the legends, the Greek legends, the war, the name of the view sites and why they were name that way! He knew everything of this islands! I would definitely recommend him. He has long blonde hair with tattoos!”

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8.Oahu Island Experience feat the North Shore (Small Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Best value

See Oahu beyond Waikiki in a small group of up to 12, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle. The day links Halona Blowhole, Kualoa’s Chinaman’s Hat, Kahuku food trucks, farm stands, Sunset Beach, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Stephanie, John, Allen, and Jon are known for adding local stories and occasional extra stops.

“Well paced tour and appreciated that the van was not at full capacity. The guide Stephanie was very informative and great.”

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9.Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $110

Start before sunrise with the steep Diamond Head hike, then ride along Oahu’s east coast and North Shore with stops at Halona Blowhole, Kualoa, Kahuku food trucks, Sunset Beach, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Stephanie, Jonah, John, and Allen add local stories. Lunch is extra, and the full day lasts about 11 hours.

“It isn't long, but is steep. Nice views. Medium difficulty, but very well maintained. Eroded but little loose rock. Glad we went in the morning as it gets hot quickly. It would be a difficult trail in the rain”

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10.Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Meet Sunset Suzy’s Surf School in Hauula for a 90-minute beginner lesson with instructors such as Suzy, Andy, John, Matthew, or Kaiser. You’ll spend about 15 minutes on the beach learning safety and technique, then practice in the ocean with a board, rash guard, leash, and local guidance included. Turtle spotting is also offered.

“My daughter and I enjoyed learning how to surf with Andy! We each caught several waves and had a wonderful time. This was a great experience for beginners. Highly recommend!!”

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11.Shark-Dive Tour on Oahu’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $135

Leave Haleiwa Harbor with a small group and ride three miles offshore to 250-foot waters where Galapagos and tiger sharks gather. Ocean Outfitters Hawaii provides snorkeling gear and professional supervision for a cage-free swim lasting about two hours. Captain Lily and captain Tyler are among the crew members named by past participants.

“This was so much fun! We are a beginner and intermediate snorkel experienced couple. Captain Lily was fantastic and her crew as well. They were very professional and we felt safe the whole time. Once in a lifetime (until you book again ;) ) experience. Definitely worth it!”

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12.Shark Cage Diving On “The World Famous North Shore of Oahu”, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Haleiwa Shark Tours takes you by stable double-hull catamaran to a shark cage off Oahu’s North Shore. You’ll get a safety briefing, snorkeling gear, bottled water, and time in the water with Galapagos sharks. Captain Derek, Kama, Taylor, Forrest, Tyler, Nellie, and Trevor are among the crew members associated with the operation.

“Not scary, the sharks are really chill but super cool to see. Very friendly crew. They even cut my price down because I broke my ankle before the trip and had to just be a bystander.”

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13.Small Group North Shore Circle Island Tour Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $109

This 6 to 7 hour Oahu circle tour leaves Waikiki at about 9:00 am, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a maximum of 24 people. Guides such as Tyler, Heather, Christine, and Lucas have led recent departures. You will see Diamond Head, Dole Plantation, North Shore beaches, Kahuku food trucks, and Hawaii Kai, with coffee and macadamia tastings included.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our Circle Tour of Oahu with Nausia. She was very pleasant and personable. She offered great insight when applicable. This was an economical way to get a "taste" of the island, as we did not have lots of time to explore the entire island on our own. If you like to get a true feel for places that you visit, I would suggest this tour, as it highlights the island in an efficient and economical manner.”

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