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Tour Title
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WAIMEA WATERFALL & CIRCLE ISLAND ADVENTURE (7hrs)
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Tour Description
Slideshow /Photos
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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.
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Length of Tour
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7 hours
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Trail length:
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1.5 miles (3/4 mile each way in the Arboretum to get to the waterfall)
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Actual walking time:
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1.2 hours on paved trail
(35 minutes each way to get to the waterfall within the Arboretum)
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Trail rating/Difficulty:
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very easy
*Tours with this designation might still involve some physical activity such as walking on flat, paved roads.
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Restrictions:
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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.
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| 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.
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Visited Locations |
Open |
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Waialua Chocolate Farm |
Daily |
9/10:00am |
5:00pm |
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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 |
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9:00 |
Pick up clients and drive to Waialua |
50 |
- |
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9:50 |
visit Waialua Chocolate Farm |
25 |
yes |
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10:15 |
Drive to Waimea Valley |
20 |
- |
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10:35 |
Visit Waimea Valley, the Arboretum and walk to the waterfall |
90 |
yes |
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12:05 |
drive to Banzai Pipeline |
15 |
- |
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12:20 |
visit Banzai Pipeline |
20 |
- |
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12:40 |
drive to Fumis |
20 |
- |
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13:00 |
Shrimp Lunch at Fumis |
50 |
yes |
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13:50 |
drive to MacNut Farm |
50 |
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14:40 |
visit the MacNut Farm |
20 |
yes |
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15:00 |
drive to Waikiki |
60 |
- |
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16:00 |
drop off at Waikiki |
- |
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Recommended Timetable
*Departing from IHILANI |
Start |
Activity |
Minutes |
Restrooms |
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9:00 |
Pick up clients and drive to Waialua |
50 |
- |
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9:50 |
visit Waialua Chocolate Farm |
25 |
yes |
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10:15 |
Drive to Waimea Valley |
20 |
- |
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10:35 |
Visit Waimea Valley, the Arboretum and walk to the waterfall |
90 |
yes |
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12:05 |
drive to Banzai Pipeline |
15 |
- |
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12:20 |
visit Banzai Pipeline |
20 |
- |
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12:40 |
drive to Fumis |
20 |
- |
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13:00 |
Shrimp Lunch at Fumis |
50 |
yes |
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13:50 |
drive to MacNut Farm |
50 |
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14:40 |
visit the MacNut Farm |
20 |
yes |
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15:00 |
drive to Ihilani |
60 |
- |
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16:00 |
drop off at Ihilani |
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- |
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We provide the following (per person):
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Admission fee(s):
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We pay the admission fees to all the visited locations above
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Beverage:
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1 bottle of spring water
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Lunch:
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Optional, for an added cost
Menu options for this tour
Details
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Additional Items
To Bring/Wear By Guests:
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- 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.
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Pricing options:
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Guide only,
Guide+Transportation, Guide+Transportation+Lunch
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Minimum Capacity:
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10
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Maximum Capacity:
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75
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Cancellation Policy:
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A minimum 72-hour advanced notice required for full refund.
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PHOTOS
SLIDESHOW
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