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Private North Shore Tour with Sunset & Free Photo Session by a Photographer

Private North Shore Tour with Sunset & Free Photo Session by a Photographer

Overview

Leave the hustle and bustle of Honolulu and see the real Hawai'i, the North Shore of Oahu offers a peak into the country side and the untouched wilderness of Hawai'i.

Our tours are strictly private, we implement CDC guidelines through out the experience for safety while having fun, perfect for post Covid travel.

This tour is an excellent opportunity for photographers who want to capture wildlife and undisturbed landscapes, North Shore also tends to have its own unique culture a part from the rest of the island.

Here you can find Green Sea Turtles resting on pristine beaches, in it's own natural habitat, daring surfers who genuinely live and breathe surf culture clash with ferocious waves in the winter months, breath taking scenery untouched and unhindered and epic Hollywood film locations.

City: Honolulu

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $249.48

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $249.48

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What's Included

Free photo session!

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tripod for your camera

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Our tours are strictly private, we implement CDC guidelines through out the experience for safety while having fun, perfect for post Covid travel.

What To Expect

Nu’uanu Pali

We will first start our North Shore journey by visiting Pali Lookout at the edge of Nu'uanu Valley, one of the most breathtaking scenic places on Oahu, it's also where the epic battle of Nu'uanu took place, the final battle where King Kamehameha the Great and his forces gained the control of Oahu.

Byodo-In Temple

This enchanting temple is an excellent stop for photography enthusiasts providing beautiful photos.

Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

Enjoy locally grown macadamia's right from a macadamia tree and capture spectacular views of Kualoa mountain.

Kualoa Regional Park

Next up we will journey over to Kualoa Regional Park where you can capture amazing photo's of Mokoli'i island, commonly known as Chinaman's Hat, and the awe inspiring Kualoa mountain of the Ko'olau Range that resembles a giant slain lizard as told in ancient Hawaiian folklore.

Mokoli’i Island

Check out Mokoli'i Island, also know an "Chinaman's Hat"

Kahana Bay Beach Park

After that we will head over to Kahana Bay, a stunning beach surrounded by the majestic Ko'olau Mountains, another excellent spot for taking great photos.

Laie Hawaii Temple

We will then check out the Laie Hawaii Temple, the largest mormon temple in the Pacific right in the heart of Laie town home to one of the largest mormon communities in Hawaii, this scenic temple opens up to a grand entrance with royal palm trees and yellow hibiscus flowers that lead up to it.

Kahuku

We will then cruise over to the small town of Kahuku for lunch famous for it's North Shore shrimp and home to the food trucks serving a variety of delicious North Shore cuisine including the famous Giovanni's Shrimp Truck.

Kahuku Farms

Afterwards we will head over to Kahuku Land Farms, a local fruit stand where you can savor delicious locally grown exotic fruits and real ice cold coconut water straight from the coconut it self.

Kawela Bay

Explore a secret hidden beach that is absolutely stunning, on the way check out a historic banyan tree where scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean and Lost where filmed.

Sunset Beach Park

Check out the famous Banzai Pipeline and the iconic Sunset Beach, home of the big surf and where most pro surf competitions are held.

Banzai Pipeline

Watch daring surfers rip through the famous Banzai Pipeline as giant waves form into a barrel roll during the winter months.

Shark's Cove

We will then cruise over to Shark's Cove, a crater of an extinct volcano semi submerged in water that's popular for Scuba divers in the summer months, a very unique landscape surrounded by lava formations that make up for stunning photos.

Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument

Explore the largest Heiau on the island, this ancient Hawaiian sacred site covers roughly 2 acres on a hilltop overlooking Waimea Valley and Waimea Bay.

Waimea Valley

Afterwards we will head over to Waimea Valley Park where you can hike through a Hawaiian rainforest surrounded by giant ancient trees with an abundance of native flowers and birds, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to photograph birdlife.

Waimea Waterfall

At the end of Waimea valley lies Waimea Falls, a stunning waterfall deep inside the forest where you can take a dip if you like!

Haleiwa Town Center

Afterwards, we will head over to the historical town of Haleiwa, a small country town full of colorful local boutiques and restaurants that represent the laid back island life style, it also has a very big food truck scene offering a variety of different foods, a great experience for foodies who love food trucks! also feel free to grab some delicious "shave ice" from the original Matsumoto's Shave Ice.

Dole Plantation

Next stop we will head over to the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation where you can sample sweet Hawaiian pineapples, don't forget to try the pineapple whips, Dole's famous pineapple flavored ice cream, and check out the worlds largest outdoor maze!

Laniakea Beach

For our final stop we will explore Laniakea Beach also known as "turtle beach" where Green Sea Turtles like to swim up shore and rest upon the beach as the sun sets, you can admire these wonderful creatures basking in their natural habitat from a safe distance as well as a stunning sunset, a very memorable part of the trip.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (9)

Mishka315

Nov 2021

John was a great tour guide and photographer. We never felt rushed anywhere and he was very knowledgeable about the various places we visited. One of the best tour experiences I've had.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Mahalo nui loa for choosing Datesnap Tours Hawaii, we’re happy to hear you folks enjoyed your private North Shore sunset photo tour and we’re glad John was able to show you folks a great time around Oahu and help capture some amazing photos, we hope to see you folks again soon on your next visit to Hawaii, thank you once again and Aloha!

Cassandra_C

Aug 2021

John our tour Guide was the absolute the best. John gave us the tour of Our Lives of the Northside of Hawaii we learned about the culture and History. The local eateries were amazing the pictures I can't say how beautiful our pictures came out. Our sunset pictures was the best we are so appreciative of his kind and patient nature. A thousand stars

Response from Host

Aug 2021

JulietZ72

Aug 2021

This was the most succinct way to see the South Shore. I did not know what to expect. I planned on taking my own photos and having a guide help me what I got was fun and relaxing. John knows the area well and dealt with the traffic while telling us all about the island and it’s history. As a bonus John took photos of us at every location and they were beautiful. I have several real keep sales. He was able to get some great shots without other tourists in them. John advised us on places to eat that fit our dietary restrictions. This was a lovely way to spend half our day and well worth it. We came back to almost every location he took us when our kids arrived. Thank you so much John. What breathtaking locations. The only thing I would change was leaving my camera at home.

Response from Host

Aug 2021