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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
Sat 27 Sep
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Starting at $249.48
Sat 27 Sep
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
1
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.
2
Byodo-In Temple
This enchanting temple is an excellent stop for photography enthusiasts providing beautiful photos.
3
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
Enjoy locally grown macadamia's right from a macadamia tree and capture spectacular views of Kualoa mountain.
4
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.
5
Mokoli’i Island
Check out Mokoli'i Island, also know an "Chinaman's Hat"
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Banzai Pipeline
Watch daring surfers rip through the famous Banzai Pipeline as giant waves form into a barrel roll during the winter months.
13
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.
14
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.
15
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.
16
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!
17
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.
18
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!
19
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)
DeePritch
Jul 2019
This was our absolute favorite tour. We got to see a lot of hidden treasures and took some great photos. John gave us lots of photography hints to improve our photos and he even took professional photos of us that he sent to us after the tour free of charge. John knew the history and wildlife everywhere we went and we learned a lot. He knows when and where to find sea turtles! Even if you are not into photography, I would still recommend this tour.
Response from Host
Jul 2019
Thank you for choosing Datesnap Tours Hawaii, we are happy to hear you folks enjoyed your North Shore Sunset Photo Tour, we are delighted to hear John was able to provide you folks with some great photos through out your tour, we hope to see you folks again on another beautiful Hawaiian journey, Mahalo nui loa once again and Aloha! :)
Neil H
May 2019
This outstanding tour of the North Shore surpassed our expectations. John our tour guide had a wealth of knowledge regarding the area, including the flora and fauna of the region. All the highlights, as detailed in the tour information, were visited. As it was a small group the tour was tailored to our requirements, which made very relaxed and most enjoyable. As an added bonus, John is a professional photographer and he was only too happy to take our photos when we wanted. He emailed the snaps to us a couple of days later. The photos taken at Sunset Beach were another highlight. Lunch at the food truck was excellent. Pick up and drop off was at our hotel, which was very convenient. We thoroughly recommend this tour.
Response from Host
Jun 2019
Mahalo nui loa Neil for choosing Datesnap Tours Hawaii, we are so glad you folks had a great time on your North Shore Sunset Photo Tour, and happy the photos turned out great, we appreciate your love and support, we hope to see you folks again on another beautiful Hawaiian journey, thank you once again and Alooooha!!!!
dolls111
May 2019
This tour took us to the North Shore area of Oahu. John was a professional photographer so the tour was much more personal and enjoyable. Saw so many north shore areas much more than we expected. Ended at Sunset beach and John was very willing to take as many photos as we wanted and emailed the photos to us. Nice stop for lunch at the food trucks. We were very delighted with this tour. Pick up at hotel and nice small group made it an enjoyable day.
Response from Host
May 2019
Alooooooha!!!!! and Mahalo nui loa once again for choosing Datesnap Tours Hawaii, we're so happy to hear John was able to show you folks an amazing time around North Shore, and glad you folks were able to capture some great photos on your North Shore Sunset Photo Tour, we hope to see you again soon on another beautiful Hawaiian journey on your next visit to Oahu, Hawaii, thank you once again!

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