World famous volcanic crater located on the South Shore of O'ahu. Great for snorkeling and photos and featured in the movie Blue Hawai'i with Elvis Presley.
Guests can choose to shop at WPO and spend as much time as they like there. The timeline below is an average time spent at the Outlets.
Guests have the option to add the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet to the tour on Wednesday, most Saturdays and Sundays. Guests can spend as much time as they like here and the timeline is an average.
Guests can hike to the top or view from scenic lookout at the base.
Guests can add a stop at the Hālona Blow Hole to any tour that passes by the South Shore.
Guests can add a stop at the famous Nu`uanu Pali Lookout for a great scenic view of Windward O`ahu.
Guests have the option to experience the peace and tranquility of the temple situated at the base of the Ko`olau Mountain Range. Time spent here is up to the guests and the timeline reflects an average time.
Guests can add a stop to take pictures of Mokoli`i, commonly referred to as Chinamans Hat.
Guests have the option to stop at Sunset Beach on the North Shore. Massive waves and surfers in the wintertime and calm beautiful water in the summer.
Walk to a beautiful waterfall with a pool deep enough for swimming. Guests walk through a botanical garden on the way and is great for all ages and abilities. Timeline is for an average time but guests can spend as long as they like here.
Guests have the option of great food, cocktails, swimming and snorkeling in the summer, or watching surfers in the winter at the Turtle Bay Resort. Timeline is an average time spent at the resort and can be adjusted accordingly.
A great option for snorkeling in the summertime and watching monster waves in the wintertime.
Guest can shop, sample local food, paddle board or kayak with the turtles, and see great local art. You can spend as much time as you want in town and the timeline is an average.
Guests can sample the Dole Whip pineapple ice cream, enjoy a ride on the Pineapple Train or get lost in the Pineapple Maze. The timeline is an average visit time to the Plantation and guests can spend more or less time.
Enjoy top notch coffee and explore the coffee trees. Guests get to sample local flavors, learn more about the roasting process and bring home great souvenirs.
Statue of the King who unified the Hawaiian Islands in Downtown Honolulu that was featured in Hawai`i Five-0. Guests can choose from a photo stop or a walking tour of the area. The timeline reflects a photo stop at the statue.
Headquarters of the Hawaiian Kingdom across from the Kamehameha Statue. Guests can view the palace from the statue, take a walking tour of the grounds outside the palace, or do one of the guided or audio set tour inside the palace. Timeline reflects the average time of a walking tour.
Learn more about Hawai`i and Oceania at the Bishop Museum. Great for both kids and adults and guests can even request a behind the scenes tour. The timeline reflects the minimum recommended time in the museum.
Guests not staying in Waikīkī can add time exploring this world famous resort destination. Enjoy great food, cocktails, entertainment and so much more. Guests can spend as much or as little time in town as they want and the timeline reflects the average.
Guests not staying in Waikīkī can experience the world famous beach and even take a surf lesson, canoe ride, or just lounge under the view of Diamond Head. Surf lessons and Canoe Rides should be reserved in advance with one of the beach boy companies. Guests can spend as much or as little time in town as they want and the timeline reflects the average.
Guests can enjoy a breathtaking scenic view and drive above Honolulu. See the lookout featured in "Blue Hawai`i" with Elvis Presley. The timeline accounts for drive to and from with a photo stop.
Booking our 2 tours was very easy and Michael was very accommodating. He is an amazing tour guide and made us feel like family. Our tours were totally customized to what we wanted to do. Michael went above and beyond in every aspect. He is very knowledgeable and kind. 100% recommend Michael for any tour needs you may have in Oahu.
Michael was fantastic Great service excellent decisions on where to go. It was an absolute perfect day. He was very knowledgeable about the island and its history. If you are considering a tour guide for the island, you need Michael as your guide. You won't be disappointed.
This was my first ever trip to O’ahu and I am so grateful that we had Michael as our private tour guide! He was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history and current events of Hawaii, and he truly embodies the spirit of Aloha. I throughly enjoyed his personal stories and experiences while living on the island as well. Our day was relaxed and we were able to see everything we requested, plus a few local spots, without feeling rushed at all. I HIGHLY recommend touring with this company. Mahalo to Michael and Hali’a tours for making this trip so special 🌺🤙🏼🌴
Michael was an exceptional guide. We went over our itinerary the day before and we're given many options during the day to fit our expectations. He was very knowledgeable about Hawaii history and kept us entertained while driving from place to place. Book Michael and you will not have any regrets.
Tour guide Micheal was great. He had lots of interesting things to tell us and tailored our travel around the island to what we wanted to do
Spent a wonderful day with Michael of Halia Tours today. It could not have been better. Everything was so easy. We had a schedule that we asked for but we got more. When we had time to do more, Michael gave us options and let us choose. Nothing was too much trouble - we got more than we expected. Cannot recommend this small business professionally run with all health and safety issues important to him as well. We started out as a client and felt we were friends at the end. Don't hesitate - this is high end.
Michael did a fantastic job touring us around. He hit all the points and then some as a guide and driver. Safe driver, courteous, hustled to open doors and set out the steps, was familiar with Oahu enough to change course at a moments notice, legally parked in all the places we stopped, respectful of other tours, culture, our crazy and fun group. To top it all off, his Hawaiian language skills are excellent. He pronounced everything correctly, knew and shared history and legends of places. He also supports other small businesses without being pushy about where you need to go, and has the inside scoops on clean bathrooms. Highly recommended and would absolutely hire Michael again.
We used this tour to maximize our experience during the day that we left our cruise ship in the morning, and departed from the airport in the evening. The operator kept our luggage with the van at all times and scheduled the day so that we could visit specific sites that we were interested in. We were very satisfied with the tour. Michael contacted us several weeks before the tour to discuss our interests, worked out a schedule, and was able to give us choices for additional things to see. He was very accommodating, full of information about Honolulu and Oahu, and kept in touch from before we left the ship. I would highly recommend this tour for those with a need to choose and schedule their time in Honolulu.
Cannot say one bad thing about this tour!! This is the absolute best way to tour the island. Michael made sure this was everything and more!! Thank you so much!!
This was a fantastic experience! Michael was amazing! He was very informative and always had a story to tell! Lots of laughs! He was also very flexible and willing to accommodate any changes we made on the day! Michael really loves what he does! You can feel his passion for the island! Aloha!
Mike is absolutely amazing! He allows you the ability to “create” your own tour while giving his suggestions! You can tell he loves his job. He had so much knowledge about the island… he answered all our questions and made the entire experience truly outstanding. If you want an amazing tour guide, amazing views and overall and amazing experience, book a tour with Mike
Michael was funny and knowledgeable the entire time. Very informative trip and willing to change direction at anytime to accommodate our needs! Highly recommend!!
Our overall experience with our tour guide, Michael couldn’t have been better. You could really feel Michael’s love for the island of Oahu and made us appreciate it as well. His knowledge of opening times, roads and people around the island is so cool. Everybody knows him and it feels like you’re on a tour with an island celebrity. He kept us laughing all day with his jokes all of which were family friendly except for the one about ducks ( you got to ask him). All in all we’re definitely coming back to Oahu because of Michael and we’ll definitely be back on a tour with Michael !! Mahalo Dude !
This was one of the best things we did while in Hawaii! Michael was fantastic. He communicated with us before the tour and customized our tour just for us. He made suggestions and made extra stops to show us sights. The tour was fabulous. He is so knowledgeable about the culture and history.
Michael was an amazing tour guide. He picked us up from our cruise ship and drove us to Diamond Head. He hiked it with us and gave us a wealth of information about Diamond Head and the surrounding area. He then took us to our Pearl Harbor tour, and we were able to leave all of our luggage with him, keeping it safe and secure all day. He took us to a Niko's for lunch and gave our son a birthday cake for his 31st birthday that day! On to more tours around Waikiki and Honolulu. Ended the day enjoying Malasadas!! Best dessert ever, imagine a baseball size donut of yumminess! He got us to the airport right on time for our flight back to Dallas. Thank you, Michael, if we come back, we will call you first!! D. Forster
We flew over from Maui for one day to visit Oahu and this tour was fantastic. It was just earlier this week (October 2022) and found the day to be a memory of a lifetime. Our tour guide, Michael, was super knowledgeable about everything going on in Oahu and the conversation really helped make the day. We were originally going to spend more time at Pearl Harbor but due to some dock issues they are experiencing and long delays, we ended cutting that portion short. So, we ended up driving towards the North Shore and made a few stops but the highlight was when we decided to all go paddle boarding together where the water was calm, warm and full of sea turtles. Nobody in our family had ever done it before, but Michael helped us along the way and we had an awesome time. We followed this up with lunch at Roy's at Turtle Bay. We finished our drive down the east side of Oahu and again got to hear all about it from our guide. Really couldn't rate this day high enough!
What a big day we had, we finally took the tour which we had booked in 2019 before the world came crashing down. I am so grateful that l booked this tour with Halia Tours and Transportation . Michael took care of us from the minute he picked us up, this man is a gentleman and was so attentive and accommodating to all our needs. Not once did we feel rushed, Michael’s knowledge was impressive and he kept us engaged and entertained for the whole 12 hrs. We felt like Michael was a friend to us, someone we’ve known for years, so much infact that we were left emotional saying goodbye and ending our 12 hr day together. This man took care of us, not because it’s his job but because he genuinely is a gentleman and he did so without expecting anything in return. All we can say is Wow!!! What a day, we travelled the entire island and saw sights that one would think did not exist, the scenery was breaking. If any of you are ever fortunate to visit Oahu please put Halia tours and transport on your must list Mahalo Michael 🙏
Michael was nothing short of amazing! His flexibility, patience and attention to detail was outstanding. Loved his sense of humour, made the whole day even more enjoyable. We toured the north shore and cannot wait to do the south shore with him next time we visit beautiful Hawaii. Thank you Michael for giving us such a wonderful day out! Kelly & gang
We had a great time exploring Oahu for the fist time with Michael. He is very flexible and accommodating to my 6 uear old daughter. He even bought us poi so we can try it. We also learned a lot during our trip. Our family totally had a blast! Thank you Michael!
We just finished a half day tour with Michael where we went to the Green World Coffee Farm, Waimea Falls, north shore macadamia nut company, food trucks in Haleiwa, and Dole planation. He also brought us Malasadas from Leonard’s bakery to eat with our coffee. Our party was 2 adults and two 3 year olds. Ive been on tours across the US, in the Caribbean, all over the UK and Europe and this was by far the best one I’ve attended. Michael tells you stories about Hawaii that are interested and only a local could know, he was extremely friendly with us, the people around us on the tour that we experienced and he honestly made my daughters day how he treated her. She was sad when we had to leave Micheals bus at the end of the tour. He treated us like we were old friends and really made everything exactly how we wanted it. I am so happy we went with his company. If I could give a thousand stars I would and I truly believe that a tour with Michael should be suggested to any family traveling to Aulani or or Hawaii, 🤙
this tour was very fun, learned a lot about the island and our tour guide made it even better. Michael was very funny and cool, i had a very fun time.
If you do anything in Oahu, book a tour with Michael! I promise you, you will not be disappointed! Michael has extensive knowledge of the island. His tour was hands down the best part of our vacation. He customized a private tour for our family that was absolutely remarkable! Thank you, Michael, you left us with unforgettable memories that we will treasure for our lifetimes!
My friends and I booked the tour at the last minute! Mike was wonderful. He was so accommodating , making sure we got the most out of our tour. Mike was very knowledgeable and funny. Would definitely us him again!
This was an absolutely amazing time! We were able to go many places and the guide was so informative!
Great communication before hand! Took the time to truly customize the day based on our interests. Made modifications as the day progressed. Went at our speed, never felt rushed. Our guide was so knowledgeable and personable! Far exceeded my initial expectations. Would recommend to friends and would definitely use again!!!
This was the highlight of my two week honeymoon!!!!!! My husband and I did various tours in Maui and Honolulu and this was by far the best day I had! Michael is AWESOME! He is laid back, full of knowledge about the Island, funny, helpful, great driver (always felt safe) and just an overall great guy. He also knows a lot of people and went the extra mile to find out some information for us for another excursion we had booked. I can’t stress enough how much better it is to have a private tour guide; it was worth every penny. Michael always got back to us with any questions prior to the trip and picked us up promptly the day of. We had some things we wanted to do, but we also let him pick some places (including local spots which is always the best) and we truly had a blast. We saw so many beautiful sights and ate great food! Even with some Covid restrictions, we did not feel slighted in any way because Michael made sure we did everything we wanted to and had the best time. We finished the night off getting some malasadas and he even had a bag warmer to keep them warm for us (he pulled out the cooler too for all the food we brought back). AWESOME time! If you are between a private tour or group tour please do this! It is worth the experience-you spend as much or as little time in the various spots you go! Thank you so much for the tour!!!!
Michael was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating when planning our trip to Oahu, Hawaii. He made suggestions to help us maximize our time. We spent 2 days with him and Halia Tours and Transportation. Michael knows a lot about the Hawaiian culture and you can tell he enjoys his job when meeting him for the first time. He also went above and beyond our expectations. We highly recommend him and Halia Tours and Transportation to anyone visiting the island of Oahu looking for a great private tour guide who is flexible and accommodating. Michael's wealth of information and suggestions made our private tour memorable! We will definitely use Michael and Halia Tours and Transportation when visiting Oahu in the future.
It was a great day, and very enjoyable having Michael give us so much information about Hawaiian culture. He was very accomodating to our needs, our mom with a walker joined us, and Michael was very patient in helping her throughout the day. You can tell he truly enjoys his work, and many people around the island greeted him very fondly. I highly recommend him for any type of group tour.
We spent two days with Michael and he was a wealth of information and suggestions. We had to reschedule from 2020 and Michael worked with us to make sure we were kept up to date on the continual changes in travel to Oahu. We were aged 11 to 61 and he was able to keep everybody informed and entertained. Changes unfortunately kept us from hanging out at the beach with Michael. He made sure we made the best of our time and didn’t miss a thing.
We booked this trip during Covid, to get the best tour possible for our vacation during one of the worst times to vacation. Michael went above and beyond showing us around, telling Island history and his story, funny stories, bad Dad jokes and local places we wouldn't have found if we were able to get our own vehicle. He takes pride in the community, his business, his home and shares as much or as little as you want him to. We decided if we had to leave Oahu after that time with Michael, it would've fullfilled our vacation requirements and we would've left happy. From coffee to cacao, eels to turtles, mountains to waterfalls, food trucks to restaurants, he showed us all of this and so much more. Mahalo Michael!
Michael was amazing. The reviews were correct. He is personable, funny, patient and very knowledgeable. We saw so much on our 1/2 day tour. He knows all the great spots, how to get around, good food. Amazing views and it was more than we ever expected. We had such a wonderful day with him! Would highly recommend!
Thank you Michael. We booked a private tour for a group of 10 for a tour around the island. It was an amazing day and Michael was very obliging with our many and varied list of things we wanted to see and eat. It was a foodies delight. He is so knowledgeable about everything. Well done and we would definitely book with him again.
All I can do is echo the reviews already here. Without a doubt, engaging Michael/Hali'a Tours was the best decision we made during our two weeks in Hawaii. There are not enough superlatives to describe our time with Michael. We wanted to have a relaxed exploration of the island and sights. We didn't want to waste time figuring out where to go or how to get there, and like other reviewers, we didn't want to get on a tour bus with a gozillion strangers and travel at their pace. This was EXACTLY what we wanted at very,very reasonable! price. Michael's can-do attitude was sooo refreshing and he gave us option after option of what we could do. We kept telling him to take us to his favorite places and to do the things he would do.....and....it was perfect. Thanks Michael for two wonderful days!!!
we travel fairly broadly and have done a number of private tours from Sri Lanka, to Egypt and beyond. Michael is by far they most engaging, intelligent and witty guide/ owner/ driver we have had!! He went way and beyond what was deemed part of the tour and adapted to our whims as we drove around .the island's beauty is reinforced by those who truely love and appreciate it. This isn't just a business it's a passion! Highly recommended.
We had an excellent tour with Michael! Enjoyed our day on O’ahu!!!! 😀 Visited turtle and surf beaches some tourist spots and others off the tourist path. Lunch was awesome at the beach house topped off with pineapple ice cream from the Dole!
Would highly recommend Michael for an island trip around. He responded quickly to emails and was very flexible with arrangements for the day. We managed to do most of the stops we wanted to do. The van is very comfortable and the air con rocks. Michael is very knowledgeable about Oahu and its history etc and indeed we had a few in depth conversations during the day lol. Thanks again.
First time to Oahu but I feel like we like we belong there. We didnt want a tour with 40 others getting off the bus for 5 minutes at a time. Mike was recommended and boy was he worth it. So full of information and passion for the island. Mike took us to Pipeline, Wiamea waterfalls and bay then to swim with turtles. Each experience he made us feel so comfortable. Totally recommend Mike to any size group you will love him. Alison and John. Perth.
Our tour day with Mike was the highlight of our time in Oahu! We did so many things that we never would have done on our own, he really gave us the personal treatment and made our trip so memorable. Starting from our morning pickup, he was chock full of information and told us everything we could have wanted to and more about the island, the people, and the places we were going or passing on the way. We left at 6am and went to Pearl Harbor, the Battleship Missouri, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Green World Coffee Farm, Dole Plantation, and then some amazing food trucks, shave ice, shopping, and some time for relaxing and sun at Waimea Bay. He had beach blankets and snorkels so when we went to Waimea Bay, mike took our boys snorkeling while my husband and I hung out and enjoyed some relaxing time on the beach. Waimea was a beautiful beach and the ocean was so clear and flat....it was the most beautiful spot we have been to and are so glad to have been able to go! By the end of the tour Mike felt more like a part of our family than our tour guide! I will 100% recommend him to all of my family and friends and will definitely call him next time we are in the area to go on another tour with him to see the sights that we didn’t get to this time!!!!
We just got home from our private island tour and had the best time! Michael is one of the best people you will ever meet with so much knowledge about the island and he was so great with our 2 young children, they couldn’t get enough of him! We saw everything we wanted to see on our tight schedule and although it was our 7th trip to Hawaii we learnt so much and got to visit places we’ve never seen or even heard of before. Michael truly went above and beyond to ensure that our day was perfect. We will definitely be booking another tour with Michael next time we’re in Hawaii.
Where do I start? My family and I's 9 hour tour around Honolulu was hands down the best part of our Hawaii trip. Although it was our 5th time coming to Oahu, I feel like I finally got to know the island this time. We were taken to unique and beautiful places that we probably would never have gone to. A part from that, Michael is a walking history book and I really admire how much love he has for Hawaii and how much effort he puts into making sure we have the best (and safest) experience. He will customize your trip to best suit your goals! Mahalo Michael! Heather, Charles, Marissa, Roland & Ian
I can't even begin to express how grateful I was for Michael's expertise on our tour of O'ahu. He is such a welcoming and knowledgable host. He showed us around the island, made sure all our needs were met and rolled with the punches when our plans changed. Super grateful for his guidance and unflappable positive attitude.
Michael Waters and Halia Tours are the ultimate. Michael was the most gracious host we have ever encountered. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii, he knew all the best spots to go (both tourist and non-tourist locations). He was very accommodating and willing to change our itinerary as the day went along. We spent 3 AMAZING days with Michael and did more in those 3 days than we could’ve even imagined. From snorkeling with turtles, watching amazing waves at Sandy Beach, swimming at Waiamea Falls, visiting several coffee farms and macadamia nut farms, the Dole Plantation, a sugar cane rum distillery, Giovanni’s shrimp truck, Matsumoto Shave Ice, North Shore, South Shore, snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, Leonard’s Bakery, Penny’s Malasadas, Polynesian Cultural Center, and a full-on food tour of some of the best food on the island. There are not enough amazing words to say about Michael and Halia Tours. This was the trip of a lifetime...one I will never forget. We can’t wait until we can get back to the islands and explore more of this beautiful land with an amazing person. Halia Tours is one to not be missed.
Michael was the very best. We spent all day with him and he went out of his way at every angle to make sure we had the best experience ever. He is very knowledgeable about the island history and can tailor your adventure to meet your requests. He really knows how to show you the best of Oahu. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone coming to explore this island paradise.
Just had our second visit to Oahu, and couldn’t go past having another day out with Michael after the great time we had out with him nearly two years ago. True to form, Michael gave us the most wonderful day out all around the island and made such a special effort to take us to places we hadn’t seen last time. Such a good guy - still so passionate about showing off Oahu and he just amazes us with his knowledge of the area and its history. Honestly he’s like a walking talking history book only better! All the way he ensures our safety be it in his vehicle, crossing the road or on the beach, (really safe driver too!). This time he took us to an incredible lookout, followed by Punchbowl Cemetery, Iolani Palace and downtown Honolulu area before heading to the North Shore. For lunch he took us to the Poi Factory and introduced us to one of his favourite lunch time treats which was pretty good! We also stopped at a bhudist temple and fed the Koi, and a special treat was a stop at an orchid farm before a swim in the beach then finding turtles at another beach. The great thing about going out with Michael is that you get to choose what you see and where you stop which is fantastic. We highly recommend anyone to take a day out with Michael, you definitely are in for a full day of great sightseeing and activities - our days out with him will be forever etched in our memory banks with such a big smile.
I asked Michael for a specific tour and he spent time looking for information about that topic. There are so many aspects of Hawaii and he was able to talk about history, surfing, beaches, scenic views while at the same time making changes on the fly. Safe driving, good advice on food, help with a souvenir- all well worth it.
Being our first time visiting Hawaii, this was a great way to discover the island of Oahu. We got to choose what we wanted to visit and was able to be done at our own pace. The guide was really knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. This tour was the highlight of our holiday - perfect for teens.
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