Small Group-Oahu Tour, Dole Plantation, Northshore, Sunset Beach

Wahiawa, US
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Highlights

  • Learn the history of Hawaii and pineapples
  • Experience the beautiful scenery of Northshore Oahu
  • Explore the old historical Haleiwa Town
  • See the iconic Hawaii State Capitol building and its unique design
  • Pass by the famous King Kamehameha Statue

Pickup

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Pickup Location
Aqua Skyline at Island Colony
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Honolulu Harbor
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa
I will contact the supplier later
Ilikai Hotel And Luxury Suites
Oahu Harbors
Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin
Pickup at South Beach is scheduled from 10.30 to 10.45 am. Passengers must be ready at this location at 10.30 am. The driver will call the passengers to the phone number in the reservation.

What to expect

1

Dole Plantation

Historical Dole Pineapple Plantation.

Duration 30 minutes
2

Haleiwa Town Center

Old Historical Haleiwa Town

3

Hawaii State Capitol

The building is surrounded by a reflecting pool, symbolizing the Pacific Ocean. The two legislative chambers are cone-shaped, symbolizing volcanoes that formed the Hawaiian Islands. The columns around the perimeter of the building have shapes resembling royal palm trees. There are eight columns in four rows at either side of the building, representing the eight main islands of Hawaii; sets of eight items appear in other places inside and along the outside of the building. The Capitol is built with an open-air design, allowing sun, wind, and rain to enter; the central atrium opens to the sky and rainbows can sometimes be seen inside the building when it rains. Four kukui nut trees (Hawaii's state tree) are a numerical reference to the four main counties in the State of Hawaii and the four major Hawaiian gods (Kukailimoku, Kane, Lono, and Kanaloa).[2] Sets of four items appear in many other places in the building. When standing in the center of the structure, the chandeliers from both legislative chambers, which represent the sun and moon, can be seen through the glass walls, while the area that is normally reserved for a rotunda in most capitol buildings is left open to the sky. It is said that the sky is Hawaii's capitol dome. German-American artist Otto Piene designed the chandeliers, which are kinetic sculptures made of small objects. The Sun chandelier in the House is made of dozens of gold-plated globes, and the Moon chandelier in the Senate is made of 620 white chambered nautilus shells. [2]

4

Iolani Palace

The building was completed in November 1882 and cost over $340,000 — a vast fortune at the time. It measures about 140 feet (43 m) by 100 feet (30 m), and rises two stories over a raised basement to 54 feet (16 m) high.

5

King Kamehameha Statue

Before the second statue could be sent, the original was recovered by some Falkland Islanders. They sold it to the Captain of the wrecked ship for $500, and the Captain then sold it to Gibson for $875. Now Hawaii has two statues. The original stands near the legendary king's birthplace in Kapaʻau in Kohala, on the island of Hawaiʻi. The re-ordered one stands in front of Aliʻiolani Hale.[5] A third replica was commissioned when Hawaii attained statehood and was unveiled in 1969. It stood in the United States Capitol alongside the Father Damien Statue and was the heaviest statue in Statuary Hall, weighing 15,000 pounds. In 2008, shortly after Hawaii-born Barack Obama was nominated as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the presidency, the statue was moved from a dark, back row of Statuary Hall to a prominent position in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol's new visitor center.

6

Waimea Bay

Waimea Bay is the deepest bay on Oahu’s North Shore and the birthplace of big-wave surfing, especially in winter. Between November to February, waves reach up to 40 feet in height, challenging even the most expert surfers.

7

Haleʻiwa Beach Park

Calmer waters of Haleʻiwa Beach are preferred for swimmers and beginning surfers. Stop made upon request.

8

Haleiwa

Haleʻiwa is filled with local style and country ambiance, as well as cool surf shops and boutiques, charming art galleries and understated restaurants housed in plantation-era buildings, don't forget the famous, Matsumoto Shave Ice.

Duration 30 minutes
9

Sunset Beach

Known for big waves of up to 30-40 foot waves can be found here during the winter months. All the surfing contests are held on this world famous beach.

Duration 30 minutes
10

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Punchbowl's Hawaiian name, "Puowaina," the most common is "Hill of Sacrifice.The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific was established in 1948. From January 4-March 25, 1949, nearly 10,000 World War II casualties were laid to rest in the Punchbowl crater; another 1,777 were interred in June of the same year. Now, it is final resting place for World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    child under 5 need to have car seats.
Provided by Dynamic Tour Hawaii

What our experts say

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    Don't miss Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleiwa.
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    Bring sunscreen for the beach and snorkeling.
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    Check the surf conditions at Sunset Beach.
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    Consider bringing a light jacket for the ride.
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    Capture sunset photos at Sunset Beach.

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