If I remember correctly, our driver's name was Neo and our guide was Ryan. We went on the grand…read moretour--I don't remember if it was 16 or 20 stops, but it was a wonderful trip! The biggest highlights for us were the Byodo-In Temple and the Dole Plantation. We were originally going to drive ourselves to these places, but we were so glad we ran into the vendors on the street instead. Some of the stops didn't quite meet our expectations, but for the price (especially with the discount), it was well worth it. However, the real heartbeat of the tour wasn't even the sites--it was Neo and Ryan. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the island, and their presentation was filled with heartwarming honesty, real facts, and no sugar-coating. They made sure to include everyone in the conversation, which showed such genuine care for the guests. We absolutely loved them and would tour with them again on any other adventures. I highly recommend taking a tour with Neo and Ryan--they will absolutely make your time worthwhile! Love from L. T. and family.

Shout out to U'ilani & King Mike. Funny crowd work to keep people engaged and active. Very…read moreknowledgable and stayed on time without feeling rushed. I would definitely rebook with Nui if this dynamic duo was hosting the tour. Great deal on GroupOn Full island adventure packaged in a day trip around Oahu and getting to be passenger princess. Lovely bday trip adventure. Def recommend!

The Driver was outstanding! Her name is Kanoe! She was informative, funny and knew everyone's name…read moreon the bus. She also knew facts about every home country and state of every person on the bus. I would recommend this this tour line to anyone looking to have a fun and learn about Hawaii.

I booked a tour last minute after the one I booked was canceled! They were able to accommodate me…read morethe day before the actual tour date. I was went on Hidden Gems of Oahu with Byodo In and Turtle Spotting - No Snorkeling Tour (Island Circle Tour)! The tour guide was knowledgeable and had wonderful personality keep it fun! It was an all day tour and well worth the money. Beautiful stops for oceans views, food, and breathtaking nature. The tour arranges pick up and drop off which makes getting to the tour easy for tourist! I highly recommend booking with this tour company for your trip to Waikiki, Hawaii.

What a great way to see the sites! Very entertaining and…read moreknowledgeable drivers. "Toosi" was a great driver nice guy who gave me the trolley cap off his head when I asked about it. The trolley was my main source of transportation for the 5 days I was there.

Always so fun and efficient! Affordable, too! Drivers vary, some more fun than others lol...read more

Paolo is amazing! Best tour guide around. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable about the…read moreisland.

make sure you get Paolo as your tour guide…read more we did a six hour tour and it was incredible we have done MANY of these over the years in several locations and this was, by far, the best one HIGHLY RECOMMEND

My wife and I recently booked a Pearl Harbor tour with Polynesian Adventure Tours, and while there…read morewere definitely some positives, the overall experience left us feeling rushed and wanting more--especially given the cost. The Highlight -- Leo the Tour Guide The best part of the entire day was our driver and guide, Leo. He was kind, informative, and thoughtful from start to finish. You could tell he genuinely cared about the guests and took pride in sharing the history and making the ride enjoyable. He truly set the tone in a positive way, and he deserves recognition for that. The Biggest Issue -- Time (or lack of it) The main problem with this tour is simple: everything felt rushed. We arrived at Pearl Harbor National Memorial around 8:25 AM and immediately started moving. By 8:27, we were already trying to quickly go through the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park. We barely had time to walk the submarine itself and didn't have any time to explore the museum building before needing to head across the complex for our 9:15 AM call time for the USS Arizona Memorial. Even though we were on time, we were initially placed on standby. After realizing we might miss our 10:40 AM bus return, we had to speak up just to get onto the correct launch. Because of that, we missed the 20-minute documentary that plays before visiting the memorial--which is a pretty important part of the experience. The memorial itself was meaningful, but the visit is only about 15 minutes, which felt surprisingly short given the significance. Ford Island & Missouri -- Not Enough Time Next, we headed to Ford Island, where we had lunch and visited the aviation hangars. These exhibits were good, but again, time was limited. Guided tours weren't clearly explained, and it felt like if you joined one, you'd miss seeing other areas entirely. The biggest disappointment for me was the USS Missouri. This was the main attraction I had been looking forward to my entire life. I could have easily spent half a day exploring the ship--but instead, we were rushed through it. I didn't get to fully experience the areas I wanted, missed out on exhibits, and didn't even have time to properly explore or enjoy the ship at my own pace. On top of that: We weren't informed ahead of time that the front turrets were under restoration It started pouring rain toward the end of our visit, and we got soaked The rushed schedule meant we didn't even have time to browse shops or grab anything onboard It turned what should have been the highlight of the day into the biggest letdown. Suggested Improvement One major area for improvement: transportation logistics. There were multiple hotel drop-offs at the end of the day, which took about 1 hour and 40 minutes before we even reached our stop. When you factor in pickup time as well, that's easily 2.5-3 hours of the day spent just driving. If the company reduced the number of stops to 2-3 max, they could significantly cut down travel time and give guests more time at the actual sites, which is what everyone is really there for. Final Thoughts This tour has potential, and Leo was outstanding--but the overall structure made the experience feel rushed and, at times, stressful. If you: Want to take your time Are a history buff or military enthusiast Or want to fully experience each site ...I would honestly recommend visiting Pearl Harbor on your own. You'll save money (around $500 for two people in our case) and have the freedom to explore at your own pace. Great guide, but the schedule needs serious improvement. - Dr. Rick

Don't bother with this group…read more We booked a tour with them to see Spouting Horn and the Waimea Canyon on Kauai via Disney Cruise Line (we were on the ship). Let me be clear, Disney was not responsible for anything that happened on this tour. First, the bus (think Greyhound sized) was 45 minute late arriving. Then, even though the tour had been advertised as "no wheelchairs or scooters," there were 2 on this tour, 1 of which was able to be folded up and stowed, but the other required the use of the lift, which the driver didn't know how to operate. Turns out they were short on drivers and flew her in from Oahu that morning... Once we were able to leave, we got to our first destination (Spouting Horn) after about 20-25 minutes. During this time, our driver ground gears, stopped suddenly and generally had issues driving the bus. We were then told that the brakes had failed (!!!!!) and that the company was sending another bus to replace ours. This took an hour. Several people (including the person in the powered chair) elected to bail and head back to the ship. Wish I'd known that was an option. We endured, and ended up finishing the tour 2 hours after our scheduled return time, but still in time to make all-aboard. The driver was just that - a driver. She was NOT a tour guide and didn't know much about the area, the stops or seem to be terribly concerned with the fact that we were on a schedule. Suffice to say that we checked with the excursion desk to make sure none of our other tours used this operator. Epilogue: Disney Cruise Line did their best to remedy the situation by refunding us half of the tour cost. We also recommended they reconsider this company for future bookings.

O highly recommend!! From booking the tour with Faith to…read morethe driver Neal and our Amazing tour guide AKA he made sure our tour was informative taught us a lot about the islands and Hawaiian culture HE is definitely the best and very knowledgeable I highly recommend to go through Nui if you plan on visiting Hawaii and want to sight see make sure you get AKA as your tour guide he will not disappoint! Aloha

Tour was very misleading. Kap did not seem like he enjoyed his job and told us very little as we…read moredrove. The beach stop was rocky and couldn't be snorkeled in. I've been to many beaches on this island and I'm not sure why this operator would choose to beach. They changed our pickup location on us after we booked and we were required to pay $60 where we had to park. Wish we could get this day we lost back!

My husband and I just finished our Hawaiian getaway and we're so lucky to have known Sefo who…read moreintroduced us to the tours that North Shore Tours can provide us. We particularly loved the Oahu Island Tour. Our tour guide, Ian, was excellent and I can do that tour all-over again! We love Ian - so relatable to any age group! We also really liked our Pearl Harbor Tour. We also love our tour guide, Moe for the Luau tour, that makes off the mediocre Luau we got from Paradise Cove to say the least. (I'd say it's not the North Shore Tour's fault at all!) Thanks to North Shore Tours for a very memorable and enjoyable vacation!

For the fried cheesecake, it was off the hook and very good. My fiancé ordered the Cuban sandwich…read moreand lemonade and didn't like either. Won't be returning.

PAPA P DESERVES A BIG RAISE!!! This was the best tour I've ever been on. Not only did Papa show us…read morethe REAL Hawai'i, he told us the real story of Moana along with other beautiful stories and history about Hawai'i that will make you feel like "Ohana". I also got some good real estate advice which is great because I SELL HOUSES! Lol Thanks Papa for an amazing day full of beautiful sights, company, music and did I mention the FOOD! Everything we ate was fresh and delicious. Did I mention that PAPA P DESERVES A RAISE!? Mahalo Ohana! Can't wait to see you again next year, and the year after that! Tips: - DRESS nice! The photo ops are amazing! - Wear comfortable shoes - Charge your phone - Bring water - Change of clothes (and toiletries ie lotion, baby wipes, body spray) for after scuba diving. There's more cute spots afterwards you'll definitely want to get pics! - Bring CASH!

This was a great way to cover a lot of ground all around a majority of Oahu, seeing a good variety…read moreof sites. While some are mostly touristy and shopping-heavy, there's simply no denying how much natural beauty you'll take in by joining this tour. Think of the price as short money for being driven from Waikiki to and around many of the top north shore highlights, with some enjoyable local legends, history, and trivia shared along the way. However, the Kokololio Beach Park stop alone was a key highlight, and a true gem. Jake was our guide for the day and made sure all questions were answered and needs met - he also did a great job corralling everyone with a conch shell call, keeping our group together and on time. Overall, enjoyable and well worth the price of entry.

Yianni is amazing guide. We booked a private tour just 2 days prior. My wife saw Hi5 in Facebook-…read moreAulani group and can do custom tours. She DM and got a live response. We opted for a light tour, local goat farm, fruit stand, Weimea valley (waterfall), local food trucks, a surf beach and Cacao and coffee refinery. This is kid friendly especially the small one wanted to be carried instead of walking. Yianni knows the people in all areas, able to have a deeper history and great understanding. It's like a live Nat Geo and Anthony Bordain explanation level. It's a great experience. Normally, i hate tours as the guide just point to the local spots and that's it. It's no different from a Google search. Hi5, and Yianni in particular change this by having that connection to the local people. That is the magic. We did talk a bit of business and I think incorporating this idea to a wider audience is perfect. I wish him the best.

What a fun filled day with Ryan.... He is a wealth of knowledge and insight in the Hawaiian history…read moreand life style. The kayaking was so cool and all the stop fun. Excellent lunch at the food trucks. Ryan insured all were safe and having a great day!!!

Uncle Smiley tours was cool , used this company on my birthday. The tour it self was cool & great…read moreviews When we met Uncle Smiley by the beach and he presented myself and my man with the tour he said he'd pick us up from our room. Then next morning we had to find the Hyatt for pick up and was rushed! I was not happy about that! On the tour we went to Fumi's a shrimp spot to eat which was good. Our driver Kapono was very nice guy. He suggested we pre- order because we would arrive at lunch hours , a busy time. He passed out this folder for everyone to write order , amount of order & changed owed. My partner and I order came up to $32 dollars and we put $40 dollars and never received our change! Now we definitely would of tipped that or let him keep it but I didn't like how he never mentioned us getting our change back!! Definitely funny move! Unprofessional business Tactics! Again very nice guy but I would suggest tell people have exact change or they won't get they're change back VS just keeping everyone money!! Now some people did write keep change, i wrote owed because I wanted him to return my change and let me tip my money if I WANTED!!!! You don't just keep people change!! We paid for this tour it was not free so no one has a right to just keep your change from order!! The tour was a full day and it was worth it! Just need to be a little more organized!! But it was cool!

We met Uncle Smiley he's an fun energetic guy the tour was amazing we got to see a lot more of the…read moreisland and swim at a nice beach the stops were breathtaking thank you