North Shore/Dole Island Tour

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Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in Hawaii’s pineapple industry on this tour of the Dole Food Company’s pineapple fields. You’ll get a first-hand view of the entire pineapple production process, from the field to the can. You’ll also visit a coffee farm and a macadamia nut shop, spend time at the historic Waialua Sugar Mill, make a pit stop at Mokuleia Beach Park, and have time to wander Haleiwa Town Center before returning to Honolulu.


  • Tour Name: North Shore/Dole Island Tour
  • Availability: M-F
  • Duration: 7h
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission – Dole Plantation

What’s not included

  • Please bring cash for lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Green World Coffee Farms, 71 N Kamehameha Hwy # 101, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-1858

We head straight up to the North Shore after pick up in Waikiki and make a stop at Greenworld Coffee Farms which offers a wide array of coffee and tea Samples daily for guests. A great way to refresh and grab a cup of coffee made from the beans of one of the 3000+ Arabica trees on the 7 acres of Greenworld Coffee Farm before heading to the Dole pineapple fields.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915

Now for the first time, visitors can venture into the Dole​’s Royal Hawaiian Gold Pineapple farm with one of our local guides to ​witness skilled field workers planting and harvesting the​ sweet, iconic DOLE Pineapples. This truly immersive experience will have the guest​ both on and off the bus, walking with our guide through the fields and pineapple pack house to see the whole process Dole has perfected. This one-of-a-kind Oahu experience will even include guest sampling of Dole’s unique variety of pineapple straight from the fields. Before leaving each guest will receive a complimentary​ Dole Royal Hawaiian Gold Pineapple to take home. (Note: We won’t go to the Dole plantation shop where the shaved ice cream and pineapple mazed are located. )

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Old Waialua Sugar Mill, 67-096 Kealohanui Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI

After lunch, guests can navigate The Waialua Sugar Mill, formally known as the Chamberlain Plantation, a sugarcane plantation and historical sugar mill, located in the town of Waialua. It was in operation from 1865 until 1996. Popular stops to visit are the “soap factory” and “surfboard shop” found inside the old mill.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mokuleia Beach Park, Farrington Highway, Waialua, Oahu, HI 96791

A trip to the North Shore without a stop at the beach is not a trip to the North Shore. Our guide will take the guests to a location where they can witness the beauty of a world renown Hawaiian beach and take photos to send back to family and friends back home. (No Swimming)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: North Shore Macadamia Nut Company, 67-330 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712

Next to Historic Haliewa Town lies a hidden culinary gem, a local Macadamia shop that finds itself tucked away under the comforting shade of an aged Banyan tree. The macadamia nuts here are sourced from the foothills of Oahu’s tallest peak, Mt. Kaala, from an orchid comprising of over 1200 macadamia nut trees on 24 acres. These are the freshest macadamia nuts on the whole island of Oahu, creating a wonderful edible experience as you continue your day trip into the history of Hawaiian agriculture. Other culinary delights located here include authentic North Shore Acai Bowls or tasty Kona coffee samples.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Haleiwa Town Center, 66-125, 66-145, 66-165, 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1412

Your last stop on the North Shore is a step back in time to one of Oahu’s oldest towns. Originally built as a home for immigrant sugar plantation workers, Haliewa is now a quaint surf town, filled with a variety of boutique shops, surf shops, and shaved ice stops. As time has passed, the state has set up architectural guidelines requiring the design of existing buildings and newly erected buildings to reflect the plantation-style architecture of the early years of Haleiwa’s sugar industry which makes it a refreshing stop away from the bustling streets and tall buildings of Waikiki.

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: King Kamehameha Statue, 417 S King St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96813-2943

Before returning to Waikiki and dropping off the guests, our guide will stop to see the King Kamehameha Statue. A perfect way to tie in some additional Hawaiian history on top of the agricultural lineage that they have just experienced through the day on the North Shore Dole Pineapple Tour.

Duration: 25 minutes

Departure and return

Departure details

  • 333 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Ross Dress For Less Store – 333 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 @ 7:10 AM
  • Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra, 410 Atkinson Dr, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA Ala Moana Hotel- curbside on Mahukona Street @ 6:50 AM
  • Grand Islander bus depot, Waikiki, HI 96815, USA Hilton Hawaiian Village – Grand Islander Bus Depot @ 7:00 AM
  • Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa, 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa- Green awning on Koa Ave. @ 7:15 AM
  • The Twin Fin Hotel, 2570 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA The Twin Fin’s Trolley stop (Formerly Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel) @ 7:20 AM
  • Trump International Hotel Waikiki, 223 Saratoga Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Trump International Hotel Trolley Stop @ 7:05 AM
  • The Modern Honolulu, 1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Modern Honolulu Hotel Valet @ 6:55 A

Return details

Returns to original departure point

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not suitable for ages 2 years below.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Adult$149
Children (3-12)$119

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Children (3-12)$119

Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in Hawaii’s pineapple industry on this tour of the Dole Food Company’s pineapple fields. You’ll get a first-hand view of the entire pineapple production process, from the field to the can. You’ll also visit a coffee farm and a macadamia nut shop, spend time at the historic Waialua Sugar Mill, make a pit stop at Mokuleia Beach Park, and have time to wander Haleiwa Town Center before returning to Honolulu.


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  • Availability: M-F
  • Duration: 7h
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission – Dole Plantation

What’s not included

  • Please bring cash for lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Green World Coffee Farms, 71 N Kamehameha Hwy # 101, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-1858

We head straight up to the North Shore after pick up in Waikiki and make a stop at Greenworld Coffee Farms which offers a wide array of coffee and tea Samples daily for guests. A great way to refresh and grab a cup of coffee made from the beans of one of the 3000+ Arabica trees on the 7 acres of Greenworld Coffee Farm before heading to the Dole pineapple fields.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915

Now for the first time, visitors can venture into the Dole​’s Royal Hawaiian Gold Pineapple farm with one of our local guides to ​witness skilled field workers planting and harvesting the​ sweet, iconic DOLE Pineapples. This truly immersive experience will have the guest​ both on and off the bus, walking with our guide through the fields and pineapple pack house to see the whole process Dole has perfected. This one-of-a-kind Oahu experience will even include guest sampling of Dole’s unique variety of pineapple straight from the fields. Before leaving each guest will receive a complimentary​ Dole Royal Hawaiian Gold Pineapple to take home. (Note: We won’t go to the Dole plantation shop where the shaved ice cream and pineapple mazed are located. )

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Old Waialua Sugar Mill, 67-096 Kealohanui Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI

After lunch, guests can navigate The Waialua Sugar Mill, formally known as the Chamberlain Plantation, a sugarcane plantation and historical sugar mill, located in the town of Waialua. It was in operation from 1865 until 1996. Popular stops to visit are the “soap factory” and “surfboard shop” found inside the old mill.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mokuleia Beach Park, Farrington Highway, Waialua, Oahu, HI 96791

A trip to the North Shore without a stop at the beach is not a trip to the North Shore. Our guide will take the guests to a location where they can witness the beauty of a world renown Hawaiian beach and take photos to send back to family and friends back home. (No Swimming)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: North Shore Macadamia Nut Company, 67-330 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712

Next to Historic Haliewa Town lies a hidden culinary gem, a local Macadamia shop that finds itself tucked away under the comforting shade of an aged Banyan tree. The macadamia nuts here are sourced from the foothills of Oahu’s tallest peak, Mt. Kaala, from an orchid comprising of over 1200 macadamia nut trees on 24 acres. These are the freshest macadamia nuts on the whole island of Oahu, creating a wonderful edible experience as you continue your day trip into the history of Hawaiian agriculture. Other culinary delights located here include authentic North Shore Acai Bowls or tasty Kona coffee samples.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Haleiwa Town Center, 66-125, 66-145, 66-165, 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1412

Your last stop on the North Shore is a step back in time to one of Oahu’s oldest towns. Originally built as a home for immigrant sugar plantation workers, Haliewa is now a quaint surf town, filled with a variety of boutique shops, surf shops, and shaved ice stops. As time has passed, the state has set up architectural guidelines requiring the design of existing buildings and newly erected buildings to reflect the plantation-style architecture of the early years of Haleiwa’s sugar industry which makes it a refreshing stop away from the bustling streets and tall buildings of Waikiki.

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: King Kamehameha Statue, 417 S King St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96813-2943

Before returning to Waikiki and dropping off the guests, our guide will stop to see the King Kamehameha Statue. A perfect way to tie in some additional Hawaiian history on top of the agricultural lineage that they have just experienced through the day on the North Shore Dole Pineapple Tour.

Duration: 25 minutes

Departure and return

Departure details

  • 333 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Ross Dress For Less Store – 333 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 @ 7:10 AM
  • Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra, 410 Atkinson Dr, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA Ala Moana Hotel- curbside on Mahukona Street @ 6:50 AM
  • Grand Islander bus depot, Waikiki, HI 96815, USA Hilton Hawaiian Village – Grand Islander Bus Depot @ 7:00 AM
  • Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa, 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa- Green awning on Koa Ave. @ 7:15 AM
  • The Twin Fin Hotel, 2570 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA The Twin Fin’s Trolley stop (Formerly Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel) @ 7:20 AM
  • Trump International Hotel Waikiki, 223 Saratoga Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Trump International Hotel Trolley Stop @ 7:05 AM
  • The Modern Honolulu, 1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Modern Honolulu Hotel Valet @ 6:55 A

Return details

Returns to original departure point

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not suitable for ages 2 years below.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

What others are saying...

Riley G Avatar
Riley G.
5 star rating
11/21/2023
Best on O’ahu Best day on this trip to the island was spent with Rocky. Uncle knows his stuff and is passionate about his work. Kept us laughing and seeing local while telling stories about the island and his life. Would recommend this trip to anyone that will listen. Will be back again🤙🏻
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The F.
2 star rating
11/13/2023
Grungy Day Out This tour was disappointing.Quite grungy the bus was old the plantation closes soon run down rusty equipment sad really it used to employ over 3000 workers .We got stuck in the mud and had to be towed out that was the highlight. The driver then spent 20 mins unsucessfully hosing the red mud off the bus. The driver swung from being happy and articulate to uncommunicative and grumpy. The beach had rubbish bags stacked up and had homeless people living in lean toos and tents not the best viewThe soap shop was grungy the best part was the pineapples delicious and sweet dont recommend was expensive wish I had read the reviews before booking
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jack m.
5 star rating
11/07/2023
Great Tour Our tour guide Rocky was amazing. His knowledge of Hawaiian history and his friendly manner added to the fun and education of the tour. Going into the fields and the production building of the Dole pineapple company to view the growing and packing was amazing. Stops at the coffee farm and the macadamia nut farm were fun and educational. Getting to spend time for lunch in a small Hawaiian town was great. Rocky pointed out the different restaurants and what their specialty was. A stop at a beautiful north shore beach to see sea turtles was wonderful. This a must see tour in Hawaii.
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jack m.
Milwaukee, WI
5 star rating
11/07/2023
Great Tour Our tour guide Rocky was amazing. His knowledge of Hawaiian history and his friendly manner added to the fun and education of the tour. Going into the fields and the production building of the Dole pineapple company to view the growing and packing was amazing. Stops at the coffee farm and the macadamia nut farm were fun and educational. Getting to spend time for lunch in a small Hawaiian town was great. Rocky pointed out the different restaurants and what their specialty was. A stop at a beautiful north shore beach to see sea turtles was wonderful. This a must see tour in Hawaii.
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Becky B.
5 star rating
11/05/2023
Hawaii trip I highly reccommend go tours hawaii and the reasoning is because the tour was EXCELLENT and the tour guide eugene was very knowledgeable i will be booking with go tours again in the future
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Becky B.
5 star rating
11/05/2023
Hawaii Trip I highly reccommend go tours hawaii and the reasoning is because the tour was EXCELLENT and the tour guide eugene was very knowledgeable i will be booking with go tours again in the future
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Marydale D Avatar
Marydale D.
5 star rating
11/01/2023
Touring with Charlie in Hawaii The best tour guide ever.
He was very informative, personable and accommodating.
I highly recommend him!!
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Marydale D Avatar
Marydale D.
5 star rating
11/01/2023
Touring with Charlie in Hawaii The best tour guide ever.
He was very informative, personable and accommodating.
I highly recommend him!!
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Jonathan F Avatar
Jonathan F.
10/30/2023
North Shore / Dole Plantation Tour Simply put, if you go to Oahu, you really need to book this tour. This is the most authentic tour of Hawaii I have ever experienced. This tour highlights what the 'real' Hawaii is all about; namely the culture, history, geography, and Ohana spirit, and NOT the commercialism in the touristy areas of Honolulu. Our tour driver Rocky is outstanding! His depth of knowledge, coupled with his devotion and passion for Hawaii and its culture, is inspiring. I would gladly fly from upstate NY to Hawaii to experience another tour like this with Rocky.
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Jonathan F Avatar
Jonathan F.
5 star rating
10/30/2023
North Shore / Dole Plantation Tour Simply put, if you go to Oahu, you really need to book this tour. This is the most authentic tour of Hawaii I have ever experienced. This tour highlights what the 'real' Hawaii is all about; namely the culture, history, geography, and Ohana spirit, and NOT the commercialism in the touristy areas of Honolulu. Our tour driver Rocky is outstanding! His depth of knowledge, coupled with his devotion and passion for Hawaii and its culture, is inspiring. I would gladly fly from upstate NY to Hawaii to experience another tour like this with Rocky.
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