Honolulu Tour: Shared Food Experience & Waterfall Exploration

Experience the intense flavors of Hawaiian cuisine on a shared food tour in Honolulu. Explore waterfalls, indulge in tasty food truck treats, and savor the world’s best coffee and chocolate. End the day with a rum tasting at Kohana Rum Distillery.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waialua Estate Coffee and Chocolate - We will take you to Waialua’s best-kept secret, home of the island’s best coffee and chocolate farm. Taste 100% cacao nibs all the way down to 38% chocolate along with flavored peanut butter coffee samples and much more.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Waterfall Admission
Additional Information

Living in Hawai’i has brought me to appreciate the intense flavours of the island’s food. I believe this richness is due to two key elements - the island’s sunlight and the fertile, volcanic earth. As a firm believer in the ‘less is more’ approach to life, I find that this also translates to the culinary world. This will become evident as we sample…

Location
Waialua Estate Coffee and Chocolate
67 Kupahu St
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Entrekin01
Apr 14, 2024
Perfect & Relaxing - Relaxing no rush layed back enjoyable day- stop at Lenard’s for famous pastry’s, we went to old sugar mill where they make coffee & chocolate, stopped at secluded beach & saw a sea turtle in the distance it was quite relaxing beautiful. Trip to Waimea Valley Visitor Center and walked to the water fall, were there was enough time if anyone wanted to take a dip, then we stopped at food trucks where we had time to walk around and get something to eat, the last stop was at the KoHana rum factory for tasting. - we had a small group of only 6 unlike some of the tours we have been on with lots of people and felt rushed- Hi5 Tours gave us the plenty of time to Relax and enjoy.
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Wanderer58035177221
Mar 19, 2024
I implore you to go on a trip with Hi5 tours!!! - Hi5 tours is one of the best when it comes to knowing local areas and hiking trails. I don’t think I’ve had this much fun in just one area and wouldn’t be able to do it alone without Hi5 tours. They’re absolutely incredible with what they do and with such enthusiasm about what they do as well. If you get a chance to join Hi5 tours for one of their rides, I recommend you ask for the best places to eat, and especially ask where to get malasadas.
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Stephen_b
Mar 13, 2024
Best day ever! - Aunty Kelly was so amazing. Her knowledge of the island as she drove us around and pointed out interesting facts and told us stories was beyond my expectations. She was so friendly and showed me what the spirit of Hawaii really is. I will definitely recommend her and this tour.
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Desireegq4525zj
Mar 12, 2024
Auntie Kelly is amazing! - Auntie Kelly is so kind and accommodating. She made sure we didn’t miss a thing on our tour and went the extra mile. She was so informative. We learned a lot about the people, the agriculture, and history. She has the best sound effects too!
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Monicat274
Feb 3, 2024
Great way to eat good food and learn about the North shore - We were at Turtle Bay so Yanni made accommodations to make it a private tour. He was amazing. Very knowledgeable and informative. Food variety was so good.
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Smurfthekitty
Feb 3, 2024
Awesome Northshore Tour - This tour was fantastic! Everything was Awesome! Our tour guide Kia and driver Yanni ate extremely nice. First due too the off season Hi5 came to us for pick up from Turtle Bay Resorts (most activities we signed up for we had drive ourselves an hour+ to the opposite end of the island). We went to the Waterfall early which is fortuitous as it is a very popular location. The greenery is so lush. Kia got us interacted cracking seads and chasing geckos. He took really lovely photos of our family and even followed us in the water for the best angles! The people at the Waterfall lent us life vests for the water for free, however, you can purchase towels, water shoes, etcetera if you are in need. There are bathrooms, changing rooms and water refill stations. We then went to a nut farm for tastings of coffee and flavored Macadamia Nuts. Kia decided to stop at an unscheduled fruit stand after we inquired where we night get local bananas. Kia bought us icecream bananas, mango and sugar cane stalks for chewing. Kia knows many of the people around the island, we learned from them and Kia abount the land, the history and their lives there. Kia is very personable and easy going with many different people. Yanni is very sweet and a great driver! He watched our purchases and personal items in the bus so we didn't have to carry everything around. He quickly let us back in if we wanted to get anything early. We ate at a location with many restaurants and excellent food trucks. Kia is terribly knowledgeable giving us referrals and suggestions (often knowing people that worked for this one or that one). The coffee and chocolate tastings were a delight! We got to see the trees, flowers and beans through stages of the process, right where it is done! The gift shop is eclectic with beautiful wood puzzle boxes, spam from around the world, raunchy labeled soaps, and much more! The rum distillery is distinguished and the rum quite strong! We started with sugar cane juice fresh from the plant. Emily took us through the different types with a fun, playful and engaging manner. My family is charmed with the whole experience. We have many places now that we want to check out in the North Shore thanks to Kia (which saves us a long dive to the south side)! Thank you guys!
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Safari570951
Dec 6, 2023
Excellent tour guide - What an amazing day my husband and I had on this food and waterfall tour! Auntie Kelly was the absolute BEST tour guide! A native Hawaiian with extensive knowledge and history and she is so much fun!! The small hike to the falls and the incredible waves on the north shore were something to see! The food was amazing; coffee, chocolate, macadamia nuts and rum/daiquiri tasting was great but Auntie Kelly made the excursion even better! Definitely recommend the tour company and Auntie Kelly. ‘Ae
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Phuketland
Nov 30, 2023
Don’t Miss Out on HI5, a superior company in the Tour business - Absolutely thrilled with my experience on HI5's food and drink tour in Oahu, Waikiki! 🌺 Kelly, our native Hawaiian guide, provided an invaluable local perspective, grounding us tourists with insightful information about the island. From Leonard's Malasadas to the North Shore's breathtaking waves and stunning beaches, along with the macadamia nut farm and the Food Trucks, the culinary journey was a delight. A must for every traveler seeking an authentic taste of Hawaii! Special shoutout to Yianni at Luana Hotel – a true gentleman. His expert guidance in choosing a tour and unparalleled local knowledge made the entire adventure even more memorable. Kudos to HI5 for having such outstanding individuals on their team! #HI5Tours #OahuAdventure #NorthShoreBeauty #YianniExpertise #HI5Adventures 🌴🌊🏄‍♂️🌺
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Navigator768988
Nov 17, 2023
More than just a tour it was an experience - There are so many things to say and all of them wonderful! Learning about the island culture, history, and food (ohhhh the food!) from Aunty Kelly, left our hearts and ōpū (stomachs) very full. Aunty Kelly was wonderful and a wealth of knowledge answering everyone's questions without hesitation and was absolutely hilarious. She showed us so many beautiful sights and her food and snack recos were all on point. Unfortunately, due to recent droughts, the waterfall was dry but walking through the botanical gardens was still a beautiful experience. I would recommend this tour to anyone who asks as it is worth it. We are already looking forward to touring again when we return to the island! Mahalo Hi5 and Aunty Kelly for making us feel like 'Ohana!
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Adventure62525918461
Apr 26, 2024
Northshore Food & Waterfall Tour - The good - Good tour guide, was about half an hour late in picking us up due to traffic problems but kept us updated in the process. Favorite stops were the Waimea Falls and the food trucks at the North Shore. The coffee and chocalate farm was also very intesting, plus we were given a little tour by an employee prior to samples, followed by a gift shop visit. We were reimbursed for things no longer included due to old information as a result of a glitch in their website. They were pleasant to deal with, and resolved the situation within a 24 hour time period (more on this below). The bad - The macadmia nut farm was a gift shop stop, they did have macadamia nut and coffee samples with option to purchase. No tour was given at this stop, but after rereading the website, it does state you learn the industry in more detail by of course touch and taste. We missed out on Malasadas from Leonard's Bakery as it was closed for renovations, and later learned from Hi5 that we should have been taken to Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck in lieu of the Bakery. To be fair, I should mention that our tour guide did stop at Doles Plantation for some Dole Whip instead as it was on the way back, but this wasn't a new experence for us. We had booked online one day in advance. There was glitch in Hi5's touring website saying that Waterfall admission (and Fresh Flower Lei) was included, which it was not as pointed out by the driver. Turns out that this was old information. We did pay the waterfall entrance fees to avoid an argument, but were reimbursed after calling and sending a screen shot of the advertisement to Hi5. We didn't notice anything about tipping in the website as to whether it is included or not (and if it's optional), but there is a sign facing you in the tour bus stating we get paid by tips, and request tips in the 15 to 20 percent range. In our opinion, it should be noted in the website, and if tipping is optional. Tipping culture varies depending on which country you are coming from, and its good to know how much cash to bring along.
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