A great combination of sightseeing, physical activity, shopping and dining - The bus showed up on time at 8 AM, and after about 10 minutes we were on our way. There were 3 families of 4 on the bus, including our family. As we headed north to Haleiwa, Sam the driver had a lot of interesting information to share about Oahu and the North Shore that we appreciated as first-time visitors to the island. He also explained the agenda and options for the day. Our first stop was in Haleiwa, where we had 15 minutes to visit the restroom and/or get a preview of the town where we would end up for a longer visit later in the day. Then we got back on the bus for a drive north along the shore, where we saw a number of beaches and views of high waves, including at Weimea Bay where “The Eddie” had been held a couple of weeks previous to our visit. We stopped at Sunset Beach Park for a brief stroll along the beach. Back at the bus it was time to choose an activity for the morning. The options were snorkeling, bicycle riding on a path along the shore, or a visit to the Weimea Valley Park. Surfing or body boarding were not options, because the waves were too high. Everyone chose to visit the Weimea Valley. The park has a paved path surrounded by a beautiful botanical garden. Along the path there are historical archives in huts with docents available to discuss. The path ends at a waterfall that empties into a pond where you can take a refreshing swim, which we did. Life jackets were available for no charge and are required for anyone who goes in the water. Our total roundtrip time on the path was about 2 hours, taking time to photograph plants, visit a few huts, and swim in the pond. We purchased lunch at the snack bar, and had drinks from the coffee house, both of which were very good. We had about a 10-minute wait for the bus, which then took us to Haleiwa for our afternoon activities, either kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding. My wife and I shared a kayak, while our two kids chose paddle boards. We went up a canal that leads to the ‘Anahulu River. It was a nice, leisurely excursion. We did that for only about a half hour, because we wanted to see and shop in Haleiwa. Haleiwa has a number of island-wear stores, dining locations, jewelry shops, art galleries, and a couple of places to get shave-ice. We spent about an hour in town, purchasing some island wear and getting some shave-ice, which was very popular. The bus took us to one last stop, a macadamia nut farm stand, where we were able to sample some coffees and macadamia nuts prepared in various ways. We spent 15 minutes there, and then headed back to the hotel, with Sam sharing more information about the sights along the way. The trip concluded at around 4:50 PM. The tour gave us exactly what we were looking for—a satisfying combination of sightseeing, physical activity, shopping and dining.

Awesome! - Number One ! Best choice we could make. Kevin was awesome. The Surf Bus is the only way to go and have the perfect North Shore adventure. Kevin made this trip and The Surf Bus team knows how to put together a true adventure!

Fabulous tour for all ages - Cousin G made our tour fun from start to finish. His knowledge and love of the island as well as his friendly and fun personality made this an amazing experience. Highly recommend the hike to the Waterfall. It’s a short and easy hike for all ages, but the scenery is spectacular! Swimming in the falls is so cool is every sense…water is cool but worth it! Cousin G also stops at some awesome local food stands to experience delicious food and local color. Wonderful tour and great day.

Michigan family fun - Our driver Sam was awesome! Super friendly & knowledgeable. We loved the North Shore. So beautiful! The macadamia nut farm was very cool!

A great taste of the island - Sam was a fantastic driver and guide. He gave a good over view of the whole island. He had wonderful suggestions. We enjoyed the waterfall and botanical gardens, and had fun kayaking. A great taste of O’hau.

Surf Bus with Cousin G - Great day with guide Cousin G. Lots of ground covered and activities. Kayaking with the turtles was my favorite part!

Fun experience for the entire family. - What a fun experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. We saw turtles, snorkeled, kayaked and the hike was amazing as well. Felt like a family experience even with the strangers we didn’t know at first. Highly recommend

Uncle Kevin is an amazing tour guide he’s the reason we keep coming back! - This is my second time with this tour and I had a great time Uncle Kevin is the reason we came back. He made the trip so welcoming and we had so much fun. I will definitely book again when I visit in the future and I hope to get Uncle Kevin again.

Fantastic Experience - Cousin G was amazing!! Very engaging and patient. Very willing to share hi knowledge. I would definitely take it again.

Best choose your adventure tour! - Cousin G is the best guide!! Funny, friendly, knowledgeable, great with kids! The tour was awesome! We saw so many things and was able to choose our own adventure! By the time we parted at the end of the day we were all Ohana!!