4 Dole Plantation Tours on Oʻahu, Compared

1.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

This 10 to 12 hour Oahu circle island tour links Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, and local food stops. Guides such as Rob, Dirk, and Kap lead groups of up to 40 in English. Bring water shoes and expect a fast-moving day with possible route changes.

“Fun trip with a fun tour guide, Kap?, and group. Saw many places and many beaches. I wouldn’t waste my time on the Dole Train next time. Saw many plants, but too long with the return trip useless. We had to hurry to the train, and then buy Dole Whip. No time to look in shop or around grounds. Our snorkeling beach was too rocky to really enjoy the beach.”

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2.Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Center from Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 787 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Start at Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, then travel through Oahu’s North Shore to Dole Plantation, Polynesian Cultural Center, and Kualoa Regional Park. A local guide such as Summer or Papa P provides history, island stories, music, and practical help in a group of up to 15.

“Brings battery and some snacks as it’s a long day. We got picked up at 6:15am and returned back to our hotel around 6:30pm.”

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3.Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 561 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Ride from Waikiki to Dole Plantation and Haleiwa with guides such as Marv, Marvie, Harvey, or Uncle D. You’ll have two hours at Dole for the gardens, maze, train, and Dole Whip, then time for lunch and shops in Haleiwa. Optional coffee and macadamia stops add local flavor, though attraction tickets and food cost extra.

“Marvey was our guide and was so kind and funny. Taught us so much about everywhere we went. And experiencing all the excursions included in this package is worth it all!”

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4.Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Center from Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $479

Fly from Kauai to Honolulu, then spend a tightly packed day at Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, Oahu’s North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and Kualoa Regional Park. Your driver provides transportation and entry tickets, with a small group capped at 15. Plan for early flights, lots of walking, and limited time at several stops.

“We had a great time with Papa P. He had lots of great stories and information that go with the tour. We enjoyed the tour very much. They made it easy to pick us up at the airport and booked our flights for us. They were very communicative. Thank you for a fantastic day. We will recommend this tour to other friends and family.”

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