Specialist Tours
1. Polynesian Adventure Tours
This company offers circle island tours, city sightseeing, even outlet shopping tours. Small groups, especially, will enjoy the mini-vans and mini-coaches.
Polynesian Adventure Tours • 833 3000 • 1 800 622 3011 • www.polyad.com
2. Roberts Hawai’i
Roberts has been around for a long time and is reliable for guided land tours, sightseeing cruises, lū’au, and dinner shows. Their “overnighters” are all-inclusive, economical overnight trips to neighboring islands.Roberts Hawaii • 539 9400 • 1 800 831 5541 • www.robertshawaii.com
3. E Noa Tours
This company, which tends to lead smaller groups, employs certified tour guides for their itineraries including a circle-the-island tour, Pearl Harbor, and the shopping outlets at Waikele. Mini buses and trolleys are the modes of transport.E Noa Tours • 591 2561 • 1 800 824 8804 • www.enoa.com
4. Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association
Visitors interested in the history and culture of the island can spend two glorious hours walking with the knowledgeable docents from NAHHA. There are two separate trails along the Waikīkī Heritage Trail, both free.NAHHA • 628 6370 • www.nahha.com
5. Aloha Bus
Hop-on/hop-off bus tours are offered in a variety of languages. The double-decker buses give visitors perfect views of Honolulu’s top attractions, neighborhoods, and places of interest.Aloha Bus • 457 4300 • www.alohabus.com
6. Honolulu Soaring Club
Soar above the island in a quiet sail plane and enjoy the views along the spectacular North Shore. Planes take off frequently from Dillingham Airfield in Mokulē’ia.Honolulu Soaring Club • 677 3404 • www.honolulusoaring.com
7. Island Seaplane Service
The planes take off and land on the water; tours are narrated, and include complimentary van transportation from your hotel.Island Seaplane • 836 6273 • www.islandseaplane.com
8. Dolphin Excursions
You’ll travel along the Leeward coast by Zodiac, a low-slung, motorized rubber boat that allows you to get up close to spinner dolphins and wintering whales. If conditions are right, you can even jump into the water with them! Book far in advance.Dolphin Excursions • 239 5579 • www.dolphinexcursions.com
9. Honolulu Sailing Company
Luxury sail and power yachts are available by the hour, day or week. The company also offers group sail, snorkel and whale-watching tours.Honolulu Sailing Company • 239 3900 • www.honsail.com
10. Hawaiian Fire Surf School
You can learn to surf on a secluded beach with baby waves by instructors who also work as firefighters! What could be safer? Or more fun? Transportation from your hotel is provided.Hawaiian Fire Surf School • 737 3473 • www.hawaiianfire.com
