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Oahu Nature Tours
#08 Explore the Famous North Shore |
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Standard Price: $43.98 - with Goldcard $37.38
Travel with the island's premier eco-tour company on an exciting journey of discovery to the famous North Shore of Oahu. Driving over the Ko'olau Mountains to the windward side, our first stop is teh fabled Valley of the Temples, where we visit the picturesque Byodo Temple located at the base of stunning 2,000 foot lush green cliffs. Then we drive along the scenic shores of Kahana Bay arriving at Laie Point, a great location to observe serveral native plant and seabird species. Continuing north to Kahuku, we visit several shrimp farms to see endangered wetland birds, including Black-neck stilts, Hawaiian coots, and Moorhens. Our next stopis the world famous Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline, where incredible waves thrill viewers, especially between November and April. Hale O Lono heiau, one of Oahu's ancient temples, is next. Situated inside the lush Waimea Valley, this unique archaeological site is an excellent place to learn about Hawaiian native religion. At Laniakea Beach we stop to observe rare green sea turtles resting on the golden sand. Traveling south, we visit the colorful and historic village of Haleiwa, home to many surfers and crafspeople. After driving through extensive pineapple fields, we arrive at the historic Dole Plantation. On the way towards Pearl Harbor, your nature guide will show you the location of the mysterious and sacred Kukaniloko Birthing Stones, Hawaii's Stonehenge, where royal chiefs of the islands were born for over 800 years.
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