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 Biking and hiking adventures |
Various locations Honolulu, HI 96824 United States +1 808 734 4214/ +1 877 682 7433 (Toll free) http://www.bikehawaii.com/tour... webmaster@bikehawaii.com |
Bike tours for people of all ages and experience levels are offered here. Beginners and families can enjoy a downhill ride and a two-mile hike to a private waterfall. For mountain bike enthusiasts, the five-hour tour of Ka'a'awa Valley is a wonderful way to see O'ahu from a different perspective. This tour runs Saturday and Sunday. All prices include transportation to and from the hotel and snacks; rubber boots are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 World's largest maze |
64-1550 Kamehameha Highway (Hwy 99, north of Wahiawa) Honolulu, HI 96786 United States +1 808 621 8408 http://www.dole-plantation.com/ sales@dole-plantation.com |
All that is left of the vast Dole plantation is a pictorial display of the pineapple's history and a country store offers fresh pineapples and gifts. In the back, nearly two acres of rich, red earth have been turned into the world's largest maze (recognized by the Guinness Book of Records) with a path 1.7 miles long. It is built from 11,400 tropical plants, including hibiscus and fragrant plumeria; in the center is a garden in the form of a golden pineapple. Maze admission is USD5 for adults and USD3 for children ages 4-12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Meet the dolphins |
5000 Kahala Ave Kahala Mandarin Hotel Honolulu, HI 96816 United States +1 808 739 8918 http://dolphinquest.org dqoahu@dolphinquest.org |
Located inside the Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel, this dolphin habitat draws visitors from up and down the island of Oahu. Dolphin Quest offers a variety of programs and encounters for everyone from children to couples. Guests and visitors have the chance to learn about these extraordinary creatures through fun and educational programs. To learn more, visit their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Tours in Ewa |
91-1001 Renton Road Honolulu, HI 96706 United States +1 808 681 5461 http://www.hawaiianrailway.com/ info@hawaiianrailway.com |
Look out for the firecar! Believe it or not, railroad signs in Hawaii used to sport this warning, instead of the standard 'Railroad Crossing.' At the time, though, the signs were all in Hawaiian. The railway was once the island's main mode of transportation, but this is the only operating branch that remains. It offers charter rides throughout the week as well as two scheduled rides on Sunday. The train holds up to 200 people and a separate parlor car can be attached for your privacy. Tour the former Ewa Plantation, ghost towns and other island landmarks. Call for prices and reservations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sail Oahu by charter |
47-335 Lulani Street Kaneohe Honolulu, HI 96744 United States +1 808 239 3900/ +1 800 829 0114 (toll free) http://www.honsail.com/ info@honsail.com |
Oahu's oldest charter company offers reasonable rates on yachting excursions and private charters. Daily excursions travel around Waikiki, Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor on a luxurious 54-foot yacht. A variety of sailboats, yachts, and powerboats are also available for daily and weekly rental. Looking for a special way to tie the knot? This company offers a two-hour sunset wedding cruise, complete with wedding ceremony, champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tours from the sky |
85 Lagoon Drive Honolulu, HI 96819 United States +1 808 836 6273 http://www.islandseaplane.com/ info@islandseaplane.com |
Located just adjacent to Honolulu International Airport, this service allows visitors to see Honolulu and the island of O'ahu from high above. Owner/Pilot Pat Magie and his wife Debbie own two sturdy DeHavilland "Beavers." They take off and land in beautiful Ke'ehi lagoon, providing views of the Koolau and Waianae mountain ranges, the exquisite beaches on all sides of the island and dramatic Diamond Head reigning over Waikiki Beach. Prices start at USD119 per person for a 1/2 hour flight and USD220 per person for a one hour tour. A complimentary van services several stops in Waikiki. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Outdoor activities park |
49-560 Kamehameha Highway (on East coast of Oahu, opposite Chinaman's Hat) Honolulu, HI 96730 United States +1 808 237 8515 / +1 808 237 7321 / +1 800 231 7321 http://www.kualoa.com/ info@kualoa.com |
This 4,000-acre, former working ranch in Windward Oahu has been turned into a giant outdoor activities park. Facilities include horseback riding, jet skiing, canoeing and kayaking, windsurfing, freshwater fishing and a shooting range. You can tour the movie sets used in filming Jurassic Park and Godzilla, or relax on Secret Island, a secluded fantasy beach. There's even a petting zoo for the kids. Activities start as low as USD16 per person. Various full-day packages start at USD65 for adults, USD39 for children ages 3-11. Reservations are required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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If you really want to see.... |
100 Iolana Place Honolulu, HI 96819 United States +1 808 838 0007 |
For spectacular bird's eye views of Oahu, book a seat on this charter helicopter. The Honolulu Waterfront Flight lasts only 10 minutes, and flies over Waikiki, Ala Moana and Honolulu Harbor. Longer flights visit Magic Island and Olomana. Sunset and night flights are available. Private charters and private flight lessons are offered. Call for pricing and availability. Round-trip hotel transportation is included in all tours. Tours are offered in Japanese and English. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Island day trips |
1049 Kikowaena Honolulu, HI 96819 United States +1 808 833 3000 http://www.polyad.com/oahu.htm royishioka@polyad.com |
Visit top O'ahu attractions with this well-known tour company. The Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri Tour visits Pearl Harbor, the battleship USS Missouri and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The Polynesian Cultural Center Tour takes you through Oahu's most scenic areas. See the natural beauty that makes the Islands famous: tropical forests, seaside villages, championship surfing spots and world-renowned beaches. Prices run USD20-61.50 per adult and USD15-31 per child. Meals are not included. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Exotic botanical garden |
47-285 Pulama Road Honolulu, HI 96744 United States +1 808 239 6775 http://www.fonggarden.net info@fonggarden.com |
Owned by former U.S. Senator Hiram Fong, this 725-acre site on Windward O'ahu is the largest private botanical garden in Hawai'i. Learn about the several hundred varieties of indigenous plants and wildlife from a knowledgeable guide. A tram takes visitors through the plantation's lush valleys and rainforests. There are snack and gift shops onsite, and you can learn to make a lei at the cultural center. Admission: $14.50 Adults, $13 Seniors, $9 Children (5-12). Call for tram departure times. Review © 2007, Wcities |