The 15 Best Dole Plantation Tours

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 circle-island tour starts in Waikiki and visits coastal lookouts, North Shore stops, the Pali Lookout and Dole Plantation, with a chance to snorkel near sea turtles. Your guide handles the long drive and shares island history. Guides named on recent trips include Cap, Dirk and Rob, though the guide and exact route can vary.

“We are first time visitors to Hawaii. This is a great tour to get to know Oahu outer area. Highly recommend!!!”

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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

Visit Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation and the Polynesian Cultural Center on a Waikiki pickup tour, with a local guide, included admission and North Shore scenery. Expect a full day on the road, a moving USS Arizona Memorial visit, a short Dole stop and limited time at the cultural center. Guides such as Summer and Papa P are praised for their island stories and practical help.

“We had the most wonderful time. Not only the design of the itinerary but the best ever tour guide named SUMMER! She was so knowledgeable describing history. Hardly any questions left . Snacks and food stops great! Really SUMMER made it all wonderful!”

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3.Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa

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

This six-hour shuttle from Waikiki pairs two hours at Dole Plantation with about two and a half hours in Haleiwa. A coffee farm stop is optional, and a macadamia nut shop offers samples. Guides such as Marv, Marvie, and Uncle D have been praised for local stories and food tips. Plantation rides and other activities may cost extra.

“This was a great tour. Just enough time spent at the Dole Plantation and Hale’iwa. The train ride at the plantation was short, but informative. The gardens were beautiful. We had a delicious shrimp and rice lunch at a food truck in Hale’iwa. The town had a great surfing vibe. Lots of fun, even in the light rain!”

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4.North Shore Haleiwa & Dole Plantation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Ride a deluxe motorcoach from select Waikiki hotels to Dole Plantation and Haleiwa. You get 90 minutes at Dole, where the train and garden tour cost extra, then two hours for food and shopping in Haleiwa. Driver-guides such as Chris, Kimo, and Lola have earned praise for clear, engaging commentary.

“I've been to Dole Plantation many times but my sister has not. We both enjoyed this trip very much. We were the only 2 on this tour, had the entire spacious tour bis to ourselves and our guide, Kimo, was friendly, funny & engaging. We had a fantastic time!”

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5.North Shore Experience and Dole Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $99

Spend eight hours touring Oahu in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver and no more than nine other participants. Stops include Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Regional Park, Kahuku Sugar Mill, two North Shore beaches, and Dole Plantation. Your driver shares island stories and local tips. Food is extra, and the Dole stop is for shopping, not plantation rides or activities.

“John was amazing, so glad he was our tour guide! funny, nice and made the trip enjoyable for our 10 month old !”

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6.Oahu Guided Circle Island Tour, Swim w/ Turtles, Dole, Blowhole

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $118

This nine-hour Oahu loop pairs Waikiki pickup with volcanic lookouts, windward-coast scenery, a macadamia farm, Kahuku lunch, North Shore beaches, and Dole Plantation. A local guide narrates the drive; guides have included Dirk, Cousin Johnny, Matt, and Mua. You can swim or snorkel at Turtle Beach, but wild turtles are not guaranteed, and gear is not included.

“A really excellent tour last the whole day (0800-1730 approx). Really informative, we had Cousin Johnny who was excellent and taught us lots. Highly recommended”

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7.Oahu Allstar Circle Island Tour: Dole, Turtles, Blowhole, Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend 9 to 10 hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned shuttle, with a local guide sharing island history and stories about film sites and surf culture. Stops include Halona Blowhole, Tropical Farms, Kualoa Regional Park, North Shore beaches, a turtle beach and Dole Plantation. Guides have included Johnny Cage, Rob and Matt Molina. Lunch and snorkeling gear cost extra.

“It was my first trip to Ohau with my spouse, we both had a great time, taking this tour was the best adventure of our trip, loved the historic information shared by the tour guide, very knowledgable and interacting during the tour. Thumbs Up!”

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8.Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Center from Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $199

This full-day Oahu outing combines Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial, a stop at Dole Plantation, scenic coastal viewpoints, and three hours at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Waikiki-area pickup and listed admissions are included. Guides such as Summer, Papa P, Johnny, and Leena have led the tour, though your guide varies by date.

“Lena, our tour guide, was great! She provided, not just tourist information, she provided a lot more about the agriculture and land makeup of Honolulu, which I found to be interesting.”

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9.Valley of Waimea Falls Swim & Hike with Lunch & Dole

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Spend eight hours exploring Waimea Valley on an easy, guided 1.5-mile walk through gardens, streams and Hawaiian cultural displays, with a chance to swim at Waimea Falls. The day includes coffee and a pastry at Greenworld Coffee Farm, a picnic lunch, Waikiki pickup and a stop at Dole Plantation. Guides speak English or Japanese.

“Excellent tour! Interesting, well planned stops with good food. I liked wandering around the botanical gardens the waterfalls are in and there are displays of traditional Hawaiian life with workers to explain/demonstrate. Bring cash to rent lockers at the falls, the trail to the falls is paved, but the entry into the falls themselves is uneven, loose, algae covered rocks with no handrails. It's gorgeous just to view, but soooo refreshing to dip in.”

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10.Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Waikiki to Green World Coffee Farm, Waimea Valley, and Dole Plantation with a local guide. The day includes coffee and a pastry, a guided garden walk, a swim at Waimea Waterfall, and a choice of wrap for lunch. Recent guides have included Jackson, Jason, Jonathan, Anoi, and Mai.

“Jason our very knowledgeable guide was very nice to take us along the road. When we arrived, he took us to the fall explaining us a lot of things about plants and trees. We wear a group. I would say you’re 15 people you are free. If you wanna go ahead, you can or like me and my husband we prefer to walk along the way to the cascade with Jason, who taught us a lot of things I didn’t know About the trees. The swimming in the cascade was very refreshing and fun. It was not too crowded. It’s easy to get in if you like to walk on…”

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11.North Shore Dole Pineapple Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $157

Ride from Honolulu to Dole’s fields and packing plant, then continue to a North Shore beach, Haleiwa, a macadamia nut shop, and the King Kamehameha Statue. The seven-hour tour includes hotel pickup and a boxed pineapple. Elaine is one guide praised for sharing island insights, though your guide may differ.

“Got to see harvesting in field. All stages of growing as well as plant packaging and sampling room. On board tour guide was very informed and social.”

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12.Private Dole,Garlic Shrimp,Haleiwa,North Shore Customizable tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews

Ken of AlohaMKToursLLC leads a private, five-hour Oahu tour for two to six people, with Waikiki pickup and a choice of three broad routes. Head to the North Shore for Haleiwa, garlic shrimp, Dole and coffee, or choose Honolulu sights or Kailua beaches and mountain views. You set the pace and can request changes.

“Ken offered us a good experience in Oahu. He was kind to pick us up at the pier as we arrived by cruise ship. From the start he was amenable to making changes in the itinerary, allowing us to see, including sea turtles, and eat, including masaladas, everything we had hoped for!”

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13.Small Group-Oahu Tour, Dole Plantation, Northshore, Sunset Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Set out from Honolulu around 7 a.m. in an air-conditioned vehicle for a 5- to 6-hour island outing, with pickup from a hotel or port. Stops include Dole Plantation, Haleiwa and Sunset Beach. The route also references North Shore sights and Honolulu landmarks. Guide Jay is named in one account, but isn’t guaranteed.

“Great way to visit major attractions in Oahu with a very Knowledgeable and accommodating guide - Jay. Felt we had adequate time at each stop. We were a large group of 14.”

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14.Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Express Deluxe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 6h 30m · from $100

Ride from Waikiki to Dole Plantation and Haleiwa in a deluxe coach with a restroom, water, and a snack. You get about 90 minutes at Dole and two hours in Haleiwa, with local commentary from guides such as K, Kai, or Chris. Budget separately for lunch and possibly Dole attractions.

“Our tour of the Dole Plantation and Haleiwa was made all the better by our fantastic tour guide “K” who had so much knowledge to share throughout the entire day. A brilliant guide!”

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15.Oahu Island Tour, Dole plantation ,Northshore,VIP,PRIVATE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Take a private, air-conditioned tour around Oahu, with stops ranging from Halona Blowhole and Byodo-in Temple to the North Shore and Dole Plantation. The route can be tailored to your interests, and the listed schedule runs about four to eight hours. No guide name is provided, so confirm your pickup, preferred stops and price before booking.

“We had a blast and this was better than we expected . We ate like a local, felt like a local, and even learned a few Hawaiian words. -Vehicle: we got picked up in a Mercedes Benz ( super clean and smelled good) it was super comfortable, especially since we went for seven hours tour .We initially wanted to rent a car and do it ourself but we glad we didn’t. We definitely wouldn’t get a Mercedes as rental and definitely would of gotten lost or made wrong turns somewhere or missed a few spot .Not to mention the speed limit changes and focusing on road and not the attractions…”

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