Island Transporter Tours

For Turtle Bay Resort Guests

 

Holo Holo Ka’a Tour

 

Holo Holo Ka’a means to go out on the car.  Create your own tour by selecting from a variety of destinations.  With the help of an expert guide you’ll be able to visit the places that you’ve always wanted to see.  You may choose from any of the following destinations or add some of your own. 

USS Arizona Memorial
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Pali Lookout
Downtown Honolulu
Iolani Palace
Waikiki
Ala Moana Shopping Center
Waikele Shopping Center
Dole Plantation
“Lost” Filming Locations
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
Haleiwa Town
Waimea Falls Park

 

$85 per hour includes taxes and gratuity (4 hour minimum – 1-9 passengers)  Please contact us or your hotel concierge to calculate the approximate booking time for your personal island adventure

 

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Playin’ in Honolulu Tours

USS Arizona Memorial or Swap Meet (Flea Market)
7:00 am – 1:00 pm

On this excursion you’ll have a choice of touring the USS Arizona or picking up a few Hawaiian treasures at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet to take to family and friends back home.
The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet is the largest flea market in the islands where you can find everything from Hawaiian shirts to tropical plants and native foods. You’ll catch the sights and sounds of local vendors who circle the stadium to sell their wares under tents.
On your visit to the USS Arizona Memorial you’ll learn about the events that triggered the entry of the United States into World War II. After a short film, you’ll ride a small motor launch piloted by the U.S. Navy to the memorial which spans the mid-portion of the sunken battleship.
$65 per person (4 passenger minimum)

 

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Ali’i Tour
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Take a memorable tour with Chief Sielu who will introduce you to the art of fire making, coconut husking and the joy of living in Polynesia. Your tour includes a ride reminiscent of Jurassic Park where you’ll see the set locations for many Hollywood and TV productions such as 50 First Dates, Lost, Tears of the Sun, and most recently, “Me, You, and Dupree.” The “Jurassic Park” bus will also take you through a botanical garden where you’ll see the various plant species that are indigent to the area as well as those that were brought in by foreigners. The final portion of the tour will take you on a motor launch in the ancient Moli’i fishpond where you’ll learn how the Hawaiians would utilize the ocean and land to maintain the intricate eco-balance of our island home. Tour includes entrance fees.
$75 per person (4 passenger minimum)

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Circle Island Tour

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
This circle island tour will give you a glimpse of much of the natural beauty of Oahu. You’ll cruise by Mokoli’i Island otherwise known as Chinaman’s hat and then spend some restful moments at the beautiful Byodo-In temple. This replica of the actual Temple in Uji, Japan is surrounded by a two acre reflection pool filled with Japanese carp or “koi” and the gardens are the largest of its kind outside of Japan. As you travel down the coastline, your guide will teach you about the history and colorful legends of our island. You’ll enjoy the breathtaking views from the Pali (cliff) where historians say King Kamehameha conquered his final opponent to gather all of the islands under his rule. We’ll take you through Waikiki, past Diamond Head and around to see the blowhole and the beautiful Waimanalo coast. We’ll also stop for a lunch of your choosing at any one of our favorite local eats in the area. Tour includes entrance fees.
$95  per person (4 passenger minimum)

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Playin’ on the North Shore Tours

 

Surf and Turf Farm Tour
9:00am – 2:00pm

Take a journey through time as you learn how Hawaiians would farm anciently and how we farm today.  At our “Kahuku” farms you’ll taste test the tropical fruits of the season which may include bananas, papayas and fresh “Kahuku” watermelon that is renowned for its crisp sweet flavor.  You’ll also be able to learn about the plants and flowers that are shipped overseas, their growing season and the challenges that local farmers have in farming in a tropical climate.  One of the highlights of the day will be when you board your “Adventure Bus” and take a tour of the lush Kualoa Gardens nestled in the foothills of the Koolau Mountain Range.  Your guide will teach you the many ways that fruits and nuts grown in Hawaii were used anciently as food, medicine, tools and shelter.  You’ll then enjoy our ocean breeze from a boat in the Moli’i fishpond where you’ll learn how the Hawaiians have protected, replenished, and harvested fish for over 800 years.  Our final stop will be at Romy’s famous shrimp truck where you’ll lunch on their fresh farm-raised shrimp. Romy’s hatchery stocks 60 fresh water ponds, harvesting shrimp, sunfish and prawns.  This tour will demonstrate the intricate ways that the people of Hawaii have learned to balance their unique eco-system to sustain life. 

$125 per person (4 passenger minimum)
$135 per person for a private tour in our luxury SUV (4  passenger minimum)
Includes  lunch at Romy’s, admission fees, taxes and gratuity

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Dole Pineapple Plantation
9:00am – 2:00pm          
This tour will give you a “true taste” of our North Shore hospitality.  Enjoy a leisurely drive along the North Shore of Oahu to see the world famous surfing beaches of Sunset, Waimea and the Pipeline.   Our first stop will be at the Dole Pineapple Plantation where you’ll board the Pineapple Express.  On this two-mile 20 minute narrated train tour you’ll learn about the history of pineapple and hear the story of James Dole, who pioneered the pineapple industry in Hawaii.  We’ll continue on to the historical town of Haleiwa and stop to sample the world famous “Matsumoto’s Shave Ice”.  You’ll have some time to browse through the quaint shops in Haleiwa where “surf” fever is contagious and then lunch at Haleiwa Joe’s where you’ll be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ambiance of Haleiwa Harbor. 

$125 per person (4 passenger minimum)
$135 per person for a private tour in our luxury SUV (4  passenger minimum)
Includes the train fare for the “Pineapple Express”, lunch at Haleiwa Joe’s, shave ice, taxes and gratuity

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Waimea Falls Park
9:00am – 2:00pm

For the more adventurous, Island Transporter guides will substitute a visit to Waimea Falls Park for the Dole Plantation segment.  Waimea Falls Park is a nature lover’s paradise where you’ll be able to wander through lush tropical vegetation to reach the falls.   A nearby arboretum holds over 5,000 varieties of plants.  After your hike, we’ll continue on to Haleiwa for lunch and shopping.  

 $125 per person (4 passenger minimum)
$135 per person for a private tour in our luxury SUV (4  passenger minimum)
Includes entrance fees to Waimea Falls Park , lunch at Haleiwa Joe’s, shave ice, taxes and gratuity

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Polynesian Cultural Center
9:00am – 6:00pm

This exciting package features a full day of activities beginning at Dole Plantation where you will be able to sample the world’s sweetest pineapple.   Next stop will be the historical town of Haleiwa where you’ll be able to browse through quaint shops and sample the famous “Matsumoto” Shave Ice.  This refreshing treat is a local favorite.  Next we’ll go to Romy’s  famous shrimp truck where you’ll lunch on their fresh farm-raised shrimp. Romy’s hatchery stocks 60 fresh water ponds, harvesting shrimp, sunfish and prawns daily.  Our final stop will be at the Polynesian Cultural Center for an educational journey to  the islands of Polynesia.  Your fun filled afternoon will be packed with Polynesian games, entertainment and laughter taught “island” style.  This complete tour will combine the most educational and enjoyable sites on the North Shore and will leave you with lasting memories of Hawaii. 

$185 per person (4 passenger minimum)
$195 per person for a private tour in our luxury SUV (4  passenger minimum)
Includes the train fare for the “Pineapple Express” or entrance fees to Waimea Falls Park , lunch at Romy’s, shave ice, taxes and gratuity.