Have Some Fun This Holiday With Oahu North Shore Tours

By Carolyn Gray


The Beaches of Hawaii are widely known to be a surfing paradise. Each year, surfers congregate at these beaches to ride their gigantic waves. This happens both in summer and winter. Whether you intend to travel in summer or winter, here is what you should expect from Oahu north shore tours.

During winter, the Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach experience pretty intense and ferocious waves. These waves are always a godsend for adrenaline junkies traveling from the rest of the country. In summer, the waves get calmer, thereby attracting many tourists who prefer swimming and sunbathing along the extensive white sandy beaches. The area also has lots of great boutiques, bistros and galleries.

The lands that sprawl from the north shoreline extend east up to the albatross. Generally, the sprawling landscape is serene and full of natural beauty, a stark difference from the chaotic scenes at downtown Honolulu. When you visit, ensure you sample the smoothies and garlic shrimps prepared at the many roadside trucks in the area. The trails and nearby waterfalls are also excellent for hiking. Many tourists always make it a point to buy items and eat at the restaurants, Clapboard shops and surf boutiques of Haleiwa.

Most tour companies offer packages that include surfing lessons, sightseeing tours, cage diving and helicopter tours of the coast. The perfect time to tour via helicopter is during sunset. Your package may also include a stopover at the famous Waimea Valley waterfalls.

One key highlight of your tour should be the shark cage dive. Here, you get within short range of deadly sharks. Nevertheless, you should not worry as the steel reinforcements on the cages make them impenetrable. The cage will give you a firsthand account of the nature of these predators.

Flying over the coastline in a helicopter makes for a memorable experience as well. A helicopter ride will give you a splendid view of the several fjords, valleys and waterfalls that line the coast. Most helicopters used for touring have glass bottoms and open doors to give riders a 360 degree view of the exterior. A 40 minute ride costs 230 dollars on average.

One of the best ways to explore the extensive landscape that makes the coastline is on horseback. Rides range from 45 dollars to 110 dollars, depending on duration. Some rides even take place within the top range private ranches nearby. The riding packages are suitable for all regardless of experience. These days, organizers even have romantic rides for couples where you get to enjoy a private ride with your loved one.

Even if you have no experience in surfing, you should not shrug off the idea of participating in the activity. There are a plethora of training spots all along the coastline. Your lesson options include kayaking, standup paddling and surfing. Once you get a grasp of the basics, you should confidently have fun with the waves just like your peers. Ensure you exercise extra caution if surfing in winter. The calm waves experienced in summer are safe to ride.




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