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Michael was very knowledgeable on Hawaiian culture, food, and history. Gave our group some great recommendations during the tour and showed us some awesome local spots around Oahu. The would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a private/personalized tour of the island. He truly exemplifies the Aloha spirit! Thank you brother! Hope to come back and hang again. Maholo!
Tyler S
Hope to come back
We had an amazing time on our private tour with Michael. He is very knowledgeable, and we learned SO much! He made the tour fun, and enjoyable and his inside tips helped us make the most of our time at every stop.Thanks for a great experience and taking such good care of us! You made our first trip to Pearl Harbor extra special. Thank you again for helping us create some great family memories. We will be recommending you to everyone we know that plans a trip to Oahu.
Sandy I
Recommending you to everyone
Michael did a fantastic job touring us around. He hit all the points and then some as a guide and driver. Safe driver, courteous, hustled to open doors and set out the steps, was familiar with Oahu enough to change course at a moments notice, legally parked in all the places we stopped, respectful of other tours, culture, our crazy and fun group. To top it all off, his Hawaiian language skills are excellent. He pronounced everything correctly, knew and shared history and legends of places. He also supports other small businesses without being pushy about where you need to go, and has the inside scoops on clean bathrooms. Highly recommended and would absolutely hire Michael again.
Bonnie McCann
Fantastic job touring us around
My family had the pleasure of using Michael and Halia Tours twice when we stayed on Oahu. We have two kids ages 9 and 13, and they also had a blast. Michael was on time and was willing to take us anywhere we wanted and wait as long or as little as we needed at each place. He knows the island so well, and all the tips he shared helped us make good choices for what we wanted to do each day. One really great thing about Michael was that he was super flexible. Having kids, we often had to make plan changes on the fly and Michael had no problem with anything and was always super accomidating. I just can’t say enough good things about this guy. He knows so much about the locations and history of Hawaii that I came away learning so many cool things about the places we visited. His recommendations for food and shopping were spot on. Add to that he cares deeply about the environment, culture, and history of Hawaii, and my whole family was impressed. But perhaps my favorite thing about our two full days with Halia Tours was how much positive energy Michael communicated. He is the type of guy you want to be friends with. Finally, Michael was so good with making sure he spent equal time talking and staying aware of all of our needs. He was so good with our kids. They just loved him and still talk about him 3 weeks later. My 13 year old son kept asking me if we can stay in touch with Michael after we go home :o). I don’t know when we will go back to Oahu, but hopefully it is soon, and the first thing we will be setting up is a few days with Michael from Halia Tours! Thank you again from Tony, Tara, Jamison, and MooMoo.
Anthony Dusko
So many cool things
3 Day Tour. Michael went above and beyond with our family of 5. He made sure we all got to see something on each of our lists. We had lots of fun. He even personally walked me up and down Diamond Head. His knowledge of Oahu and his connections with people throughout the island was great. Would definitely visit Oahu with Michael again.
Danielle Leianau
Went above and beyond
If you do anything in Oahu, book a tour with Michael! I promise you, you will not be disappointed! Michael has extensive knowledge of the island. His tour was hands down the best part of our vacation. He customized a private tour for our family that was absolutely remarkable! Thank you, Michael, you left us with unforgettable memories that we will treasure for our lifetimes!
Barbara Baran
Unforgettable memories
Michael Waters is one of the best tour guides I could have asked for. We had a tour with him back in June 2018 and we went back on 12/5/19. He helped me with planning a surprise vow renewal for my husband for our 21st Anniversary. He is very knowledgeable with HI culture. I cannot wait to go back in a few years and have him show us around again. He also give me ideas of were to get leis for our ceremony. Mahalo, aloha nui Michael for everything
Strongwoman1980
One of the best tour guides
Outstanding service. Great day. Micheal is fantastic and very knowledgeable.
Karen C
Outstanding service. Great day.
We were in Oahu in Sept 2019 for ten days. We were with 3 other couples that decided to renew their wedding vows. Michael along with my best friend (who was one of ones renewing) set it up) It was done in conjunction with a all day tour and it was a all day tour. The renewal of the vows itself didn’t take long maybe 45 minutes or so but it was done on a beach that was off the beaten path not used by tourists. It was just amazing. Michael Knowledge of the island. His friendship with all the people where we stopped at made us all feel right at home. We stopped at a a Pineapple Nursery that had the best little and tasting pineapples ever. The owner was a mad scientist. The best thing I think is that we were not in a large bus like you see traveling the island. There was only eight of us. It was intimate. friendly. Michael was able to talk and answer all of us and pay individual attention to each one of us. That really got to me. He knew all of us.We went to places that the larger tour companies just cant or wont take you. Bra, Your the Best. As far as I’m concerned your a part of my Ohana now. and Mahalo for everything you did for for us. The Renewal ceremony was out of this world As is always said There is no doubt in may mind I would go right back to Michael when I go back to Hawaii. If I ever go to another Island I’m dragging him to it so he can guide me around it as well. Mahalo again Sir for such a wonderful and Fantastic day that I’m sure the eight of us will never forget
Robert E
Will never forget
Halia Tours and Michael Waters …… Where to start.. Michael W* is a great tour guide.. extremely knowledgable in the local culture and knows where the good places are. First I wanted to tell you to ask him to take you to the small little fruit nursery to meet the mad scientist and taste his baby pineapples.. you wont believe how good they are.. he also took us to Kahana Beach were he performed a short ceremony for our vow renewal.. actually 3 of the four couples did this.. it was our 30th anniversary. He went over and above and actually made the girls a little bouquet and got us all lei’s for the ceremony. He took us places that big Tours cannot go on. Michael.. you are part of our Ohana now… I wish you the best of everything in the future… you deserve it sir. We had a great time the whole 13 hours we were gone. Mahalo *** *** for all your genuine hospitality sir. You are a class act and proved that to me when the little confrontation happened on the North Shore. If you want a great time.. Pick Halia Tours.. this guy rocks. I do promise if we come back to this island.. we will do the cleanup tour with you… show that person.. there is no disrespect from these two tourist to the Hawaiian culture or the locals that live here.. Mahalo *** *** Michael. I do reccomend you times 10.
Michael S
I do recommend you 10 times.
We just got home from our private island tour and had the best time! Michael is one of the best people you will ever meet with so much knowledge about the island and he was so great with our 2 young children, they couldn’t get enough of him! We saw everything we wanted to see on our tight schedule and although it was our 7th trip to Hawaii we learnt so much and got to visit places we’ve never seen or even heard of before. Michael truly went above and beyond to ensure that our day was perfect. We will definitely be booking another tour with Michael next time we’re in Hawaii.
Mel M
Had an amazing time
We just got home from our private island tour and had the best time! Michael is one of the best people you will ever meet with so much knowledge about the island and he was so great with our 2 young children, they couldn’t get enough of him! We saw everything we wanted to see on our tight schedule and although it was our 7th trip to Hawaii we learnt so much and got to visit places we’ve never seen or even heard of before. Michael truly went above and beyond to ensure that our day was perfect. We will definitely be booking another tour with Michael next time we’re in Hawaii.
Mel M
Had an amazing time
Mike W has a passion for Hawaii that shows from the beginning of the tour till the end!!! I was just blown away with his knowledge of the State and his genuine/sincere hospitality He was fantastic…great time!!!
Mike S
Just blown away
Michael W and Halia Tours are the ultimate. Michael was the most gracious host we have ever encountered. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii, he knew all the best spots to go (both tourist and non-tourist locations). He was very accommodating and willing to change our itinerary as the day went along. We spent 3 AMAZING days with Michael and did more in those 3 days than we could’ve even imagined. From snorkeling with turtles, watching amazing waves at Sandy Beach, swimming at Waiamea Falls, visiting several coffee farms and macadamia nut farms, the Dole Plantation, a sugar cane rum distillery, Giovanni’s shrimp truck, Matsumoto Shave Ice, North Shore, South Shore, snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, Leonard’s Bakery, Penny’s Malasadas, Polynesian Cultural Center, and a full-on food tour of some of the best food on the island. There are not enough amazing words to say about Michael and Halia Tours. This was the trip of a lifetime…one I will never forget. We can’t wait until we can get back to the islands and explore more of this beautiful land with an amazing person. Halia Tours is one to not be missed.
Kristen F
Tailors the tour to your needs
Five Star ++++++++! A friend had recommended Hali’aTours for our visit to Oahu. We are usually not the type to take such tours so was blown away by the amazing time we had with our wonderful guide Michael. We were able to tailor our day to cover our specific interests and we were thrilled with everywhere we were taken. It was greatly enhanced by Michael’s passion for Hawaii and his vast knowledge of the land its history and its people. Thanks to him our interest was sparked to read and watch movies he recommended upon our return. We certainly gained more than our money’s worth on this wonderful tour. It enriched our time on the islands and filled us with wonderful lasting memories. Michael made it something really special.
Leigh-Anne E
Five Star ++++++++!
Michael was a GREAT tour guide. He knew Sooooooo much about Hawaii and special places to take us. We did the North Shore Tour and loved Every Minute of it!
Jill
Great tour guide
Such an amazing day (amazing doesn’t even cut it) was spend with Michael from Hali’a Tours. We were 2 families travelling together with 5 young kids between us. Michael was great with the kids and we were able to see the sights we were interested in at our own pace. I am not usually one to spend the time writing reviews (well with the kids its just because I don’t have the time) but Hali’a tours deserves a 5 star rating. Well Done Hali’a we had one wonderful tour day!!!!
Carla O
Amazing doesn't even cut it
Best tour for visiting Oahu! We did the sunrise to sunset tour for 4 adults, worth every penny! We had Michael as the tour guide who was amazing! We had some spots in mind but he showed us so much more than we could have imagined! We made several stops for food every place he took us to was local spot we would have never found on our own. We had plenty of restroom stops all day long. Ask him to take you to the best pineapple spot -hint**-it’s not the dole plantation?? We learned so much history along the way. Would recommend him to anyone looking to see the island and learn about Hawai’i!!
Khannah S
Best tour for visiting Oahu
We spent the day with micheal touring the island. He was knowledgeable, kind and fun. Our day with Hali’a Yours was the best part of our vacation.
Tracey P
Best part of our vacation
Michael gave us a circle island tour of Oahu. We began at the end of our cruise and visited many beaches, waterfalls, a ranch and 2 restaurants. The sunset drink before heading to the airport was the icing on the cake. Michael was so knowledgeable. He kept us interested the entire day and we couldn’t wait to see what was at the next stop. I would definenitly recommend him.
Sandy W
Circle island tour of Oahu
We booked a one-day personal tour with Halia Tours on our recent trip to Oahu. MIke toured us along the North Shore and and East Coast. He is a very knowledgeable tour guide with a great sense of humor. We had a fun time on this tour and would highly recommend Halia Tours.
Blair L
One-day personal tour with Halia
My family and I would love to thank Hali’a Tours, Michael you are an asset to the Island and people of Hawaii with your extensive knowledge, your passion and enthusiasm for this beautiful place, it really is a very special island, and the people are so helpful and friendly. We saw and did so much in the short amount of time we were here, and Michael is very professional, and down to earth with an awesome sense of humour. Mahalo !!
Bron
So helpful and friendly
No words can describe what an amazing day we had with Mike. A must do!!! on your Trip to Oahu if you are seeking an unforgettable experience. Mike went above and beyond. Not only has this guy an outstanding knowledge he also was great with our son. He made sure we get to do and see everything that was on our list and even at the end of the day it was not to much for him to show us how to make a Lei. You rock man we are glad to get to know you. We met with a handshake and said goodbye with a hug. ALOHA
Peter A
No words can describe
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Thank you so much, you the man brah, the best holiday tour operator we have ever used, A+
Mathew Wood
The best holiday tour operator
Loved Loved the Hawaiian knowledge that Michael told us in the 9 hours he toured us on the Island Tour. He took us to some Great beautiful spots and got to snorkel for 1st time ever. Thank You Michael for the Very Memorable day
Jill Golder O`Rand
Toured us on the island
Michael was AMAZING. He is so accommodating and knows so much about the island. We have quite a mix of people in our family and he was able to make it a great experience for all! We enjoyed Pearl Harbor and the north shore mix plate, but I am sure all of his tours are great. He even stood in line for me at Giovanni‘s shrimp truck so that I could get my kids food and still enjoy my own. WORTH EVERY PENNY
Tammy Smith Habig
Worth every penny
Awesome day! Our family of 5 had a great time. Our day included Pearl Harbor, snorkeling with turtles, swimming at Waimea falls, malasadas, visits to the coffee farm and dole plantation, and much much more (including chicken spotting ).
Our boys (11,13&16) think Michael is the nicest and funniest man in Hawaii. We even now have a plush chicken called Michael and he one called Adelaide!
Thanks for such an amazing day Michael. Tracey, Kelly, Kyle, Marcus and Ryan.
Tracey Barnes
Such an amazing day
One of the most memorable tours I have ever experienced. Thank you Michael for imparting your knowledge on everything that is the O’ahu and making sure we got to see everything we wanted to see and do on our tour. We did the “Full Day Classic Circle Island Tour”. Can highly recommend Halia Tours to all. Also, catering to the vegetarians out there 🙂Mahalo nui loa
Melanie Gill
Most memorable tours
We had an amazing time on the tour with Michael. He made us feel welcomed, educated us on so many things, took us to every destination we requested and then some, and he entertained us with his jokes. Michael interacted great with all of us but made our little princess top priority. I would highly recommend this his tours especially for the one on one attention that you cannot receive from the giant groups going on all other tours.
Erica Leiva Huerta
Amazing time on tour
Excellent private tour for a family of 5! Michael delivered a memorable experience that the whole family enjoyed, from pick-up to drop-off. Our adventure was jam-packed with activities all around the island, complete with history, culture, folklore, plants, animals, customs, and traditions of the island. Halia Tours and Transportation LLC embraces the Aloha spirit by offering all of the above and provides an opportunity to give back to the community. The Davis family thanks you for an incredible journey that kept a smile on 3 teenager’s faces for over 12 hours, which is not an easy feat to accomplish!
Joshua Davis
Excellent private tour for a family
Unbelievable!!! Can’t thank Michael enough for such a wonderful, fun filled day. This day couldn’t have gone more smoothly especially with 5 young kids on board. We loved every minute, such a super day!!!!
Mahalo brother.
Carla O'Brien
Couldn't of gone more smoothly
Michael was an unexpected addition to our trip to Wakiki and turned out to be the highlight of our vacation! He is so kind and polite! He ensured that we experienced everything we have heard about in O’ahu and added more of his own known hidden treasures. Michael may be from from the mainland, but is knowledge, appreciation, and passion shows that he has the heart of a true islander! I can’t wait to go back and I will definitely be contacting Michael again (and referring all of my friends)! Thank you Michael for adding the true Aloha spirit into our trip!
Mahalo brother.
Weny Nigles-Hall
The highlight of our vacation!
Michael is a super professional tour guide. My wife and I enjoyed our island tour. He took us to all the best spots and really kept us away from all the touristy places at our request. Michael was very knowledgeable about the island and has great love, respect and passion for the island, the people and is opportunity to share his home with you. He went out of his way every chance he could for us. Michael, thank for such a great time and the awesome pictures you took of us. We really hope you let us know if you ever make your way to LA.
Mahalo brother.
Scott Hall
Super professional tour guide
Highly recommend @Halia Tours and Transportation LLC
Michael accommodated our group of 9 including 4 young children which we though may be difficult however Michael ensured our time together was managed so well! We all had a magical time as Michael took us on a mini city circle tour to tick off the places we really wanted to see and others we may not have otherwise known about, in doing so he found the best spots that suited our group perfectly and along the way helped us to learn so much more about Hawaii. We can without a doubt say that our tour with Michael was the absolute highlight of our trip, he was generous with his time, patience, knowledge, service, photography skills and humour. Thanks again Michael Mahalo
Melissa Hosie
We all had a magical time
Five stars.
Marc Pigatto
Five stars
Just wanted to drop a quick note to say Maholo for our fantastic private island tour last Fri (April 6th). Michael was a PERFECT fit for our family. Kept a great watch over our kids in the water and otherwise! We felt VERY safe with him leading us around. So many tucked away spots, sea turtles, food stops, all the while managing to avoid rain and find the sunshine! I’m recommending this tour group to everyone I know with plans to visit Hawaii! When we come back, someday, we will surely hit you up, again!
Thanks so much, and Aloha!
The Kavney Family
Colleen Kavney
Fantastic private island tour
Such a perfect day exploring Hawaii. Thanks so much to Michael for being so accomodating of everyone on our tour.
Taylor Hage
Perfect day exploring Hawaii
By far the best tour I have been on, Michael was super helpful and accommodating for the small ones in the group as well as very knowledgeable.
Would highly recommend Halia tours to anyone wanting to see the island.
Thanks once again mate
Matty MC
Would highly recommend Halia Tours
Five stars.
Courtney Mcelhorne
Five stars
We were in Hawaii celebrating our 26th wedding anniversary. We had never been to Oahu so we were looking for tour ideas the first day we arrived. We bumped into Michael Waters of Hali’a Tours while strolling in the Waikiki beach shopping area and thank goodness we did. It absolutely made our vacation that much more special. In addition to his incredibly friendly demeanor, Michael offered us a wealth of knowledge in terms of the culture, history, food and people of the Hawaiian islands. He has a degree in Hawaiian Studies as well as a background in developing Quality standard work instructions for tour companies on the island. It reflected in everything he did throughout the tour. We had our own private tour with nobody else and it was tailored strictly to what we wanted to do. He gave us all the main highlights from Pearl Harbor to the best surfing areas, romantic beaches, Dole planation, macadamia farms, to quaint little artsy towns with some of the most delectable food we have ever eaten. If you’re craving seafood, you have to go to Uncle Bo’s in Haleiwa. Try the ceviche and the seafood soup….OUT OF THIS WORLD!! As the day was winding down, Michael took us to an overlook where we could watch the sunset. The day was so perfect and the view spectacular that it brought tears to my eyes. We felt like we hit the jackpot with him. To finish off the evening, Michael brought us to a small local restaurant for appetizers called Fresh Catch. Again, the food was to die for. Finally, his last secret weapon before bringing us to our hotel was a quick stop to grab dessert at Leonard’s bakery where we bought Malasadas, a Portuguese doughnut that people line up out the door for. It was worth the wait. Overall, if you get the opportunity to do a tour, don’t think twice about Hali’a Tours. His prices are fantastic and the service is best in class. You will not be disappointed. Oh and P.S. we bumped into Michael the last morning we were there and he offered to bring us to the airport so we would not have to call a cab….Just top notch service.
Diana Ruiz-Limon
Please use this tour guide
Please use this tour guide! The day was the most memorable we have had in Hawaii! The kids loved the jokes, we all loved the sites and the waterfall swim was awesome! Not to mention our guide Michael who’s heart and soul is in this job and he loves being out there showing the great sites, tastes and sounds that this beautiful place has to offer! We will be back and we will be going with Michael again! Can’t thank him enough for giving our family a day and night that we won’t forget! Mahalo Michael!!!
Frank Joseph
Please use this tour guide
Michael was so accomodating, he is so good with the kids! Full of knowledge about the Island! Had a fantastic day!
We had a great time on our tour and will be using Halia tours next time we visit.
Pasqualina Anastasio-Piccione
So good with the kids
Our family felt very lucky to have the opportunity to tour around the island with Michael. I have been on many tours before but this one has left many long lasting memories. Michael has so much knowledge of hawaii and its history. He also knows the top spots. I still cant believe how much we saw just in one day! We were originally going to hire a car and tour around the island. But im so glad we bumped into Michael on the street and booked his tour. There is no way we would have seen half the stuff if we did it ourselves. My kids loved Michael and especially his funny jokes. We had alot of fun but safety was also very important to Michael. He holds certificates in first aid and lifesaving. Unfortunately we were caught up in the hawaii missile warning inccident. Michael handled the situation so calmly and so proffesional which was a relief because i was a nerous wreck.
We had a great time on our tour and will be using Halia tours next time we visit.
Nikki Grice
Tour around the island
This was the best way to experience the island! Such an amazing experience with such an awesome guide, he was like an old friend you were going to visit wanting to show you around the best must see spots!
Sara Dean
Best way to experience the island
We had the most awesome day on our custom Halia tour with Michael! He was so hospitable and went way over and beyond to ensure we experienced the absolute maximum everywhere we went. Over 12 hours of non stop amazing experiences, we visited so many places including the most popular must sees to some hidden quirky ones. So much local knowledge and interesting information. Cannot recommend Halia Tours and Michael highly enough-its a shame we can’t rate more than 5 stars! What a memorable day, thanks heaps Michael!
Caz Driscoll
Most awesome day on our custom Halia tour
What a wonderful experience! Over a 13 and a half hour day we hiked waterfalls; body surfed; watched pro surfing; ate shrimp; saw turtles on the beach; swam in waterfalls; shopped at the outlets; and more……. Michael’s knowledge, professionalism, passion and commitment to Hawaii and us was clear. Mahalo Michael for sharing the spirit of Aloha with us!
Emma Birrell
Professionalism, passion, and commitment
Best tour I’ve done hands down anywhere! We had the freedom to do what we wanted with the expertise of Michael who knew so much about everything it blew our minds! 11/10 would recommend to anyone coming to Oahu. Friendly, funny (even with the dad jokes) and all round fun day!
Kristi Mitchell
Best tour I've done
Excellent tour! Michael was fantastic! I will remember that tour forever!! Thank you for a great day.
Candy Jensen
11/10 would recommend to anyone
We had a fabulous day out with Michael – saw all we wanted and more, nothing was too much trouble and our enjoyment and comfort was obviously his priority. Would definitely take this tour again on a future visit to Hawaii.
Gill Taylor
Would definitely take this tour again
Five stars.
Dennice Rodriguez
Five stars
Had an absolutely amazing day with my friends and of course our wonderful guide Michael. I loved the fact we could take as much time or as little time as we wanted at all the sites we went to. Micheal was very knowledgeable, funny, witty an all around great guy.
This is my first time in Hawaii and hopefully not my last as there is so many more things I wish to see and do. When the time comes that I am able to come back Michael will be one of the first people to contact for another tour.
If this is your 1st time to Hawaii or the 100th I recommend you use Hali`a tours and enjoy your time with Micheal.
Thank You Michael for a wonderful day!
Marnie Naquin, TN
Marnie Naquin
1st time in Hawaii or the 100th
Had an awesome time with the hubby, a couple friends and of course our amazing tour guide Michael. Michael went out of his way to make sure we had the best time ever. The knowledge of the island that he shared with us was outstanding. We never felt like he was an orchestrated guide with time constraints. We took as little or as much time as we wanted, got to do the things that we wanted to do plus more that he recommended. There was never a dull moment with the conversation and jokes. We definitely feel as if we have made a lifelong friend in Michael. Thank you for the Awesome time and Adventure. We can’t wait to meet back up with ya and do it again!!!
Cindy Lynch-Tennant
Awesome time and awesome adventure
Thank you Michael for a fabulous day! You catered our tour perfectly for the four of us. We got to see and learn so much! Ava & Jobe are still talking about you!
Tracey Fabri
We got to see and learn so much
Had such a great time on my birthday tour to the North Shore and all over. Michael was a great tour guide, really funny and knowledgeable. Passed on business cards the moment we got back home. Thanks so much for a great day!
Melissa Smith
Birthday tour to the North Shore
No words can describe what an amazing day we had with Mike. A must do!!! on your Trip to Oahu if you are seeking an unforgettable experience. Mike went above and beyond. Not only has this guy an outstanding knowledge he also was great with our son. He made sure we get to do and see everything that was on our list and even at the end of the day it was not to much for him to show us how to make a Lei. You rock man we are glad to get to know you. We met with a handshake and said goodbye with a hug. ALOHA
Viola Ammon
No words can describe
Amazing! I have done a bit of traveling over my time but I have never met someone as amazing as Michael! He is so informative and relaxed it’s jus what u want in a tour guide. Went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much as we could and got involved in everything we did. Thank u so much Michael we all can’t stop talking bout the day we spent with u and how much fun we had!!
Natalie Mandile
So informative and relaxed
Thank you Michael for a fantastic day touring Oahu, it was the best tour we have ever been on. Jam packed with heaps of fun from sightseeing, swimming, snorkelling, paddle boarding turtles and last but not least the shopping!!! Look forward to our next trip and tour with you again.
Barb, Peter & Jack McConachy
Barbara McConachy
Most wonderful experience in Hawaii
The most wonderful experience in Hawaii, tour guide has all the answer to your questions, doesn’t rush you thru out the tour, very polite professional, I know where to go to when in hawaii..makes you feel at home
Felipe Cendejas
Most wonderful experience in Hawaii
Michael with Halia Tours went above and beyond in making our trip to Oahu unforgettable. His Love for his job truly shows. We ended up booking a day trip with him and by the end of the day we booked another. Michael is so knowledgeable in what he does. He’s very outgoing, punctual, flexible and has a great sense of humor. Next time your in Oahu make sure to book with Halia Tours you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Michael for a experience of a lifetime.
Sara Cookman
Making our trip to Oahu unforgettable
We had the best time with Mike. I wouldn’t think about coming to Oahu and not booking a tour with him. It was the highlight of our trip.
Mike Oster
The highlight of our trip
Fabulous guy. Made our tour amazing we learnt so much and had a very memorable time. Tours are not normally my thing but it was awesome. Would recommend him to everyone.
Jocelyn Coleman
Made our tour amazing
Five stars.
Reimund Jesionkowski
Five stars
If you are looking for an unforgettable experience book with Halia, Michael has a wealth of local knowledge and fantastic personality to match he made our family feel welcome from the time of introduction to our front door drop off, our tour was the highlight of our trip nothing was spared we were shown some of the north shores most idyllic places and ate at some of the famous stops, I could not recommend Halia Tours highly enough!
Emma Jesionkowski
An unforgettable experience
Had the most amazing day trip ever with Mike & wish I could rate him and the company higher than a 5.
Not only was Mike the best guide I’ve ever had, and I am a travel agent, (very funny guy and also very informative & knowledgeable) he was also a FANTASTIC people person and had a perfect way of keeping our group of 8 entertained.
The youngest in our group was 11, we had 4 x 20 year olds & also an 83 year old granpa along too, and Mike kept us all happy. We took the full day option and happily would have done another full day too if it was not for us being at the end of our trip.
We did the North Shore tour which was fully customized, and only organised it directly with Mike a few days beforehand.
We were picked up from our hotel in an almost brand new air con’d van and went straight for Pearl Harbour, then on to Dole Plantation, heading toward the North Shore we then went for a lunch at an amazing local spot.
After our lunch, we started snorkeling with the most beautiful turtles, at a gorgeous secluded spot Mike knew of, and my grandfather decided to stay back in the car as he was feeling a bit wheezy. (Granpa is asthmatic so not a concern to us family happens all the time). Mike however said straight away he would spend his time between lifeguarding over us (yes – qualified life guard) and sitting with Papa in the van. We told him nope dont worry, come swim with us, but he insisted.
Very lucky he did as my granfather was actually suffering an anaphylactic shock & Mike got to him JUST in time. We cannot thank Mike enough for his first aid training and quick acting getting the ambulance and fire brigade to Papa just in the nick of time. Poor Mike got us to sign off early in the trip re any allergies and this was not one that was known to us, so not like it could have been prevented from his side either.
Mike the took the 7 of us to the hospital and waited with us for the whole rest of the day until Granpa was able to be released. He then took us all the way home, would not accept ANY MONEY from us & even offered to take us back out for the rest of the trip which we missed.
Cannot believe what an amazing guy Mike was & can’t recommend him highly enough!!
We thought Mike was bloody cool at the beginning of the day, you can just imagine how awesome we thought he was after he saved my granpas life.
Thanks again Mike – we owe you big time & wishing you all success in life. Let us know if you’re ever in NZ.
SHAKA!!
Laura, Wayne, Ingrid, Zavier, Bella, Jacob, Kirsty & Tony
Laura May-Burns
Most amazing day trip ever
Five stars.
Jacob Burns
Five stars
We had a blast. My family and I have traveled many countries and never have I had or heard of a tour guide that was so amazing. We had the best day out with Michael. Let me tell you if you go with someone else you have made a mistake. After the tour we had discussed how good and memorable our day was. You can put no price on such a great day. No matter the price I would highly recommend going on tour with Michael. Thanks again for a great day out. One that my family and I will never forget. Thank you for delivering everything and MORE then what you had promised.
Jamie Shaw
Delivering everything and more
AMAZING day on a truly custom tour that met all of our requests and more! Michael is so knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible. Our group of 7 (ranging in age from 11-74) all had a wonderful time. Highly recommend Hali’a Tours!!!
Mary White
Amazing day on a truly custom tour
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Great guide. Highly recommend for his knowledge of the islands and letting you plan your day.
Greg Manning
Great guide. Highly recommend...
My sister and I had the best day with Michael! We started at Pearl Harbor and then left for the North Shore. Michael was very informative of everything we saw, and let us know what was ahead so we could make plans on where we wanted to stop. He even turned around so we could take some amazing pastries to the coffee farm. Everywhere we went, Michael knew so much history and made our day memorable.
Lisa Shwarten
Had the bet day
Michael is an excellent guide. I highly recommend him to be your guide. He is so knowledgeable, he is funny, personable, and helpful.
Diane Bofferding
Excellent Guide
Michael is funny, extremely knowledgeable, personable, helpful and just a pleasure to be with. He was very safety conscious. We were 6 older adults who thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him. All 6 of us highly recommend him as a guide.
Diane Bofferding
Very safety concious
Five stars.
Alexander Adames
Five stars
Michael did an outstanding job of showing us the sites of Oahu and keeping our group entertained with his knowledge and expertise. We wish we could have him for the tours on the other islands. If any of our group of 10 ever return here we will make sure we get him as our guide.
Everette Myers
Did an outstanding job
We had a great day with Michael. We did the North coast tour with 6 friends and had a fabulous time. Michael is a great guide, well informed, and lots of fun! He stopped several times so we could experience the island, and was open to all our requests. I would heartily recommend Michael to anyone seeking an enjoyable experience on Oahu!
Janette Edgar
Had a fabulous time
Michael is an exceptional guide who not only knows O’ahu but loves it. From pick up to drop off and the full day in between, he demonstrated professionalism, knowledge, the ability to think on his feet, and most importantly, THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA. His van is clean, well maintained, and he is a very capable driver. With Michael we saw what we wanted to see, learned so much from him, and simply had a great day. We could not have asked for better! Mahalo Michael!
Rock Guarisico
Simply had a great day
My family and I had THEE BEST time exploring the island with a Private Circle Island Tour!! Our guide was fun, and knowledgeable and very flexable… We had a great time!
Valarie Pascual
Private circle island tour
Michael is a great guide! He is knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and culture, and has lots of interesting stories to share, as well as info on restaurants and some pretty good corny jokes. He is very flexible, and can adjust to your needs and interests before and during the tour. We would definitely book him again!
Patricia McGuinn
Can adjust to your needs and interests
This tour was definitely a highlight on our trip to Hawaii. Michael showed us secret spots and popular tourist attractions – It’s great being driven around by someone who knows the island and is passionate about sharing his favorite experiences there. We went to Pearl harbour, Waimea waterfall, a coffee farm, paddle boarding, organic food stands/trucks, turtle bay and more. Michael is so easygoing, funny and made sure all our needs were accommodated for, crafting the day for us. Thanks again Michael
Katie Shelton
Tour was definitely a highlight
It was a rainy day in Honolulu, but Michael made it thoroughly enjoyable. He is very flexible with activities and open to any changes you put to him. We enjoyed a morning and afternoon at Pearl Harbor. History still looms large there and we experienced some things that we have missed on previous trips. I think our trip to a vintage Hawaiian shirt store was an unexpected but very much appreciated finish to a very wet day. We looked through thousands of beautiful old (and new) shirt art. Very fun day!
Raymond Snow
Morning and afternoon at Pearl Harbor
We had THE BEST day with Michael! He was personable, knowledgeable, patient and kind! We loved all his insights, suggestions and stories! He took us all around and it was the perfect day! His true love and pride for the state of Hawaii was undeniable! Michael was so much fun, we saw places we never would have made it to ourselves. Would HIGHLY recommend Michael to everyone, thanks for a wonderful, memory filled day!
Tony Wyche
We had the best day
I wish I could give a higher rating! Micheal is Informative, kind, patient and so much fun! He made our day awesome and filled our head full of so much awesome information! Please, whatever you do, have micheal take you on a tour, you won’t regret it!
Madeline Humphries
Wish I could give a higher rating
We had rigid time constraints on our tour due to catching a flight back to the Mainland, our tour could not have been better! Michael was filled with boundless knowledge of the history of the island which he shared with us during our drive to different locations. The uniqueness of this tour was it changed as our day progressed. Michael took the time to listen to our interests and offered suggestions to adjust the day and show us some hidden gems of Oahu we would have never found on our own.
Karen Cowels
Tour could not have been better
Michael was the best guide EVER!!! He made our day unique and fun! He has a fabulous personality and is super helpful!!! Great memories were made in Oahu
Tamara Elliott
The best guide EVER!!!
Everything from the friendliness and enthusiasm of our tour guide, Mike really made the whole tour worth it. He was very knowledgeable in the island and it felt like we knew him already. He was respectful and took us to the best spots in the islands. I’d recommend this service for any first time goers of the island.
Ania
Friendliness and enthusiasm
Thoroughly recommend Michael. Very easy to relate to. Was great with a very inquisitive 10 year old. Knows his stuff and is just a great guy! We had a blast Michael- thank you.
Erika Nunns
We had a blast
Michael was a fantastic tour driver. We spent the whole day together learning about the entire island and the people. It was awesome and amazing and we never would have seen everything we wanted if we were on our own. We highly recommend his tour, especially if you are trying to cover alot of ground in 1 day. He had insider tips for everywhere we went.
Robin Rees
Fantastic tour driver
Michael went above and beyond to provide a very specific tour. He was able to arrange a behind the scenes tour of the Bishop Museum and had enthusiasm for everything he showed us. Safety was paramount. Very important attention to detail about what we wanted, and a very broad source of information about Oahu as well as Hawaii in general. Loved his local knowledge. We were more than satisfied.
Reid Taylor
Went above and beyond
Mike is amazing! Goes above and beyond to give you the best Hawaii experience! Highly recommend! We were in town for a day as part of the princess cruise and Mike took us everywhere from the north shore to the dole plantation to having real Hawaiian local food. Great service and he’s a certified lifeguard for water activities.
Pedro
Part of the Princess Cruise
Halia tours was awesome for our family vacation! Knowledgeable, friendly and attentative. We got a great tour for 7 along with many extras at sites around the island, we visited food trucks and shopping sites, learned about language and history of the island and experienced the aloha spirit. You will not regret a day spent with Michael, we arrived as strangers but felt like family by the end.
Jodiah
Felt like family at the end
This was an awesome tour…saw so much and Mike was an excellent guide. He has an outstanding knowledge of the island and history. He was patient with our family as we have young children and planned the day out so that we hit all the spots and sights we wanted to see. I’d definitely recommend this tour to family and friends and will book again when I return. Thank you Mike!
Gabby
This was an awesome tour
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