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We truly appreciate everyone who’s taken the time to share their experience, which is why we’ve kept track of every single review over the years. Our guests can’t stop talking about their experiences with us. From thrilling discoveries to personal moments, find out why families are saying our tours are the highlight of their Oahu trip.
2025 Google business reviews
Our experience with Hali'a Tours was exceptional in every way from start to finish. Prior to reserving our spot for a Community Service Eco Tour, I called and was given some options on how we could plan the community service portion and what was reasonable to see and do in a 9-hour circle tour. With that information, we did our research and came up with our list of activities to include with our reservation.
On the day of our tour, our tour guide, Michael, arrived at our hotel on time and was super friendly immediately. He went over our itinerary and schedule with us to ensure everything was as we planned.
Michael was positive, friendly, and had a “can do” attitude the entire time. He was very knowledgeable about the island and frequently shared about its history and the culture. He also knew many wonderful places to stop for food, which we all appreciated. Most were local places that, for us, provided the kind of experience we were looking for.
We cannot say enough positive things about Michael and Hali'a Tours. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we got to see and do and our circle tour is a highlight of our visit to O’ahu. Michael exceeded our expectations, and I will absolutely recommend his tour company to my family and friends.
Darrell Kohlman
Highlight tof our visit
We had the best time with Michael and cannot recommend enough to all! He was so fun, full of energy, and so knowledgeable. He went out of his way to make sure my family (including those with mobility challenges) felt comfortable and included the whole day. We saw amazing places we never would’ve found on our own, and Michael made it all so easy and memorable. Truly the highlight of our trip — can’t recommend him enough!
Joanna Petrutcci
We saw amazing places
This was my first ever trip to O’ahu and I am so grateful that we had Michael as our private tour guide! He was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history and current events of Hawaii, and he truly embodies the spirit of Aloha. I throughly enjoyed his personal stories and experiences while living on the island as well. Our day was relaxed and we were able to see everything we requested, plus a few local spots, without feeling rushed at all. I HIGHLY recommend touring with this company. Mahalo to Michael and Hali’a tours for making this trip so special
Natalie D
My first ever trip
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 Stone
Would definitely recommend
He was a great dude to talk to and genuinely funny. He was very knowledgeable and he knew every tip and trick there was along with every single place to go.
Michael
Knew every tip and trick
Mike our toor guide was the best part of the trip, he was so full of energy and just really fun to be around also had some pretty good stories to tell.
Luz Vella
Best part of our trip
What a great experience! Mike took us around wherever we wanted to go, but he was so knowledgeable about the island, we had him take us to the best places he felt would be fun for our granddaughter. Loved every minute of our tour! Thank you Mike and Halia tours!
Hellen Grub
Loved every minute
Five Stars
monkey manpro
Five Stars
My two sisters and our spouses cruised around the islands on Pride of American. We got off the ship at 9 am but our flight didn't leave until 11:55 pm. What to do? All excursions were booked or wouldn't transport our luggage. That's when we turned to Halia Tours and Transport. Micheal picked us up and our luggage at the pier, took us on a 9 hr. sightseeing tour of Oahu. We requested to see Diamond Head, the blow hole, and Dole Pineapple Plantation. He showed us so much more and got us to the airport on time. He was such a gentleman and so knowledgeable of Oahu and it's history. We had a great time. It was the perfect ending to our dream vacation. Thanks Micheal. Jeanna PaschenThanks for a great experience and taking such good care of us! We will be recommending you to everyone we know that plans a trip to Oahu.
Paschen Farms
It was the perfect ending
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! We will be recommending you to everyone we know that plans a trip to Oahu.
Total Travel with Sandy
Had an amazing time
Highly recommend this company. We did a half day private tour of Pearl Harbor. Mike’s enthusiasm and personality is contagious. His passion for the Island and his knowledge of Pearl Harbor made the tour very enjoyable. Highly recommend Halia Tours.
Michelle Sinnott
wonderful, fantastic tour guide
2024 Google business reviews
Michael was an exceptionally wonderful, fantastic tour guide! He informed us of the island's history and the various stops we went along the way. I am so glad we booked with him and would definitely recommend MIchael of Halia Tours & Transportation!! Thank you for making our day so special 🙂
DʻAnn Hawkins
wonderful, fantastic tour guide
Michael, was amazing and the trip was definitely worth it!
Mao Thao-Shuck
Definitely worth it
Mikey was friendly, easy to work with, and on time for our airport transfer! Kindly loaded our luggage for us and step stool for ease of access. Provided service with a smile and Aloha spirit! We appreciate you Mikey!
Sharayah Vernalgia
Got to see and do what we wanted
Michael was very friendly and knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to take us to get the most out of our day and made sure we all got to see and do what we wanted. Fantastic tour. Highly recommended.
Kim Kinney
Got to see and do what we wanted
My wife and I truly had an amazing time. Michael was the most rad tour guide and honestly made us feel like locals. He’s everything people dream about Hawaii and we could’ve honestly been staring at rocks all day and that guy would’ve made it fun. Luckily, we had some of the most breathtaking amazing experiences we’ve ever had and are so glad we did this excursion as a couple. Mahalo
Christian Hood
Truly had an amazing time
Great tour and worth every penny. Got to see the majority of the island at our pace. We were given options of what we could still do after every stop with the time we had remaining. Basically same cost as a cruise excursion that would have seen less than 30% of what we did.
Cassell Turner
Worth every penny.
We had a private tour with Michael dor half a day. He was beyond amazing an informative as we drove around. We were unsure on what to do and we pretty much winged it and had an an amazing time, I loved that he was a talker and answered all our questions about the island and had fun too!
Savanah Greenwood
Beyond amazing and informative
Michael was a fantastic tour guide on our Oahu Mix Plate tour. We started at Pearl Harbor then headed up to the North Shore stopping for coffee and at the Dole Plantation. Swimming at Waimea Falls was definitely a highlight. Thanks Michael for the tip of adding ice cream to Shave Ice at Matsumoto (I can’t believe this was the first time I’ve ever had that). It was a great experience.
Jill Kreinbrook
Fantastic tour guide
Michael is AN AMAZING Oahu Tour Guide and Transportation expert. With a degree in Hawaiian Studies on top of that..
He is also my blessed friend.. He is professional and funny also with SO much knowledge of all aspects of Hawai’i, it’s aina (land), and it’s people and history..
He has driven my family safely to important events and I am so grateful
And riding in his beautiful new van truly made me feel like a VIP..
Malia Akiona
My blessed friend
Michael was FANTASTIC!!! He made sure we were comfortable and had the best time. He was on time, the Van was super clean and spacious. One of the best services on Oahu!!
Sana Nijah
One of the best services on Oau!!
What a day we had with Michael. He took us to many local places and we got a true island experience. He was very knowledgeable about the Hawaii history and a sense of humor that made you want more. Great job Michael and thank you for making our day so memorable.
Maria Roscoe
Made you want more
What a day! Michael picked us up from the cruise terminal and got us back in plenty of time. He was excited to share his knowledge of the island and her history. He really went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time! He sorted a tur to keet our needs and even called me a couple of times to sort out some potential issues with PH and even helped organise tickets. He seems to know someone on every gate and can get you in past the crowd. Really friendly and would highly recommend! Thanks for a fabulous time!
Alice Smith
What a day!
Five stars.
Chip Nadeau
Five Stars
2023 Google business reviews
Michael hosted me and my mom on amazing two day adventure on our first trip to Oahu. His love for Hawaii is palpable and he wants you to love it too. He went above and beyond making a special trip for us even presenting us with fresh leis on the second day. I highly recommend you tour with him. I hope to come back to Oahu someday and see him again. He is an amazing human.
Destinee
Two day adventure
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
Halia Tours is the best! They took such good care of my group and were fantastic ambassadors to the island. 5/5 stars – I recommend them to anyone who wants to explore the AUTHENTIC Oahu!!
Noah Lyman
Halia Tours is the best
Friendly and didn’t just give us the tour site but history as well . Recommended highly
Lulu21
Didn't just give us a tour
Had a great time on our tour. Michael showed us everything we wanted to see, waterfalls, pearl harbor, he shared awesome history throughout the day. We even stopped by Giovannis food truck for lunch.. ( my bucket list). It was amazing and I highly recommend using Halia tours!!!!!
Emily Miller
Great time on tour.
I would totally recommend Hali’a Tours and Transportation. Michael is awesome. So professional, knowledgeable, and fun. Book your tour! You won’t regret it
Melanie F
Professional, knowledgeable, and fun.
Giving Halia Tours and especially Michael Waters a HUGE HIGH FIVE for providing excellent quality transportation. Appreciate his extra care for kupuna-kine folks, like me.
Cheryl B
Providing excellent quality transportation
Halia Tours and Michael are absolutely amazing. Michael goes above and beyond your expectations and is very knowledgeable and respectful. I would highly recommend.
LYK Shopping
Knowledgeable and respectfull
Halia Tours and Michael are absolutely amazing. Michael goes above and beyond your expectations and is very knowledgeable and respectful. I would highly recommend.
Michael Wong
Knowledgeable and respectfull
We had an amazing time with Michael on a full day North Shore Tour. He was very knowledgeable of Hawaiian history and culture and was fantastic with engaging our kids as well. He made sure to hit all the spots we had on our list and filled in the gaps as we went. Would definitely tour with him again!
Michael Wong
Had an amazing time
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
3 day tours.
It was such a pleasure to do our second private tour with Michael and Halia Tours in just over three years. Michael is the ultimate professional with a passion and knowledge of Hawaiian culture. He tailors the tour to your needs and always makes it so much fun. I cant recommend Halia enough.
Karen Maloney
Tailor the tour to your needs
Five stars.
Latoya White
Five stars
BOOK IT !!!!!!!! last day on the islands, and a perfect end. Michael is amazing. Not a bad moment from start to end. His knowledge is extensive without being “lecturing”. Personable, friendly, funny, and willing to accommodate anything and everything (as long as it was safe and legal!) Did not want the day to end, but left feeling we had spent the day with a friend, not a guide. Mahalo Nui!
Katie Albert
Did not want the day to end
Our Tour guide, Michael, was incredible. My family had 8 hours to spend between leaving our cruise ship and our flight from Honolulu. We booked a custom tour with Michael. He catered to all of our requests and went above and beyond our expectations and provided a level of service that is second to none. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend taking a tour with Michael, it will be the highlight of your trip.
Michael Haggenmiller
Level of service that is second to none.
Michael did a great job of accommodating us. We had no idea what We wanted to see or do, but ended up seeing exactly what We would have requested. Michael quickly determined who We were, and took us to the attractions that most interested us. Great Job Michael! We will be back some day.
Ken Miller
Great job of accommodating us.
2022 Google business reviews
I highly recommend Halia Tours and Transportation for your circle island tour! I booked the the long day private circle island tour for our girls trip and it was the best decision ever! I love that we were able to customize our itinerary to see and do the things we wanted to do most as a group! But what truly made our trip a memorable one was our tour guide Michael! He was professional, knowledgeable, personable and so much fun! He not only told us about The island’s highlights but also had us laughing along the way! I also love how he helped us out of the van each time we made a stop!! He was such a gentleman! Going on the Halia Tour was one of the highlights of our girls trip and we are still talking about how great it was!
Keena Chow
The best decision ever!
What a big day we had, we finally took the tour which we had booked in 2019 before the world came crashing down.
I am so grateful that l booked this tour with Halia Tours and Transportation . Michael took care of us from the minute he picked us up, this man is a gentleman and was so attentive and accommodating to all our needs. We felt like Michael was a friend to us, someone we’ve known for years, so much infact that we were left emotional saying goodbye and ending our 12 hr day together.
This man took care of us, not because it’s his job but because he genuinely is a gentleman and he did so without expecting anything in return.
All we can say is Wo. Waa What a day, we travelled the entire island and saw sights that one would think did not exist. Not once did we feel rushed, Michael’s knowledge was impressive and he kept us engaged and entertained the whole 12 hrs.
If any of you are ever fortunate to visit Oahu make sure to use Halia Tours and Transport
Mahalo Michael
Linda Mamalis
So attentive and accommodating
Mike was awesome, funny and very knowledge. Also super friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend to tour with Michael.
Shian Thompson
Highly recommend to tour
Michael was a wonderful tour guide! He was very kind, loving, funny, helpful, understanding, knowledgeable, entertaining. I feel like he can adapt to the vibe of the group he is with and would give them the best day ever and great experience.
Rakia Lang
Wonderful tour guide
Michael was AMAZING!!! He took great care of our group of 10 ladies with kindness, humor, knowledgeable about everything, a gentleman escort, and flexible for everything we needed. He went above and beyond to support our experience, we had a blast with him all day!!! HIGHLY recommend his service!!!
Bernice Reese
Went above and beyond
Michael was an awesome tour guide. Great personality, funny, great stories, and knowledgeable! We enjoyed our tour greatly, saw & learned a lot!! Thank you Michael
Felicia Higgs-Clems
Enjoyed our tour greatly
Michael was absolutely amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and very considerate! He even bought my group of ladies an appetizer at a restaurant that he made reservations for us! He even called ahead to ensure places were opened and we had enough time to visit everything on our list! I would highly recommend him to any and everyone!!!!
Latashia Posley
Absolutely amazing!
Michael is absolutely incredible! We had a member of our group begin to feel unwell the day before our tour. Michael went out of his way to help us find an at-home COVID test, he gave us one of his personal tests, delivered it to our hotel, and refused to allow me to pay for it. It was unfortunately positive for COVID…he then helped us navigate the travel restrictions to get us home safely. Unfortunately, we were unable to take the planned tour, but Michael helped us along the way on his own time. He is genuinely one of the kindest people we have ever met!!! My wife, who is the one that had COVID is already planning our next trip here, mainly to “pay back” Michael for his kindness. I cannot stress enough how much this means to us!
Shane Hagen
Helped us along the way
Fantastic service. Michael improved our experience in Hawaii in ways we could never have found on our own. We never waited in any line. In three days, we were able to hit every “must do” activity” on the island. This was worth every penny! You won’t find a better guide!
Edward H
Worth every penny
Five stars.
Tyler Baran
Five stars
If you’re ever in the Honolulu area for a fun vacation, book a tour with Michael! He will leave you with unforgettable memories and some good laughter. Not only is he the best tour guide, but he is one good friend I will forever remember. Book with him, and he will make your day, and your whole vacation. Thank you Michael for your time and giving me the privilege to enjoy an incredible experience with you:)
Makayla Baran
Enjoy an incredible experience
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 B
Book a tour
Michael was excellent, knowledgeable and provided us with fantastic details, history and recommendations for the island. I would definitely recommend Halia Tours.
Harjit Badwal
Definitely recommend Halia Tours.
2021 Google business reviews
Five stars.
A Golden
Five stars
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!
Linette Maisha
We had a great time!
My husband and I started our honeymoon off with Michael on the full circle tour. We spent the entire day exploring Oahu and learning about the history, culture, cuisine and present day Oahu (also other islands). Michael had us pick a few must-do’s so we settled on finding the best food trucks, views, pineapple farms, Waimea Valley, etc. We really enjoyed Michael’s insights and direction on the best places to go given time and season. We highly recommend Michael’s full circle tour. Do not miss out! Michael was even generous to give us tips for the remainder of our trip. P.s. Michael knows where to find the best poke bowls and garlic shrimp!
Brittany Goodhouse
Spent the entire day exploring Oahu
Well organized, easy to use website with a good amount of detail. The site uses fairharbor for calendar and scheduling and that worked flawlessly
Fernando Martinez
Well organized
Wow! Where do I begin? We did the private full island tour and it did not disappoint. Michael was incredible. He contacted me several times to ask questions and verify what we were looking for in this tour and he provided everything and more. He picked us up on time from our hotel, brought us warm malasadas to try (delicious), and went over our itinerary for the day. We were able to visit all the places on our list, from Sunset Beach to Pali lookout, Byodo-in-Temple to Matsumoto shave ice. We went to the Halona blowhole and for lunch he suggested this cool place with food trucks that had all kinds of local goodness to choose from. It was great not having to worry about parking or entry tickets as Michael took care of all of this. He never rushed us through any of the sites, and everywhere we went people acknowledged him fondly. He gave us a lot of history about the island and it’s people and culture. My husband especially enjoyed that as he loves to learn all he can about the places we travel to. At the end, we were able to do some shopping and eat dinner. Overall, it was the best time and worth every bit of the cost. If you have the opportunity to take this tour, do so. Michael was a wealth of knowledge, easy to talk to and a lot of fun. Thanks Michael for one of the best memories of our trip to Oahu!
Michelle Ghafourian
Wow! Where do I begin?
Michael was awesome. We had a few places we wanted to see but I asked him to choose other sites of interest. The day was wonderful and Michael’s knowledge of the Hawaiian people and area is amazing. He is very accommodating to our needs. It was delightful for the 2 of us. Thank you Michael for making our entire day memorable.
Holly Margulies
The day was wonderful
Michael Waters was the best tour guide back in June of 2018 when we come to HI for the first time for our kids graduation. He was so pleasant and caring. He took his time with explaining the town and history. When it come time for getting into the ocean, he stayed with me as I’m terrified of the ocean. He gave me the courage to get in and see the sea turtles. Cannot wait to have him as our tour guide in December.
Jamie Davis
Best tour guide
This was the highlight of my two week honeymoon!!!!!! My husband and I did various tours in Maui and Honolulu and this was by far the best day I had! Michael is AWESOME! He is laid back, full of knowledge about the Island, funny, helpful, great driver (always felt safe) and just an overall great guy. He also knows a lot of people and went the extra mile to find out some information for us for another excursion we had booked. I can’t stress enough how much better it is to have a private tour guide; it was worth every penny. Michael always got back to us with any questions prior to the trip and picked us up promptly the day of. We had some things we wanted to do, but we also let him pick some places (including local spots which is always the best) and we truly had a blast. We saw so many beautiful sights and ate great food! Even with some Covid restrictions, we did not feel slighted in any way because Michael made sure we did everything we wanted to and had the best time. We finished the night off getting some malasadas and he even had a bag warmer to keep them warm for us (he pulled out the cooler too for all the food we brought back). AWESOME time! If you are between a private tour or group tour please do this! It is worth the experience-you spend as much or as little time in the various spots you go! Thank you so much for the tour!!!!
Michelle Mark
By far the best day I had!
I have used this amazing business 2 times while visiting Hawaii. Great with kids, couldn’t get a better tour guide. Cant wait to get back there again.
Mark Pigatto
Couldn't get a better tour guide.
Michael was an amazing tour guide. Went above and beyond for our tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and took us to places we didn’t think of visiting. I highly recommend and definitely using him when we come back. Awesome tour guide and person as well. I can’t thank him enough for showing us amazing time on our first trip to Hawaii.
Erin Benson
Amazing tour guide.
It was a great day, and very enjoyable having Michael give us so much information about Hawaiian culture. He was very accomodating to our needs, our mom with a walker joined us, and Michael was very patient in helping her throughout the day. You can tell he truly enjoys his work, and many people around the island greeted him very fondly. I highly recommend him for any type of group tour.
Lauren Popenhagen
Great day and very enjoyable
This review is long overdue. We were on Oahu in April 2021 just as the islands were fully reopening. I was lucky to have booked our private tour with Mike on our first full day there. We wanted to see everything that we could and he catered our tour to ensure we saw all the key points of the island. We learned a lot about the history of the islands, nature, customs, and traditions. We did not feel rushed in anyway and in fact we ran over our scheduled time but he did not charge us extra. I would book him again in the future even just to have the company!
Melanie de la Vega
Did not feel rushed in anyway
Five stars.
Efrin Cito
Five stars
Michael called several days in advance to get an idea of activities and sites we wanted to see, and then the day before to see if anything had changed. Very prompt on pickup, and immediately we knew he was going to be great for our family tour. Michael was very knowledgeable of the island, culture, people and history. He was a very good driver and we felt safe. His suggestions of places to stop, activities and food were spot on. If nothing else, this tour was worth not having to find our own parking and deal with the in and out. We were dropped off at the door for most places. After doing this for years, Michael is loved by the locals and we saw firsthand the great relationship he has with everyone. We enjoyed ourselves and will do this again when we come back. Well worth the money you spend for the tour itself.
Sara Ambercrombie
Great for our family tour
2020 Google business reviews
Michael and Halia Tours came to the Aid of our local Preschool in need of transportation for our graduating class trip!! We do not have enough school buses to go around and securing transportation for schools can be tough. Every year it is planned that those Keiki going on to Kindergarten the following year, get a special excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Center. When 2019’s class couldn’t get a bus due to no availability, Halia Tours came to our rescue and saved the day! Not only did we get transportation but having an official island guide on the most scenic drive on the island was more than we could have expected. Michael quizzed our class about what landmarks they saw out their windows and he shared the stories of the land the whole way. The kids reciprocated by singing songs from Moana. We love you Uncle Michael. Thank you for being there for us – a true blessing to our community. Mahalo and Aloha!
Chree Putman
Came to the aid of our local preschool
Highly recommend Michael for a wonderful tour, he brings personality plus to your day. Will take you anywhere, is so knowledgeable and just a really great guy. Nothing was too hard for him, no request denied. Thank you so much for a wonderful time. Loved it !!!
Chris Johnson
Wonderful tour
This guy is absolutely amazing! Very knowledgeable about this beautiful island, the best tour guide & just the best guy in general!! Don’t hesitate to book, you will have a ball
Adam Ryman
Donʻt hesitate to book
Five stars.
Narrell Briggs
Five stars
We had a one-day tour around Oahu with Michael yesterday. What a great day! He is very knowledgeable and accommodating and fun. I would highly recommend him and his tour company.
JoAnne Reschetar
One-day tour around Oahu
We did the 9 hour private tour with Michael and it was great! He made our Pearl Harbor experience fantastic. He was a wealth of knowledge! We would definitely book again. Thanks so much Michael for a fabulous day.
John Neal
9 hour private tour
We did a 9hr Private Community Service Tour with Michael of Hali’a Tours. It was the most amazing day where my family, which includes boys aged 9 and 15yrs, gained so much more than we’d anticipated. Michael was attentive, a great conversationalist and story-teller, and shared so much knowledge on local culture, history, folklore, language and more. The family’s favourite part of the day was the community service component where we help pick up micro-plastics from the beach – a great way to help teach your children humility and respect for the environment and locality of our holiday destination. The tour represented excellent value for money as our 9hr Tour ended up being almost 12hours without any additional cost, we covered our wishlist at our own pace, we got to sample so much local foods which we especially wanted to do, and got to “give back” as well. We cannot wait to come back to Hawaii and to book our next Private/custom tour with Michael and Hali’a Tours. I would not hesitate to recommend Hali’a Tours to everyone!
Amira Halafani
Recommend Halia Tours to everyone!
2019 Google business reviews
Amazing experience!
Michael is knowledgable, incredibly professional and is doing what he was born to do. HIGHLY recommend!
Amy Leeann
Amazing experience!
Halia Tours and Michael Waters ……
Where to start.. Michael Waters 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 Nui Loa 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 Nui Loa Michael.
I do reccomend you times 10.
Michael Suffell
Recommend you times 10
Five Stars.
John Freeman
Five Stars
Michael Waters was the best tour guide back in June of 2018 when we come to HI for the first time for our kids graduation. He was so pleasant and caring. He took his time with explaining the town and history. When it come time for getting into the ocean, he stayed with me as I’m terrified of the ocean. He gave me the courage to get in and see the sea turtles. Cannot wait to have him as our tour guide in December.
Jamie Davis
Best tour guide
Mike was amazing. Nothing was to much trouble, He has a wealth of knowledge to tell. Was the best tour. We had the best 2 days with a lot of laughs. Thanks for being so good at your job Mike.
Gina Weston
Was the best tour
What an amazing experience. Michael is just the best, so glad the 6 of us found you. We even taught Michael the Australian Tim Tam Slam.
Dianne Sorraghan
Glad the 6 of us found you
Mike did an excellent job. He understood what we wanted to see and guided us to the spots that we thought were valuable for us to see. He explained the history and we found him very knowledgeable. We were 9a group of 9 ranging in age from 4 years to 69 that included grand children and grand parents with parents. We all had a great sight seeing. Only constructive comment I can write is that he could hold down the extensive details and allow time to rest with a full 10 hour day during long drives.
Ravinder Jerath
Excellent job
Best tour guide and nicest guy you meet.
Tony Lawrence
Best tour guide
Michael Waters 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 Freeman
Halia Tours are the ultimate
Hi I thoroughly enjoyed this tour it was the best tour I have ever experienced in my whole life the tour guide was absolutely dynamic he had such a positive attitude he took us anywhere we wanted to go showed us the most beautiful places I have to give him a five star + and incredible day I will never forget for the rest of my life thank you Mike
Beverly Stone
Never forget for the rest of my life
Sooo knowledgeable regarding culture and history of the islands that the time flew by. I felt that I really now understand the nature of the peace and hospitality of the people of Hawaii.
They love and protect nature and environment.
Maria Alvarez
Hospitality of the people of Hawaii.
Personalized, friendly and exclusive private tours. Mike is a passionate expert on all things Hawaii!
Sean Hollingsworth
Friendly and exclusive private tours
Michael was amazing, he showed us so much of this beautiful island, gorgeous beaches , whales, turtles, pineapple plantation, orchid nursery and so much more, he gave us information on local restaurants and took us to great food trucks for lunch on the north shore. He was so knowledgeable. Nothing was a problem for Michael. He went above and beyond. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Regards liz
Liz Mulock
Wonderful experience.
Michael is an outstanding guide who specializes in making your tour special and memorable… He is friendly and knowledgable about the culture and the islands and provides a unique and personalized experience… Definately a highlight of your vacation…
Lehua Novit
Highlight of your vacation
Service is the real deal aloha spirit no tourist trap this is where you want to be brother mike is positive island energy and goes out his way to comfort your tour cant stop saying good things bout this buisness and the owner.
Klint Sionescini
Real deal Aloha Spirit
Best tour guide ever most likely! Can’t wait to get back to Hawaii just to have Hali’a Tours take me around.
J Manfredpmoa
Can't wait to get back
A fine tour company that respects the aina-land. Very culturally sensitive owner. Michael Waters loves Hawaii and his tours prove it. The many reviews from his many clients confirm it. Book em’ & see.
Denis Lynch
Best tour guide
While in Honolulu we had most amazing day with Hali’a Tours & Transportation & when we go back to Honolulu we will be using the company again.
Denise Bennet
Amazing day with Halia
Mike is the best guide on the island
Chadwick Hards
Best guide on the island
Five Stars.
Brittany Corbin
Five stars
Great Tour. Michael is very friendly and knowledgeable. very accommodating to personalizing a trip for you.
Shayna Wightman
Great tour
Wow what an experience – Hali’a Tours has been the best tour that we have ever taken in Hawaii – this was our 5th trip to Hawaii but it felt like our very first – Michael is such a fantastic tour guide with an enormous amount of knowledge of what the island has to offer as well as a wealth of knowledge on the Hawaiian culture. We saw places that we had never heard of before – Michael goes above & beyond to ensure that you have the best time ever on his tours. Highly recommend Hali’a Tours you will not be disappointed – in fact you will want to return again and again to tour with Michael – keep up the great work – looking forward to our next adventure with you – Peter & Barb Australia
Peter McConachy
What an experience
On our recent trip to Waikiki we had the great pleasure to take a wonderful private family tour with a very funny and knowledgeable young man named Michael.He showed us many different fun things on the island he told us a lot about the history and the culture of the people. I would be happy to recommend this tour to anybody who is traveling to Oahu.
Richard Cooper
Recommend this tour to anybody
I have used Michaels services on three occasions. It has been a great experience. I have recommended his tour services to my friends and they have nothing but praise Halia is very professional and friendly it ticks all the boxes and most of all Michael is a real character Mahalo
Reimund Jesionkowski
Halia is very professional
Our private tour of the island was gold! Michael was very accommodating and was able to take us to unique hidden spots that capture the authentic culture of Hawaii and also accommodated our personal requests with a welcoming smile. Michael has so much to share and his stories, knowledge and jokes show the great passion he has for this beautiful island. A highly recommended tour guide book a tour now, you won’t be disappointed
Michelle Miller
Private tour of the island was gold!
We are a large family group of 15 and had the pleasure of dealing with Michael from Hali`a Tours. Easy communication, very easy to book. Michael is so accommodating to any requests, amazing tour guide, funny, genuine, full of knowledge of the island and fantastic with children. Can not recommend highly enough. We were all very impressed with the level of service we received.
Kelly Szymanowicz
Cannot recommend highly enough
A great tour, Michael knew all the best places to go!! Best day we had in Hawaii
Kelly Barnes
Knew all the best places to go
We saw the whole island and did everything we wanted and more in just one day! Mike is extremely knowledgeable about everything and anything Hawaii!
He even comes with free jokes at no extra charge! We mentioned broad things like waterfalls, ocean views, Jurassic Park and Mike knew exactly where to take us. We would have never been able to visit all the places we did on our own.
We visited a park and swam in a waterfall, watched the pipe masters surf competition on the beautiful North Shore beaches, enjoyed lunch from Hawaiian food trucks, spent some time in a beautiful bay, took a tour at Kualoa Ranch, the rest of our family visited a macadamia nut farm while they waited for us, then we got dropped off at a mall to visit the Asian Market for dinner while the rest of my family was safely brought back to their hotel!
The experience and memories we made on this tour are priceless and we have Mike to thank for that!!!!
Jamie Parker
Everything we wanted and more
Excellent tour.
James Sexton
Excellent tour
2018 Google business reviews
Michael was a GREAT Tour guide! Very relaxed but professional! He taught us sooooo much about Hawaii and Oahu. We did a private North Shore Tour as we were staying south in Waikiki. We had a blast with him and would do it again if we get back out there. Book A Tour With Him!!!!
Lauren Miller
Fantastic Tour Company
Michael was a GREAT Tour guide! Very relaxed but professional! He taught us sooooo much about Hawaii and Oahu. We did a private North Shore Tour as we were staying south in Waikiki. We had a blast with him and would do it again if we get back out there. Book A Tour With Him!!!!
Jill O'Rand
Great tour guide!
We did a tour with Halia Tours in August, it was the best thing we could have done to start our holiday in Hawaii. Michael was full of information about all things Hawaii and went out of his way all day to make sure that we had a great time. Fantastic day and a fantastic host
Jackie Rimes
Best thing we could have done
Aloha and Mahalo Michael for our Hawaii experience, we had a blast & so much fun and laughs while you shared your extensive knowledge of the Islands with us. We covered so much in just two days and it’s just a shame we couldn’t stay for more than one week in Oahu. Thank you for showing us around everywhere and taking us for local cuisine, even organising and taking care of us, you made us feel comfortable and safe, even making phone calls on our behalf to local people in retail that we needed to collect souvineers from. You definitely went above and beyond for us and we would absolutely recommend you and your services to friends, family and strangers alike. You were very professional, punctual, reliable and so down to earth with an awesome wicked sense of humour! Mahalo! Youl’ll be missed and never forgotten. Hope we see you again.
Bron & Geoff Coleman
Covered so much in just two days
We had a very pleasant day in May with Michael, he showed us everything, we wanted to see. We had a lot of fun, learned and laughed a lot. Thank you for everything.
Patrick Oswald
Very pleasant day
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'Brien
Such an amazing day
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!
Wendy Hall
The highlight of our vacation!
3 of us did a customized circle island tour of Oahu. Michael is the owner and driver. He is outstanding! He took us to every part of Oahu that we had asked. You can tell he loves his job and the island! He is extremely knowlegable and even ordered our meal ahead of time for us. He remembered every detail! Thanks again Michael!. Definitely a five.
Renae Troyer
Customized circle island tour of Oahu
Had a wonderful time on one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. Michael was very informed about the island and very professional in providing a great tour for his patrons. He had put together a great agenda for us to see all of the things he recommends while still building flexibility into the schedule so we could see anything we had a passion for. The trip was timed out perfectly to best avoid crowds as well as long stints stuck in traffic. At one point our group was found to be surrounded by more sea turtles than people on the beach! I highly recommend Hali’a Tours
Colin Smith
I highly recommend Halia Tours
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!!
Jex Smith
Best tour for visiting Oahu!
Five Stars.
Tracey Peterson
Five Stars
10 stars out of 5!!! Outstanding service and Michael, our driver is simply the best!
Thanks so much, and Aloha!
Robin Brown
10 stars out of five!!!
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!
Colleen Kavney
Fantastic private island tour
Wow wow wow what a day! Cannot recommend Hali’a tours enough if your visiting Oahu. We had a customised all day tour and saw the whole East and North side of beautiful Oahu. We were taken to some of the most amazing places, too many to name them all! Began the day at Diamond Head watching the sunrise, stopping all along the way at picturesque lookouts-The Blowhole, swam at Waimea falls, wandered the tranquil Valley of the Temples, so many gorgeous beaches-Northshore Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Sunset beach, lunch at the world famous Giovanni’s, Sea turtles, viewed the Sunset from yet another perfect beach, toured pineapple and macadamia farms and Kualoa Ranch. Believe it or not that wasn’t even the whole tour! — in Oahu.
Simone Collister
Cannot recommend Halia Tours enough
Most awesome day. Our first trip to Hawaii and just happened to meet Michael across from our hotel. Couldnt turn down what he had to offer so booked him for the following day. Early start at Waikiki visited all the spots I wanted to see including Pearl harbour then off around the island stopping at beautiful iconic spots ending up back in Waikiki at sun set. Highly recommend Michael his knowledge of the island second to none.
Pat McKee
Second to none
We took a one-day personal tour with Halia Tours of the North Shore and East Coast of Oahu. Mike was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and yet very funny. He accommodated our requests to see certain places, as well as taking us to places that he knew we would enjoy. It was a very enjoyable day. We would definitely recommend Halia Tours to anyone interested in a personal tour.
Blair Lewis
One day personal tour with Halia
Very satisfied with our private circle tour. Our guide Michael was very knowledgeable of the island as well as the history of the Hawaiian culture. He also took the time to ask the group if there was anything else we wanted to see or do. As a plus he even catered to my daughters request to see a turtle. During our lunch he even insisted on waiting for our food. His exact words where “your on vacation, I can bring the food to you. Enjoy this time away with no worries.”
My father in-law was surprised that he actually picked us up at 5:45 am to take us straight to Pearl Harbor so when can start the day early as well as catch the sun rise on the Harbor. When he found out that my grandfather was stationed in Hawaii during WWII he also will to show us all the bases that he may have been at since I forgot which base it was. Michael was very accommodating. My group had a variety of age ranges. He even asked everyone to wait every time he parked so he may place a step to avoid the large gap from the van to the ground.
I like how he would teach us about the ocean and how to spot the breaks and what to do if one gets pulled into the currrent. It was nice to know that he is also a certified lifeguard considering we where on an island surrounded by water. I don’t have anything negative to say about our experience. There’s is nothing but positive vibes that Michael showed us which in my eyes is the Aloha Experience. The island is about good vibes and we experienced that and more on this tour.
Our guide Michael is a great ambassador for Hali’a Tours and I would 100% recommend them to all my friends and family. Something that comes to mind every time we are on the island is: ʻo ka lā e ala aʻe a hoʻonohonohoʻia keʻike ponoʻia ma ka wai Mahalo nui aʻike hou iāʻoe
BAWS Legspi
Nothing but positive vibes
We had an amazing all day tour with Michael Waters. He tailored the tour to what we wanted to see, waited patiently whenever we wanted more time, took us to the kinds of restaurants we were looking for, and went far beyond our expectations for what an outstanding tour guide should do. Definitely the best tour I’ve ever been on.
Francis Beyrouti
The best tour Iʻve been on
2017 Google business reviews
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
PVC Ammon
No words can describe
The tour guide has knowledge of all sites around the island, doesn’t rush you thru out the tours, He really makes you feel welcome, being out first time in Hawaii our confidence lite up.. can’t go wrong with this tour guide. Definitely will come back to him next time in island.
Felipe Cendejas
Canʻt go wrong with this tour guide
Our guide Michael was Amazing, Highly recommend him for your family outing, his knowledge of the Island and engagement along the ride made for a memorable day, we will be back again!!
Robert Kinney
Made for a memorable day
This was an absolutely wonderful day for me and my family. Michael carefully curated our tour around the island taking us to the kinds of places we were interested in and never rushing us. Gorgeous sights – both on and off the beaten path – with a guide who possessed a bottomless knowledge of Hawaiian history and Mahalo spirit. I give this company my highest recommendation!
David Arbury
Absolutely wonderful day
We han a wonderful time and the kids fully enjoyed themselves. Thank you for making our day fantastic.
Jacynth Gray
Kids fully enjoyed themselves
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