Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Town: Roundtrip shuttle from Waikiki

Walk the world's largest maze, then eat shrimp and browse galleries on the North Shore

A roundtrip shuttle from Waikiki visits Dole Plantation and Haleiwa Town on Oahu, with two hours to explore the plantation's maze and pineapple history, lunch at a famous shrimp truck, and 2.5 hours in the historic North Shore town. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from Waikiki and returns you there. A quick macadamia nut and coffee stop rounds out the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Dole Plantation and Haleiwa Town

• Arrive at Dole Plantation at 9:30AM
• Explore Dole Plantation and maze
• Depart Dole Plantation at 11:30AM
• Stop for macadamia nuts and coffee samples
• Arrive at Haleiwa Town at 11:45AM
• Lunch at Haleiwa shrimp trucks
• Explore Haleiwa Town
• Depart Haleiwa Town at 2:15PM

The experience

Dole Plantation opens at 9:30 AM when you arrive, giving you two hours to walk through the lush grounds and navigate the world's largest maze. The plantation tells the story of Hawaii's pineapple history from seed to harvest. You'll depart by 11:30 AM to head north.

Lunch happens in Haleiwa at one of the North Shore's famous shrimp trucks, where garlic shrimp with rice and island sides are the local standard. Your order is placed before you arrive so the meal is ready. If you'd rather explore nearby eateries during the 45-minute stop, that's an option too. Haleiwa Town itself (the historic surf town at the island's northern edge) gets 2.5 hours. Matsumoto's Shave Ice, art galleries, and the laid-back Aloha atmosphere fill the time before you depart at 2:15 PM. A final 15-minute stop for free macadamia nut and coffee samples happens on the drive back to Waikiki.

The air-conditioned shuttle handles all transport between stops and includes hotel pickup from Waikiki. Remaining time covers the drive between attractions, so the day runs six hours total from start to finish.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and return to Waikiki.
• entry to Dole Plantation.
• lunch at a Haleiwa shrimp truck (pre-ordered).
• free macadamia nut and coffee sample on the return drive.

Information

Lasts 6h, runs every day with no fixed time, from US$ 50 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupUp to 112

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hawaii Super Transit

Is this one for you?Six hours total leaves room for other activities in your afternoon or evening once you're back in Waikiki by mid-afternoon. The fixed schedule (arrival at Dole at 9:30 AM, departure from Haleiwa at 2:15 PM) means you'll need to be ready for pickup in the morning and can plan the rest of your day around a midday return.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the world's largest maze at Dole Plantation like to walk through?

Dole Plantation's maze winds through lush tropical grounds and is designed to challenge visitors of all ages. The plantation grounds themselves showcase the history of Hawaii's pineapple industry and offer a leisurely stroll through the landscape.

What kind of food do the shrimp trucks in Haleiwa serve?

Haleiwa's shrimp trucks are famous for garlic shrimp served with rice and fresh island-inspired sides. Your order is pre-arranged before arrival so it's ready when you get there, though you can also buy from other nearby eateries if you prefer.

How much time do I have to explore Haleiwa Town itself?

You have 2.5 hours in Haleiwa Town after lunch. That's enough time to visit Matsumoto's Shave Ice, browse art galleries, and soak in the North Shore's surf culture and historic character before heading back to Waikiki.

Does the shuttle pick me up from my Waikiki hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup from Waikiki is included. The shuttle returns you to Waikiki at the end of the day after the final macadamia nut and coffee stop.