Oahu food tour with Matsumotos shave ice and Kualoa Ranch

Breakfast, shave ice, and the working side of Oahu in one laid-back loop

A six- to seven-hour tour of Oahu that strings together food stops and working farms across the island, starting with breakfast at Café Kaila and moving through a macadamia nut orchard, Matsumotos for shave ice, and either Dole Plantation or a restaurant lunch. An English-speaking guide drives groups of four or more in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping for photos and island views along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Halona Blowhole15m
2. Kualoa Ranch25m

Oahu Island Fun and Foodie Tour

• Breakfast at Café Kaila
• Visit Halona Blowhole viewpoint
• Shop at New Hawaii's Treasures
• Explore Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve
• Stop at fruit stand for fresh fruit
• Taste Kona Coffee and macadamia nuts
• Enjoy shave ice at Matsumotos
• Dine at Stonefish Grill in Haleiwa

The experience

The day opens at Café Kaila, the top breakfast spot on Oahu where the line outside tells you everything: French toast, Eggs Benedict, pancakes and omelets all made from scratch. From there the tour moves through the island's quieter side: a macadamia nut orchard where you taste fresh Kona coffee and nuts, then Matsumotos for the shave ice that has been a Haleiwa fixture since 1951. A fruit stand stop lets you pick up fresh mangos, pineapples, strawberries and fried banana lumpias before the group reaches either Dole Plantation (where you can ride a train or walk the corn maze) or heads to lunch at Stonefish Grill in Haleiwa or one of the other featured stops.

The route includes Halona Blowhole, where waves force seawater up to 30 feet through underwater lava tubes and the cove below has appeared in films and music videos. Kualoa Ranch, a 4,000-acre private reserve on the windward side, anchors the middle of the day. You stop for pictures and views throughout. The pace is built to soak in the island rather than rush through it. The van is air-conditioned and has WiFi. The guide speaks English and knows where the locals actually eat.

You pay for all food and activities as you go, so breakfast, shave ice, coffee, fruit and your choice of lunch or dinner come out of pocket. The company requires a minimum of four passengers per booking to run the tour, and children from age three are welcome.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• pickup included.
• English-speaking guide driving the group around the island.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 1 Epic Tour LLC

Is this one for you?The tour runs six to seven hours with stops for eating, tasting and photos rather than long walks, so it suits anyone who wants to taste the island's food culture and see working farms without a strenuous pace. Groups must be four passengers or more to book.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 Halona Blowhole and why does water shoot out of it?

Halona Blowhole is a natural formation on Oahu's coast created by past volcanic activity thousands of years ago. Waves force seawater through underwater lava tubes, shooting it up to 30 feet in the air. The viewing point overlooks Halona Cove, a beach featured in movies and music videos, and in winter you may see whales in the nearby waters.

Can I choose between Dole Plantation and a restaurant lunch, or do I have to do both?

You choose one or the other at the end of the day. The tour ends with either a visit to Dole Plantation (where you can ride a train or walk the corn maze) or lunch or dinner at Nico's on the Pier, Liliha Bakery, or Stonefish Grill in Haleiwa. You pay for whichever you pick.

Is breakfast included in the tour price, or do I pay for it separately?

Breakfast at Café Kaila is not included in the tour price. You pay for your meal when you order it. The same applies to the shave ice at Matsumotos, the macadamia nut tasting, fruit stand purchases, and your final lunch or dinner.

How long does the tour take and what time does it start?

The tour runs six to seven hours. The operator will confirm your specific start time when you book. The tour requires a minimum of four passengers per group to operate.

What is Kualoa Ranch and what do you do there?

Kualoa Ranch is a 4,000-acre private nature reserve on Oahu's windward side, established in 1850 and now managed by sixth-generation descendants of Dr. Gerritt P. Judd. The tour stops there for photos and views of the preserved lands. It is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places.