I have had a number of guide tours during my travels & cruises including a previous one to Hawaii however this one was the best ! What made this one especially great was the fact that our tour guide, Mike was an excellent historian of Oahu . He offered fantastic insite about all the areas we stopped at. We had more than enough time at each location we stopped at to explore the surroundings- never rushed ! We would definately recommed MIke for any tours i Oahu, Hawaii !!!

Excellent driver and guide for a day around Oahu. Really listen to our interest and took us to places we have never stopped.

Fantastic tour. Michael was extremely knowledgeable, about the island. Great scenic spots he took us all to and food spots as well. Very respectful and had a lot of patience and a little sarcasm, which I enjoy, for us group of ladies. He had no problem making a couple extra pit stops and was always giving great suggestions on where to go, shop, eat. Overall would definitely do a tour with him again. Highly recommend

Michael took our family of 8 around the island for the day. He was very informative and accommodating, and flexible so that we could stop for an island treat of shaved ice and DoleWhip along the way. Our kids voted this as their favourite day of our holiday - they learned a lot about the island and were glad to see so much more than just Waikiki. I highly recommend a tour with Michael.

Our group of 7 ladies chose the tour with Michael, as we had toured the North Shore with him previously and it was great. Michael is accomodating and easy-going and has a great knowledge of the island , it's history and inhabitants. He will alter a tour to suit any group and stop wherever you want, as well as having great suggestions for places to go and points of interest. His van is roomy and comfortable and we had a great half-day tour chatting to him, asking questions and learning more about Hawaii. He even provided umbrellas for our slightly wet walk to Manoa Falls. A fantastic tour guide and highly recommended by our whole group.

Can't pick a favorite - the entire day was excellent! Didn't want the day to end. From pick up to drop off, every moment was packed with fun. Michael was so knowledgeable, friendly and showed us exactly what the "spirit of Aloha" means. Considerate, pleasant, funny, just a joy to spend the day with while enjoying the beauty of Oahu. From coffee (thank you Michael - the coffee was delicious!); to Dole whip, shopping for very specific items (and he knew where to find them), Pearl Harbor, flea market, to the stunningly beautiful Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall, to dinner recommendations - Michael packed our day. His knowledge of the islands, the culture, the history, the local landmarks, the flora and fauna - all without sounding like a lecture, made our day so well rounded. Even the corny jokes were welcomed! My daughter (young twenties) and I felt that we were travelling with a friend, not a guide. He knew all the spots, was ready and willing to accommodate us, gentlemanly without being fussy - just perfect. I can't speak highly enough of Michael and our experience. I seriously cannot think of one negative thing to say - not one. Well ok - one negative thing - the day had to end and we had to say Aloha!

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.

We had an absolutely amazing time with Michael as our tour guide for the Circle Island Tour. He is so knowledgeable about the Hawaiian Island. He even tried to help us to pronounce the name of the native fish (which we still can't pronounce lol). He took us around to some amazing places and gave us time to explore each one and take lots of pictures. He was so patient with us the entire time as we took a little extra time at some of the locations. He gave the best suggestions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner which all were on point! He's the nicest most friendliest tour guide you would ever want. I've been suggesting to everyone I talk to to take the Circle Island Tour when you come to Hawaii and ask for the the Tour Guide named Michael. We had so much fun! He is the best tour guide ever and come highly recommended!

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!!!! Excellent service!

We had Michael as our guide and he was great. He enhanced the tour and it was an enjoyable experience

Absolutely incredible tour!!!!! Where do I even begin?! Michael is fabulous. He makes this tour so special and fun. From the time I booked this tour and saw all the wonderful reviews, I knew we were going to have a great time. All of the great things people say about this tour are true. Michael communicated with me a few days prior to our tour to go over points of interest and activities. Day of - he was just fabulous. He took us everywhere we wanted to see and gave my husband (the history buff) all of the history he wanted to hear. Michael customizes this tour and experience to whatever you’re looking for - which makes the experience awesome and unmatched to any other tour out there. I could go on and on, but really, all I need to say is thank you Michael for making our time in Oahu so special and memorable. We will never forget how much fun we had on your tour! Mahalo!

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!

My heart is full of gratitude for the amazing day we spent with Michael exploring this island. We’ve done group tours in other locations, but this tour far exceeded my expectations. For a lower price, you get to see what you want and only with your group. “Mikey” knows everyone around the island and was able to treat us like royal guests everywhere. For instance, he waved us through at the lines in two locations, smashed some fresh macadamia nuts for us to try and the macadamia nut farm, and lots of other extras. We learned SO much from him and his vast knowledge of this place! We set our own pace and saw so much. Highly recommended!!

Michael was terrific. We spent the day with him starting with a good breakfast at Koa. Michael is extremely knowledgeable, amusing and articulate. Highly recommend this tour.

Thank you Halia Tours and Michael Waters. We highly recommend Michael. We spent Monday exploring O’ahu with Michael as our Guide. Michael is more than your average tour guide, he is an all round genuine guy who cares about giving you the best possible experience, he took plenty of photos of us too. He has years of experience and loads of knowledge of the Island and his respect of local Culture oozes throughout the day. We are a family of 5 with kids aged 11, 14, 16 and he tailored the day to give us all an experience to enjoy and remember. We stopped and picked up some Leonard’s Malsadas which we ate whilst viewing Halona Blowhole(so yummy). We saw so many spectacular views and visited so many amazing places during our day. We visited the Valley of Temples Memorial Park and Kualoa Ranch to briefly see the sights. Another highlight for the kids was eating Shrimp from a food truck. We also walked along the beach at Papukea and heard many stories. We swam at the Waterfall and finished our day with a swim and snorkel with Michael at Waimea Bay this was a perfect way to finish our day. Our trip home was filled with more stories and laughs. We had a Wonderful Day with Michael and have so many beautiful memories of spending this day with Michael. Thank you Michael, Monday was an Awesome Family Day. We have been blessed with so many beautiful memories to take home to Australia and share with our Family and Friends. Thanks KennedyFamily5

The best tour guide you could ask for! Michael is easy going, engaging, fun, knowledgeable and fantastic with children. Easy to communicate with and book, very accommodating to requests. Highly recommend, service was outstanding

On December 24th, our family of 4 had the pleasure to tour the south shore with Mike. We had a fantastic day and enjoyed all the sites that Mike showed us. Mike is a great guide and full of information about the Hawaiian islands. I would highly recommend using Hali'a Tours while in Oahu. Thanks for the great memories Mike! Aloha from Susan and Family. Toronto. Canada