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This comprehensive Oahu Circle Island Tour allows you to experience the island’s most iconic sights in just one day. It is the perfect choice for first-time visitors and travelers with limited time who want to see the very best of Oahu without missing its highlights. With engaging narration from our professional guides, you will visit renowned landmarks such as Diamond Head Lookout, the scenic East Coast, Byodo-In Temple, the North Shore, famous beaches, and Dole Plantation. This single tour combines natural beauty, cultural sites, and coastal scenery, giving you a complete Oahu experience in one day. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels and admission to Byodo-In Temple are included, allowing you to travel comfortably without the hassle of planning logistics. The tour departs from Waikiki and circles the island along the crystal-clear East Coast and North Shore, passing many important historical and cultural points along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick-up at most hotels in Waikiki between 7:00AM-8:30AM. We do not pick-up from all the hotels and cruise ship port, as the pick-up information may differ from your booking confirmation, we do have designated pick up zones in Waikiki. We will inform you exact pick-up time and location via Viator messenger or text/call 1-2 days before the tour.
Please keep in mind, we do require minimum passengers to operate the tour and will confirm 1 day before the tour. If you are staying outside of Waikiki, please assign Ala Moana Hotel as your pick-up and plan to meet us there. Your Pick-up location will be your drop off location. If you have any question, please message us on Viator platform and we will get back to you within 48 hours.
Itinerary
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1Diamond Head
(Diamond Head Lookout, not crater) Diamond Head is a volcanic crater and was formed more than 300,000 years ago. It is now one of the most popular visitor attractions in Oahu. We will stop at the lookout on Diamond Head Beach Road for you to enjoy the scenery of the beach.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Pass by)
Pass by - Famous for its beautiful natural landscape, Hanauma Bay Lookout is located on the southeast coast of Oahu Island. It is a cone-shaped volcanic bay, and a marine ecosystem full of coral reefs and fish thrive here.
Admission ticket free -
2Halona Blow Hole
Halona Blowhole is a rock formation formed by lava flows that made natural holes in the rocks thousands of years ago. The rock formation shoots up the sea water into the air when the tide is strong and windy. Next to the Blowhole is the Eternity Beach, where From Here to Eternity was filmed.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Sandy Beach Park
Sandy Beach, also known as Breakneck Beach among locals, is a popular bodysurf spot. Big shorebreaks cause many injuries to inexperienced bodysurfers. This will be the first restroom stop.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Byodo-in Temple Hawaii
As one of the hidden gems in Oahu, Byodo-In Temple was completed in 1968 to commemorate 100th anniversary of the first Japanese immigrant to Hawaii. It was built to replicate a Buddhist temple, Byōdō-in, in Japan. The temple is also featured in American drama LOST.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
Tropical Farm Macadamia Nut is located on the east coast of Oahu and is a great place to shop gifts and snacks. The outlet offers Kona Coffee and Macadamia Nut tasting stations.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Kualoa Regional Park
Kualoa Regional Park is a famous photo spot with a background of a small island called Mokoli’I. Mokoli’I, also known as Chinaman’s Hat to locals for its unique shape, is a basalt islet. You will have the opportunity to take photos of Koolau Mountain in the background.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Kahuku
(Subject to change depending on traffic and schedule) Hawaii's staple dish, Garlic Shrimp Plate is one of the must-try food items when visiting Hawaii. We will stop at one of the food trucks in Kahuku.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Sunset Beach (Pass by)
Sunset Beach is one of the three hosting beaches for Triple Crown of Surfing, which takes place in December and January of every year. As a famous beach for great surfing location, Sunset Beach boasts big waves.
Admission ticket free -
8Dole Plantation
Dole Plantation is one of Oahu's most popular tourist attractions and welcomes over a million visitors a year. There are many unique souvenir items in the gift shop. You can enjoy a variety of snacks, sweets, and beverages. Don’t forget to try a refreshing Pineapple ice cream!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No big luggage, Suit cases allowed on the van
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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