Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple Admission
- 7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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
- Pick-up services from Waikiki
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned Vehicle 15 or 25 passenger van/bus
- Byodo-In Temple Admission
- Gratuities for the tour guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup offered
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.
76 pickup points
- 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
- 'Ilima Hotel
- Aloha Punawai
- Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki
- Aqua Palms Waikiki
- Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
- Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
- Bamboo Waikiki Hotel
- Coconut Waikiki Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach
- DoubleTree by Hilton Alana - Waikiki Beach
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk
- Espacio The Jewel Of Waikiki
- Ewa Hotel Waikiki
- Halekulani Hotel
- Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani
- Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club At Hilton Hawaiian Village
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu
- Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
- Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu
What To Expect
- 1
Stop 1
(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.
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.
- 2
Stop 2
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.
- 3
Sandy 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.
- 4
Byodo-in Temple
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.
- 5
Tropical 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.
- 6
Kualoa 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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This experience will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- 1–24 travelers per booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted, one per booking
Operated by Tournet Hawaii, Inc.
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