Overview

Spend a day circling Oahu with a local guide on a semi-private shuttle, with pickup and drop-off in Waikiki. The tour follows the southeast coast past Diamond Head, the Halona Blowhole and Makapu'u Point, then heads up the windward side to the Byodo-In Temple (admission included) and a coffee and macadamia nut tasting stop. After views of Chinaman's Hat and the Kualoa range, you break for lunch at a local North Shore restaurant known for garlic shrimp, visit a tropical fruit stand and Sunset Beach, look for Hawaiian green sea turtles on a North Shore beach, and finish at the Dole Pineapple Plantation before returning to Waikiki. Restroom stops come about every 30 to 45 minutes.

What's Included

Meeting and Pickup

What To Expect

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   Waikiki hotel-area pickup

   Pickup in Waikiki on the semi-private shuttle; your pickup point and time are assigned by your hotel area.

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   Diamond Head lookout (Amelia Earhart Lookout)

   Elevated lookout on the eastern side of Diamond Head with views of the southeast coast toward Hanauma Bay, and Maui on a clear day.

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   Halona Blowhole

   A lava tube that reaches into the ocean; with the right surf, water sprays up through its narrow opening like a geyser.

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   Makapu'u Point

   Sea-cliff views of the Waimanalo coast and Manana (Rabbit) Island as the tour turns onto the windward side.

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   Byodo-In Temple

   Temple in the foothills of the Ko'olau Mountains, built for the centennial of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii, with a reflecting pond, koi and peacocks. Admission is included.

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   Hawaiian coffee and macadamia nut tastings

   A local shop under banyan trees offering macadamia nut and Kona coffee tastings and Hawaiian chocolates.

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   Chinaman's Hat (Mokoli'i) and Kualoa mountain range

   Views of the islet and the Kualoa range, known from films such as Jurassic Park.

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   North Shore shrimp lunch

   Lunch stop at a local restaurant with North Shore garlic shrimp and other local plates; non-shellfish and vegetarian options available (lunch is paid separately).

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   Tropical fruit stand

   North Shore fruit stand with fresh coconuts, mangos and other tropical treats.

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    Sunset Beach

    A quieter North Shore beach, known for big winter swells.

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Additional Info

• What to bring: cash for lunch, snacks, Dole pineapple ice cream and souvenirs, gratuities if you wish, and a camera.
• Pickup is included from Waikiki for everyone. Choose one of the listed Waikiki pickup points when booking and arrive at least 10 minutes early with your phone on, as the driver may call if they cannot find you.
• Child tickets cover ages 3 to 12 and adult tickets ages 13 and up. Lap children aged 0 to 2 ride free on an adult's lap; add them as infants when booking (up to three per booking).
• Turtle sightings are likely but not guaranteed, since wildlife cannot be controlled. If you do not see turtles, the operator invites you to join the tour again for free.
• Restroom stops are made about every 30 to 45 minutes.
• Lunch is at a local restaurant; non-shellfish and vegetarian options are available.
• Cancellation: the operator gives a full refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours before the tour.
• Contact Ohana Circle Island Tour: +1 (808) 501-0224, or the email form at ohanacircleislandtour.com.
• 1–12 travelers per booking

Operated by Ohana Circle Island Tour

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