Scenic half day Circle Island tour- Breakfast / Byodo-in included
Description
Experience Oahu like a Native Hawaiian with this authentic, half-day circle island tour(9:00am-1:00pm). Unlike full-day tours that get stuck in traffic, we take a faster, more efficient route, so you see more in less time—without spending your whole day on the road. Stop at breathtaking lookout points like Diamonod Head, Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, Halona Blowhole, Makapuu lookout, and Byodo-Inn Temple(admission included), where you’ll have plenty of time for stunning photos. Enjoy a delicious kalua pig breakfast burrito at a Hawaiian-owned café in Waimanalo (included with tour), vegan options also available. Non stop beautiful scenery. With convenient pickup, a small-group setting, and local insight, this tour offers a stress-free, culturally rich experience—perfect for travelers who want to explore Oahu, capture amazing photos, and still have time for the rest of their day. Book now for an unforgettable morning with a true Hawaiian guide!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pause at Diamond Head Crater, Oahu’s iconic volcanic landmark. Enjoy stunning views of Waikiki and the Pacific while learning about its ancient Hawaiian name, Leʻahi, and its history as a military lookout. A quick but unforgettable photo stop!
A natural ocean geyser formed by an ancient lava tube. When waves crash into the shore, water is forced through the tube, shooting up to 30 feet high. Best seen during high tide. Nearby Halona Cove is a famous movie location.
Offers breathtaking panoramic views of Oahu’s east coast, including Rabbit Island, the Koolau Mountains, and the deep blue Pacific. A prime spot for whale watching in the winter months.
Savor kalua pig (smoky shredded pork), haupia (coconut pudding), and poi (smooth taro paste) at a Hawaiian-owned café in Waimanalo, a perfect mid-morning treat with authentic island flavors.
Visit the world famous Nuuanu Pali Lookout. (parking fee included)
A replica of a 900-year-old Japanese Buddhist temple, located in the Valley of the Temples. Surrounded by lush gardens, it features a large Amida Buddha statue and peaceful koi ponds.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
PICKUP LOCATION ASSIGNED AT CHECKOUT - You will be picked up in a white ford transit van , select what hotel you are staying at when you finish booking and we pickup directly from whatever hotel you are at. WE ONLY PICKUP IN WAIKIKI/ALA MOANA. IF YOU ARENT STAYING THERE FIND TRANSPORTATION TO THE SHELL WAIKIKI AMPITHEATRE BY SPECIFIED START TIME, ABSOLUTELY NO PICKUP AT THE DISNEY AULANI RESORT
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No age restriction
- No fitness level required
Reviews(74)
This tour is awesome and Aina is a great tour guide. The spots he took us to were amazing, and he provided really good context and history about Hawaii! Food was also amazing, and it’s even better that he’s a local business to support. You have to take this tour!!!!
Mahalo 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
Wonderful experience! Loved our tour guide and everything was perfect. Van was comfortable and kept us cool.
Thanks for coming !
Excellent tour. Humu Humu (Mr. Handsome) was a pleasure to have as our guide. Lots of info and great photos.
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The best tour explained the history Polite and helpful trip small group of 7 people Burro was yummy could had more only half a serve Beautiful views The Driver was funny and a lovely person very knowable of Hawaii! Lots too see and do on this half tour tour did lots of tours but this one was probably one of the best !!! 🤙🤙🤙🤙🌸🌸🌸🌸
Mahalo
We loved this tour. Aina has a wealth of knowledge being a local on the island. There were plenty of stops along the way and lots of information about each location and the whole island. Aina is passionate about everyone getting as much as they can out of the tour. There was plenty of time at each stop and breakfast and lunch stops at local venues. Thank you Aina, we would thoroughly recommend this trip. Kerrie
Thanks Kerrie !!!
The tour guide, Humu, was great! He was personable, and funny. His presentation during the tour was really good. The tour length met our needs.
Humu is the best 🤙🏾
Our 5-hour 1/2 island tour with Aina Tours was absolutely great. Our driver, Humu Humu gave us the history of Hawaii dating back to even before Captain Cook. We have done dozens of tours in Hawaii, but he was the absolute best. Our tour included brunch along the way as well as admission to the Byodo Temple. We highly recommend this tour.
Thanks for coming !!
Tour guide Humu was great! Very knowledgeable about all of history and authentic culture of Hawaii!! The only thing I would suggest is offering a trip with an alternative to the Byodo Temple. It was not really of interest to us BUT the rest of the trip was fabulous!
Humu is great ! .. Byodo inn temple is usually one of everybody’s favorite stops as their is a lot of japanese heritage and history in Hawaii and we try and cover all parts of the state history as well as Hawaiian 🤙🏾
Aina very kindly ran this tour when there were only 3 of us booked for the day. Great local tour guide (hilarious). Was great learning about the Hawaiian culture and seeing more of the island of O'ahu if you don't have a car. Very comfortable bus and great breakfast stop. As it was only a half day tour there was plenty of time for more sightseeing for the rest of the day. Would highly recommend.
Thanks for coming 🙏🏾
You will see and learn things that can not be done on your own! Justin our tour guide is the best and very very knowledgeable!
thank you 🙏🏾
