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Oahu in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days on Oahu balances history, island and sea. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Hawaii — with the best-rated tours and experiences to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Pearl Harbor
  2. 2Day 2: Circle Island
  3. 3Day 3: Snorkel & cruise
  4. 4History, island & sea

Day 1: Pearl Harbor

The memorials and Honolulu, then a luau.

Day 2: Circle Island

North Shore, Dole and the windward coast.

Day 3: snorkel & sail

Turtle snorkelling and a sunset cruise.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Oahu — prices per person.

Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial e tour della città di Honolulu
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial e tour della città di Honolulu
4.9(4,939)·9 ore
da$94/ persona
via Viator
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience Partenza dalla Big Island
Honolulu
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience Partenza dalla Big Island
5.0(56)·11 ore
da$460/ persona
via Viator
Luau Na Lei Aloha : Boutique Premium Dinner Show a Waikiki
Oahu
Luau Na Lei Aloha : Boutique Premium Dinner Show a Waikiki
4.5(182)·3 ore
da$119/ persona
via Viator
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona e USS Missouri "Private"
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona e USS Missouri "Private"
4.8(10)·6 ore
da$450/ persona
via Viator
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience con partenza da Kauai
Honolulu
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience con partenza da Kauai
4.9(201)·11 ore
da$460/ persona
via Viator
Oahu : Germaine's Luau
Honolulu
Oahu : Germaine's Luau
4.2(763)·3 ore
da$128/ persona
via Viator
Tour privato della USS Arizona e della USS Missouri Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Tour privato della USS Arizona e della USS Missouri Pearl Harbor
4.7(104)·6 ore
da$385/ persona
via Viator
Tour personalizzato di Grand Circle Island di Oahu
Honolulu
Tour personalizzato di Grand Circle Island di Oahu
4.9(271)·8 ore
da$302/ persona
via Viator

Oahu in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Oahu?
Three days is ideal — Pearl Harbor and a luau on day one, the Circle Island drive on day two, and turtle snorkelling with a sunset cruise on day three, covering Oahu’s history, island and sea.
What is the best experience on Oahu for 3 days?
Pearl Harbor is the most moving, the Circle Island drive the most scenic, and turtle snorkelling the most magical; all are rewarding.
How do I plan a 3-day Oahu itinerary?
Spend day one at Pearl Harbor and a luau, day two on the Circle Island drive, and day three snorkelling and sailing, booking Pearl Harbor and luaus ahead.

Explore more in Oahu

Pearl HarborLuaus & ShowsSnorkeling & TurtlesCircle Island & North Shore