Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour
Description
From jagged green mountains to the sparkling ocean and pristine beaches, there are plenty of stunning sites on this full-day, all-inclusive circle island tour of Oahu. Drive past the South Shore, Diamond Head, Kahala and Halona Blowhole and visit the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple and verdant Waimea Valley. Lunch is on your own at your leisure. Swim in the waterfall fed pool (weather permitting) at the top of Waimea Valley. Stop at the surfing town, Haleiwa to refresh with a shaved ice and browse the boutiques. Briefly visit Dole Plantation to learn about the history of the pineapple in Hawaii and grab a Dole Whip. Your knowledgeable local guide will share the history of Hawaii and its amazing natural wonders for a memorable experience of beautiful Oahu.
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Itinerary
Drive around the perimeter of Diamond Head a volcanic tuff cone.
Luxury beachfront estates known as Hawaii's Beverly Hills.
The geyser of seawater shoots as high as 30 feet through this lava tube in a scenic cove.
Historical landmark from 1795 featuring panoramic lookout with coastal cliff & mountain peak views.
A replica of a historic Japanese Buddhist temple featuring manicured grounds & meditation sites.
Mokoliʻi, just offshore from Kualoa Ranch is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii.
Explore the beautiful, historic valley and swim in a natural waterfall fed pool at the top (weather-permitting).
The North Shore is sublime. With a stunning mixture of power and beauty, action and tranquility, it’s the place to be. In the winter months when the big waves roll in, a wave of sightseers roll in with an almost equal intensity.
Stroll through the laid-back, surfing town famous for restaurants, shaved ice treats, art galleries and boutiques.
Brief stop at the plantation to explore the gift shop and perhaps sample the Dole Whip.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour times provided reflect the start and end of the tour, but not your exact pickup and drop off time. Whether or not you've provided your hotel/lodging at the time of booking, you are required to contact the tour provider no less than (2) days prior to your tour date to receive your exact pickup time and location. The tour provider will advise you of the specific area at the hotel/lodging you should wait; for example "at the front entrance." Please be there at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. Please allow a 10-15 minute grace period, as the driver will be picking up other guests in your area. If your hotel/lodging is not included on our pickup schedule, you'll be advised to meet at nearby location. Please note that we are prohibited by certain properties to pickup non-hotel guests and we do not pick-up at private properties such as AirBnB's and residential areas.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
- Round-trip tram ride to the top of Waimea Valley is an optional, additional cost
- Lunch is on your own - casual dining available at Waimea Valley and Haleiwa Town
Reviews(2,200)
Tour took a full day. It gave a good overview of the Island's senic beauty as well as the history of its development.
Our guide, Kimoke’o was excellent, very knowledgeable about Hawai’i history and culture. He also has a great sense of humor. We did three days of an Oah’u Explorer through Norwegian. Day one was Dole Plantation which was basically just a gift shop and snack bar, we did get Dole whip with pineapple which was delicious. We then visited the Polynesian Cultural Center which was very interesting and informative. Day two was Pearl Harbor and Kimo gave us good advice about getting on standby for the USS Arizona Memorial which we did and were able to get to go there. The experience was chilling as the Arizona is a war grave and I was very proud that everyone on our boat was respectful while at the memorial. We also toured the USS Missouri BB-63, the WWII Iowa class battleship where the Japanese signed the unconditional surrender which ended WWII on September 2nd, 1945 in Tokyo Bay. It was sobering to stand on the deck where Adm. Chester Nimitz signed the document. We the went to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island. An excellent aviation museum with an impressive collection. We then returned to the Arizona Visitors Center to tour the USS Bowfin, a Balao class submarine which was commissioned on Dec 7, 1942. We also toured the Pacific Submarine Museum which was excellent as well. Day three was Boyodo-in Buddhist Temple which was beautiful. We the toured Kualoa Ranch which is a private wildlife preserve and working ranch. They also film movies and television shows there and have preserved some of the sets. Overall an excellent value and ask for Kimoke’o if you can.
Kimoke’o was a fantastic driver/tour guide! Very knowledgeable, funny, personable. Thank you for making our three days on Honolulu so enjoyable!
This trip was enjoyable and seamless. Our driver and tour guide, Ken, was knowledgeable and funny. And he could handle that bus in tight situations. We learned a little history and heard some stories about surfing and life in Hawaii. That made the driving time pleasant. Of the stops, the pinnacle was Waimea Valley. Seeing the waterfall was great but the botanical gardens were mind blowing and the curated cultural artifacts were a delight.
We loved our experience with KimoKe’o! He is a very informative guide and kept us entertained with his knowledge and his funny stories! We enjoyed all of our destination spots and we were very comfortable on the bus. Our guide made our day so enjoyable!! Thanks Kimo Ke’o!
Kimoke'o was our guide. He was entertaining and explained a lot of history to us. He kept us laughing and also helped us understand Polynesian culture of Oahu. We saw a lot of great sites, and had a lot of fun.
The bus driver was incredibly entertaining and funny. He shared lots of fun facts about life in Hawaii, which made the tour even more interesting and enjoyable. He was also very friendly, cheerful, and full of energy. The only downside was that I felt there wasn’t enough time to explore the different stops. I would have loved to spend a little more time at each location.
Nice tour of the island, stopping at some interesting places. The guide/driver had great stories, commentary and dad jokes. The trip wouldn’t have been the same without him.
Most talking about the history was so good She has taken the time to learn the history of the island. I just wish as we were going into Waimea valley she had stopped and told a story of it. But she was really into the Edie story so I actually had to ask about where we were
Mo made an it an awesome experience. She was full of knowledge that she shared with us...never a dull moment. Best driver ever.!!!
