Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn
Description
Since 1974, E Noa Tours has specialized in showing visitors the real Oʻahu through immersive experiences led by passionate local guides. Our mission is simple: turn your day into unforgettable memories filled with Hawaiian history, culture, and natural wonder. Everything you need is included: entrance to Byodo-In Temple ($10 value), full access to Waimea Valley with time to swim at the falls ($20 value), sit-down lunch at Pounders Restaurant or Tanaka Shrimp, and hotel pickup. You'll explore Byodo-In Temple's peaceful koi ponds and ring the sacred bell, walk through lush botanical gardens to Waimea Falls, stand at the dramatic Nuʻuanu Pali cliffs where Hawaiian legends were born, sample fresh macadamia nuts at Tropical Farms, and visit the iconic Dole Plantation, all while traveling comfortably with expert guides who bring each location to life through storytelling and deep cultural knowledge. Perfect for first-time visitors and families seeking an authentic island experience.
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Our first stop of the day is at one of the most scenic and historic places in all of O'ahu. Learn the story about how King Kamehameha united all of the Hawaiian Islands under one monarchy as we visit the very spot where a famous battle took place.
As we drive along the Ko'olau mountain range we stop to discover a hidden gem tucked away from the main road. Byodo-In Temple was featured by National Geographic in "20 of the world's most beautiful Buddhist temples," noting its architectural details and awe inspiring surroundings.
Famously known as "The Little Country Store On Your Way to the North Shore" Steve and Chrissy Paty started this as a roadside operation in 1987 and now, three decades later it's a great place to try different local snacks and learn how to crack open some macadamia nuts as the chickens stand by watching hungrily hoping you drop a nut or two.
At Pounders, guests will have access to a greater variety of dining options, and after their meal, they can explore the retail shops at Hukilau Marketplace within the Polynesian Cultural Center. As an added bonus, Pounders is offering our guests a 10% discount at select stores
Join your E Noa tour guide on a short hike to a stunning 45-foot waterfall, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. Along the way, discover the rich history of Waimea Valley and learn why this sacred area holds deep cultural and spiritual significance.
We conclude our day with a scenic drive through the charming Haleiwa Surf Town and picturesque pineapple fields, leading to a stop at the famous Dole Plantation. Be sure to indulge in the world-renowned DoleWhip frozen dessert—a refreshing treat to enjoy under the warm Hawaiian afternoon sun!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a change of clothes if you are thinking about taking a quick dip at Waimea Falls.
- We intentionally only operate this tour using an air conditioned mini-bus to ensure that group sizes are kept small enough to enjoy each stop with your group and guide.
- Operates in all weather conditions.
- Admission to every stop has been taken care of, just bring cash for snacks and souvenirs.
Reviews(8,137)
Big John was the best! Amazing, engaging and good hearted! A day well spent!
Because of a storm, our guide, Chuck, had to improvise half of the itinerary. Despite fallen trees closing off many roads (and a branch falling in the middle of the highway!), he made sure we all were safe and having a good time. Chuck is the best!
Early on in our once-in-a-lifetime trip, we had the Majestic Circle Island Tour with E Not Tours and it was fantastic! Our guide, Big Tony, was funny, friendly and informative, as well as a safe driver. He picked us up from our hotel, Hilton Hawaiian Village, and we had a day full of memories and adventures. We were picked up just before 8am and arrived back at the hotel at around 6pm. It was great being picked up from our hotel due to convenience, but also we were the first to be picked up and the first to be dropped off, which was great for us. We visited the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa Beach Park, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts, Polynesian Cultural Center (for lunch and the shops around the entrance), Waimea Valley and the Dole Plantation. We decided to take this tour as it had so many places we wanted to visit beyond Oahu, but we had the constraints of not having a rental car, therefore this was the perfect tour for us. We loved each and every stop! The timings provided at each stop felt like the perfect amount of time as we did not feel rushed or bored at any of these places. Although the seats were a little bit tight, the bus was comfortable overall. Big Tony also gave us a lot of information as we drove from stop to stop so I left the tour feeling like I now had a much deeper and broader understanding of the island. It was great to see so much of the island, beyond Waikiki, and I felt like I saw the real Oahu. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a reliable service to see the real Oahu, beyond Waikiki.
Chuck did an awesome job ensuring that our day was wonderful in spite of LaLa storm. With some places being closed due to the storm he took us to other places that were wonderful! He was very knowledgeable about the islands. What a wonderful day we had.
This was an awesome tour! Our tour guide, Chuck was just a delight to be with the whole day. He let us know where we were going and how long ahead of time so we could prepare what we will need. He had so many great facts to tell us and loved hearing his own personal stories.
Our tour guide, Chuck, was awesome. He was super personable and had so much knowledge of the island and so many stories about everywhere we went. The experience was awesome, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone who wants to see the whole island of O’ahu.
Big Jon was lots of fun and informative!
excellent driver big jon was amazing and very informative
The tour destinations were good, the tour was made great by the tour guide Chico, so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and entertaining. Cheers Chico.
Tour #11 with Chico! Oh this is amazing! Chico is wonderful! He is very knowledgeable about the island, current events, and history. Great experience overall. Will totally recommend to family and friends.
