Scenic Full Day Circle Island Tour-Snorkeling/Breakfast/Byodo-in
Description
Experience Oahu with a Native Hawaiian guide on a small-group Circle Island adventure limited to just 13 guests. With the earliest Waikiki pickup available, you’ll beat the crowds, avoid traffic, and spend more time enjoying Oahu’s most beautiful locations. Unlike large commercial bus tours, our experience is designed to be relaxed, personal, and authentic. ✔ Hawaiian breakfast burrito included ✔ Byodo-In Temple admission included ✔ North Shore snorkeling with equipment included ✔ Direct hotel pickup and drop-off ✔ Maximum 13 guests per tour ✔ 10+ stops (over 20 locations) ✔ Return to Waikiki by approximately 2:30 PM Visit Diamond Head Lookout, Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, the North Shore, Haleʻiwa, and multiple local food stops! (10+ stops) Perfect for travelers who want to experience Oahu’s top sights, local culture and food, and famous North Shore without spending the entire day on a crowded bus. (maximum efficiency)
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Itinerary
A vantage point offering breathtaking views of the coastline and the iconic Diamond Head crater
Cruise through the elegant residential area of Kahala Drive, lined with multi-million dollar oceanfront homes and swaying palm trees. This scenic stretch offers a peek into one of Honolulu’s most exclusive and picturesque neighborhoods.
Catch a view of Koko Head Crater, an ancient volcanic tuff cone rising above Hawaii Kai. Adventurous hikers take on the steep railway trail to the top, rewarded with panoramic views of the island’s southeastern coast.
Lanai Lookout features dramatic volcanic cliffs and breathtaking ocean views, with distant islands visible on clear days. It's a scenic stop, perfect for photos and whale watching in the winter.
Look out over Hanauma Bay, a stunning marine sanctuary formed within a volcanic crater. Known for its curved shoreline and crystal-clear waters, it's one of Oʻahu’s most famous snorkeling destinations.
A natural wonder where ocean waves force water through a lava tube, creating dramatic sprays.
Makapuʻu Lookout offers stunning ocean views, with Rabbit Island and Goat Island visible in the distance. Another perfect spot for scenic photos
Included with tour, all guests will be served an authentic hawaiian food sample as a snack to hold you over until lunch at Hawaiian Island Cafe, also have the option to purchase fresh fruit at a local fruit stand right next to the Cafe!
Enjoy sweeping views of Kāneʻohe, a lush windward town nestled between the Koʻolau Mountains and Kāneʻohe Bay. Known for its tropical beauty and laid-back local vibe, this area offers a glimpse of everyday life on Oʻahu’s east side.
A peaceful, Japanese-style temple nestled in the valley of the Temples, surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Drive past the legendary Kualoa Ranch, a 4,000-acre nature reserve and working cattle ranch known for its dramatic mountain scenery and Hollywood fame. Many movies and shows, like Jurassic Park and Lost, were filmed in these lush green valleys.
Enjoy your choice of lunch at Tanaka shrimp truck, guests will be given time to look the menu over during tranist so food is ready when we arrive to avoid long waits (lunch not included with tour)
Take in the dramatic beauty of Waimea Bay, a legendary North Shore beach known for its towering winter waves and calm, swimmable waters in summer. It’s a historic spot in the world of big-wave surfing and Hawaiian culture.
Visit a local farm to learn about and taste fresh macadamia nuts. (also available to buy to enjoy or take back home to family)
Relax with a swim and the chance to see Hawaiian green sea turtles in their natural habitat in the same spot, Hawaiian Circle Island Tours owner learned how to swim as a child. Snorkeling gear free to use at stop as well.
A quick stop at Dole Plantation to enjoy a refreshing Dole Whip, a sweet pineapple treat
On the return drive, we pass by Pearl Harbor, the historic site of the 1941 attack that led the U.S. into World War II. While we don’t stop, you’ll get a glimpse of the harbor and learn about its lasting significance in American and Hawaiian history.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup starts at 6:15 am , please be in pickup location (valet area of your hotel) 5 minutes prior, and allow 10-15 minutes for driver to arrive (we offer earliest pickup in Waikiki, ensuring a no crowd, no line, seamless and most importantly no traffic day! TEXT REMINDERS WILL BE SENT OUT THE NIGHTT BEFORE THE TOUR ON PICKUP TIME AND LOCATION CONFIRMATION
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup and drop off directly from your hotel
Reviews(114)
A comprehensive and informative full island tour, very well coordinated, plenty of time at stops for photo opportunities. Our "educator" Koa was excellent, local Hawaiian, gave us the true experience. Highly recommend this trip especially for first timers visiting the island.
Our tour guide Justin was excellent — knowledgeable and hospitable. We made great time and he is a great storyteller! Love to go again!
Mahalo for coming 🙏🏾
We went a bit earlier than other buses and this made for less traffic and congestion of other travelers so it was worth getting up early. Knowleagble, entertaining local indigenous guides. Thoughtful of all passengers comfort. Great spots to stop and enough time at each spot.
Thanks Felicity !!
Handsome did a great job!!!! Saw so many great things on the island and really learned about the islands history.
Mahalo 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Guide Humo was extremely informative and knowledgeable! Small van versus a large bus, which is a much nicer experience! Just the right amount of time at each spot and got to tour many places around the island. Highly recommend!
Mahalo 🙏🏾
This tour with Aina was an amazing way to start off our very first Hawaiian trip! He had an interesting and engaging way of sharing some of the Island history. The photo op stops were beautiful, and the food stops were delicious. The tour was very organized and on time. Highly recommend this tour for first timers or repeat offenders
Thanks Kelly ! it was so great to meet you guys
Our tour guide/driver Aina made our Signature Circle Island tour an experience truly exceptional! From the moment we boarded the bus, he was warm, welcoming, professional, and highly knowledgeable. Each stop was brought to life through engaging stories, local history, and valuable insider insights that would be difficult to discover independently. His driving was safe and smooth, the bus was clean and comfortable and he kept the day perfectly organized while making sure everyone felt comfortable and included. His great sense of humor, professionalism, enthusiasm, and genuine aloha spirit contributed greatly to an enjoyable and memorable tour from beginning to end. If you are visiting Oʻahu, I highly recommend this tour. Aina went above and beyond to ensure an outstanding experience for everyone. Thank you for making our trip so memorable !!!
Appreciate the kind words. As a small family operation it means so much to us to be able to share our home with you guys 🙌🏾
It was nice experience , we learned alot of the honolulu history and its culture. Justin the diver was very knowledgeable However the experience of snorkeling with the turtle 🐢 is a lie ... u cant go near them and I only saw one turtle. The place were supposed to swim is horrible and dirty.. so many homeless man... I honestly book this tour for the experience of swimming with turtles... no one was there to actual guide us how to snorkel. They left us all alone with no instructions... big disappointment 😞.. we passed threw so many beautiful clear blue ocean I thought that was our swimming destination, he'll no they took us to a dirty water with homeless...
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed learning about Oʻahu’s history and culture, and that you found Justin knowledgeable. We do want to clarify a few points regarding the snorkeling portion of the tour. Hawaiian green sea turtles are a protected endangered species, and by both federal and state law, visitors are required to keep a safe distance from them. While turtles are frequently seen at this location, we cannot encourage or allow guests to approach or swim directly with them. Ocean conditions also change from day to day. Water clarity is entirely dependent on tides, weather, wind, and surf conditions, and unfortunately isn’t something we can control. Some days the water is crystal clear, while other days visibility is reduced. Before entering the water, our guides provide instructions on where to enter, where to snorkel, and where to exit safely. The beach stop is intended as a chance to relax, swim, or snorkel at your own pace during our Circle Island Tour. While snorkeling is a great bonus when conditions cooperate, this experience is first and foremost an island sightseeing tour rather than a dedicated snorkeling excursion. For travelers whose primary goal is spending the day snorkeling, we would recommend booking a dedicated snorkeling tour, such as one at Hanauma Bay, where the entire experience is centered around snorkeling. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to set clear expectations so guests can choose the experience that’s the best fit for what they’re looking for. We wish you all the best on your future travels.
Absolutely LOVED my time spent on this trip!! It was worth every dollar spent and more. I’m big on exploring new culture and I loved that the tour guide was extensively knowledgeable about the Hawaiian history and culture!! A very respectful and funny young man. Would definitely recommend this to everyone!
Mahalo 🙏🏾
Our tour guide was Mr. Handsome and let me tell you he was so knowledgeable about the island he knew everything. He cruised it while talking AMAZING playing some good tunes for us. We seen so much and learned a lot. We absolutely loved this tour. From the Ramos
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