Best Of Oahu: Grand Circle Island Small Group Tour From Waikiki

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9 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile Ticket
Instant Confirmation

Overview

It startʻs with a morning pickup at your hotel or resort in Waikiki and off to all the stops we list but your guide will have more options in store for you.

Throughout the day, your local expert guide has stories, facts, restaurant information, tips and stops that will make your trip to Hawaii even better. Schedule your Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu early in your trip so you can use all that info!

Our guides will learn about their guests and work to provide customized stops, throughout the day, possibly including extras like a malasada stop, changing lunch locations so you can enjoy some shrimp, making time to see some turtles, seeing an ancient heiau, or maybe even taking a quick dip in the ocean.

We encourage our guests to bring their reusable bottles and we make sure you are topped off with great clean water throughout the day.

Description

Stop At: Diamond Head Beach Park, 3300 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Look out from this beautiful spot, posted high on the cliff. Your guide provides you time to take pictures from this iconic spot. Lots of history can be seen from this spot, including the islands of Molokai and Lanai. On a very clear day you may be able to see the top of Haleakala on Maui.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, Hawaii 96825

When open, we will take a moment to see this beautiful bay with a stop at their overlook. This is not a swimming stop but you should take time to enjoy this on one of your mornings.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanianole Highway, Hawaii 96825

This beautiful section of the coastline has a lot to see. The blowhole, the incredible landscape, even whales in the winter.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Makapu'u Point, Kalaniana'ole Hwy, turnout above Makapu'u Beach, Hawaii 96795

The coastlines change dramatically as we circle around the island on this tour. Your guide will share local knowledge and history at each stop. This one is pretty cool. Like all our stops, itʻs absolutely beautiful.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Nu’uanu Pali, Hawaii

High up on the Koolau range, the Nuu Pali lookout is steeped in beauty and rich Hawaiian history. Epic battles fought and lost. Centuries of travel over this area and itʻs trails. We look out from here across the beautiful leeward areas, high above the towns of Kailua, Waimanalo and Kaneohe.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Valley of the Temples, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy., Kaneohe, Hawaii

We take a moment to reflect in this sacred valley full of shrines from the cultures that make up the population of the islands. This includes an amazing reconstruction of a 600 year-old Japanese temple. The landscaped grounds and building is something not to be missed.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet), 49-227 Kamehameha Hwy Ste A, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744

We take a brief stop to check out the local family farm that includes great coffee and macadamia nuts. Get exposed to a local business and enjoy a drink. Look around the farm stand. Itʻs a cute little place.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kualoa Regional Park, 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Hawaii 96744

All along the way, your guide provides stories, facts and other bits of information you will sure to love. Including plenty of stories relating to the Pearl Harbor attack and what was done in response. We see a lot of that throughout the day and especially around Kualoa Ranch. We take a little bit of time to look out onto Chinaman Hat and the bay, with the Marine base in the background.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hukilau Marketplace, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie, Hawaii 96762

We stop at the Hukilau Marketplace to enjoy a little bit of lunch and some shopping. They have a lot of great little places to enjoy lunch on your own. From the restaurant led by a top-rated chef to the many food truck options around the courtyard, you wonʻt be disappointed with any meal you get here.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: North Shore, Hawaii 96712

We make a number of stops to enjoy the views over the beaches on the North Shore of Oahu. See the famous stretches of sand, including top surfing spots like Pipeline, and Waimea Bay.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Haleiwa, Haleiwa, Hawaii

We take a slight detour into historic Haleiwa town so you can see this wonderful beach town. The cute buildings, river bridge and surfer vibe makes you want to take up life on the North Shore. We drive through this town (your guide may make stops depending on the time).

Stop At: Dole Plantation, 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786

The world famous pineapple company still has plenty of fields around the plantation stop. We get out to enjoy a bit of shopping and a chance to try the tasty Pineapple Whip treats. Explore the grounds and learn all about Hawaiiʻs history with pineapples and what makes them so good.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: King Kamehameha Statue, 417 S King St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

The story of King Kamehameha is known by everyone who lives here. Learn all about it from your guide and why he was so important. We stop to check out not only this beautiful statue but the royal palace and the supreme court building which has been featured on many popular TV shows throughout the years, including Hawaii 5-O.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Schedule

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 9 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time:
    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Best Of Oahu: Grand Circle Island Small Group Tour From Waikiki
    10/6/2021 - 12/17/2025
    Monday :07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
    Tuesday :07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Wednesday :07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
    Thursday :07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Friday - Saturday :07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
    Sunday :07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Pick up From ANY Hotel in Ko Olina

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by Pearl Harbor Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Reviews

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Average 4.80 out of 5 stars based on 25 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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