How do I arrange my hotel pickup?

Complimentary hotel pickup and return is provided from designated Waikiki hotels. Enter your hotel name at time of reservation and call our reservations department at 808-833-3000 at least 24 hours before your tour to confirm your pickup time and location.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the tour receive a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours of the tour incur full charges. No shows are also charged in full. Refund claims must be submitted within 30 days of the tour date. Refunds for cancellations due to weather, force majeure, or other reasons outside our control will not be honored.

Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour | Full Day Sightseeing

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Duration

7:00 AM - 5:45 PM

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

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About this tour

Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour

Visit Oahu’s Most Scenic & Cultural Sights

The Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour is the best way to see the entire island in a single day. Covering 120 miles across Oahu’s most iconic landscapes, this full-day guided tour takes you from the South Shore sea cliffs and the windward coastline to the legendary surf beaches of the North Shore and back to Honolulu, all with expert live narration from a professional driver guide who knows every road, every landmark, and every story the island has to tell. Hotel pickup from designated Waikiki hotels is included, so the only thing you need to do is show up and enjoy the ride.

Details:

Fascinating live narration by professional driver guide
Exclusive Kahala Avenue drive through “Hawai’i’s Beverly Hills”
Halona Blowhole (pending available parking)
Nu’uanu Pali Lookout scenic vista towering 1,200 feet over Windward Oahu
Byodo-In Temple in Valley of the Temples, gorgeous grounds and remarkable architecture
Mokoli’i island offshore near Kualoa
Waimea Valley and waterfall swim (weather permitting)*
Lunch on own
North Shore world famous surfing beaches of Sunset, Waimea Bay, and others
Stop at rustic, historic Haleiwa Town
Coffee and pineapple farms of Central Oahu
Brief stop at Dole Plantation where you’ll learn of Hawai’i’s pineapple history

*Swimming at Waimea Falls may not be available if the waterfall-fed pool is dry, due to reduced seasonal rainfall. The valley remains a highlight of the tour with its beautiful botanical gardens and cultural sites.

Highlights

Exclusive Kahala Avenue is known as “Hawai’i’s Beverly Hills”, and you’ll view the stunning multi-million-dollar properties in this affluent community while we travel toward the South Shore sea cliffs area.
Halona Blowhole acts like an ocean-driver geyser as the ocean breezes push waves into the cave below and a hole in the rock formation shoots sea spray jets high into the air. Accessibility to the overlook is dependent upon parking congestion situation at this popular stop.
Nu’uanu Pali Lookout is the location of the 1795 battle in which King Kamehameha I victoriously united Oahu under his rule. The epic battle claimed the lives of hundreds of warriors forced over the Pali’s sheer cliffs. At 1,200 feet above the green and blue views of Windward Oahu, the Pali Lookout is one of Oahu’s most breathtaking scenic points.
Byodo-In Temple is a stunning replica of a temple in Uji, Japan, Byodo-In. It is nestled in the Valley of the Temples on the slopes of the Ko’olau Mountain Range. Byodo-In commemorates the first Japanese immigrants in Hawai’i and was constructed entirely without nails. Its beautiful peacocks and hundreds of Japanese Koi contribute to one of the most peaceful and picturesque locations on the island.
Waimea Valley, is an area steeped in historic, cultural and spiritual significance. Located on the North Shore of Oahu it is a place you won’t soon forget. Soak in the magic of the valley and be in the quiet of nature surrounded by beautiful flowers, rare plants, cultural sites, and a delightful waterfall for swimming (weather-permitting).
Mokoli’i or “little lizard” in Hawaiian, an islet sits offshore in Kaneohe Bay. Mokoli’i will be viewed near Kualoa as your tour vehicle winds its way along the scenic coastline.
North Shore Surfing Breaks, including world famous Sunset, Waimea Bay, and others, are viewed from your tour vehicle as it crosses the island’s big wave territory. The region is known for its fabulously large wintertime waves and international surfing competitions.
Historic Haleiwa Town, with its preserved old plantation character and surf town image, makes its shops and restaurants popular among visitors and Oahu residents. It’s the gateway to the North Shore for those arriving from Honolulu and is the area’s largest commercial center.
Dole Plantation is “Hawai’i’s Complete Pineapple Experience.” Learn, see, and taste the fruit that is part of the island’s heritage and enjoyed throughout the world. Walk through Dole’s country store where delicious ice-cold Dole Whip treats are available. The quintessential brief and final stop before heading back to Waikiki.

Included/Excluded

Round-Trip Transportation
Waimea Valley Admission
Admission to Byodo-In Temple
Expert, Live Narration

Frequently asked questions

Complimentary hotel pick up and return provided from designated Waikiki hotels. Enter the name of your hotel at time of reservation. Please call our Reservations Department at 808-833-3000, 24 hours prior to tour to re-confirm your pick up time and place.

If this tour is canceled with more than 48 hours notice, the total amount is refunded. If the tour is canceled without 48 hours notice, full charges apply. No shows incur full charges. Claims for refunds must be made within thirty days of the date of service. Refunds or partial refunds for tours, activities, flights, or venues that are cancelled due to reasons outside of our control (weather, force majeure, etc.) as well as refunds for extenuating circumstances will not be honored.