Quick Details
This tour traverses the beautiful island of Oahu and highlights famous, must-see landmarks and scenic vistas. Thoughtfully priced for families and budget conscious travelers, this excursion offers live narration that breathes life to the rich history of Oahu.
- Fascinating live narration by professional driver guide
- Halona Blowhole, Waimea Valley & Dole Plantation
- North Shore world famous surfing beaches of Sunset, Waimea Bay, and others
Oʻahu Circle Island Tour
Explore Haleiwa Town, lunch at a local eatery of your choice, enjoy a refreshing shaved ice and browse quaint boutiques and art galleries. Treat yourself to a Dole Whip and discover the origins of the pineapple at Dole Plantation before heading back to Waikiki with memories that’ll last long after your vacation. A later departure makes booking at the last minute possible and the shorter duration of the tour allows for nighttime fun in Waikiki. Exclusive to this tour, a drive-through the grounds of the Laie Temple which sits atop a hill encircled by cascading pools.
Tour Highlights
- 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 Hawaii 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.
- Chinaman’s Hat, officially Mokoli’i, or “little lizard” in Hawaiian, an islet 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 “Hawaii’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 In Your Tour
- Round trip transportation from Waikiki locations. If your hotel or the place you are staying is not listed, they will pick you up at the closest location. Tour departs from the first pick up location at 8:00 AM and returns approximately 4:30 pm. Please re-confirm your pickup time and location 24 hours prior to you tour by calling 808-833-3000.
- Fascinating live narration by professional driver guide
- Halona Blowhole (pending available parking)
- Admission to Nu’uanu Pali Lookout scenic vista towering 1,200 feet over Windward Oʻahu
- Admission to Byodo-In Temple in Valley of the Temples, gorgeous grounds and remarkable architecture
- Mokoli’i island offshore near Kualoa
- North Shore world famous surfing beaches of Sunset, Waimea Bay, and others
- Lunch on your own in rustic, historic Haleiwa Town
- Brief stop at Dole Plantation where you’ll learn of Hawaiʻi’s pineapple history
Know Before You Go
Please wear comfortable attire and shoes. Many tours traverse uneven walking surfaces. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended. You should wear sunscreen and bring a camera. Please do not leave anything of value unattended on the coach.
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- Effective immediately, face masks are now required to be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status at Pearl Harbor. As a variety of venues are visited on FIT sightseeing tours and individual businesses have the right to create their own rules please bring a mask when on any tour, just in case.
- Stringent Cleaning – They’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour, and hand sanitizer is available to all of their guests.
- Wellness Checks – If you or anyone in your group is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, we will work with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
The US Department of the Interior has declared a “no bags” policy at the Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center. Passengers may not carry any concealing items. This includes purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, etc. Small cameras are permitted. Allowable vital items may be placed in your pockets. Do not leave any valuables on the coach. This tour does not operate on Christmas, New Year’s Day or Thanksgiving.
Due to ceremonies on December 7th each year, the park is closed to commercial vehicles and they do not operate their normal tours to the USS Arizona Memorial on that date. Also, on rare occasions, and due to external factors outside of our control (including inclement weather and/or shortages of boat launch tickets), there is the possibility of not being able to visit the Arizona Memorial during your visit. You will still be able to visit the many Arizona exhibits and visitor’s center, the USS Bowfin and other monuments at the park.
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Lunch not included
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PLEASE NOTIFY HAWAII ADVENTURE CENTER IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE AN ACTIVITY.
You can do so by calling (888) 207-0722 or contact us online.
- No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of activity
- For groups of 6+ there are no refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of activity
- We will gladly reschedule your activity at no extra cost if changes are made prior to the 48 or 72 hour cancellation period
- Cancellations from date of booking to 48 hours before activity or for larger groups 72 hours before activity are subject to a 10% service charge
- If for some reason we are unable to confirm your reservation with the activity operator due to oversold seats or other unforeseen reasons, a full refund will be provided and you will be notified immediately to discuss alternative dates and activities
If a tour operator cancels any trip due to weather, mechanical failure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient reservations, a full refund will be provided.