• Waikiki Beach - Waikiki is a lively neighborhood famous for its surf beach, lined with high-rise hotels. Kalakaua Avenue and nearby streets are home to designer fashion stores, and the area comes alive at night with waterside cocktail bars, fine dining, and Kuhio Beach hula shows. The Honolulu Zoo features Komodo dragons and wandering peacocks, while the Waikiki Aquarium’s reef exhibit houses parrotfish and urchins.
• Diamond Head State Monument - This site features the Emelia Earhart monument and offers iconic views of Oahu. During whale season, from late November through March, there will be stops to view the passing whales.
• Halona Blowhole - A popular lookout point with panoramic views of the ocean, cliffs, and neighboring islands. Halona Beach Cove, a small sandy area on Oahu’s southeastern shore, gained fame from the 1953 film “From Here to Eternity,” featuring a love scene with Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr. There will be a quick stop for photos to stay ahead of other companies and guests.
• Makapu’u Point - Located in the Makapuʻu region, Makapuʻu Point is the easternmost point on Oʻahu, 12 miles east of Honolulu. It’s a favored hiking spot with stunning views of Makapuʻu and Waimanalo Bay on one side and the Ka ʻIwi Channel on the other. Nearby, Rabbit Island is an uninhabited islet 0.75 miles off Kaupō Beach. In Hawaiian, mānana means “buoyant.”
• Waimanalo - Visit the Hawaii Treasure Shop for a wonderful selection of beautifully designed jewelry and unique souvenirs. Enjoy a restroom break while exploring local Hawaiian handmade items. Possible extra stop for malasadas, time permitting, at the owner’s discretion.
• Byodo-In Temple - Situated at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, the Byodo-In Temple was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. This smaller-scale replica of the 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple in Uji, Japan, welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate, or simply appreciate its beauty.
• Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet) - Located 20 miles north of Honolulu on Oahu’s east coast, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts is nestled in the shadow of the Koolau Range and is a stop on many circle-island tours. It’s a fantastic place to enjoy a Hawaiian treat and shop for gifts and souvenirs. Restrooms are available.
• Mokoli’i Island - Also known as Chinaman’s Hat, Mokoliʻi is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii, part of Kualoa Regional Park, located 1/3 mile offshore of Kualoa Point, Oahu. The 12.5-acre islet was once part of a basaltic ridge on Oahu before marine erosion separated it. This stop is for quick photo-taking only.
• Kuilima Farm Stand - Stop to enjoy a delicious Filipino dessert, freshly fried banana lumpia, at Virgil’s Farm Fruit Stand with Momma on the North Shore. Each treat costs $1.
• Waimea Waterfall - Closed on Mondays. Visitors have 1 hour to swim and 45 minutes to walk through the world-famous Waimea Botanical Garden. Waimea Valley, a site of historic cultural significance on Oahu’s North Shore, includes historical structures like stone terraces and walls from the Hawaiian monarchy era. The picturesque waterfall in Waimea Valley cascades into a pool surrounded by lush foliage. Swimming is allowed, with life vests provided at no extra cost. Entrance to Waimea is $20 per adult. The 3/25 of a mile walk is not for everyone; consider taking the golf cart ride, which is an additional $20 round trip per person. The walk to the waterfall is natural and rocky, so bringing reef walking shoes or water shoes is optional. Pacific Islanders traditionally walked barefoot.
• Dole Plantation - Please note that this tour will not include time to enter the maze or ride the train, as both activities take over 2 hours. In 1899, James Dole, at 22, moved to Honolulu from Massachusetts and purchased 64 acres in Oahu’s central plains. After experimenting with various crops, he chose pineapple, starting a pineapple empire. Dole established two canneries in Wahiawa and Honolulu Harbor, leading to nationwide popularity. The introduction of automatic pineapple peelers further boosted business. In 1950, a small fruit stand was set up in Dole’s fields, and in 1989, a plantation-style home was built and turned into an archive and living museum honoring James Dole’s work and life. Please understand that there will be no time to ride the train or enter the maze due to long lines, and this stop is only for 30 minutes.
• Nico’s Pier 38 - Enjoy a late lunch at Nico’s on the Pier when Captain Vince is driving. This late lunch offers a wider variety of food and is located at Pier 38. The group will discuss this option on the morning of the tour.
• King Kamehameha Statue - King Kamehameha I, a great warrior, diplomat, and leader, united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. His unification of Hawaii was significant not only as an incredible feat but also because, under separate rule, the islands might have been divided by competing western interests. Today, four commissioned statues honor King Kamehameha I, Hawaii’s first king. The most recognized statue stands in front of Aliiolani Hale (home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court), across from Iolani Palace, and a short walk from historic Kawaiahao Church and the State Capitol. Dedicated in 1883, this was the second statue created after the original was lost at sea near Cape Horn.
• Iolani Palace - Iolani Palace is a living restoration of Hawaii’s proud national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakaua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii’s last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the center of the Kingdom’s political and social life until the monarchy’s overthrow in 1893. Registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962, it is the only official royal residence in the United States.

• Admission to Byodo-In Temple included.
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning.

• Gratuities
• Lunch
• No Large Motorized Scooters.

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Are you seeking a small, intimate group experience with local drivers that includes visits to Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall, as well as the Byodo-In Temple? The stroll through the Botanical Garden is a 3/25 mile walk, and the path to the waterfall is natural and slightly rocky.

Please note that Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall are closed on Mondays.

Delight in an incredible Circle Island Tour of Oahu, promising excitement and adventure with unique individuals who will share Hawaiian history, trivia, and teach a few local words. This tour is relaxed, offering a full day of enjoyment on the beautiful island of Oahu.

Please be aware that this tour begins with pickups between 6:30 am and 6:45 am from Waikiki hotels only. Enjoy taking pictures at some breathtaking stops and experience the island from the perspective of a local guide.

Cruise Ship Guests:
For those disembarking late from cruise ships, this tour may be condensed at the owner’s discretion.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.