• 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 offering 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. Rabbit Island, an uninhabited islet, lies 0.75 miles off Kaupō Beach near Makapuʻu. In Hawaiian, mānana means “buoyant.”
• Waimanalo - Discover a treasure trove of beautifully designed jewelry and unique souvenirs at Hawaii Treasure Shop. 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 - Nestled 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 over 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uji, Japan, is a non-practicing Buddhist temple welcoming people of all faiths to worship, meditate, or simply appreciate its beauty.
• Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet) - Situated on Oahu’s east coast, 20 miles north of Honolulu, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts is nestled in the shadow of the Koolau Range and is a stop on many circle-island tours. It’s an excellent place to enjoy a Hawaiian treat and shop for gifts and souvenirs. Restrooms are available.
• Mokoli’i Island - Commonly known as Chinaman’s Hat, Mokoliʻi is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii. Part of Kualoa Regional Park, it is 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. There will be a brief stop for photos only.
• Kuilima Farm Stand - Stop to savor an amazing Filipino dessert, freshly fried banana lumpia “Turon,” at Virgil’s Farm Fruit Stand with Momma on the North Shore. Each treat costs $1.
• Waimea Waterfall - Enjoy 1 hour for swimming and 45 minutes for a walk through the world-famous Waimea Botanical Garden. Waimea Valley, a site of historic cultural significance on Oahu’s North Shore, includes several historical structures, such as 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, and life vests are provided at no extra cost and are required for swimming. Entrance to Waimea is $20 per adult. The 3/25 of a mile walk may not be suitable 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 have time to enter the maze or ride the train, as both activities take over 2 hours. In 1899, James Dole, at just 22 years old, moved to Honolulu from Massachusetts and purchased 64 acres of land in Oahu’s central plains. After experimenting with various crops, he settled on pineapple, marking the start of the pineapple empire. Dole established two canneries in Wahiawa and Honolulu Harbor and began advertising, leading to nationwide consumer popularity. The introduction of automatic pineapple peelers further boosted business. In 1950, a small fruit stand was set up in Dole’s fields, and a plantation-style home was built in 1989, becoming an archive and living museum honoring James Dole’s work and life. Please understand that there will not be time to ride the train or enter the maze, as the lines are long, and this stop is only for 30 minutes.
• Liliha Bakery - Lunch will be at Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Road or in the Haliewa Sowntown area.
• 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 torn apart 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 actually the second statue created after the ship delivering the original statue from Europe was lost at sea near Cape Horn.
• Iolani Palace - Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakua, 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.

2023 & 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award “Best of the Best”.

2025 Best of Honolulu Award.

FYI:
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall “Swimming” has been suspended as of August 22, 2025, due to a lack of rain until further notice.

Please be advised that this tour begins pickups between 6:30 am and 6:45 am from Waikiki hotels only. A very detailed text message will be sent out by 5 pm the day before your tour. Please wait for your text. If you haven’t received a text by 5 pm, then we have not received your booking.

The walk to the waterfall is natural and slightly rocky.

Enjoy an amazing Circle Island Tour of Oahu that is guaranteed to deliver excitement and adventure. Unique individuals will share Hawaiian history, trivia, and teach a few local words. This tour will be laid-back and a full day of enjoying the beautiful island of Oahu.

CRUISE SHIP GUESTS:
Anyone embarking late off a cruise ship, this tour can or will be condensed at the owner’s discretion.

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