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Oahu's Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour: Comprehensive Luxury Minibus Journey with Snorkeling
4.7
84 Ratings
Honolulu
Embark on Oahu’s Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour, a comprehensive luxury minibus journey that includes snorkeling and visits to top sites like Byodo In Temple, Dole Plantation, and more. Join the VIP Ohana and create unforgettable memories!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Diamond Head Lighthouse - Diamond Head Lookout\n\nOverlooking the Pacific Ocean\n\nNot the Diamond Head Crater Hike\n- Kahala - The Beverly Hills of Hawaii\n- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - Best Snorkeling Destination in all of Hawaii\n- Halona Blowhole - Lava Tube formed 1000’s of years ago that shoots water up as high as 30 feet\n- Sandy Beach Park - AKA Broke Neck Beach known for Huge Shore Breaks during the Spring and Summer Months\n- Makapu’u Beach - Another Local Favorite Beach on the Eastern-most point of Oahu\n- Waimanalo - Also known to the locals as God’s Country\n- Mokoli’i Island - Mokolii, also known among locals as Chinaman Hat because of its shape\n- Byodo-In Temple - ($5 Admission per Person not included)\nByodo-In Temple is a picturesque and serene temple located in the Valley of the Temples on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The temple is a replica of a 950-year-old Japanese temple and features a stunning golden Buddha statue, lush gardens, and a tranquil pond filled with Japanese koi fish. Visitors can light incense sticks, offer prayers, and meditate in the peaceful environment. The temple is a perfect spot for photography and a unique cultural experience.\n\n\n- Kahuku Farms - Fruit Stands - Fresh, Local Fruit\n- Banzai Pipeline - Famous surf spot and known for its barreling waves\n- Sunset Beach - Famous North Shore Beach, a Surfing Mecca\n- Laniakea Beach - Famous Turtle Beach\n- Haleiwa - Famous Historic North Shore Town\n- Haleiwa Beach Park - Snorkel or Swim at Puena Pt\n- North Shore Macadamia Nut Company - The North Shore Macadamia Nut Company is a must-visit destination for any food lover or nature enthusiast visiting the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Located on the picturesque North Shore, the company is known for producing high-quality macadamia nuts that are sustainably grown and harvested. During a tour of the facility, visitors can witness the nut processing and packaging in action, learn about the history of macadamia nuts in Hawaii, and sample a variety of delicious macadamia-based treats. The company’s commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the surrounding area and supporting local communities makes it a perfect addition to any eco-tourism itinerary.\n- Dole Plantation - The One and Only Pineapple King\n- Green World Coffee Farms - Oahuâs first Coffee Visitor Farm. They roast Hawaiian coffees daily on-site
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Snorkeling equipment included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Snacks available
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Byodo-In Temple Admission fee - $5 Admission per Person
Additional Information
The Ultimate Comprehensive Island Expedition… Guaranteed!
Major Attractions: Byodo In Temple / Dole Plantation / North Shore Mac Nut Farm / China Man’s Hat / Snorkeling / plus Much More…
A day to make a permanent mark on your memory! Astonishingly, among the multitude of tours on Oahu, this ranks as the Top Selling Tour, bar none. While there’s a multitude of variations, we’ve fine-tuned it to encompass the most sought-after locations either for an in-person visit or a picturesque view from our opulent, state-of-the-art, fully air-conditioned minibus. Our local guides will deliver their very best as you immerse in the fervor and aloha spirit they extend to everyone. Welcome to the VIP Family.
Location
Diamond Head Lighthouse
3399 Diamond Head Rd
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(84 Ratings)
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366tawandab
Jul 28, 2024
Best - Excellent service and I highly recommend scheduling your excursions with VIP Tours. The tour was wonderful and entertaining. The driver was extremely safe.
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Tawanda_b
Jul 27, 2024
Perfect - The tour was perfect. The driver was safe and the tour guide was entertaining. If you decide to take this tour request Jake as your guide.
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Ruthb841
Jul 19, 2024
Turtles and Temples - Great overview of Oahu with an outstanding tour guide. Jack was very knowledgeable about the island and its history, as well as being highly entertaining. It was fun making all of the “touristy” stops and the temple was breathtaking. Snorkeling and seeing the turtles was the best! Would highly recommend this tour.
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Danielle_p
Jul 10, 2024
One of Best tours I've taken!! - Prince and King were the best guides!! They made the tour relaxed and smooth!! Turtle Bay was fantastic!!
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Becca_p
Jun 24, 2024
A long but jam packed day for the price😊 - Want an overview of the top spots on Oahu with a local personal story telling (from Eve), you will enjoy hearing about the land and the culture with an appreciation for the Hawaii way of life. Snorkeling was rushed and not needed but saw sea turtles at the beach. Enjoyed Hawaiiian spiced pineapple and dole whip! Some parts were “touristy” but the snacks, drinks and authentic stops made I up for it!
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Adam_b
Jul 22, 2024
Circle island tour - The tour was a great experience. We got to see a number of amazing points of interest on Oahu and the tour guide Jack was great and made things fun. The only downfalls were the food for lunch wasn't great and there wasn't much of a selection and you have to understand you are going on a tour with 50 other people and thus things will be a bit rushed at times. Highly recommend though!
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David_f
Jul 18, 2024
Great for First Time Visitors to Oahu! - Tour is nice if you’re visiting for the first time. Lunch stop was rushed, wait staff asked for payment 3 times while we were still eating. For snorkeling, the company needs to provide fins. Big Mike was a GREAT guide!!!
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Arthur_o
Jun 25, 2024
My Circle Island tour experience - My grandchildren really enjoyed the snorkeling, as I did too. The stops were nice, but short on time to give local venders to sell their goods.
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Kathy_p
Jul 17, 2024
Tour of the island - I think this is a good tour. It is very long. There was a few people in the tour who were consistently late getting back on the bus which made the tour even longer. The sea turtle were one of my favorite sites. Also the Buddhist temple was so peaceful. The tour guide seemed very knowledgeable.
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Eskap53
Jul 17, 2024
False advertisement! - False advertising. They over promised with all the stops & visits. Problematic from the beginning. They were 45 minutes late picking us up. It was an older charter bus which had NO restroom. The entire bus was full & i thought it was a smaller shuttle bus. We skipped half of the advertised stops.
Our guide was not a native Hawaiian but a young student from Arizona & got a lot of the Hawaiian historical facts incorrect…I guess he’s still learning? We’ve done a circle island tour before & the guide “Uncle Ted” was excellent. He was knowledgeable about Hawaii history & culture. I also felt we were rushed at every stop. Crazy! Crazy! Thank goodness my children were older & could understand the concept of time. I felt bad for the families with younger children who had to rush on/rush off. Some parents decided that the time allotted for the stop was too short & didn’t bother to leave the bus! Although it was reasonably priced $99 per person; I recommend you avoid it.
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