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Oahu's Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour: Comprehensive Luxury Minibus Journey with Snorkeling
4.6
127 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!
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:
24 hours
Highlights
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Diamond Head Lookout - A stunning vantage point overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Not to be confused with the Diamond Head Crater Hike - Kahala - Often referred to as the Beverly Hills of Hawaii
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - Renowned as the premier snorkeling destination in Hawaii
- Halona Blowhole - A natural lava tube, formed…
- Diamond Head Lookout - A stunning vantage point overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Not to be confused with the Diamond Head Crater Hike
- Kahala - Often referred to as the Beverly Hills of Hawaii
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - Renowned as the premier snorkeling destination in Hawaii
- Halona Blowhole - A natural lava tube, formed thousands of years ago, that can shoot water up to 30 feet high
- Sandy Beach Park - Also known as Broke Neck Beach, famous for its massive shore breaks during spring and summer
- Makapu’u Beach - A beloved local beach located at the easternmost point of Oahu
- Waimanalo - Endearingly called God’s Country by locals
- Mokoli’i Island - Known as Chinaman Hat due to its distinctive shape
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Byodo-In Temple - ($5 Admission per Person not included)
Byodo-In Temple is a beautiful and tranquil temple situated in the Valley of the Temples on Oahu, Hawaii. This temple is a replica of a 950-year-old Japanese temple and showcases a magnificent golden Buddha statue, lush gardens, and a serene pond filled with Japanese koi fish. Visitors can light incense, offer prayers, and meditate in this peaceful setting. It’s an ideal spot for photography and offers a unique cultural experience. - Kahuku Farms - Offers fresh, local fruit at their fruit stands
- Banzai Pipeline - A world-famous surf spot known for its barreling waves
- Sunset Beach - A renowned North Shore beach, celebrated as a surfing mecca
- Laniakea Beach - Famously known as Turtle Beach
- Haleiwa - A historic and famous North Shore town
- Haleiwa Beach Park - Ideal for snorkeling or swimming at Puena Pt
- North Shore Macadamia Nut Company - A must-visit for food lovers and nature enthusiasts on Oahu’s North Shore. The company is celebrated for its high-quality, sustainably grown macadamia nuts. Visitors can tour the facility to see nut processing and packaging, learn about the history of macadamia nuts in Hawaii, and sample a variety of delicious macadamia-based treats. The company’s dedication to preserving the natural beauty of the area and supporting local communities makes it a perfect addition to any eco-tourism itinerary.
- Dole Plantation - Known as the Pineapple King
- Green World Coffee Farms - Oahu’s first coffee visitor farm, where Hawaiian coffees are roasted daily on-site
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Snorkeling equipment included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Snacks available
- Bottled water provided
- Snorkeling equipment included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Snacks available
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
The “Most” Comprehensive Island Tour… Period!
Top Attractions: Byodo In Temple / Dole Plantation / North Shore Mac Nut Farm / China Man’s Hat / Snorkeling / and Much More…
Experience a day you will always remember! Out of the numerous tours available on Oahu, this is the top-selling tour, without a doubt. While there are various options, we have…
The “Most” Comprehensive Island Tour… Period!
Top Attractions: Byodo In Temple / Dole Plantation / North Shore Mac Nut Farm / China Man’s Hat / Snorkeling / and Much More…
Experience a day you will always remember! Out of the numerous tours available on Oahu, this is the top-selling tour, without a doubt. While there are various options, we have curated the most popular destinations to be visited or viewed from the comfort of a luxurious, state-of-the-art, fully air-conditioned minibus. Our local tour guides are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience, sharing their passion and aloha with everyone. Welcome to the VIP Ohana.
Location
Diamond Head Lookout
3483 Diamond Head Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(127 Ratings)
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Sarah_w
Apr 22, 2026
Great overview of the island. - Aka was a great tour guide! Shared tons of info about the culture and provided ample time for us to explore each stop.
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Mariam_m
Mar 3, 2026
This tour is full of... - This tour is full of breathtaking views around the island. It also included a full of history of the islands key contributors while we enjoyed delicious food along the way!
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Michael_l
Jan 12, 2026
Not perfect but highly recommend! - Our tour guide, Aka, is 100% Hawaiian; he spoke and translated traditional Hawaiian sayings and songs (great voice)! Very entertaining and knowledgeable. Driver did great and drove very safely and comfortably.
From a constructive criticism standpoint prices given by tour guide and/or shown on the Viator website are largely inaccurate (ex: Temple was $10 not $7)- suggest a link. Also, the snorkeling in January on the North Shore was not enjoyable due to winter turbulence.
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Sultan_r
Nov 17, 2025
Great 👍 tour - Safe and friendly , tour guide was excellent.
Must do when in Hawaii it's a great tour around the island
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Friar-1962
Oct 13, 2025
O’ahu at its finest. Do not miss this opportunity. Inclusive, friendly a great day out. Don’t forget to try da bomb - Highly recommended. Aka and Victor were wonderful. We felt part of a new inclusive family. Do not miss this opportunity. A great day out
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Beautybeast6264
Oct 12, 2025
Ohana - Family - Aka made a wonderful day for us. So incredibly interesting and informative. Fabulously teamed with Victor as the driver. Well worth while.
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Tom_h
Oct 12, 2025
Island tour with Dylan - Excellent tour guide was Dylan and did an amazing tour for us. Keep us informed and great knowledge of the island, gave everyone a drone video of a stop that was amazing and downloaded to everyone.
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155harinderb
Feb 26, 2026
Snorkeling and service - I did not like the service provided by one of the crew member lucy. Other crew was amazing specially daze. Lucy gave my family least priority ( may be i had kids who don't know much swimming or because of ethinic background) . She also changed for free drinks . Overall experience of first time snorkeling was owesome.
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Mareeg258
Sep 11, 2025
Only if on a budget - Tour guide and driver shared alot of knowledge about the island and were funny. At times it was less entertaining. The tour was a bit misleading eg: a coffee farm was just a place to buy coffee, food farm was a place to buy fruit, macadamia farm was a place to buy nuts, visiting the Dole was a quick stop only time for an ice cream, not getting much time at places. We thought we would be guided on what they do on the farms see the farms etc. Too many stops were waisted at gift shops. Would have preferred to have more time at other places to see the scenery more. Once off the bus we were on our own not really guided. The temple, blow hole and Chinaman's hat was great to see. Lunch place was limited for choice, if you have dietary requirements bring your own food.
Snorkelling was disappointing the water wasn't clear enough. Lucky we saw some turtles. There was no effort made for the kids really. Snacks were chips and water that was provided. We were disappointed and expected more. Felt like we were just stopping to spend money. Probably wouldn't recommend this tour unless on a budget.
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Anthony_f
Apr 24, 2026
A tour that promised a lot but failed to deliver - This tour could and should have been so much better. However, it started badly and just went downhill from there.
Despite getting an email confirmation, and me sending an email and calling two days before they still managed to get my pickup address wrong.
Once the tour started there was no introduction from the driver, and no handout explaining what to expect from the tour.
Despite having a large screen TV at the front of the bus, which could have been used to highlight where we would be going, it reminded off.
The driver’s explanation of each stop was a cross between someone who had done this many times before, and let me tell you some jokes. This made the tour and the experience difficult to follow, as well as being a missed opportunity to give some real insights about the different destinations and their significance.
Sadly for me and my wife this will go down as the worst tour we’ve ever experienced. The promise was of an exciting island tour, but what we got was complacency, and missed opportunity to showcase what the island had to offer.
The driver should appreciate he is an ambassador for the island while we are with him, and to ensure he makes every opportunity to educate and inform us.
One last thing, the transportation was an old bus that must be over 20 years old, and certainly not the air conditioning coach I was expecting.
Overall, a very poor experience.
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