Oahu Circle Island Tour: Beaches, History, Lookouts

Embark on a full-day Oahu island tour with Daniels Hawaii and explore pristine beaches, war memorials, and breathtaking lookouts. Experience the beauty of Turtle Beach, visit movie and Hawaii Five-0 spots, discover world-famous North Shore surf breaks, and indulge in local food and culture. Join us for an unforgettable day of adventure and aloha.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Waikiki - Complimentary pickup at Waikiki hotels.
  • Waikiki Beach - Pass by the iconic Waikiki Beach and discover fascinating facts about Hawaii’s tourism hub.
  • Statue of Duke Kahanamoku - Learn about the renowned swimmer, surfer, and freestyle swimming pioneer.
  • Queen’s Beach - Also known as the Hawaii Five-0 beach for a reason…
  • Kapiolani Park - Once a horse race track, now a beautiful park.
  • Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium - An overlooked war memorial where legends like Duke Kahanamoku and Johnny Weissmuller set world records.
  • Diamond Head Beach Park - Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and spot whales in season.
  • Kahala - Discover the history of the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia in Hawaii.
  • WaiÊ»alae Country Club - Home of the Sony Open, one of many golf courses in Hawaii.
  • Hawaii Kai Lookout - Take in breathtaking views of Diamond Head Crater, Hawaii Kai, and Koko Head.
  • Koko Crater Railway Trail - Learn intriguing facts about Koko Head Crater on Oahu’s east side.
  • Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - Pass by the beautiful Hanauma Bay and find out if it’s the best snorkeling spot on Oahu or just a tourist trap.
  • Lanai Lookout - Pass by this scenic lookout, only to stop at an even better one a few minutes later.
  • Eternity Beach - Famous from various movies and popular TV shows.
  • Halona Blowhole - This 30,000-year-old lava tube shoots water up to 20 feet high.
  • Sandy Beach Park - A president’s favorite beach, also known as Neck Breaker Beach for a reason.
  • Hawaii Kai Golf Course - Yet another golf course.
  • Makapuu Lighthouse Trail - Is the 45-minute hike to the lighthouse worth it, or are there better lookouts on Oahu?
  • Makapu’u Beach - A stunning beach, great for body surfing and very picturesque.
  • Waimanalo Beach - Rated the #1 beach in the United States.
  • Waimanalo - A charming town full of Hawaiians, also where Magnum and Higgins used to live.
  • Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet) - Enjoy free macadamia nut and macadamia nut coffee tastings.
  • Mokoli’i Island - A small island off Oahu’s shore, learn why it’s called Chinaman’s Hat.
  • Kualoa Ranch - The filming location for many blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Godzilla, 50 First Dates, Hawaii Five-0, Jumanji, and even Elvis Presley movies.
  • Kahana Bay Beach Park - Learn about ancient Hawaiian fish ponds and their sustainable living practices.
  • Laie - A Mormon town on Oahu.
  • Laie Hawaii Temple & Visitors’ Center - A beautiful Mormon temple on Oahu.
  • Polynesian Cultural Center - A great place to learn about the different cultures in Polynesia. Your guide can help you get tickets.
  • Kahuku - Home to the famous Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck and other local food. Lunch stop - plan about $15 per person.
  • Turtle Bay Golf - Another golf course, part of the most expensive hotel on the North Shore. Learn interesting facts about the area.
  • Sunset Beach Park - If you’ve seen surfers on TV riding giant waves and doing crazy tricks, it likely happened here.
  • Shark’s Cove - Despite its name, many people swim here… What the heck? ;)
  • Waimea Bay - Hear the tragic story of Eddie Aikau, the first lifeguard on Oahu’s North Shore, and learn about the prestigious surf competition held here.
  • Laniakea Beach - See turtles in the water or lounging on the beach. The green sea turtle is protected and doesn’t visit Hawaii to lay eggs, but… well, learn about it on the tour.

Note: There is no official parking at this beach. Your guide will try to stop, but it can be tricky.

  • Haleiwa Beach Park - Stop at this charming cove to stretch, see turtles in the water, and watch surfers before heading back to town.
  • Dole Plantation - Enjoy a short visit to the Dole Plantation to refresh and learn about pineapples.
  • U.S. Army Schofield Barracks - The military still plays a very important role in Hawaii.
  • Aloha Stadium - This stadium has an interesting secret…
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport - Approximately 20 million passengers pass through this airport every year.
  • Aloha Tower Marketplace - The Aloha Tower is also known as the Statue of Liberty of Hawaii. Our guide knows why.
  • Ala Moana Center - The largest outdoor shopping mall in the U.S.
  • Ala Moana Beach Park - A nice beach that’s less crowded than Waikiki beaches.
  • Waikiki - Back in Waikiki - Mahalo for being our guests!
What's Included
  • Boxed water for each guest
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Daniels Hawaii offers a captivating experience of Oahu’s stunning island full of immaculate beaches, war memorials, and exceptional panoramas. Experience a 6-7 hour tour visiting the most famous and picturesque locations of Oahu.

Several stops & Places:
Turtle Beach,
Movie and Hawaii Five-0 Locations,
Globally Recognized North Shore Surf Breaks,
War Memorials,
Isolated Beaches,
Hawaiian History,
Impressive viewpoints for Whale Spotting (during season),
Visit to Macadamia Nut Farm with Coffee & Nut sampling,
Try Local Food,
and the rememberable ALOHA spirit.

Your day is packed with highlights, narratives, and ALOHA.

This Oahu Circle Island Adventure is designed on our 5 STAR Rated ‘Highlights of Oahu Small Group Journey’. The main distinction? This adventure caters to a slightly larger group, accommodating up to 14 guests.
Desire a smaller group or private expedition? Explore our range of other tours with Daniels Hawaii.

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Location
Waikiki
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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K7953wtjennifers
Jun 2, 2024
Christine was great! - Christine was a great tour leader. Everything was very efficient so we got to see all of the things we wanted to and learned a few new things along the way.
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Kristene_s
May 19, 2024
An overall wonderful tour! - An overall wonderful tour! Our guide, Tyler, was outstanding; very knowledgeable, personable, and funny. Highly recommended!
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Wolfgangsl6927yl
May 15, 2024
Great tour with Nazia - Had a great trip with great views of Oahu. Great food at the food truck and thanks to Nazia for the information in perfect German.
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Z1442ewrachaeld
May 15, 2024
Amazing Experience - The most amazing way to see the several locations on Oahu! Ask for Lucas, he was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and funny and always ensured that we were getting the most out of the day. Booking was easy and we were sent a text reminder and phone call so meet up was very simple. Another couple had booked at the last minute and even though we all could’ve fit, they wanted to ensure that we were all comfortable and got us into a larger transit van in a matter of minutes. Last year we were supposed to visit and had to cancel a couple of weeks prior. The team canceled/refunded, with no questions asked. Highly recommend this tour and we will definitely use Daniel’s for any future activities.
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Beatew157
May 4, 2024
Gladly again - Had an unforgettable day! Our guide told us a lot about the island! We were able to take beautiful photos! Thank you very much
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Rowenaa524
May 1, 2024
Great time - We saw sooo much. Our guide was great. She was very informative. Would recommend this for those who would like an overview of the island. She took us to a better shrimp place!
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Linda_b
Apr 30, 2024
I got to see a lot of the... - I got to see a lot of the island. Would have like a little more time at dole plantation. Tyler was great!
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Rolfku4377wu
Apr 28, 2024
Simply great - Very good service. We were reminded an hour beforehand when we would be picked up and were then picked up on time. Our tour guide was Nazia. Very competent, helpful and explained everything really well. In addition, the group got along well and was very funny.
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Trip56683189808
Apr 26, 2024
Great experience with a great guide - So starting with the booking and the very quick confirmation by SMS and email, we were informed by phone an hour before departure about the confirmed pickup. Great service. About the tour: Our guide was Nazia and the tour was in German, which made things a lot easier. She gave us a really nice day, which unfortunately went by far too quickly. Nazia was personally attentive to all participants, so we had a great atmosphere among the participants. Nazia was super friendly and gave the guests an insight into the island with a lot of great background information. Even when there were problems ordering food, she was there straight away and sorted everything out perfectly. Thanks again to Nazia for your great performance. P.S. After the great experience with Danielshawaii.de, we booked the next tour there straight away.
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Murmax123
Apr 22, 2024
DO NOT GO WITH THIS TOUR COMPANY!!!! - AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS!!!! You can do much better and cheaper on the island. It was boring, and a waste of a day. The AC was so loud that we had difficulty hearing. Actually looked forward to the end of the tour. BEWARE!!
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