• Waikiki Beach - Waikiki is a lively neighborhood famous for its surf beach, lined with high-rise hotels. Kalakaua Avenue and nearby streets feature designer fashion stores, and the area comes alive at night with waterside cocktail bars, fine dining, and Kuhio Beach hula shows. The Honolulu Zoo houses Komodo dragons and wandering peacocks, while the Waikiki Aquarium’s reef exhibit is home to 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. Stops will be made for quick photo opportunities to stay ahead of other companies and guests.

• Makapu’u Point - Located in the Makapuʻu region, this 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, is located 0.75 miles off Kaupō Beach near Makapuʻu.

• 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 - 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 non-practicing Buddhist temple, a 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 Koolau Range’s shadow 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 - 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. Stops are made for quick photo opportunities only.

• Kuilima Farm Stand - 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 - This stop lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes, with 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 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 costs 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.

• Haleiwa - Enjoy an early lunch after visiting Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall in downtown Haleiwa, a quaint town on the North Shore with a variety of food choices.

• 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 22 years old, moved to Honolulu from Massachusetts and purchased 64 acres of land in Oahu’s central plains. After experimenting with several crops, he settled on pineapple, starting a pineapple empire. Dole established two canneries in Wahiawa and Honolulu Harbor, leading to nationwide consumer popularity. The introduction of automatic pineapple peelers further boosted business. In 1950, a small fruit stand was created in Dole’s fields, and a plantation-style home was built in 1989, serving as an archive and living museum honoring James Dole’s work and life. The stop at Dole Plantation is only for 30 minutes, so there will be no time for the train ride or maze.

• 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 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 the second statue created after the original statue 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
• Waimea Botanical & Waterfall. Cost 25 USD per person paid by Customer.
• 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 covers a 3/25 mile distance. The path to the waterfall is natural and slightly rocky.

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 to enjoy the stunning Island of Oahu.

Please note that this tour begins with pickups between 6:30 am and 6:45 am from Waikiki hotels only. Enjoy capturing photos at some breathtaking stops and experience the island from a local guide’s perspective.

Cruise Ship Guests:
For those disembarking late, “after 9 am,” from cruise ships, this tour will be condensed at the owner’s discretion.

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