Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki Oahu in Honolulu booking from $129.22

Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki Oahu

Overview

Enjoy Grand Circle Island experience tour with breathtaking views of Amelia Earhart Lookout on Diamond Head, snorkeling on the Turtle Beach, admire Chinaman’s Hat in front of Kualoa mountains, visit Dole Plantation, snorkeling on the Turtle Beach & more. Embrace the beauty of Makapu’u Point for wonderful photo opportunities. Join our tour experts as you witness famous beaches, lush valleys, ancient Hawaiian grounds, and the world-famous Dole Plantation.

Discover a different side of Oahu and explore the ecology and natural landscapes of Hawaii with us. Book your sightseeing experience today!

City: Honolulu

Sun 07 Sep

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What's Included

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pick-up and Drop-off service in Waikiki area is included

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Towels not included (guests should bring their own)
Breakfast and lunch expense not included
Remaining time from the itinerary will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions

What To Expect

Diamond Head Crater

Amelia Earhart's Marker - From this parking area you get to view the Diamond Head Light house it is a prominent symbol of Hawaiian history to residents and visitors alike, originally built in 1899 spreads light nearly 18 miles out into the Pacific Ocean. From this parking area there are fine views over Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park and up the coast toward Kahala. On the east side of the parking area , you'll see the Amelia Earhart Marker, which recalls her 1935 solo flight from Hawaii to California. Be advised this tour does not drive into Diamond head crater!

Koko Marina Center

Leonards bakery is a Portuguese Bakery , Hawaii's only Portuguese donuts! Hawaii, known for popularizing the malasada. The fried pastry, slightly crispier and chewier than a doughnut and with no hole, is known as a cuisine of Hawaii. - optional and time permitting

Halona Blowhole

The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawai'i's natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions. Halona Blowhole now occasionally shoots seawater up to 30 feet in the air because of waves coursing through the underwater lava tubes. The viewing point provides a breathtaking view of Halona Cove, a beautiful beach that has been featured in many movies and music videos. During winter, you may be lucky enough to witness whales in the nearby waters.

Sandy Beach Park

Sandy Beach Aka "Broke Neck Beach" Drive-by or Restroom stop - Sandy Beach, also referred to as "Sandy's" and known to Hawaiians as Wāwāmalu, is a beach on the southeastern shore of Oʻahu in Hawaii. It is known for its excellent bodyboarding and bodysurfing opportunities due to its peaky shore break and consistent barrels.

Makapu'u Beach

Makapu'u Body Surfing Beach - Makapu'u means "Bulging Eyes" Makapu'u beach on the eastside is located just below Makapu’u Point which marks Hawaii’s easternmost tip. Rabbit Island sits just offshore and makes it very picturesque. This is a very popular beach for bodysurfing and bodyboarding large waves. Back in the early days of the sport it was along this stretch of coast that bodyboarding had its first hardcore crew including Jack The Ripper who was a familiar sight catching all the set waves out the back. Like Sandy’s grinding barrels, Makapu'u has a ferocious shore break that is well suited to bodyboarding. Overlooking the Rabbit Island and Makapu'u Lighthouse - Famous movie scene from 50 First Dates

Waimanalo

Hawaii's Hidden Treasures - Jamie's. Restroom Stop, Light Shopping of Hawaii memorabilia items to purchase and taste freshly made delicious fruits and pineapples.

Kualoa Regional Park

Chinaman's Hat - Kualoa Regional Park located on the east and north side of Oahu, famous for its view of Mokolii Island (Chinaman's Hat) and known for its swimming, picnicking, barbecues and camping. Guests are able to take pictures and use the restroom.

Kahuku

Tanaka's Shrimp Stand - What's a road trip with around the island without a stop at one of the famous delicious shrimp trucks! View the menu and choose a lunch plate that includes delicious fresh shrimp either garlic shrimp, coconut shrimp, spicy shrimp, lemon shrimp

Turtle Bay Beach

Turtle Bay Fruit Stand - Mixed local grown fruits , desserts , shave ice to purchase to enjoy

Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach is a famous surf spot known for its powerful waves that challenge even the best surfers in the world

Banzai Pipeline

Bonzai Pipeline aka Pipeline is one of the most famous surf spots in the world known for its barreling waves. During winter, massive swells break on shallow reef, making it a dangerous beach for only the best and bravest surfers (and a great place for watching some of the world's top surfing).

Shark's Cove

Shark's Cove is part of Pupukea Beach Park and is known for its spectacular underwater rock formations and diverse marine life. Located near the northern end of the Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD), is a popular snorkeling site with shallow depths up to 20 feet

Waimea Bay

Waimea is famous for its 30-foot waves in the winter and is a top place to watch some of the world's best and bravest surfers. During summer, the water calms considerably and is a great destination for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.

Laniakea Beach

Laniakea Beach, or Turtle Beach, is located on Oahu's North Shore and is well known for being a popular feeding and sunbathing area for Hawaiian Sea Turtles (honu). Many circle island tours make a stop here for photo opportunities, but the beach is also a favorite surfing and recreational swimming spot for locals.

Haleiwa

Macadamia Nut Store - Taste free samples of season macadamia nuts and Black coffee and other purchased items , ASAHI fruit stand , Shave Ice, "Live Music" to enjoy while shopping

Dole Plantation

During this time, you can explore the Dole Plantation Store, where you'll find pineapple-themed souvenirs, local crafts, and specialty foods like jams and dried fruit. Don’t miss trying a Dole Whip, the famous pineapple-flavored soft-serve treat. You can also take a short walk to see the beautiful Rainbow Eucalyptus trees, known for their colorful, multi-hued bark.

Green World Coffee Farms

Taste free samples of multiple coffee flavors, choose from 8 flavors made in Hawaii Dave's ice cream, Shave Ice, Hawaii coffee gifts to purchase and enjoy

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (16)

damonf497

Aug 2019

If you've never been to Oahu, I would recommend this tour. I would add a Pearl Harbor trip as well. We booked this trip through the Pearl Harbor website which you could add this tour to it as well. My wife and I had done this tour 24 years ago the first time we visited and took our teenagers, 15 and 18, with us this time. Our son, 18, loves history, so Pearl Harbor was his favorite. My 15 year old daughter didn't care for much of this tour besides a shopping spot and some of the beaches. The tour we took was about 6 hours which included lunch. There were a few stops we didn't get to make that were listed. One was Hanauma Bay, which I would recommend a visit, because we took our tour on a Tuesday, which is the one day of the week when they are closed. We skipped a couple of other spots because of the rain that day. We still had a pretty full day though. Dole pineapple plantation is kinda neat. Pineapples for purchase there are extremely good. We got the pineapple soft serve there which is amazing. The amount of time you are allowed there doesn't give you a lot of time to do some things. There is a pineapple maze, which takes about an hour to do and the pineapple express little train they have that takes you through the grounds. Halona blowhole is a beautiful spot as well. We also stopped at a macadamia nut farm where you can try samples and purchase your own; just as you can do at the Dole pineapple plantation. We stopped at Pounder's restaurant for lunch. Not sure if the tour company gets anything from the places we stopped for bringing their tours there, but we enjoyed everywhere we stopped. Most stops we were able to shop for souvenirs or buy some local food for snacks along the way. Some of the tours say don't bring a bag. We ended up bringing one and were told we could leave it on the bus. You can't bring bags into Pearl Harbor, they do have a place to store your bag for $5, but if there is a line, you may not want to mess with that. Waimea Falls, Waimea Bay and Sunset beach. Clumping all of these in one group since they are so close in proximity to each other. Waimea Falls is in Waimea Valley which is a botanical garden. The Falls are about a 15 minute walk from the entrance on a paved walking path like at a zoo or something. The botanical gardens are beautiful. Plants and flowers are everywhere. If you love taking pictures of things like that, the walk to the falls will obviously take a bit longer. The falls are very pretty as well. If you have the opportunity to swim in them, I would recommend it. They provide life jackets as they are required to swim. The water was pretty chilly, but feels great on a hot day. They do have lockers to rent and a restroom nearby. You could also pay to ride a golf cart from the entrance to the falls and back. I think it was about $10 a person roundtrip or $15 one way. I didn't think it was worth it, so we walked. Waimea Bay is spectacular. We went there on our own on a different day and spent the evening there until after sunset. There is a cliff you can climb up and jump off of as well that is about 25-30 feet. There are lifeguards there as well. Again, if you've never been to Oahu, this tour helps you get a broad view of what there is to see and do. I definitely would recommend it. Teens need to just keep an open mind and enjoy the views and experiences.

Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki Oahu

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