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Hidden Gems of Oahu - Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

Hidden Gems of Oahu - Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

Overview

Oahu is world renowned for its spectacular lookout points, incredible white sandy beaches, vibrant culture, outstanding surf, delicious food, and unique wildlife.

Join us for the day and a Go Tours Hawaii local guide will take you and your family on our highly rated Hidden Gems of Oahu with Waimea Botanical Garden/Waterfall sightseeing tour to experience these visual and culinary highlights of Hawaii, all while learning about the history and culture of our incredible home.

The Hidden Gems of Oahu excursion is a full day Oahu circle island tour with daily pick up in Waikiki and includes admission to all locations on the itinerary. If you would like to go to Byodo-In Temple instead of the Waimea Botanical Garden contact us after the reservation is made and we change you to that tour option if you would like.

City: Honolulu

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $139.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $139.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Admission to Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall

Professional guide

Waikiki Pick-up and drop-off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Bring cash for lunch and gratuities
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

What To Expect

Waikiki

Itinerary: Waikiki Pickup (7:15 a.m.) Our semi private shuttle will arrive at 7am for pick up in Waikiki, with a local guide to help you prepare for a day of exploring the island of Oahu. Pick up times vary by hotel and will be automatically assigned when you input your information into our online booking platform.

Diamond Head State Monument

The first lookout we visit is an elevated view perched on the eastern side of Waikiki’s famous Diamond Head Volcano. This lookout grants us a great opportunity for pictures of the south eastern coastline of Oahu, with notable sights as far as Hanauma bay and Maui on a clear day. The location is more formally known as Amelia Earhart Lookout, known for where bystanders gathered to watch Earhart make her first solo aviation journey from Hawaii to North America.

Halona Blowhole

Halona Blowhole Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions that occurred from Oahu’s Koko Head crater formed the natural occurrence known as the Halona Blowhole. This lava tube extends into the ocean with a very narrow opening at the top, and when the surf is just right, water pressure builds up within the lava tube and erupts through the narrow opening creating a special Hawaiian Geyser for your viewing pleasure.

Makapu'u Point

Makapu’u Point Witness Waimanalo’s dramatic sea cliffs as we turn into Oahu’s windward side as we begin our journey to the North Shore of Oahu. Look off into the azure blue waters of the bay and you will see Oahu’s famous Manana Island also known as Rabbit island due to its Rabbit like shape.

Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

Hawaiian Coffee and Macadamia Nut Tastings After a beautiful drive along Oahu’s eastern coastline, our next stop is a local shop that finds itself tucked away under aged Banyan Trees with macadamia nut and delicious Kona coffee tastings, along with very tempting Hawaiian chocolates amongst other treats.

Mokoli’i Island

Mokoli'i Island and Kualoa Valley Mountain Range Mokolii Island, is nestled right next to the Kualoa Valley Mountain range. This location is known for its dramatic landscape filmed in a number of Hollywood movies; most notably and fan favorite Jurassic Park.

Sunset Beach

A change of pace from the crowded beaches of Waikiki, The infamous Sunset Beach on the North Shore offers tranquility and is the epitome of a beautiful Hawaiian Beach. However don’t lets the summer months fool you, during the winter months, swells of 30 to 40 feet can be seen from the safe confines of shore.

Kahuku Farms

We stop at a North Shore Fruit stand where you can gorge on local fruits such as mangos, dragonfruit, pineapple or quench your thirst on a fresh coconut.

Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu

The exceptional botanical collections at Waimea Valley feature dozens of distinct gardens representing flora from different parts of the world. Examples include the Ogasawara Islands, Central and South America, Fiji, Guam, and the Mascarene Islands. Stroll through the Hawaiian collection and enjoy an assortment of plants found only in Hawai'i, many of which are rare and endangered. Many were brought here as seed or cutting from the places where they evolved. Waimea Waterfall is also a splendid highlight of the park. Guests can swim in the waterfall if they want. Lifeguards are on duty. Admission included in the cost of the ticket. Swimming is allowed at the waterfall. Please bring a bathing suit and towel if you wish to swim. Lifejackets are provided and lifeguards are on duty at all times. Guest should be advised it is a 1.5 mile roundtrip walk to and from the waterfall. There is a $10 tram but that is not included into the cost of the tour.

Dole Plantation

A historic pineapple plantation home to pineapple magnets, pineapple t-shirts, pineapple keychains and most importantly pineapple ice cream aka Dole Whip!! A great way to end the day and get some pineapple themed souvenirs for your friends and family back home.

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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 (1000)

Stargurl13

Dec 2022

I did the Byodo-In temple version and it was fantastic! I recommend this tour to everyone when they first arrive to O'ahu. I waited, and wish I would have done it sooner. Our fabulous guide, Rocky, is very knowledgeable about the island and gives insights to all locations, some information on Hawaiian history, some fun tidbits, and more! The Temple is beautiful and the setting is something out of a Disney movie. It is peaceful and ringing the gong with the giant wooden “shu-moku" is surreal. It was my favorite stop, although everyplace we stopped was great! We were able to spot some sea turtles and walk along a sandy beach. We ate at a fantastic food truck, and stopped for coffee and macadamia nuts. We went to the Dole plantation, where you MUST try the Dole whip. We also stopped at some beautiful shoreline spots along the way. The reason I suggest this at the beginning of your visit, is because you will learn where you want to go to next, or go back to spend more time at. It is a great overview of the island and a great way to start your dream vacation in paradise!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Aloha! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day. We will let Rocky know that you enjoyed his company. Mahalo for the awesome review!

730marisellag

Dec 2022

Our driver Charlie was knowledgeable about the island, charismatic, and fun! Plenty of stops to pick up little souvenirs and snacks, and a thorough visit through Oahu.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Aloha! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day. We will let Charlie know that you enjoyed his company. Mahalo for the awesome review!

Vickie_G

Dec 2022

Think it would have been a nice tour if we had a different guide, between his foul language and talking nonstop, a lot about his x and kids. It made for a long day. Some stops were interesting but other little stops were not.