Private Circle Island Tour with Sunset & Free Photo Session by a Photographer in Honolulu booking from $299.48

Private Circle Island Tour with Sunset & Free Photo Session by a Photographer

Overview

Enjoy this amazing all inclusive tour with a private company of loved ones, explore and capture every shade of Hawai'i from early morning to a fiery sunset.

Our tours are strictly private, we implement CDC guidelines through out the experience for safety while having fun, perfect for post Covid travel.

No other tour will provide such an abundance of breathtaking sights in one day.

Let us guide you through an amazing 11-hour circuit of Oahu covering all major sights and a few more hidden ones!

Explore over 21 locations around the island, capture an eagles eye view of Makapu'u Beach, gaze upon lush green valleys from jaw dropping cliff's where ancient Hawaiian battles took place, and see magnificent sea turtles resting on the famous beaches of North Shore with daring surfers taking on monstrous waves.

Along the journey explore and learn about Hawaiian culture and it's rich and colorful history from our knowledgeable guides and become an expert at photographing Hawai'i.

City: Honolulu

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Free photo session!

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tripod for your camera

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Our tours are strictly private, we implement CDC guidelines through out the experience for safety while having fun, perfect for post Covid travel.

What To Expect

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Our first stop in this circle island journey will be Hanauma Bay Lookout (closed on Tuesdays), an incredible marine sanctuary nestled inside a crater of an extinct volcano! It's also where the majority of one of Elvis Presley's most famous movies "Blue Hawaii" was filmed.

Halona Blowhole

We will then head over to Halona blowhole, a lava tube that blasts out ocean waves that come crashing on shore

Eternity Beach

Halona Cove also known as Eternity Beach where the infamous kissing scene was filmed from the classic 1953 Hollywood movie "From Here to Eternity" starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr.

Sandy Beach Park

Next up we'll check out Sandy Beach, popular for local body surfers this beautiful beach is full of lava rocks and formations, nestled at the bottom of Koko head crater.

Makapu'u Point

This place will blow your mind! as it sits on top of Makapu'u mountain you will get a birds eye view of Makapu'u Beach, Rabbit island and Black island, and Waimanalo Bay off in the horizon, also a great place for watching hand gliders in action as they swoop down below, hands down one of the best scenic sights in all of Oahu.

Makapu'u Beach

Afterwards we will head down to Makapu'u Beach, capture daring body surfers in action as they battle with ferocious waves, a spectacular sight for photos with Makapu'u mountain as the backdrop and Makapu'u Lighthouse perched above it.

Waimanalo Beach

Next stop we will visit Waimanalo bay (except for weekends), this beautiful bay has the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oahu, 5.5 miles of stunning white sand beaches and emerald color ocean water with the majestic Ko'olau mountain range as the backdrop surrounded by an iron wood tree forest.

Nu’uanu Pali

We will then head over to Pali Lookout at the edge of Nu'uanu Valley, one of the most breathtaking scenic places on Oahu, it's also where the epic battle of Nu'uanu took place, the final battle where King Kamehameha the Great and his forces gained the control of Oahu.

Byodo-In Temple

This enchanting temple is an excellent stop for photography enthusiasts providing beautiful photos

Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

Enjoy locally grown macadamia's right from a macadamia tree and capture spectacular views of Kualoa mountain

Kualoa Regional Park

Afterwards we will stop by Jurassic Park Lookout where you can gaze at the actual film locations of scenes from Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, King Kong and so much more. And then we will journey over to Kualoa Regional Park where you can capture amazing photo's of Mokoli'i island, commonly known as Chinaman's Hat, and the awe inspiring Kualoa mountain of the Ko'olau Range that resembles a giant slain lizard as told in ancient Hawaiian folklore.

Mokoli’i Island

Check out Mokoli'i Island, also know an "Chinaman's Hat"

Kahana Bay Beach Park

After that we will head over to Kahana Bay, a stunning beach surrounded by the majestic Ko'olau Mountains, another excellent spot for taking great photos.

Laie Hawaii Temple

We will then check out the Laie Hawaii Temple, the largest mormon temple in the Pacific right in the heart of Laie town home to one of the largest mormon communities in Hawaii, this scenic temple opens up to a grand entrance with royal palm trees and yellow hibiscus flowers that lead up to it.

Kahuku

We will then cruise over to the small town of Kahuku for lunch, famous for it's North Shore shrimp and home to the food trucks serving a variety of delicious North Shore cuisine including the famous Giovanni's Shrimp Truck.

Kahuku Farms

Afterwards we will head over to Kahuku Land Farms, a local fruit stand where you can savor delicious locally grown exotic fruits and real ice cold coconut water straight from the coconut it self.

Sunset Beach Park

Check out the famous Banzai Pipeline and the iconic Sunset Beach, home of the big surf and where most pro surf competitions are held.

Banzai Pipeline

Watch daring surfers rip through the famous Banzai Pipeline as giant waves form into a barrel roll during the winter months.

Shark's Cove

We will then cruise over to Shark's Cove, a crater of an extinct volcano semi submerged in water that's popular for Scuba divers in the summer months, a very unique landscape surrounded by lava formations that make up for stunning photos.

Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument

Explore the largest Heiau on the island, this ancient Hawaiian sacred site covers roughly 2 acres on a hilltop overlooking Waimea Valley and Waimea Bay.

Waimea Valley

Afterwards we will head over to Waimea Valley Park where you can hike through a Hawaiian rainforest surrounded by giant ancient trees with an abundance of native flowers and birds, this is an excellent oppurtunity for those who want to photograph birdlife.

Waimea Waterfall

At the end of the valley lies Waimea Falls, a stunning waterfall deep inside the forest where you can take a dip if you like!

Haleiwa Town Center

Afterwards, we will head over to the historical town of Haleiwa, a small country town full of colorful local boutiques and restaurants that represent the laid back island life style.

Dole Plantation

Next stop we will head over to the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation where you can sample sweet Hawaiian pineapples, don't forget to try the pineapple whips, Dole's famous pineapple flavored ice cream, and check out the worlds largest outdoor maze!

Laniakea Beach

For our final location before heading back to Waikiki we will head over to Laniakea Beach also known as "Turtle Beach" where Green Sea Turtles like to swim up shore and rest upon the beach for our sunset photo shoot, you can admire these wonderful creatures basking in their natural habitat as the sun slowly sets in the distance a truly magical way to end this phenomenal photo tour.

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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 (73)

daranes

Nov 2022

This tour was by far one of the best things we did while in Oahu. John was amazing, fun and very accommodating, he also shared incredible stories and history which made the tour amazing, we were trully amazed, and the pictures are just perfect. We had such a great time.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Mahalo nui loa for choosing Datesnap Tours Hawaii, we’re happy to hear you folks enjoyed your private circle Island photo tour and we’re glad John was able to show you folks a great time around Oahu and help capture some amazing photos, we hope to see you folks again soon on your next visit to Hawaii, thank you once again and Aloha!

mikebD4067XL

Nov 2022

The Falls were amazing and plan on going for a swim. John was very personable and very knowledgeable about everything we viewed. Was willing to work with us to make it a most amazing experience.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Kremer05

Aug 2022

We loved this tour! Got to see so much and learn so much about Oahu. John was a great tour guide. He also let us customize a few things so our kids would have fun too! We have a 15, 13, and 7 year old…they all had a great time.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

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Private Circle Island Tour with Sunset & Free Photo Session by a Photographer

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