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Private South East Shore Half-Day Tour with Free Photo Session by a Photographer

Private South East Shore Half-Day Tour with Free Photo Session by a Photographer

Overview

Explore the Southern East Coast of Oahu, this unique part of the island is a photographer's dream come true, from stunning white sand beaches to jaw dropping lush green mountain peaks and lava formations it has everything Hawai'i has to offer. Receive a free photo session with purchase.

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

City: Honolulu

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $199.48

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $199.48

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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

Nu’uanu Pali

Our epic journey will start at 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.

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.

Makai Research Pier

We will then journey to Makai Research Pier, what could be so unique about this place you might ask, the answer lies under it's giant pier, from a photographers perspective under the pier of this institute provides very unique and artistic photographs.

Makapu'u Beach

Afterwards we will head 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.

Makapu'u Point

Next stop we will explore Makapu'u Lookout, one of the highlights of the South Shore tour, 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.

Pele's Chair

Explore the Kaiwi Shoreline trail that leads to a secluded beach and stunning rock formations dubbed the "Pele's Chair" the goddess of volcanoes from Hawaiian mythology, an excellent place for photos.

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.

Lanai lookout

We will then journey to Lanai lookout, Lanai meaning "Terrace or Veranda", this is truly Oahu's backyard with breath taking hardened lava formations that cascade down to the ocean from Koko head crater, it's also a great place for whale watching during our winter months.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Afterwards we will head over to 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.

China Walls

we will then explore China Walls, off the beaten path this unique hidden gem for local surfers provides breathtaking scenery of giant steep cliffs made from lava formations and offers panoramic ocean views, below the cliffs daring surfers take on ferocious waves that come crashing in, another great spot for watching whales that come very close to it's shores during the winter months.

Hawaii Kai Lookout

Check out a stunning bird's-eye view of Hawaii Kai Town and Koko Crater on the way to Koko Marina

Koko Marina Center

As it hits past noon and our stomachs start to growl we will stop by Sophie's Gourmet Pizzeria for lunch at Koko Marina (includes a 10% discount off your purchase), this is one of the best pizzerias in Oahu, enjoy a delicious stone oven pizza while taking in the beautiful views of Koko marina, there are also many other restaurants you can choose to eat from within the marina.

Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park

Our last stop of this incredible journey will be at Tantalus Lookout, another spectacular lookout where you can capture all of Honolulu and the iconic Diamond Head crater, this place offers one of the best city views on the island!

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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 (49)

Joshua_C

Dec 2022

John was incredible with our tour of the South East. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the islands. John helped me propose to my girlfriend and made sure we got plenty of photos. You’ll see the most Breathtaking views of the island and have all the pictures to remember. Highly Recommend

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Mahalo nui loa for choosing Datesnap Tours Hawaii, we’re happy to hear you folks enjoyed your private South East shore 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!

nicole_s

Dec 2022

Great time, great history & great recommendations! We were able to enjoy our time & not have to worry bout taking pictures while doing it!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Malkim_M

Dec 2022

If you come to Hawaii and don't book this guy, Just go home. Best tour and great at everything he does! He even helped me out with getting engaged to my fiancé!

Response from Host

Dec 2022