Sunrise Plus Island Tour

Overview

Capture the beauty of Oahu's Sunrise before a short stop for breakfast and then a complete Island Tour where we stop at 12-15 different locations. This is a small group ( limited to 6 people ) visual road trip to landmark locations and hidden spots that reveals the true beauty of Oahu. We are experienced nature guides who are photographers and show you the best scenic spots so you can tell your travel story in photographs. Whether you are an experienced or new photographer we assist you in getting the amazing Hawaii photos.

City: Honolulu

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $165.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $165.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transport by air-conditioned 12 passenger van

Tripods

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
We limit the number of guests to no more than 6 people in a 12 passenger van. Wear masks inside van but can remove outside of van on location.

What To Expect

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This unique, 8.5-hour photo tour begins in Waikiki with a hotel pickup in a spacious, air-conditioned van. The sunrise tour departs from the hotel an hour before the sun comes up, then a drive to a spectacular beach for a breathtaking view of the sun at dawn as it appears on the horizon with splashing waves and tide pools. After sunrise we stop for a quick breakfast and continue our tour stopping at numerous locations around the entire island of Oahu. Learn how to use light, and discover what framing, shutter speed, focal points and other important topics mean to composing a great image. Then explore the best places — and find the best angles — in which to take pictures on this breathtaking island. It’s the best of both worlds: a tour with an experienced local guide who shares their knowledge of the Hawaiian history and culture and a mini photo lesson with some of the most beautiful scenery in the world for a postcard-perfect sunrise. Along the way, learn about Hawaii’s history, its wildlife and the geography from the naturalist guide who is not only an expert in photography, but also a Hawaii insider with an in-depth knowledge of the island of Oahu. This photography tour is suitable for all skill levels — from beginners to advanced shooters, using everything from smartphones to high-end DSLR cameras. At the end of the tour, walk away with some incredible sunrise images, an abundance of professional photography tips that will last a lifetime and an appreciation of Oahu’s rich history and culture. This photography tour ends with a hotel drop-off in Waikiki.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (16)

lubbers9929

Dec 2021

We consider ourselves so fortunate to have booked the Sunrise + Island Tour. Hands down it was the best exploration activity we did while on the island. Marie is very knowledgeable about the island and its history and took us to some show stopping sites that would have been hard to find on our own. Marie is also an accomplished photographer herself and provided plenty of helpful tips when capturing certain situations. I can hardly wait to sift through the 100s of photos I took with my DSLR camera. Thank you so much Blue Hawaii Photo Tours. You're the best!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Aloha What fun to meet you both! You are both good photographers yourselves and I'm glad you captured hundreds of great shots. Happy Holidays!

D4103LTsteves

Dec 2020

Having always been a want to be photographer, the chance to take pictures in one of the most beautiful places on the planet was too much for me to pass up. I visited Oahu during the Covid pandemic from 12/4/2020 through 12/14/2020 and while many businesses were closed due to lack of visitors. I found a photo tour with Blue Hawaii was available. I booked it and based on other tours I had booked was not certain it would even run due to not enough guests to make it worthwhile. To my surprise the evening before my tour, I got a text confirming the tour. It was from the owner, Marie, who said I was the only passenger that day, I immediately offered to reschedule so she would not have to do a full tour with only one person and likely lose money. But she insisted as she did not want to disappoint me. I added the sunrise photo tour to my island tour so that we could get a full day in and start early. Remember me saying I am a 'want to be' photographer. Well, that is true. I have a Nikon D5300 that I basically use as a point and shoot with all auto settings. I have always wanted to have someone show me how to get the most out of it. This seemed like a good time, and it was. Marie picked me up right on time and gave me some background about where we would be going and photographing. She was incredibly patient and I struggled getting walking on the 'lava rocks' at the beach and helped me understand timing of the photo for the best ocean 'splash'. She walked me through the settings on the camera, not once or twice but many times as I would forget how to coordinate the aperture and the ISO and speed. She even helped me understand what white balance is and when and how to set it for the best dramatic pictures. By the time the day was done, I felt like I had been through a masters class in photography. Through the day as we drove she gave great little tidbits of information not just about photography but also about the island and its history. Pointing out not just historic locations but stumbling onto the taping of a current TV show where they made us sit for 5 minutes while they were preparing to shoot. That gave us a chance to get pictures of a certain red Ferrari. While some of this was just fortunate timing and certainly not something you can expect on a typical tour. I hope it shows that there is much more to the tours from Blue Hawaii Photo tours than just taking pictures. If you are in Oahu, do yourself a favor and book a day with these folks. Whether you are an experienced photographer, a want to be (like me), use your phone camera or even just want to see some great local venues and learn a little about the island, Blue Hawaii Photo Tours will not disappoint. Aloha, I look forward to another trip someday soon.

Response from Host

Dec 2020

Aloha Steve, Oh my what a nice review. I'm so happy you enjoyed the tour. I love to show guests how to use their cameras and share my passion for photography while we take a road trip around the island. That was so much fun to run into the TV production for Magnum PI. What a treat to see and take snapshots of his red Ferrari! I look forward to seeing you again my friend.

CSch2020

Jul 2020

This Sunrise - Island - Tour is the best. It´s not just the amazing place for sunrise, Tourguide Patti took us, its also because she told us so many stories about nature and history of this amazing island while the sun rose. I also learned how to catch the perfect moment with my camera. After sunrise and a coffee break Patti introduced us to paradise at many more amazing places - beaches, mountain views, historical spots, the best shrimp truck of the island. I had a blast - can't wait to be back. Special Thanks to Patti - the best tour guide because she loves this place so much. Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Aloha CSch20 Mahalo for your review. The Sunrise-Island tour is a popular photo tour. It's a great way to experience and photograph the best scenic locations and get a history/culture tour at the same time. We love to share our pro iphone tips along the way.