Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour

Let us show you the wonders and beauty that makes Oahu the “Heart of Hawaii”. This complete full day tour is the perfect way to experience Oahu’s most scenic sights, unique culture and rich history. From Diamond Head Crater along the southern coast to the famous surfing beaches of the North Shore, you’ll take in a landscape that includes lush mountains and sparkling, turquoise waters. You’ll also stop at some fascinating locales.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Diamond Head State Monument, 18th Ave. Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815

A 200,000-year-old defining volcanic structure formed the Honolulu Volcanic Series. It’s a worldwide symbol of the Hawaiian Islands

Pass By: Kahala Beach, 4999 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816

A large concentration of some of the most expensive real estate and beachfront properties in Hawaii. Many celebrities and business moguls vacation homes in this area.

Stop At: Hanauma Bay Lookout, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA

Once a recreational area of the Hawaiian nobility, today this sheltered bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Island. Closed on Tuesdays, this tour does not include swimming.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanianole Highway, Oahu, HI 96825

“Blow Hole” Lookout* – This volcanic lava tube propels water into the sky like a whale’s blowhole

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Waimanalo Beach, 41 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1299

Waimanalo Townis known for its local flavor and numerous plant nurseries and agricultural lots that extend back toward the Koolau Mountains.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nu’uanu Pali, Oahu, HI

The bewitchingly scenic lookout was also the site of the Battle of Nu`uanu, one of the bloodiest conflicts in Hawaiian history. It was here that Kamehameha I conquered the island of Oahu on his quest to unite the Hawaiian Islands.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562

This picturesque Buddhist temple tucked in the Valley of the Temples is a half-sized replica of the 900-year-old temple in Japan. It has been featured in the TV series Hawaii Five-O, Magnum P.I., Lost and the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kualoa Ranch, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI

Enjoy a tram ride around one of the most scenic places on any of the Oahu tours. The sacred hill of Kauakahi-a-Kahoowaha, found here, was the key to the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Oahu.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Laie Hawaii Temple, 55-600 Naniloa Loop, Laie, Oahu, HI 96762-2202

The first temple built by the Latter Day Saints Church outside the continental United States, this beautiful complex features breathtaking lush tropical gardens of Hawaiian foliage and flowers, cascading water features and more.

Pass By: North Shore, Oahu, HI 96712

Welcome to the surfing mecca of the world! Watch out for the massive waves that have attracted so many surfers to its shores. These beaches are also a popular area for filming.

Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915

Visit Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience,” see pineapples from all over the world and try the delicious Dole Whip ice cream.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Chinaman's Hat, Oahu, HI 96744

The basalt islet in Kaneohe Bay is shaped curiously like a hat. According to Hawaiian mythology, the island is formed from the remains of a Dragon’s tail that were chopped off and tossed to the ocean.