Circle Island Tours

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Oahu is a beautiful island, but to truly appreciate all this gem has to offer, you MUST get away from the high rise hotels of Waikiki. The island’s north shore offers scenic beaches with impressive winter swells and world-class surf. Kaneohe Bay’s miles of offshore reef and sand bars paint a unique oceanscape. The spires of the Pali cliffs on the windward side are reminiscent of Hawaiian postcards from days of old. Central Oahu features miles of pineapple fields and gives you the opportunity to enjoy a sample of this sweet, mouth-watering field-ripened fruit!

These three excursions are all led by guides who have been certified by the state of Hawaii and are done on premium 25 passenger motorcoach vehicles with oversized viewing windows. You’ll see more, learn more, and have more dialogue with your guide. Avoid the big 55 passenger buses … THIS is the best way to see the island!

Majestic Circle Island Tour

Out of all circle island tours this is the most popular! This 120 mile excursion covers the island’s most scenic spots.

The tour starts with a view of Diamond Head and premiere neighborhood of Kahala. Then, it stops at the Holona Blowhole lookout, the beach made famous in the kissing scene in the movie “From Here to Eternity”, as well as stops at Waimanalo Hawaiian Homestead, Makapu’u Lookout, Sandy Beach, and Hanauma Bay overlook (every day but Tuesday) .

Leaving downtown Honolulu, the tour stops at Pali Lookout for a panoramic view of Nu’uanu Valley and Ko’olau Mountains. A short time later you enter the peaceful, serene grounds of the Byodo-In Buddhist Temple with its koi ponds and manicured Japanese gardens. You pause – and ring the temple’s Peace Bell, said to ensure happiness and a long life.

Then you will descend into the old plantation town of Haleiwa, now a state historic, cultural, and scenic district; home to surfers and artists alike. This is home to some of the most famous surfing spots in the world, including Banzai Pipeline, Sunset and Waimea Bay. Enjoy a short hike to Waimea Falls through the beautiful botanical gardens. Swimming is permitted by Waimea Valley lifeguards. The tour guide will tell you folk stories and Hawaiian traditions.

The last stop is the historic Dole Plantation where you can learn about the sweet, spiky fruit that became the taste of Hawaii.

New for 2021, lunch is INCLUDED in the price of the tour. The driver will select a spot that showcases local Hawaiian grindz (food).

Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Morning pickup at Waikiki hotels is around 8:00am. Approximate return is 5:30pm.

What to wear: Dress comfortably and wear good walking shoes. Please bring a bathing suit if you wish to swim.

Restrictions:  This tour requires participants to be in moderately good shape and may be unsuitable for those with medical conditions.

Cruise Ship Passengers

If you are cruising on the Pride of America and spending the night at a hotel in Waikiki prior to your cruise, you can do this tour on the same day that you board your NCL cruise ship. If you are on a cruise that visits Honolulu just for the day, this tour won’t work for you as it doesn’t pick up at the harbor.

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