Circle Island Sunrise
On the Circle Island Sunrise begin your day watching and photographing the rays of light appear across the horizon. On the east side of the island, the sun will paint the sky with an array of colors along Sandy’s beach. After you witness the sunrise, the tour continues to the scenic Kaiwi shoreline, and you will stop at Makapu’u Lookout and Makapu’u Beach. Some exciting points of interest include a hidden blowhole, extinct volcanoes, giant tide pools, and the Makapu’u lighthouse landmark. Next stop is Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, which has longest uninterrupted white-sand beach on Oahu and it is lined with Australian ironwood trees. It was ranked #1 beach in America!
Next on the tour, you will head up the Windward coast and gaze upon the majestic Ko’olau Mountains, that will take your breath away. Then enjoy a tasty breakfast (not included in tour cost) at Kalapawai Market. Since 1932, this market has part of Hawaiian life and offers a variety of food and drink choices. After breakfast, the tour takes you to the crystal clear waters of Kaneohe Bay, and Kualao Beach Park to see the small island called Mokoliʻi, commonly known as Chinaman’s Hat. Then you’ll check out Byodo-In Temple, a non-denominational shrine located at the Valley of the Temples. On the way to the famous North shore, the tour continues passing through Waiahole, viewing the country scenery, local fruit stands, and a stunning 150-year old Banyan tree.
Depending on the time of year, you can witness the world famous Banzai Pipeline and the fearless surfers who test the powerful waves. Or you will search for Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles who bask on the white sandy beaches. Other stops may include Shark’s Cove or Hale’iwa Harbor. The final stop is at Green World Coffee farm where you can taste free samples of local coffee, as well as unique Hawaiian goodies. The adventure filled day will leave you with fantastic photos, as well as memories to last a lifetime!
Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Depending on the sunrise, start time is between 4:50am – 6am.
Duration: 10.5 hours
Tour Includes: Free admission to Byodo-In Temple