COVID-19 Update: With the scheduled lifting of the visitor quarantine on October 15 for those with negative tests, some of our activities are operating in October. Please check our booking calendars.
Experience the highlights of Oahu on a full day “circle island” tour with a knowledgeable and fun local guide in a small group setting.
In new premium vehicles, you will be picked up from your lodging and head up into the hills above Honolulu to the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater to where over 53,000 veterans were laid to rest from the many major wars of the 20th century. Then you'll head up through the middle of the island, stopping first at Green World Coffee Farm (coffee and chocolate tastings), then at Dole Pineapple Plantation (pineapple whip treat, cutting & tasting demonstration, and short gardens tour).
Next you'll visit multiple beaches on the North Shore, renowned not just for their white sand and turquoise water but also as the legendary surf capital of the world, especially in the winter with monster waves attracting surfers and spectators from afar. Stops include famous Sunset Beach, Hukilau Beach, and Haleiwa Beach where turtle sightings are common.
A cooked-to-order hot lunch will be served from a popular food truck in quaint historical Haleiwa Town, where you can also check out some shops.
The tour will then take you for a short stop at historical Waimea Valley, as well as a cultural site on a cliff overlooking beautiful Waimea Bay.
You'll stop at a tropical fruit stand, where you will be treated to deep fried bananas and have the opportunity to pick up other local fruit or banana bread.
The tour will make its way down the eastern shore (“windward side”) with stunning coastal views on one side (including of Chinaman’s Hat) and scenic farms and mountains on the other. You will have the opportunity to enjoy macadamia nut tastings (and nut cracking) at a farm, and there will be many opportunities to stop to take pictures.
Against the backdrop of the majestic Ko’olau mountains, you’ll visit the Valley of the Temples including a replica of a 1,000 year old Buddhist temple in Japan, where you'll stroll the peaceful grounds, feed the koi fish, and strike the massive bell with a hanging log.
As you cross through the mountains, you’ll stop for a climactic view of the eastern coast and offshore islands at Pali Lookout. Before the tour concludes, you'll get a short driving tour of some of the famous sites of Honolulu, including historical palaces and famous museums.
INCLUDED: Door-to-door transport, knowledgeable guide with deep local ties, all admission fees, a cooked-to-order hot lunch, snacks & tastings, and drinks
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COVID-19 UPDATE (Oct 26): This tour has restarted with the return of tourism to Hawaii in mid-October. However, the itinerary is subject to change based on the opening status of various stops. Specifically, the Dole Plantation and Pali Lookout have not officially reopened yet, and if that is still the case for your tour, the guide may shift stops around and add more time elsewhere.
NEW PRIVATE TOUR DEAL: Through May 2021, the price for a private tour has been lowered! For parties of 6 or less, usually it would be $1,352 + tax, but now it is only $999 + tax. For parties larger than 6, there is a $169 per person additional charge for each person beyond 6 people.
SHARED TOUR STATUS: There is a minimum of 4 people to go out. With less travelers at the moment, it is possible the minimum may not be met, in which case you would be contacted a few days prior to reschedule for another date, upgrade to a private, or cancel with full refund. Your booking confirmation email will state if the minimum hasn't been met yet, or feel free to contact us before booking.
