OAHU · HAWAII
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular circle island tours, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.
One fast Oahu loop with hotel pickup, 16 major sights, snacks, and North Shore snorkeling—great value if you’re OK with short stops.
Most Popular“Great way to see a lot of Oahu. Our Guide ("Prince") was amazing. Native Hawaiian who provided a lot of history as we travelled around the Island.”
Circle Island highlights from Honolulu: Nu’uanu Pali, Byodo-In, Waimea Valley, Dole stop, and included lunch with hotel pickup.
“The driver Keoki was very informative, kept us entertained and laughing the whole trip. Dependent on your need for water and snacks in between stops. There are a several stops where you can buy drinks and snacks. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.”
Oahu circle-island small-group tour with Turtle Town snorkeling, Diamond Head, blowhole, farms, North Shore lunch, and Dole Plantation treats.
“You get to see lots of different beautiful scenery through this tour. Our guide/driver was very knowledgeable, and shared many fun stories about the island and its history throughout the tour. Unfortunately we didn’t spot any sea turtles while we were snorkeling, but our snorkeling guide made sure everyone got to see them from the…”
An Oahu Circle Island day with Waimea Valley waterfall time, iconic lookouts, North Shore stops, and local food tastings on a guided small-group bus.
“It was a great way to see the island. Ian was awesome! He did a great job handling the traffic detour on the way back. We would have liked to stop at the north shore. The bus needs better AC but otherwise a great day!”
9-hour Circle Island from Waikiki to Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore turtles, and Dole Whip, with tastings and a guide.
“Very fun and informative tour! Charlie was our tour guide and he was awesome!!! Glad we were able to experience this Hidden Gems tour!”
Circle Island day tour from Honolulu with lunch and entry fees. Views of Diamond Head, blowhole, Byodo-in Temple, Waimea Valley, Haleiwa.
“Wonderful way to get outside of Honolulu and see the real beauty of the Island. Haley, our guide, was a fountain of information about the history, geology & botany and presents it all I a captivating way, not as a dry lecture. And our driver, Anthony was amazing. We highly recommend this tour. It was…”
Waikiki pickup on Oahu’s Grand Circle: Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore turtles, snorkel gear, shrimp lunch, Dole and coffee.
“What a FANTASTIC TOUR with our driver/tour guide AUGUST (Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour). August was great 100%; very knowledgeable, professional, (( was traveling Solo with a group of people I did not know prior to tour) and August offered on ALL stops to take pictures of me "capturing the landscape, signs, etc.…”
Circle Oahu by coach with Diamond Head, Nu’uanu Pali, Halona Blowhole, Waimea Valley, North Shore surfing, Byodo-In Temple, and Dole Whip.
“Great ride, clean bus, amusing tour guide! The people on the ride were fun too, it was nice to learn about everyone!”
Small-group Oahu circle-island tour from Waikiki with early pickup, Diamond Head to North Shore beaches, and Dole Whip included.
“Anna was great! She was kind, personable, and adaptable to what we wanted out of the tour. My husband and I were running on one hour of sleep, and so we were able to sleep between stops. She gave us lot of information on each stop and always had an answer for our questions (no…”
Oahu circle island tour with pickup: Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore turtles, Kahuku lunch, Dole and coffee in 9 hours.
“You get to see a lot of the island. Our guide Leo was wonderful. Learned about local life, history and culture”
See Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapu‘u, North Shore turtles, and Dole Plantation in one guided day from Honolulu.
“The tour was excellent Dirk was so informative and very funny he really made it worthwhile”
Full-day Oahu circle island tour with Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore sea turtles, and Dole Plantation stops with guided narration.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Johnny. He was engaging, insightful, and made every moment enjoyable!”
Oahu Circle Island from Waikiki with Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Dole, and North Shore turtle snorkeling with gear and pickup included.
“Our tour guide Justin was AMAZING!!! He was very knowledgeable about the island he and our driver Noel were great he made the tour fun and we learned some interesting facts about the island traveled with my family including my 14 month old baby that slept about 99% of the tour lol just book it…”
7-hour Oahu circle island food tour with Waikiki pickup, Hanauma Bay admission, classic lookouts, and local bites like Leonard’s Malasada and shrimp plates.
“After reading a number of reviews, I called to cancel because this is NOT a food tour as the name suggests. It's a tour with a few stops at places that offer free samples. Yikes. After learning this, I did not want to waste a whole day of our vacation on a bus and gift…”
Early Pearl Harbor visit plus USS Arizona by boat, then a full Circle Island drive with North Shore stops and an included Hukilau buffet lunch.
“Our tour was excellent. Lisa, our guide, was knowledgeable and super friendly - she made everyone feel like one of her family.”
From Pearl Harbor to the North Shore, the reef off Waikiki to the valleys of the windward coast. Every way to spend a day on the island.
