Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu in Honolulu, United States
Honolulu, United States

Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu

Outty Ranking 71 5.0 · 20 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $199
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Outty Ranking

71/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 20 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu worth booking?

Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu is a 8-hour experience in Honolulu, United States, from $199 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
5/5 (20)
Duration
8 hours
From
$199 per person

Experience the best of the island in a full-day tour with us. This tour is perfect for first-timers visiting the island as it allows you to make the most out of your day . In the Circle Island family tour, we will get to ride between the ocean and the mountains, looking at the gorgeous views. Then We will stop along the way and take a glance at the ocean, we will get to tour a coffee farm where coffee from all over the World gets roasted daily by local farmers. Also, we will look for green sea turtles and surfers on the famous North Shore and taste some delicious Pineapple dole whip, all this while you eat where the locals eat at our favorite food trucks in Kahuku, North Shore! We look forward to having a great day touring the Island with you and your family.

What you get

    About this experience

    Experience the best of the island in a full-day tour with us. This tour is perfect for first-timers visiting the island as it allows you to make the most out of your day . In the Circle Island family tour, we will get to ride between the ocean and the mountains, looking at the gorgeous views. Then We will stop along the way and take a glance at the ocean, we will get to tour a coffee farm where coffee from all over the World gets roasted daily by local farmers. Also, we will look for green sea turtles and surfers on the famous North Shore and taste some delicious Pineapple dole whip, all this while you eat where the locals eat at our favorite food trucks in Kahuku, North Shore! We look forward to having a great day touring the Island with you and your family.

    What's included

    Included

    • Charger for iPhone/android to use
    • 1 cold water bottle /person
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • A welcome shell Lei

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Byodo in Temple entrance fee(Traveler pays on-site)
    • Snacks

    What you'll see and do

    1. Honolulu Zoo

      Our Awesome tour guide will guide you brief information about our Honolulu Zoo.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Diamond Head State Monument

      Depending on parking availability we will stop by and look for surfers in the ocean and contemplate the blue Sea at the Diamond Head look out or pass by to get a glance of the ocean.

      10 minutes here

    3. Kahala

      Enjoy the beautiful view of the most expensive real estate of the island.

      Pass by without stopping

    4. Halona Blowhole

      Located a few miles around the bend from Hanauma Bay, the Halona Blowhole Lookout is worth a 15-minute stop as it is the perfect picture location of blowhole and ocean views.

      15 minutes here

    5. Makapu‘U Point

      Take a gorgeous picture of this magnificent view! And in the winter time if you are lucky you might even get to see the whales passing by.

      10 minutes here

    6. Sandy Beach Park

      Take a picture or video of this unique beach.

      Pass by without stopping

    7. Polynesian Cultural Center

      If you are booking a Luau, you will get the view and information about this magical place.

      Pass by without stopping

    8. Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

      We will stop on this store selling macadamia nuts, coffees, chocolates and gift baskets so you can get a nice souvenir if you wish so.

      30 minutes here

    9. Mokoli’i Island

      Capture a beautiful picture of a very fascinating island

      Pass by without stopping

    10. Byodo-in Temple

      Shortly after, gaze at the beautiful Byodo-In Temple, a replica of the Byodo-in Temple in Japan, built to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants in Hawaii.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    11. Famous Chicken and Shrimp in the North Shore that was featured in Guy Fieri’s show. Try some typical Hawaiian food and sugar cane lemonade while you are touring our beautiful island.

      45 minutes here

    12. Oahu's North Shore

      We will stop for lunch at a famous food truck court on North shore Oahu. In the North Shore takes place a lot of Hawaii’s food tours due to their delicious food truck cuisine.

      60 minutes here

    13. Waimea Bay

      Take a picture of one of the most beautiful places in Oahu where surfers from all over the world have surfing competitions in the winter time.

      Pass by without stopping

    14. Banzai Pipeline

      We will take a glimpse of this famous beach where we are looking forward to see how big the waves will get in 2021. Winter waves are astonishing at this beach!

      Pass by without stopping

    15. Shark's Cove

      One of Locals favorite place for snorkeling and diving is here in the North shore. Admire the cove and take some beautiful pictures.

      Pass by without stopping

    16. Sunset Beach

      Stoning view of very famous surfers spot in the north shore

      Pass by without stopping

    17. Kahana Bay Beach Park

      For those outdoors and camping lovers is the perfect place to see for their next camping in Hawaii Vacation.

      Pass by without stopping

    18. Haleiwa Beach Park

      Beautiful beach with possibility of seeing sea Turtles. We will be here for 15 minutes.

      15 minutes here

    19. Green World Coffee Farms

      If time allows, we will visit a coffee farm for free samples and a tour of this unique coffee farm.

      20 minutes here

    20. Dole Plantation

      Visit the Dole gift shop, mini farm area, and famous Dole Whip location. We will be here for 30 minutes so you can explore this shop.

      30 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 14 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Tropical Hawaiian Tours LLC

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    20 verified traveler reviews for Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Jil_P · June 2024

    Amazing!!! Beautiful tour

    Amazing Tour guide! We just fell in love with her personality, and her knowledgeable information! Would recommend this tour and tour guide highly! Gorgeous places you will see on this amazing island tour! Definitely one of the best tours ever!

    via Viator

    Debi_N · June 2024

    Highly recommend this tour

    This was a wonderful and informative tour. Luz did a great job taking us to so many sights and planned it to where we were not going the same way many other tour groups were going, avoiding the crowds as much as possible! There were lots of options for Circle Tours, but this was perfect for us: a private tour with just our group, but not too outrageous a price, and it was 10.5 hours of tour.

    via Viator

    trojan77 · November 2022

    Great tour

    First rate tour with a very knowledgeable local guide. We were picked up at our hotel in a comfortable tour bus. Tour included a stop for a delicious Shrimp lunch. Stops at the North Shore beaches were breath taking. It was a treat seeing the beauty of Oahu instead of the touristy Waukiki Beach area. Fantastuc visit to a Buddhist temple and cemetery included.

    Response from the operator: Aloha, and thank you so much for taking time to leave us a 5 star review for the sightseeing tour that you had with us. Mahalo

    via Tripadvisor

    Martha_L · September 2022

    Outstanding, fantastic, extremely enjoyable!!!

    The entire experience was outstanding!!! Our guide, Luz, was fantastic and make the entire tour, each location very special!!!

    Response from the operator: Aloha, thank you so much for your 5 star review. We are pleased that you had a fun tour with Luz! Mahalo

    via Viator

    J_W · July 2022

    Fun and exciting hot spots of Honolulu

    Our tour guide Luz was very friendly and personable. She made our trip so much fun and memorable. She showed us the popular spots for tourists as well as some of the more quieter areas and narrated some facts that even this seasoned traveler found new.. Luz made sure we had a great time and gave us the Aloha welcome. We would do this again!

    Response from the operator: Aloha, thank you so much for this wonderful review! It was very nice meeting you all and having you on tour! Looking forward to serving you and your family in the future. Many blessings! Mahalo again for booking with Tropical Hawaiian Tours LLC.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    7
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Tropical Hawaiian Tours LLC, who run 8 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.5.

    See everything Tropical Hawaiian Tours LLC runs

    Why this scores 71

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)88
    Review evidence (18% weight)37
    Booking momentum (14% weight)29
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)71
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Honolulu.

    How much does Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu cost?

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    Prices start at $199 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Honolulu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Honolulu is not rushed.

    Is Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Honolulu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu?

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    Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Honolulu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Honolulu and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Honolulu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Honolulu?

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    Honolulu and greater Oahu run on early starts. Pearl Harbor memorial tickets release on a fixed schedule, the North Shore circle-island loop needs a full day, and the catamaran and snorkel runs off Waikiki fill fast in season. We rank on whether the operator secures Pearl Harbor entry themselves and how tight the circle-island itinerary really is. On Outty we rank every Honolulu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Oahu: North Shore Tour with Waimea Waterfall, Pearl Harbor City Tour, The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Honolulu?

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    April to June and September to November, between the wet season and peak crowds. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Honolulu?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu?

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    Included: Charger for iPhone/android to use; 1 cold water bottle /person; In-vehicle air conditioning; and A welcome shell Lei. Not included: Lunch; Byodo in Temple entrance fee(Traveler pays on-site); and Snacks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 66 listed pickup locations in and around Honolulu. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu?

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    Across 20 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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