Private Island Tour Up to 14 people
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 14 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Island Tour Up to 14 people worth booking?
Private Island Tour Up to 14 people is a 9-hour experience in Honolulu, United States, from $1,400 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 14 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (14)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $1,400 per person
Experience Hawaii like a local with our innovative sightseeing tours. From scenic lookouts and local beaches to hidden gems, shopping spots, and authentic island cuisine, we’ll guide you to the best of Oahu. Let your adventure begin!
What you get
About this experience
Experience Hawaii like a local with our innovative sightseeing tours. From scenic lookouts and local beaches to hidden gems, shopping spots, and authentic island cuisine, we’ll guide you to the best of Oahu. Let your adventure begin!
What's included
Included
- Personal Tour Guide
- Exclusive Private Group Tour
- Tour duration will be 9-10 hours including travel time.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Gratuities
- Tickets for any attraction are not Included. (Costs vary)
What you'll see and do
Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Park
Visit famous Tantalus lookout (Puu Ualakaa State Park) 1049 ft, where you will see Panoramic view of Honolulu, forested area on a cinder cone close to downtown Honolulu. The lookout provides a sweeping view of southern Oahu from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor, including Manoa Valley.
15 minutes here
Amelia Earhart Lookout is a beautiful lookout near Diamond Head State Monument and overlooking the clear blue water where Amelia Earhart gained reputation as the first person to solo flight from Hawaii to North America. In 1934, Amelia Earhart entered the history books as the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the Mainland. She departed from Wheeler AFB on O'ahu and landed in Oakland, California 18 hours later.
15 minutes here
Kahala
Oahu beverly hills where the eastern Honolulu neighborhood of Kahala is famous for the affluence of its residents. Billionaires, celebrities and business moguls worldwide have gravitated to the oceanfront enclave. Enjoy Kahala resort with rich history Despite its reputation for attracting the rich and famous, the resort also became a legendary gathering place for Honolulu’s local society.
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Koko Marina Center
Koko Marina Center, where you will find many local restaurants and famous leonards malasadas truck, Kokonut shave ice, Kona brewery, specialty gift shops, and entertainment.
20 minutes here
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Look out stop at Hanauma Bay. A Nature Preserve, a stunning and unique destination located east side of Oahu. Formed within a volcanic cone, this pristine marine ecosystem offers visitors an amazing place to snorkel (Advance reservation is required) and explore the diverse wildlife that inhabit the area. The bay is protected by vertical crater walls and a peripheral reef which help keep the water calm and tranquil, making it an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, and observing marine life. Visitors can expect to see hundreds of species of fish, coral, and other aquatic creatures while exploring Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. *Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
15 minutes here
Halona Blowhole
The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawaii's natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions. Absolutely stunning views from this lookout point.
20 minutes here
Sandy Beach Park
Sandy Beach is a beach on the South Shore of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi. It is known for its excellent bodyboarding and bodysurfing opportunities due to shore break that breaks very close to the shore, and consistent barrels all along the beach. Local residents named a Fractured Beach reason consequently, more injuries occur per year at Sandy Beach than any other beach in Hawaiiʻi,
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Drive through "God's Country" Waimanalo Bay Beach Park & Recreation Area is a place rarely visited by tourists, that has one of the Oahu Beaches that will leave you in awe of the fact that you had no idea it existed in Oahu. Waimanalo beach on a sunny day is jaw-dropping dead gorgeous, with turquoise blue waters and miles of some of the softest white sand your will toes will ever touch!
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Perched over a thousand feet above the Oahu coastline amid mountain peaks shrouded by clouds, the stone terrace overlooks the areas of Kaneohe and Kailua, Mokolii (a pointy island locals call Chinaman’s Hat) and the University of Hawaii’s marine biology research center, Coconut Island. Other notable landmarks that can be seen are Hawaii Pacific University’s Windward campus, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base and the Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, which is part of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. The Pali Lookout is a site of deep historical significance. Named “Pali” meaning "cliff" in Hawaiian, the Pali Lookout is the site of the Battle of Nuuanu, wherein 1795 King Kamehameha first won the struggle that finally united Oahu under his rule. This fierce battle claimed hundreds of soldiers’ lives, many of which were forced off of the Pali’s sheer cliffs.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Green World Coffee Farms
A small farm situated on the famous North Shore of Oahu Hawaii. The farms consist of 7 acres of land with approximately +3,000 arabica coffee trees. Green World Coffee Farm was established in 2013 by our owner Howard Green. They offer a full menu of items that can be purchased off the espresso bar, while also offer a retail section where coffee bags along with much other local merchandise can be purchased!
20 minutes here
Dole Plantation
Historic Dole pineapple plantation was founded in 1901. Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions. The visitor must try pineapple ice cream and other related products, plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including the world-famous Dole Whip
30 minutes here
The quaint little town of Haleiwa Hawaii lies smack in the middle of world famous North Shore Oahu. Haleiwa is a surf town. Many restaurants, surf shops, art galleries, and souvenir shops all have beach related themes and cater to a steady stream of beach gears, with numerous restaurants and a few bars, Haleiwa is a great place to find refreshment after your south shore itinerary. See incredible North Shore Beaches. Then after you eat, stroll around and do some window shopping.
120 minutes here
Shark's Cove
One of the most famous snorkels and dive beaches on the North Shore. Sharks Cove has been rated by Scuba Diving Magazine as one of the “Top Twelve Shore Dives in the World”. Located on Oahu’s world-famous North Shore, this small rocky bay forms part of Pupukea Beach Park and boasts blue water and an impressive amount of sea life. The bottom is made up of large smooth boulders and coral heads forming small caves and ledges for marine life to hide.
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Banzai Pipeline
One of the most famous surf spots on the North Shore, this beach is also known as the “Banzai Pipeline” for its barreling waves. During winter, massive swells break on shallow reefs, making it a dangerous beach for only the best and bravest surfers. The pipeline is notorious for huge waves which break in shallow water just above a sharp and cavernous reef, forming large, hollow, thick curls of water that surfers can tube ride.
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Kualoa Ranch
Visit this incredible private nature reserve that has been the scene for a multitude of Hollywood movies and television shows. Kualoa is a 4000-acre private working cattle ranch. One of Oahu’s Historic Places, Kualoa Ranch is one of the most popular of Oahu outdoor playgrounds at the stretch of the Koolau mountains facing the beautiful Kaneohe Bay.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
Tropical Farms began as a roadside operation in 1987. Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut outlet is great little shopped tucked away off the beaten path. Free coffee and macadamia nut samples are always good. Experience of cracking your own macadamia nut from a tree located behind their shop.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Karma Tour Hawaii
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not all our tour vehicle can accommodate mobility devices such as Wheel chairs and Scooters. Please call us right away after you book our tour to make arrangements.
- Drive by all the beach stops.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for Private Island Tour Up to 14 people. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We will never know
Our family of 10 was left waiting, with no one to pick us up. When I called the company, they had no record of our reservation. When I called Viator, they talked in circles for an hour. Finally, apparently Viator didn’t send our reservation to the company despite charging me $1,400 two days prior to our booking. I am furious, now having to find something else for my family of 10 to do last minute. We plan in advance because planning anything for 10 people is difficult. Viator completely failed us. Maybe this tour is a great one, unfortunately this family will never know.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re very sorry for the frustration this caused your family. We did not receive a confirmed reservation under your details in our system, which is why no pickup was dispatched. We understand how difficult this is for a group of 10 and how disappointing it must be, especially after being charged. Please follow up with the booking platform directly so they can review and resolve the reservation and payment issue. We regret the inconvenience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
via Viator
Do not book this tour
Irresponsable and reckless to cancel our tour at 930 am when our pick up time was 9 am. and never advised us that our tour was cancelled. We had to contact Viator to find out that it was cancelled. An apology and that was it. Of course refunding us the tour.
via Viator
Herme was our driver for...
Herme was our driver for the day. I highly recommend her as she was very informative and friendly, we had a great day riding around and chatting with her.
via Viator
BEST TOUR EVER! REQUEST ARLANE! YOU WON'T BE DISSAPOINTED!
Our tour guide Arlane was simply the BEST!. 5 stars is not enough to rate her. She was funny, knowledgeable and kept us informed and entertained the entire tour. By the end of the tour, she truly felt like a family member. I will remember Hawaii as one of our best vacations ever! and it is all because of our experience on this tour. THANK YOU ARLANE! I hope our paths will cross again. Many blessings to you!
via Viator
Pearl Harbor tour with Barney
Barney was very knowledgeable, friendly and my group had a great time. Perfect way to see the memorial, be guided, transported and not have to stand in lines at the ticket counters. Barney loves his job and it shows! Great work, Mahalo
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 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
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Karma Tour Hawaii, who run 12 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.4.
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Private Island Tour Up to 14 people: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Honolulu.
How much does Private Island Tour Up to 14 people cost?
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Prices start at $1,400 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 Private Island Tour Up to 14 people take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Private Island Tour Up to 14 people worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 14 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 Private Island Tour Up to 14 people?
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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 Private Island Tour Up to 14 people suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Island Tour Up to 14 people?
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Around 5 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Island Tour Up to 14 people 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 Kevo's Beach Bus Paddleboard Snorkel Adventure North Shore Oahu, Pearl Harbor City Tour, Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island. 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 Private Island Tour Up to 14 people?
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Included: Personal Tour Guide; Exclusive Private Group Tour; Tour duration will be 9-10 hours including travel time; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Gratuities; and Tickets for any attraction are not Included. (Costs vary). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Island Tour Up to 14 people include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 109 listed pickup locations in and around Honolulu. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Island Tour Up to 14 people offered in?
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It runs in English. 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 Private Island Tour Up to 14 people?
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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 Private Island Tour Up to 14 people wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Not all our tour vehicle can accommodate mobility devices such as Wheel chairs and Scooter. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Island Tour Up to 14 people if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Honolulu. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Island Tour Up to 14 people?
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Across 14 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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