Mokoliʻi Island off Kualoa on Oahu's windward coast, with the Koʻolau cliffs behind
01The whole island in a day

Oahu Circle Island Tour

A full-day circle island tour of Oahu. Locally guided, in groups of up to 30, and designed to show you the island beyond the resort strip.

Circle Island Tour9 Stops9.5 Hours

The full island loop: beaches, farms, sea turtles and surf towns. $59 per person.

From volcanic bluffs to turquoise bays, jungle shrimp shacks to sea turtles sleeping in the sun, the whole island is waiting. This is how you see all of it.

North Shore beach on Oahu
01 — Coastline

Beaches

From the windward bays of the east coast to the legendary breaks of the North Shore — every shade of blue the Pacific has to offer.

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Dole Pineapple Plantation fields
02 — Heartland

Farms

Walk the rows of the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation and visit a working macadamia nut farm — Hawaii's agricultural heart, still beating.

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Hawaiian green sea turtle in shallow water
03 — Wildlife

Snorkeling

Slip beneath the surface at Turtle Beach, where Hawaiian green sea turtles glide through the shallows. Free snorkel gear is included. Give the turtles at least 10 feet of space.

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9
Iconic Stops
9.5
Hours on Island
75
Minutes at Turtle Beach

The whole island in a single day.

Plenty of visitors never get far from Waikiki. This tour changes that. In one sweeping 9.5-hour loop, you'll travel around the south, east and north shores and through central Oahu: south shore sea cliffs, windward bays, North Shore surf culture and the pineapple fields in the middle of the island. Your local guide connects the geography, the history and the stories the guidebooks leave out. Free pickup from six points in Waikiki, Wi-Fi on the minibus, and a pace designed for real exploration, not a rushed highlight reel.

02The route

Nine stops. One unforgettable island.

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Diamond Head Lookout

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Start with Oahu's most iconic silhouette. At the lookout, the slopes of the ancient volcanic crater rise behind you and the Pacific stretches out in front, a view that makes the scale of the island clear before the adventure begins. It's a 15-minute photo stop, not the summit hike.

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Diamond Head Lookout, Oahu
Diamond Head Lookout, Oahu circle island tour stop
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Diamond Head Lookout

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Start with Oahu's most iconic silhouette. At the lookout, the slopes of the ancient volcanic crater rise behind you and the Pacific stretches out in front, a view that makes the scale of the island clear before the adventure begins. It's a 15-minute photo stop, not the summit hike.

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Halona Blowhole, Oahu circle island tour stop
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Halona Blowhole

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Where the ocean forces itself through lava tubes and erupts skyward in a burst of mist and sound. The cove below is one of Oahu's most dramatic scenes — raw Pacific power carved into ancient rock over thousands of years.

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Leonard's Bakery, Oahu circle island tour stop
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Leonard's Bakery

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Since 1952, this legendary Honolulu bakery has been turning out the island's finest malasadas: pillowy Portuguese donuts hot from the fryer, rolled in sugar, filled with custard or haupia. A free malasada is included.

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Macadamia Nut Farm, Oahu circle island tour stop
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Macadamia Nut Farm

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Hawaii is famous for its buttery macadamia nuts, and this is the place to try them. The farm stop includes tastings of roasted macadamia nuts and coconut coffee, plus local gifts to take home.

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Mokoliʻi Island, Oahu circle island tour stop
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Mokoliʻi Island

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Mokoliʻi Island sits off Kualoa on the windward coast: a small, perfectly cone-shaped islet that seems almost too beautiful to be real, with the green cliffs of the Koʻolau range rising behind it. It's one of the most photographed views on the island.

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Tanaka's Kahuku Shrimp, Oahu circle island tour stop
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Tanaka's Kahuku Shrimp

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Lunch is at Tanaka's Kahuku Shrimp, home of the garlic butter shrimp the north end of the island is famous for, with vegetarian options too. Eat outside at a picnic table under the palms. This is the Oahu lunch you'll talk about for years.

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Turtle Beach, Oahu circle island tour stop
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Turtle Beach

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Seventy-five minutes at the beach where Hawaiian green sea turtles rest and feed in the shallows year-round. Free snorkel gear is included. It's one of the most memorable wildlife encounters in Hawaii, so give the turtles room: stay at least 10 feet away, in the water and on the sand.

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North Shore Fruit Stands, Oahu circle island tour stop
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North Shore Fruit Stands

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Pull over at the roadside stands that dot the two-lane highway between surf towns for fresh pineapple, mango, coconut water and seasonal farm fruit: the flavors of Hawaii at their source. A slow, sweet moment on one of the most beautiful roads on earth.

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Dole Pineapple Plantation, Oahu circle island tour stop
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Dole Pineapple Plantation

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The grand finale. Stroll the plantation gardens, browse the shop and try a Dole Whip, the famous pineapple soft serve (free on private charters). The sweetest way to close out a day that covered an entire island.

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03Reviews

Real reviews from real travelers.

★★★★★
"We did three days in Waikiki and almost didn't book this. Biggest mistake we almost made. The turtle beach stop alone was worth every penny — we were swimming next to sea turtles for over an hour."
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Sarah M., Texas, USA
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★★★★★
"Our guide was absolutely incredible. He knew the history, the ecology, the secret stops, the best photo angles — everything. By the end of the day the whole group felt like friends. Best tour we've done anywhere."
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James & Caroline T., London, UK
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★★★★★
"The pickup from our hotel made everything so easy. No rental car stress, no navigation — just show up and enjoy. The Kahuku shrimp was the best thing I ate in two weeks in Hawaii."
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Michelle K., California, USA
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★★★★★
"We've visited Oahu four times and somehow never made it to the North Shore. This tour fixed that permanently. The whole circuit — the blowhole, the farms, the turtles — it's the definitive Oahu day."
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David & Lynn R., Florida, USA
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★★★★★
"Traveled solo and felt completely comfortable the entire day. The group was warm, the guide was funny and knowledgeable, and the snorkeling was beyond what I expected. I'd do it again on my next visit without hesitation."
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Priya N., Toronto, Canada
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★★★★★
"We brought our kids (ages 7 and 10) and they were engaged the whole 9.5 hours — which says everything. The malasadas at Leonard's, the turtle swim, the Dole Whip at the end. Perfect family day on Oahu."
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The Nakamura Family, Seattle, USA
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04FAQ

Good to know before you book.

How long is the Oahu circle island tour?

The tour is a single loop of about 9.5 hours around the south, east and north shores and through central Oahu, with 9 stops from Diamond Head to the Dole Pineapple Plantation.

Is pickup included?

Yes. Pickup is free from six points in Waikiki, between 6:50 and 7:15 a.m.

Do you provide snorkel gear for Turtle Beach?

Yes. Free snorkel gear is included, and you get about 75 minutes at Turtle Beach, where Hawaiian green sea turtles rest and feed in the shallows. Stay at least 10 feet from the turtles, in the water and on the sand.

How much does the tour cost?

The tour is $59 per person for adults and children aged 4 to 12. It includes free pickup in Waikiki, Wi-Fi, refreshments, a free malasada at Leonard's Bakery and free snorkel gear. Groups of 10 to 29 can ask about a private charter.

What stops are included on the tour?

Diamond Head Lookout, Halona Blowhole, Leonard's Bakery, a macadamia nut farm, Mokoliʻi Island, Tanaka's Kahuku Shrimp, Turtle Beach, North Shore fruit stands and the Dole Pineapple Plantation.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel in writing more than 24 hours before your tour for a full refund, minus a 5% processing fee. There's no refund inside 24 hours. Private groups need 72 hours. If we cancel for weather or safety, you choose a full refund or a free reschedule.

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$59 per person

The full 9.5-hour circle island loop: 9 stops, free pickup from six points in Waikiki, a local guide, Wi-Fi, refreshments, a free malasada at Leonard's and free snorkel gear for Turtle Beach. Adults and children aged 4 to 12 are $59 each.

Free Waikiki Pickup Wi-Fi On Board Refreshments Free Snorkel Gear Local Guide 75 Min at Turtle Beach