Nothing beats a proper circle island tour Honolulu to see everything Oahu has to offer in one epic day. This 9-hour adventure packs 25 travelers into a comfortable bus for a whirlwind journey around our island's most spectacular spots—from ancient volcanic craters to legendary surf breaks.
You'll start at Diamond Head State Monument, where that first glimpse of volcanic drama opens up with sweeping views of south shore surfers below. The tour rolls past Koko Head Crater's infamous 1,048-step hiking trail before hitting Eternity Beach, where Hollywood films countless scenes and Hawaiian green sea turtles plus monk seals make regular appearances. At Halona Blowhole, watch ocean waves create a natural geyser shooting water over 50 feet high. Then there's Sandy Beach Park—one of the world's most dangerous beaches thanks to those bone-crushing waves.
The windward coast brings you through Oahu's wettest, windiest region, complete with a magical natural tree tunnel drive. Tropical Farms Outlet serves up macadamia nuts, coffee, and hot sauce samples while Kualoa Regional Park delivers those iconic Jurassic Park views of Chinaman's Hat and the Ko'olau Mountains. After passing the Polynesian Cultural Center and Laie Hawaii Temple, lunch at Tanaka's Shrimp means diving into Oahu's world-famous shrimp, chicken, or vegetarian noodles.
The North Shore segment hits all the legendary surf spots—Sunset, Pipeline, and Waimea Bay—before a swim stop at Puaʻena Point Beach Park, which offers the island's highest probability of turtle encounters. Your circle island tour Honolulu experience wraps with Dole Plantation's famous non-dairy pineapple Dole Whip and coffee tastings at Green World Coffee Farms.
Tours depart 7:30 AM daily, welcoming all ages from $129 per person. Cancel 24 hours ahead for full refunds.
9 hours
Duration
0
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Group Size
Guide, Transportation, Snacks
Includes
7:30 AM
Departure Time
540
Total Duration
large
Group Size
25
Maximum Passengers
0
Minimum Age
low
Physical Intensity
Easy
Difficulty Level
Guided
light_meal
Food Included
allowed
Infant Policy
green sea turtles, monk seals
Wildlife You May See
meeting_point_only
Transport Included
Weather Dependent
gratuity, meals
Not Included
Sunscreen, Camera, Water Bottle, Hat
What to Bring
morning
Departure Times
Circle Island Tour lasts about 540.
There is no minimum age for Circle Island Tour, so all ages are welcome.
Circle Island Tour includes Guide, Transportation, and Snacks.
Honolulu
Honolulu
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