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Half day tours in Honolulu: prices, length and what is included

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Half day tours in Honolulu: prices, length and what is included

The Rainforest to Reef tour: Half-Day from Bike Hawaii starts at $175 per person and runs 5.5 hours. The Oahu Circle Island Tour - Half Day (6HR) from Halia Tours and Transportation LLC runs 6 hours and costs from $699 for the group.

What should you know before you book half day tours in Honolulu?

Start with the price basis, since some of these tours charge per person and others charge per group. The Oahu Circle Island Tour - Half Day (6HR) is listed as a bus tour. Bike Hawaii's tour is based in Honolulu.

How much does it cost, and what is included?

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Bike Hawaii's Rainforest to Reef tour is priced per person, from $175. Halia's Private Community Service Tour - Half Day (6HR) is priced per group, from $549.

Tour Operator Price from Length
Rainforest to Reef tour: Half-Day Bike Hawaii $175 per person 5.5 hours
Families with Kids - Late Start, Half Day, Oahu Island Tour Hawaii Special Projects $189 per person 7 hours
Private Community Service Tour - Half Day (6HR) Halia Tours and Transportation LLC $549 for the group 6 hours
Oahu Circle Island Tour - Half Day (6HR) Halia Tours and Transportation LLC $699 for the group 6 hours
Oahu Mix Plate Tour - Half Day (6HR) Halia Tours and Transportation LLC $699 for the group 6 hours
Half-Day 5H Private Offshore Fishing PM Ultimate Boating Adventures $1,099 for the group -

The Families with Kids | Late Start, Half Day, Oahu Island Tour, run by Hawaii Special Projects, costs from $189 per person and includes photos. Families with Kids | Late Start, Half Day, Oahu Island Tour from Hawaii Special Projects also includes a cooler with ice and water, an Oahu attraction map, a Haleiwa North Shore map, a Waikiki foodie map and deals at shops along the route. The Half-Day 5H Private Offshore Fishing PM from Ultimate Boating Adventures starts at $1,099 for the group. Ultimate Boating Adventures lists fishing gear and a cooler packed with ice.

What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?

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Halia's Oahu Circle Island Tour - Half Day (6HR) runs 6 hours, with morning or afternoon departures. The Families with Kids tour runs 7 hours, and its pickups are from hotels, rentals and private residences in Waikiki.

Plan your day around the start time, since Halia's Circle Island tour can be booked for a morning or afternoon departure.

Who does it suit, and who should skip it?

The Families with Kids tour lists a minimum age of 1 year. Bike Hawaii's tour includes snorkels, so it suits a party that wants to get in the water. Ultimate Boating's tour suits a group that wants a private trip, and it is priced for the group.

What are the tours to book?

The Bike Hawaii tour includes a KHS cruiser bike, snorkels and a guide.

The Private Community Service Tour - Half Day (6HR), Halia Tours and Transportation LLC, is from $549 for the group, and it runs 6 hours.

How do booking, cancellation and weather work?

Bike Hawaii's policy is 24 hours before the Rainforest to Reef tour: Half-Day, with 50% charged within 24 hours and a full charge for no-shows. The Families with Kids tour's listing says you can cancel anytime for any reason for a 100% guaranteed refund. Ultimate Boating's listing says you can cancel within seven days of booking for a full refund of your deposit.

Frequently asked questions

What are some fun things to do in Honolulu in one day?

The Bike Hawaii Rainforest to Reef tour combines a bike ride with snorkeling, and it runs 5.5 hours.

What are some cheap tours I can take in Hawaiʻi?

The Families with Kids tour starts at $189 per person.

How long does a half day tour in Honolulu take?

The Bike Hawaii tour lasts 5.5 hours.

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