13AP - Private Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour Departing from Waikiki Area
About This Experience
Having guided visitors around this island for years, I can tell you the 13AP - Private Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour Departing from Waikiki Area is the way to experience everything Oahu offers in one unforgettable day. This 10-11 hour private adventure accommodates up to 13 passengers, with morning pickup between 7:00am and 8:00am from your Waikiki hotel.
Start at Diamond Head Crater for those iconic panoramic views over Honolulu and Waikiki that everyone talks about. Then we head to Halona Blowhole, where powerful ocean swells rocket through volcanic rock formations creating those spectacular waterspouts. At Sandy Beach Park, you'll watch fearless bodyboarders take on some serious waves.
The beauty of this private tour? Complete customization. Want to linger at Makapu'u Beach for sweeping Kaiwi Channel views and lighthouse photos? Done. Prefer more time at Kualoa Regional Park gazing at Chinaman's Hat Island framed by the Ko'olau Mountains? Your call.
The North Shore delivers legendary surf breaks—Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, and the famous Banzai Pipeline. We'll spend whatever time feels right at each spot. For lunch, I always recommend Tanaka's Shrimp Stand in Kahuku for their famous garlic shrimp during your 60-90 minute break, though you're free to choose any local spot that catches your eye.
Optional stops include historic Haleiwa town, a local macadamia nut store, Dole Plantation for fresh Dole Whip, or Green World Coffee Farms for island-grown coffee.
Your 13AP - Private Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour Departing from Waikiki Area includes hotel transportation, engaging local narration, complimentary water, juice and chips, plus quality snorkel gear in our comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Meals, towels, and gratuities are your responsibility. Note: not wheelchair accessible, maximum 24 occupants. From $1,199.99 for groups of 1-12.