Oahu Grand Circle Tour: A Hawaii Experience

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from Rs 13123.16 /Person

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Activity Schedule

When does it run?
Tuesday to Saturday
Duration
Approximately 10.5 hours
Start time
Pickups start 7am onwards
Meeting Point
Pick up from designated Waikiki hotels. (Please mention your hotel name and address at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, our customer service executives will get in touch and confirm the details)
Ending Point
Same as start point

Key Highlights

Take a grand tour of Oahu during your Hawaii vacation!
Visit the tranquil Byodo-In Temple at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains!
Check out famous surfing beaches, like Sunset, Banzai Pipeline, Sandy Beach, and more!
See the dramatic Halona Blowhole and iconic Diamond Head views
Enjoy breathtaking views from the Amelia Earhart Lookout and Nu'uanu Pali Lookout!
Explore Dole Plantation and learn all about Hawaii's successful pineapple industry!

Overview

Discover the best of Oahu in one unforgettable full-day excursion with the Grand Circle Island Tour. Departing from Waikiki in a comfortable deluxe vehicle, this comprehensive journey spans roughly 120 miles of breathtaking coastline and lush interior landscapes. Your knowledgeable local guide shares captivating stories of Hawaiian culture, history, and natural beauty as you visit iconic stops including the dramatic Halona Blowhole, sweeping ocean vistas at Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout, and the peaceful Byodo-In Temple set against the Ko’olau Mountains.

Cruise along to the world-famous North Shore where legendary surf breaks and the charming streets of Haleiwa Town await, offering time to explore local shops and cafés. Finish your adventure with a stop at the celebrated Dole Plantation, where you can learn about pineapple cultivation and sample island flavors. With plenty of photo stops, scenic views, and expert narration, this tour is the perfect way to experience Oahu’s diverse highlights in one inspiring day.

Itinerary

Explore a South Seas paradise on the scenic Oahu Grand Circle Tour from Waikiki. At around 08:15am, you will be picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

You will set off with on a 120 mile (200km) excursion around this beautiful island. The tour is fully narrated by your English- speaking driver/guide. Enjoy a scenic drive along the slopes of the famous Diamond Head crater,so called because of calcite crystals in the rock that glitter like diamonds, also Enjoy the views at this National Monument from Amelia Earheart Lookout. Enjoy the panoramic view from Amelia Earheart Lookout on the slopes of Diamond Head .

You will pass through the prestigious Kahala residential area with its grand homes, and on to Hanauma Bay. Look out over the crescent of the bay and see the reef beneath the turquoise waters. (Hanauma is closed Tuesdays.)

Another spectacular sight awaits at the Halona Blowhole. Lava tubes from ancient volcanic eruptions extend to the ocean and, when the surf is right, the blowhole shoots water up to 30 feet in the air. The larger the waves, the higher the spray.

See the legendary body surfing spots at Sandy Beach, where the young Barack Obama used to hang out with friends, and Makapu’u Lighthouse Point, commanding a splendid view of the Windward side of Oahu.

Keep the camera ready for the scenic vistas at Nu'uanu Pali Lookout. The panoramas from this 985-foot cliff will blow you away.

A surprise awaits at the foot of the 2,000 foot Ko'olau Mountains. Here, you find the beautiful Byodo-In Temple, a replica of a 950-year-old temple in Japan. Your tour includes admission to this tranquil place.

You will stop at the Kualoa Ranch, a sacred place in ancient times. You will be treated to the Kualoa Ranch Legends and Legacy tour, which reveals fact and fable about this beautiful area on a fun 30-minute tram ride.

There will be a 1-hour stop for lunch, probably at Kualoa or Windward Oahu. Lunch is not included in the tour. The cost of lunch depends whether you want a full meal or a snack.

You will see the monster waves at the world-famous North Shore surfing beaches of Sunset, Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay.

The tour makes a 30-minute stop at Dole Plantation, where you will hear the inspiring story of the entrepreneur who founded Hawaii's successful pineapple industry. Stroll through the Plantation gardens and see more than 120 varieties of pineapple, or wander in the world's largest maze, made entirely from Hawaiian plants.

Your day-long tour ends about 5:45pm and you will be dropped off back at your Waikiki hotel.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Round-Trip Transportation
Waimea Valley Admission
Admission to Byodo-In Temple
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
English-speaking driver/guide and commentary

Exclusions

Meals & beverages
Gratuities

Please note

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your activity to confirm the exact pickup time and other departure details.

Swimming at Waimea Falls may not be available if the waterfall-fed pool is dry, due to reduced seasonal rainfall.

In the event that any of the stops are not open, more time will be spent at the other stops.

Refunds or partial refunds for tours, activities, flights, or venues that are cancelled due to reasons outside of our control (weather, force majeure, etc.) as well as refunds for extenuating circumstances will not be honored.

Customer Reviews

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Lori S. Hart - United States 08 Jul

Everytime we order excursions from Isango we also know we're in good hands. Very organized company and they have the best tour guides that are very knowledgable, friendly & make...

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Mrs. Wendi Carvill - Australia 10 Oct

On the day a couple of lookout spots were crowded and we had to back track, and sadly at the Punchbowl Cemetery it rained heavily, but nobody can organize weather. We had the...