Honolulu Trip Overview
From jagged green mountains to sparkling ocean and pristine beaches, there are plenty of stunning sites on this full-day circle island tour of Oahu. Drive past the South Shore, Diamond Head, Kahala and Halona Blowhole and visit the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Byodo-In and Waimea Valley and make a brief stop at the Dole Plantation with your knowledgeable local guide. Learn about the history of Hawaii and its amazing natural wonders for a memorable experience of beautiful Oahu.
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Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Honolulu, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
From jagged green mountains to sparkling ocean and pristine beaches, there are plenty of stunning sites on this full-day circle island tour of Oahu. Drive past the South Shore, Diamond Head, Kahala and Halona Blowhole and visit the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Byodo-In and Waimea Valley and make a brief stop at the Dole Plantation with your knowledgeable local guide. Learn about the history of Hawaii and its amazing natural wonders for a memorable experience of beautiful Oahu.
Pass By: Diamond Head Beach Park, 3300 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Drive around the perimeter of Diamond Head a volcanic tuff cone.
Pass By: Kahala, Kahala, Oahu, Hawaii
Luxury beachfront estates known as Hawaii’s Beverly Hills.
Pass By: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825-2005
This popular nature preserve on a bay features a beach, green sea turtles, parrotfish & more. View the bay from the overlook above. Closed on Tuesdays.
Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanianole Highway, Oahu, HI 96825
The geyser of seawater shoots as high as 30 feet through this lava tube in a scenic cove.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nu’uanu Pali, Oahu, HI
Historical landmark from 1795 featuring panoramic lookout with coastal cliff & mountain peak views.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562
A replica of a historic Japanese Buddhist temple featuring manicured grounds & meditation sites.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Chinaman’s Hat, Oahu, HI 96744
Mokoliʻi, commonly known as Chinaman’s Hat, is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii.
Stop At: Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-8411
Waimea Valley tram ride to the top of the valley and swimming in a natural waterfall fed pool (weather-permitting).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
Brief stop at the plantation to explore the gift shop and perhaps sample the Dole Whip.
Duration: 20 minutes
