Oahu Circle Island Tour With Turtle Spotting

Explore Oahu’s coastal scenery, cultural landmarks, and North Shore on a guided island tour. Enjoy local tastings, photo stops, and time to explore along the way.

• Discover scenic lookouts, beaches, and mountain views
• Visit the peaceful Byodo-In Temple with admission included
• Sample Hawaiian coffee, macadamia nuts, and chocolate
• Look for Hawaiian green sea turtles on the North Shore
• Stop for lunch at a local North Shore restaurant

Itinerary

#🌺 Circle Island Tour Overview Your day begins with a comfortable, semi-private shuttle pickup from Waikīkī between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. A friendly local guide will accompany you, sharing stories, history, and aloha spirit to set the tone for an unforgettable journey around Oʻahu.

• 📍 Diamond Head Lookout (Amelia Earhart Lookout) Our first stop offers panoramic views of Oʻahu’s southeastern coastline. On clear days, you might even spot Maui in the distance. This historic site is where crowds once gathered to witness Amelia Earhart’s solo flight from Hawaiʻi to North America.

• 📍 Halona Blowhole This natural lava tube sends ocean water shooting skyward like a Hawaiian geyser when the waves hit just right—perfect for dramatic photos!

• 📍 Makapuʻu Point Lookout (Drive-by) Enjoy scenic views of rugged sea cliffs and Rabbit Island, named for the rabbits introduced there in the 1880s.

• 📍 Byodo-In Temple Nestled in lush greenery at the base of the Koʻolau Mountains, this serene Japanese Buddhist temple invites peaceful reflection. Stroll past koi ponds and under the gaze of roaming peacocks. Admission is included.

• 📍 Hawaiian Coffee & Macadamia Nut Tastings Sample locally grown coffee, macadamia nuts, and chocolate under the shade of old banyan trees—a delicious mid-morning treat.

• 📍 Chinaman’s Hat & Kualoa Valley Lookout Pause to admire the iconic Mokoliʻi (Chinaman’s Hat) and the dramatic Kualoa mountain range, backdrop to films like Jurassic Park.

• 🍽️ Lunch at a North Shore Local Restaurant Taste the island’s famous garlic shrimp (vegetarian options available). Please bring cash for lunch.

• 🍍 Tropical Fruit Stand Stop Enjoy fresh island fruits like coconut, pineapple, and mango from a local roadside stand.

• 📍 Sunset Beach (Drive-by) Take in the beauty of one of the North Shore’s most famous surf beaches, known for its monster winter waves.

• 🐢 Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Spotting Visit Puaʻena Point or Haleʻiwa, where you may spot honu (Hawaiian sea turtles) resting on the beach.

• 📍 Dole Pineapple Plantation Wrap up your adventure with a sweet stop at Dole Plantation. Try a refreshing Dole Whip and browse pineapple-themed treats and gifts.

You'll return to Waikīkī around 3:30–4:00 PM, just in time to relax or enjoy your evening plans.

#🚌 Tour Stops and Duration

• Diamond Head Lookout – 10–15 mins Sightseeing and photo opportunity

• Halona Blowhole – 10–15 mins Sightseeing and photo opportunity

• Makapuʻu Point – Drive-by only

• Byodo-In Temple – 20- 30 mins Explore the temple grounds and take photos

• Hawaiian Coffee & Macadamia Nut Tastings – 20–30 mins Sample local flavors and shop for gifts

• Chinaman’s Hat & Kualoa Valley Lookout – 10–15 mins Sightseeing and photo opportunity

• Lunch Stop at a Local North Shore Restaurant – 30–40 mins Bring cash for lunch

• Tropical Fruit Stands – 10–20 mins Try fresh fruit and local snacks

• Sunset Beach (North Shore) – Drive-by only

• Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Spotting – 20–30 mins Stop at Puaʻena Point or Haleʻiwa to view turtles

• Dole Pineapple Plantation – 20–30 mins Quick visit for pineapple treats and souvenirs.

Tour stops may vary depending on the route assigned to your bus. We do this to prevent congestion in any one area, as we operate multiple buses at the same time.

What's Included

• Guided sightseeing tour
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Byodo-In Temple admission

Important details

• Arrive at your Waikiki pickup location 10 minutes before your scheduled time
• Sign the tour waiver before departure
• Wear suitable footwear for walking on grass, sand, gravel, and dirt
• Eat breakfast before the tour; the first food stop is about 2 hours into the day
• Strollers and motorized wheelchairs are not permitted; wheelchairs must be collapsible
• Lunch is not included; bring cash or a credit card for food purchases
• Tours operate rain or shine, though unsafe weather may affect outdoor stops or access