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Oahu Grand Circle Tour: North Shore, Waimea Valley & Dole Plantation
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From $154.45 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Explore the island of Oahu’s world-renowned scenic beauty, historic landmarks, and rich cultural heritage on this daylong adventure. Circle the island from Honolulu to the rocky coast of the south shore to culminate at the legendary north shore on this adventure that is an absolute must-do for all ages. Become versed in Hawaiian history and enjoy legends and insider tips from your local driver guide, visit the sprawling gardens at Byodo-In Japanese temple, and stroll through verdant Waimea Valley and take a refreshing swim* in the natural waterfall-fed pool (conditions permitting). Discover the origins of the pineapple at a brief stop at Dole Plantation. Lunch is on your own, which allows flexibility to eat where you please. During your tour, your driver guide will provide details on lunch options available.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Discover Oahu's most scenic & cultural sights
- Fascinating live narration by professional driverguide
- Drive by the Amelia Earhart Lookout
- Exclusive Kahala Avenue drivethrough Hawaii’s Beverly Hills
- Halona Blowhole (pending available parking)
- Nu’uanu Pali Lookout scenic vista towering 1,200 feet over Windward Oahu
- ByodoIn Temple in Valley of the Temples, gorgeous grounds and remarkable architecture
- Mokoli'i island offshore near Kualoa
- Waimea Valley waterfall swim (weather permitting)
- North Shore drive by worldfamous surfing beaches of Sunset, Waimea Bay, and others
- Stop at rustic, historic Haleiwa Town for lunch on your own
- Drive by Coffee and pineapple farms of Central Oahu
- Brief stop at Dole Plantation where you’ll learn of Hawaii’s pineapple history
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Honolulu
Sightseeing at Oahu.
Continued
Honolulu
Sightseeing at Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout.
Continued
Honolulu
Sightseeing at Byodo-In Temple.
Continued
Honolulu
Sightseeing at Waimea Valley.
Continued
Honolulu
Sightseeing at Mokoliʻi.
Continued
Waianae
Sightseeing at Waimea Bay, Hawaii.
Continued
Haleiwa
Local Flavor.
Continued
Honolulu
Sightseeing at Dole Plantation.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Lively tour narration by delightful Knowledgeable driver guide Admission to Waimea Valley Byodo-In Temple, and Pali Lookout
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point: Trolley Stop, curbside at the front of 233 Saratoga Rd.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2024-10-29
5.00 / 5
Great day of seeing the island. Our tour guide was wonderful and provided a lot of history at our tour stops.
2024-05-25
4.00 / 5
Driver decided to do the tour in reverse, talked too much about personal viewpoints and self. Weather was terrible which impacted our enjoyment and so the tour seemed too long.
2024-01-09
5.00 / 5
Tour Guide Nick, He was very well spoken and knowledgeable of the history and area. The water fall and macdanin nut was the highlight.
2022-07-13
5.00 / 5
Cousin guy was excellent!!!!!!!
2022-03-16
5.00 / 5
Great tour
2022-01-18
4.00 / 5
Tour was very good. Vegetarian option for lunch was a salad. Could have been better. The Dole Plantation was pretty much nothing more than a glorified gift shop and snack bar. There's absolutely no reason to visit this and nothing was learned on the location.
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