Top Hawaii Cultural Tours - page 4

Shaka Guide's Circle Island Tour takes you on a journey around Oahu stopping at famous surf spots, the island's famed North Shore, a quaint beach town and even a waterfall hike! This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to popular spots and local gems. With Shaka Guide, you have the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the places you want and skips the ones you don't. Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Oahu with over 1.5K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store! ✅ Tours never expire. ✅ Tour work offline. No data needed. ✅ Reliable GPS directions. ✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price. ✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you. ✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please. ✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui. ✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music! "Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours."

Sail up the scenic Kona coastline, getting views of ancient lava flows and verdant cliffs, and stopping at the Captain Cook Monument, on this afternoon sail in Kealakekua Bay. Slip into the water using the provided snorkeling gear to see vibrant schools of fish, living coral, and even pods of spinner dolphins. Learn about the area's underwater flora, fauna, and ecosystem through guided commentary.

Fly through the treetops on a zipline course through the jungle environment of Haiku with this thrilling tour. Cross eight ziplines, three tree platforms, two swinging bridges, and a suspension bridge all in a couple of hours. This is a great activity to enjoy if you're taking a day trip on Maui's Hana Highway or visiting area waterfalls.

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a blockbuster sight on the Big Island, but reaching the park from the Hilo port on your own can be time-consuming. On this small-group driving tour, save hours with port pickup and head straight to the park’s highlights, including the steam vents and Kilauea Caldera overlook. This leaves enough time to also visit the Japanese Lili'uokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, and Big Island Candies.

Discover Hawaiian history and culture in one day during this small-group tour of Oahu. Start your day at the Pearl Harbor memorial site to learn about the US and World War II. Then, head to the Polynesian Cultural Center to learn more about Pacific Islanders and local culture. In between, stop at a macadamia farm for samples and a coffee. Hotel pickup and return from Waikiki are included for your convenience.

The island of Oahu is full of history and culture; discover its highlights on a full-day tour from Waikiki. Join a small group and visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, to learn about the surprise attack during World War II. Then, it’s on to the Dole Plantation for a look at Hawaii’s pineapple growing history, before concluding at the Polynesian Cultural Center to learn about Hawaiian heritage.

Fly across the lush forest of the Big Island’s northern Kohala region on a zipline adventure near Kapaau. Trek through the treetops in a canopy park featuring a series of suspension bridges, platforms, and thrilling ziplines. Expert instructors are on-hand to ensure everyone’s safety as you cruise across the customizable, whisper-quiet course. Ideal for first-timers or anyone who has enjoyed ziplining before.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is famous for its ever-flowing lava and the planet’s most massive active volcano. This tour journeys to top natural landmarks in and around the park. Visit Rainbow Falls, Richardson black sand beach, Historic Banyan Drive, Liliuokalani Gardens, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory, Akatsuka Orchid Nursery, and the active volcano of Kilauea. You also get the opportunity to walk through a lava tube.

Explore Oahu's most popular spots all in one day on this tour, including transportation to and from your hotel. Travel comfortably around the island in an air-conditioned coach or minivan as you pass by Diamond Head and North Shore Surfing Beaches. Make stops at the Dole Plantation, Kualoa Ranch and a variety of lookout points.

This Pearl Harbor tour departs from Waikiki and includes visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial (tickets cannot be guaranteed) and the USS Missouri battleship. Beforehand, you'll have the chance to learn about the Japanese attack at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, including its powerful documentary. The ride back to Waikiki takes you past Punchbowl (the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific) and the King Kamehameha statue.

Volcanoes National Park is a spectacular sight at any time of day, but especially magical after dark. This day tour from Kona takes you to top Big Island landmarks, including a Kona coffee farm and Punalu'u Black Sand beach, before heading into Volcanoes where you will explore landscapes that seem out of this world.

Get the chance to see whales up close on a whale-watching trip off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Keep a look out for migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated tour brings you to some of the best viewing grounds aboard a catamaran. You’re able to hear the whales singing through the provided hydrophones.

Enhance your chances of spotting whales in Hawaii. Discover the lives of the magnificent mammals on this whale-watching boat tour departing from Waikiki. Enjoy stunning views and photo opportunities while traveling along Oahu's coastline and get insights into whale behavior, including their breaches, flukes, and tail slaps, from the crew.

Discover the gardens, scenic wonders, and tasty treats of Hilo on a half-day group shore excursion. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to see it all, but are short on time. Comfortable transportation takes you from port to the city's most noteworthy natural attractions, including Rainbow Falls, Kilauea Crater and the Steam Vents. Amateur botanists are sure to enjoy visits to the Japanese style Liliuokalani and Atasuka Orchid Gardens.

Spend a whole day exploring the best of Kauai’s beauty and culture without having to rent a car on a small-group tour that combines land and river sightseeing. Let your driver and guide show you the Garden Isle’s top sights, from the Kilauea Lighthouse to a bird sanctuary and lush waterfalls. Catch a boat up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto for a traditional hula show.

Avoid crowds and the long lines to enter one of O'ahu's most-visited landmarks. This small-group excursion takes you to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, where you can explore the sites at your own pace. While visiting the somber sites, learn all about the events of that infamous day. On the way back, stop at sites important to the history of Hawaii, such as the King Kamehameha Statue and Iolani Palace.

As one of the most popular attractions on Oahu, visiting Pearl Harbour typically requires waiting in a long ticket line. This guided tour lets you skip the hassle and enjoy more time exploring the historic site and museums. Afterward, you'll enjoy a driving tour of downtown Honolulu's top sights, including the King Kamehameha statue.

Spend a delightful day exploring the natural and cultural wonders of Kauai without having to rent a car on this shore excursion featuring the magnificent Wailua River, Opaekaa Falls, and Fern Grotto. Learn about the island from your guide and benefit from the convenience of cruise port transfers so that you don’t have to stress about getting from point to point.

Discover the USS Arizona Memorial with a guide and explore this somber side of American history. See the Lone Sailor Statue, the USS Arizona’s anchor and bell, and the Submarine Memorial, gaining fresh insight into America’s path to WW2. Relax with a stress-free transfer to and from Honolulu Airport, Honolulu Port, or your hotel in Waikiki.

Oahu isn’t just suntans and beaches, and understanding its history is an important part of appreciating the island. On this small-group tour, you’ll get a half-day to pack in the most important sites: You’ll take a boat to the sunken USS *Arizona*, visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, witness the Iolani Palace and Aloha Tower, and more. Away from the crowds, you’ll get a more meaningful Oahu experience.

Deepen your understanding of the history of Pearl Harbor while enjoying the freedom to explore at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Explore the visitor center, two museums, and shoreline while Jamie Lee Curtis, park rangers, historians, and Pearl Harbor survivors bring the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor to vivid life.

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the South Pacific with a visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu. Join in activities such as ukulele lessons and canoe rides, and learn traditional customs from villagers spanning Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, Hawaii, and more. Feast on a sumptuous Hawaiian buffet dinner while watching live performances.

The Hawaiian island of Oahu is home to Honolulu and many famous landmarks. On this private tour, you create your own itinerary to explore the sights that interest you most. Cruise along the North Shore, visit the Dole Pineapple Plantation, walk along Waikiki Beach, and snorkel in Hanauma Bay. The day is yours to explore as you wish with a private guide and vehicle.

When you only have a limited time to explore Hawaii while your cruise ship docks at the Port of Hilo, it can be tough to know where to begin. Take in views of Kilauea—the world’s most active volcano—visit Punalu’u’s black-sand beaches, and witness the thundering waters of Rainbow Falls on this full-day small-group shore excursion.