Top Oahu Culture - page 4

Learn about Hawaiian history and experience the beauty of Oahu on a half-day bike tour from Waikiki. Ride to Diamond Head Crater, hike to the top of the dormant volcano, get great photo ops, and have lunch at the base of Diamond Head. See local landmarks such as Doris Duke's mansion, hidden beaches, panoramic ocean vistas, and more.

Visit Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and the Battleship Missouri Memorial (aka the “Mighty MO”) on this small-group tour. After a pickup from your Waikiki hotel, travel to the harbor in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. This full-day tour gives you time to reflect on what you see and learn at Pearl Harbor.

Get a comprehensive overview of Oahu's landmarks and highlights on this circle island tour. Enjoy a small-group setting to ensure personal attention from your local guide while seeing over thirty local attractions. See the surf and sand at Waikiki Beach, enjoy free Macadamia Nut Coffee and Nuts before a local lunch, learn about the history of Haleiwa town. Get the insider info about favorite local eateries and see filming locations for various movies and television shows. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included.

Exchange Waikiki for Oahu’s North Shore on a day trip aboard the Surf Bus. Hop off at all the hot spots including the surfing beaches of Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay. Choose from one activity and lunch or two activities like snorkeling, bike riding, a waterfall swim, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), learning to surf, or relaxing on the beach. A guide points out the green sea turtles, and you have time to explore Haleiwa Town.

As one of the most-visited places on Oahu, visiting Pearl Harbor typically requires waiting in a long ticket line. Save time and hassle with this tour from Waikiki. Admission to to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is all included to give you a rounded perspective on that infamous day.

Circle the Island of Oahu by coach, enjoying ocean views, rugged mountains, and fascinating history during this full-day tour. Check out Diamond Head, Nu’uanu Pali lookout, the Halona Blowhole, Waimea Valley and Oahu’s beautiful North Shore. Soak up Hawaiian history and culture with a stop at the Dole Plantation and the serene, Japanese-style Byodo-In Temple. This Oahu circle island tour also includes entrance fees at the temple and round-trip hotel transport.

Travel between Waikiki and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial on this shuttle bus service. Get picked up straight from one of the local hotels on the list, and avoid the stress of navigating public transport. Experience the memorial at your own pace, with shuttles running and available for you to catch on a flexible basis.

Make the most of your time on Oahu by booking a tour that takes you all the way around the island. Discover all of Oahu's top attractions, including Diamond Head State Monument and the Halona Blow Hole, visit the famed Dole Plantation and Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet, and swim among Hawaiian sea turtles on the North Shore. Enjoy a longer stop at Waikiki to relax and take in the surroundings.

Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time, this tour takes you all around Oahu, making sure that you don't miss a thing. Choose from two options: a half-day North Shore tour with Dole Plantation and Haleiwa Town, or the full-day Grand Circle Island Tour with Haleiwa. Highlights include Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, and the Byodo-In Temple. Both options offer a comfortable and convenient way to experience Oahu's natural beauty, local culture, and iconic landmarks.

Go parasailing over Maunalua Bay on this Oahu adventure. Choose from two flights that take you 500 feet (152 meters) or 700 feet (213 meters) in the air for views of the Ko'olau Mountain Range, Koko Head, and the Hawaii Kai coastline. GoPro videos and digital photos of your tandem flight and dip in the warm ocean water are available upon return to land.

Enjoy a new perspective on Oahu's coastal beauty—and a more immersive way to explore—on this half-day kayaking tour of Kailua Bay. Choose between small-group or self-guided options when booking this flexible, half-day eco-adventure. Look forward to visiting the top-rated Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua Islands (self-led tour only). This tour includes all kayaking and snorkeling equipment.

Go whale-watching off the coast of Oahu on this excursion from Waikiki or Ko Olina. During the months from December to May, pods of humpback whales migrate through Hawaii's warm waters, and this tour guarantees whale sightings. With a small group of people, watch the gentle giants swim, feed, breach and play around your boat. In the rare event that you don't see any whales, you will be allowed to do the tour again for free. Snacks are included.

Increase your chances of seeing whales in the wild on a whale-watching cruise from Waikiki. Spot the majestic flips and dives of humpbacks from the vessel’s four viewing decks, along with other sea creatures that may pop up, such as Hawaiian spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and porpoises, while you learn about marine ecology.

Combine a visit to Pearl Harbor with a city tour of Honolulu by booking this group day tour, which includes USS Arizona Memorial tickets (subject to availability). You'll learn about World War II history, drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, and get to see some of Honolulu's most interesting sites, without having to worry about driving yourself around or spending a fortune on taxis.

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.

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.

This combination tour goes beyond typical sightseeing tours by introducing you to both the sights and the flavors of Oahu. You'll travel around the island to top landmarks such as the Halona Blowhole and Nu’uanu Pali as well as some of the island's top foodie spots where you can sample some tasty bites.

Experience Oahu’s natural beauty on a thrilling, private helicopter ride. Depart from Honolulu International Airport and see the sights from above as you listen to insightful commentary from your dedicated pilot. See the Waikiki shoreline, Makapu’u lighthouse, Kailua Beach, and Kaneohe Bay, and then fly above the Dole Pineapple Plantation and see the striking Pearl Harbor USS Arizona monument from the sky.

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.

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.

Make the most of your time on Oahu and enjoy admission to over 45 top attractions, tours, shows and activities, all on one easy-to-use digital pass. All passes include tickets to a top-rated Luau plus a wide range of Oahu's best things to do - explore the USS Bowfin and discover more at the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, get up close to marine life on a Waikiki Cruise with snorkeling, learn more about Hawaiian culture at the Polynesian Cultural Center, sail the Pacific on a Catamaran Cruise or enjoy the ultimate Oahu road trip on a full-day tour to see more of the island. Whether you're visiting for the first time or a seasoned visitor, the All-Inclusive Pass offers a whole new way to discover the island. Choose a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7-day pass and use the digital guide to create your own itinerary - the more you see, the more you save.

This tour allows you to see the sights of the North Shore of Oahu, including Hanauma Bay. During this full-day tour, ride in a mini-bus to the Dole Plantation, Turtle Town, the Banzai Pipeline, and either Waimea Bay to swim or take the botanical garden waterfall hike or go hiking in Waimea Valley. Pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels are included.

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.

Traveling on two wheels lets you go to places big vehicles can't reach and is one of the best ways to explore Hawaii. Honolulu's roads can get congested, though, which means it's all the better to head off the beaten path. This guided bike tour takes you to remote areas, through lush rainforest, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Best of all, riding an electric bike requires little effort.