Day Trips from Oahu to Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse

Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture on a tour of Oahu’s most significant historical venues. For those who want more than just a beach vacation, get the benefits of a private tour, insider knowledge from a kama’aina (native Hawaiian), and an immersive experience. Visit cultural sites around the island and learn the stories behind their significance. Enjoy a snack and beverages while your guide personalizes your experience and shows you the Aloha spirit.

There are plenty of great eats to be had on Oahu, but visitors need someone to guide them away from the tourist traps toward the top foodie spots. This guided tour takes you all around the island, to some of the finest viewpoints and top meal and snack spots where you can taste Oahu's best flavors.

The owner is an avid photographer, and astrophotographer. This tour will specialize in doing photography while touring the island. As any photographer knows, Golden Hour for photography is during sunrise or sunset when the light makes for great contrast. We will work with you to decide a start time that could include sunrise or sunset, whose times vary by about an hour throughout the year. We can work with you to determine a start time. This is a private tour, so you get the tour guide, and tour van to yourselves for up to 8 hours, similar to our regular tour of the island, but this one specializes in photography. We provide Private, Custom, tours of the island of Oahu. You can set the itinerary or leave it up to our expert guides, or a mix of both. We've been giving tours since 2012. We like to start our island tours at 8:30am.

Great for first-time visitors, the small-group circle-island tour lets you experience the best of Oahu without the hassle, or expense, or renting a car. You'll see such top attractions as Diamond Head Lookout, historic Haleiwa Town, Hanauma Bay Lookout and the Dole Platation, with a stop for lunch at the food trucks of the North Shore (own expense).

Experience Oahu’s top attractions and local flavors without the hassle of planning routes, driving, or researching where to eat. This guided tour combines scenic highlights with tastings of regional specialties, offering a broader introduction to the island’s culture, landscapes, and cuisine. It's an easy way to see more of Oahu in a single day.

Experience Oahu in comfort and style on this luxury private tour, with the option to choose between a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (up to 14 passengers) or a premium van (up to 6 passengers) based on your group size and preference. This flexible 6 to 7-hour experience may follow a classic Oahu island loop or be customized to your interests. If a separate customized itinerary has not been arranged in advance, the tour will follow a carefully curated highlights route, allowing you to explore Oahu’s iconic attractions efficiently in one day. Travel exclusively with your own private group and enjoy a relaxed journey with no rushing, no sharing, and no fixed schedule. From scenic coastal drives and panoramic viewpoints to famous landmarks and local spots, every stop is designed around what you want to see. With a modern vehicle and a private guide dedicated solely to your party, this tour is ideal for families, couples, and small groups seeking a personalized island experience.

This premium combo tour lets you experience Oahu from day to night, combining a full-day island sightseeing tour with a vibrant Hawaiian evening show in Waikiki. It’s an ideal choice for first-time visitors looking to make the most of their time on the island.During the day, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide as you visit Oahu’s top attractions, including Diamond Head Lookout, Halona Blowhole, and Byodo-In Temple. Enjoy scenic coastal views and explore popular spots such as Dole Plantation and the North Shore while learning about Hawaii’s history and culture.In the evening, enjoy a Hawaiian night show featuring traditional hula, live music, and an exciting fire knife dance. This package includes a show ticket valued at approximately $100, which can be used on the same day or rescheduled for another date. Waikiki hotel pickup is included for the Oahu Island tour, and the show venue is within walking distance from most Waikiki hotels.

Covering Oahu's key landmarks and coastal sites independently—from Diamond Head and Makapu'u Beach to the Halona Blowhole, Dole Plantation, and the North Shore—requires a full-day driving route that most visitors don't have time to plan. This minibus tour connects roughly a dozen stops across the island, including snorkeling at Turtle Beach with green sea turtles, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the view.

Explore Oahu on this full-day minibus tour with a small group and a local guide. With your small group of 24-28 people or fewer, make plenty of stops at the island's highlights, including snorkeling with green sea turtles on the North Shore. See the Dole Plantation, the Halona Blowhole, Diamond Head, and Makapu’u Beach during this day-long outing. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included.

A circle-island tour of Oahu usually runs a fixed loop, stopping where the operator decides rather than where you want to linger. Build your own instead on this private tour, where the guide shapes the route around what you're after—hiking, beach time, waterfalls, or food—and drives you around the island at your pace. Hotel pickup and all transport are included, so the day is yours to plan.

Experience the best of Oahu without having to keep your eyes on the road by booking an island tour. Your driver-guide will pick you up in Waikiki and take you out on a 6- to 8-hour journey around the island. Stops along the way include the Halona Blowhole, the Byodo-In Temple, the North Shore, and the Waimea Waterfall.

See the highlights of Oahu, without the hassle of planning what to prioritize and how to travel between them, on this group circle-island tour. After pickup from your Waikiki or Ala Moana hotel, relax knowing the day's logistics and activities are all sorted. Enjoy an itinerary that includes Diamond Head, the Halona Blowhole, the Dole Plantation, as well as a snorkeling stop off the North Shore.

*Please note that this tour is customizable. See Oʻahu. Experience it together. And relive it in 4K! This private Oʻahu experience is more than a sightseeing tour. Your group of up to 13 guests will explore the island while special moments from your adventure are professionally captured on 4K video throughout the day. After your tour, we'll transform that footage into your own professionally edited cinematic vacation video, delivered digitally within 7 days at no additional cost. Instead of spending your day behind your phone trying to record every moment, you can be part of them. Relax, explore, laugh with your family and experience Oʻahu while we capture memories you'll want to revisit for years. With a private vehicle and guide exclusively for your group, you'll discover Oʻahu's incredible scenery, iconic locations and local favorites at a relaxed pace. The vacation ends, but the memories don't have to! *Video capture is subject to weather, safety and location restrictions.

What makes this tour special is the care behind every part of the experience. Instead of rushing between stops or requiring unnecessary walking, the day is paced to feel calm and comfortable. You’ll travel in a small group with an attentive local guide who handles the driving, timing, and logistics while sharing Oʻahu’s scenery, culture, and stories. Your guide will also capture professional-quality vacation photos at some of the island’s most beautiful locations, allowing you to enjoy the moment without relying on selfies. Stops are chosen for their beauty and meaning, with time to appreciate each place, including the historic Pali Lookout. Our patient and helpful guides consider different comfort levels, creating a welcoming experience where seniors, families, couples, and solo travelers feel looked after. It’s ideal for anyone seeking a smooth, personal tour with beautiful photos to remember the day.

Spend a day exploring Oahu and still make it back to Maui in time for bed with this full-day small-group tour, which includes round-trip air transportation from Maui and hotel pickup. You'll visit the North Shore, famed for its surfing beaches, spend time at the Dole Pineapple Plantation, and visit the Halona Blowhole, with plenty of stops along the way to take in the scenery from different viewpoints.

Spend a day exploring the highlights of Oahu without the hassle of driving on this full-day island tour. As you circumnavigate the island, you'll stop at key landmarks like Diamond Head, Makapu’u Point, and the Dole Plantation. While you drive, take in the beautiful scenery of white sand beaches, lush valleys, sacred Hawaiian grounds, and the waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Swap the standard Grand Circle Island tours for the chance to explore Oahu your own way. This private tour allows you to design your own itinerary and enjoy the freedom to explore each location at your own pace. Linger at your favorite spots, skip others, and enjoy more time with the places that captivate you, whether that's the famous beaches or local food stops.

Honolulu is a top foodie destination, but many visitors, not knowing where to go, find themselves stuck at the tourist traps. This small-group tour ensures that you don't make the same mistake. Visit all the best food spots around Honolulu and sample their most-loved dishes, from poke and shrimp to malasadas (Portuguese donuts) and chocolate.

Take postcard-worthy pictures of Hawaii on this half-day Oahu photography tour. Travel with a small group around the island and learn techniques from a professional photographer who serves as your guide. Capture popular sights with your camera, including Halona Blowhole, the Nu‘uanu Pali lookout and more. Round-trip transport by minivan is included from Waikiki hotels.

Oahu's most visited spots are significantly quieter in the early morning—but coordinating a pre-dawn departure and a route that covers the Windward coast, Buddhist temples, and Banzai Pipeline independently takes considerable planning. This guided tour handles the logistics, with stops to watch the sun rise over the Windward coast, search for green turtles, and watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline.

Pack the best of Oahu into just one day on this small-group tour from Waikiki. Visit a local coffee farm and learn about the cultivation of 100 percent Hawaiian coffee; head to the North Shore to check out the surf beaches, historic town of Haleiwa and Waimea Falls; take in panoramic views from the Pali and Makapuu lookouts; and explore cultural sites including the Byodo-In Temple.

Circle the island of Oahu, without the hassle of driving, with this private tour for up to six passengers. Look for surf and turtles, and visit top attractions such as Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, and north shore highlights such as Haleiwa, Kahuku, and the Dole Plantation. Includes free pickup from all hotels in Waikiki.

See the best that Oahu has to offer, without the hassle of driving, in just one day. This Circle Island tour from Waikiki takes you all the way around the island and makes stops at the most-important landmarks, including the Halona Blowhole; Kahuku, home to a famous shrimp truck; Puaʻena Point Beach Park, where you can swim and snorkel; and the Dole Plantation.