Day Trips from Oahu to Oahu North Shore

Explore Oahu at your own pace with an app-based, self-guided GPS audio driving tour. There’s no in-person guide—your phone provides GPS navigation, stories, local history, and directions as you drive. Follow turn-by-turn directions to scenic viewpoints, famous North Shore beaches, cultural sites, local food stops, and hidden gems. Shaka Guide tours are created by real people who know and experience the destinations they guide, bringing Oahu to life through stories, history, and local insight. Stop where you want, skip what you don’t, and spend as much time as you like exploring. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Simply download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline as you drive."

Circle the island of Oahu and its many points of interest on this guided adventure. Learn about Hawaiian history and culture while exploring the coastline. Visit sites like Diamond Head, the Pali Lookout, Mokoli'i Island, and Laie Point. Also, see famous places like Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay. For lunch, try some fresh Hawaiian shrimp from one of the local food trucks (own expense). And if time permits, check out some of the secret spots for viewing sea turtles and monk seals.

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.

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.

Oahu's sights ring the island, too far apart to reach from Waikiki in a day without a car and hours of driving. Circle the whole island on this small-group tour, stopping at the North Shore, Nu'uanu Pali, Pearl Harbor, and the Dole Plantation, with a guide covering the island's history along the way.

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.

*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.

Explore Oʻahu's breathtaking coastline, scenic lookouts, hidden gems, and famous North Shore on a private luxury SUV tour designed entirely around you. What makes this experience truly special? Your own professional vacation photography is included. Instead of relying on selfies or asking strangers to take your pictures, enjoy your day while your guide captures beautiful, professionally edited photos of you and your group against some of Hawaiʻi's most stunning backdrops. Travel comfortably in a spacious, luxury black SUV with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Whether you want to discover local food, explore iconic landmarks, visit secluded beaches, or simply enjoy the island at your own pace, the day is yours. Perfect for couples, honeymooners, families, and small groups looking for something more personal than a traditional sightseeing tour. One unforgettable island adventure. Beautiful memories captured along the way.

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.

Discover the best that Oahu has to offer on this exciting small-group excursion departing from Maui. Board your flight to Honolulu and, upon landing, head straight to Pearl Harbor for a guided tour of the visitors center and the USS Arizona. Then, take a sightseeing tour of Oahu's highlights, including the famous North Shore and the Dole Pineapple Plantation. Avoid the stress of planning the logistics of this jam-packed day with this convenient package.

See three of Oahu's most important cultural attractions in just one day with his small-group tour. You'll visit historic Pearl Harbor where you'll learn about WWII history in the US, continuing to the Dole Plantation to learn about the history of the state's pineapple industry. You'll then visit the Polynesian Cultural Center to learn about local traditions in Hawaii and across the Pacific Islands before returning to your hotel.

Cover Oahu’s three premier sights in a single day with seamless logistics and stress-free admission on this all-inclusive day trip from Kona. Skip the hassle of coordinating transportation with round-trip airfare and a full-day driver, and visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Dole Plantation, and the Polynesian Cultural Center in just hours. Learn about the island’s history and culture from your driver-guide and relax over a barbecue lunch along the way.

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.

It’s easy to get one jam-packed, exciting day hitting Oahu's cultural trifecta from Kauai with this airfare-included tour. Following your guide, you’ll start with Pearl Harbor's powerful story in the quieter morning hours, cool off with that famous Dole Whip everyone raves about, and then spend the afternoon immersed in authentic Pacific Island life at the Polynesian Cultural Center. It’s Oahu in a luxury-shaped nutshell.

Explore three of Oahu’s most popular tourist sites on this full-day small-group tour that includes round-trip airfare to Honolulu International Airport from Kahului Airport. Begin at Pearl Harbor, learning about the startling events that led the US to join World War II, then explore Hawaii’s pineapple-growing heritage at Dole Plantation, before meeting Pacific Islanders at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Join us for a picturesque day under the sun exploring one of Honolulu’s most famous areas. A gentle hike takes us up to the iconic Makapu’u Lighthouse home to beautiful panoramas. Depending on the time of year you might see whales cruising through the bay. Finish your day relaxing and swimming on one of the pristine beaches on the east side of Oahu.

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.

Experience the flavor of Oahu on this day tour from Kaui, which includes round-trip transportation from the Lihue airport, admission fees, and ground transportation. You'll learn about World War II history at Pearl Harbor, try out Dole whip at the Dole Plantation, and immerse yourself in Polynesian traditions at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Join us on an unforgettable day at three of Oahu’s most popular attractions: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center. We begin at historic Pearl Harbor where you will experience firsthand the earth-shattering events that catapulted the U.S. into World War II. We stop at Dole Plantation dedicated to Hawaii’s pineapple growing history. Shop for souvenirs at the Plantation Store and even taste a delicious frozen Dole Whip treat. Arriving at Polynesian Cultural Center, Explore a diverse spectrum of Polynesian traditions as you visit authentic villages for each nation. Meet Pacific islanders from across globe, listen to their stories and songs, and watch their joyful dances. Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center are three of Oahu’s top sites and this tour makes it easy and enjoyable to visit all in one day. Join our friendly expert guide on our comfortable, luxury van for the experience of a lifetime. Book today!