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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Valley Waterfall

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Oahu, USA
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Susan_W ·
Mar 2026
Tim was great! I would highly recommend. His sense of humor was a plus and I learned a lot about the island. Would recommend first thing of your trip, then you can experience individual sites for longer that interest your group.
· Bernice_K ·
Apr 2026
Was great. Great tour guide RJ very knowledgeable. Well worth the money. Lunch was very good and dole plantation was excellent

Overview

    What's Included

    • Oahu Circle Island Tour
    • Admission Fee - Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall
    • Waikiki Pick-up and drop-off
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Professional guide
    • Meals
    • Beverages

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    One of our agents will call or text you to confirm the nearest pick-up location from your hotel. Please make sure the phone number provided is valid.

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    Meeting points

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .7:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Waikiki

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Queen Kapi'olani Park (Pass By)

    Waikiki Aquarium (Pass By)

    2

    Diamond Head State Monument

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Koko Crater Arch Trail (Pass By)

    Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Pass By)

    3

    Halona Blowhole

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Eternity Beach (Pass By)

    Sandy Beach Park (Pass By)

    Makapu‘U Point (Pass By)

    Waimanalo Beach (Pass By)

    4

    Nu’uanu Pali

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Koolaus Mountains (Pass By)

    5

    Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Kualoa Regional Park

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Mokoli’i Island

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Kualoa Ranch (Pass By)

    Kahana Bay Beach Park (Pass By)

    Laie Hawaii Temple (Pass By)

    8

    Kahuku Farms

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    9

    North Shore

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    10

    Sunset Beach

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Banzai Pipeline (Pass By)

    Shark's Cove (Pass By)

    11

    Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Laniakea Beach (Pass By)

    12

    Dole Plantation

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Pearl Harbor National Memorial (Pass By)

    Downtown Honolulu (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Bring cash for lunch and gratuities
    • Will you be bringing a wheelchair? If yes, please write this in the Special Instructions section so we can assign you to a bus with a storage compartment. We only accept standard foldable wheelchairs. Guests must be accompanied and able to walk a short distance to board the bus, as we do not have a ramp.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Deborah_D
    Rocky was a wonderful guide! Retired history teacher so he knew SO much of the history! We saw so much enjoyed the lunch stop with fresh shrimp dishes and the Dole plantation shop for Dole whip loaded with pineapple! Bravo! Waimea waterfall and botanical garden was great! I would recommend this trip for anyone

    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 4,168 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Circle The Island Tour

    DeAnna_S, May 2026
    Wonderful excursion. Able to see and learn a lot about the area and Hawaiian culture. Bill was a fantastic tour guide with a wealth of information. Very detailed and has a lot of wonderful facts. HIGHLY recommend!!

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the excursion and learned more about the area and Hawaiian culture. It’s great to hear Bill made the experience even better with his knowledge and insights. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!

    Great Full Circle Tour

    Bill_M, Apr 2026
    RJ with Go Aloha Tours was an excellent guide. This was a full circle tour. We had a great stop for lunch too.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the full circle tour and the lunch stop—RJ will really appreciate your kind words.

    Great tour

    Helen_L, Apr 2026
    This was a really comprehensive trip around Ohau and our driver/tour guide was very helpful and had a great sense of humor .

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the comprehensive tour around Oʻahu—our guide will appreciate your kind words.

    Great option for a short stay on the island but be prepared for a FULL day!

    Joy_Z, Apr 2026
    This is truly an around the island tour which passed by and stopped at many interesting places. The botanical gardens were spectacular. We didn’t swim in the falls, but it looked like those who did really enjoyed it. We enjoyed learning about Oahu and getting to see the highlights of the island. We were lucky that our tour guide was from the island and had many pieces of its history to share. The only negative is it was sometimes hard to understand what Rob (our guide) was saying and that people on our nearly full bus weren’t as timely in their return to the bus as they should’ve been. When they tell you not to plan anything else that evening, you should really pay attention because between the traffic and others not getting back to the bus in a timely manner, it makes for a very long day. I believe it was about 11 1/2 hours from start to finish for us. However, it was worth every minute of it and I highly recommend this store. Oh also, if you can sit on the right side of the bus that has the best views of the ocean. Mahalo 🌺

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Mahalo for such a thoughtful and detailed review 🌺 We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing Oahu’s highlights, especially the botanical gardens and the opportunity to learn more about the island’s history with your guide. We also appreciate your honest feedback about pacing and clarity during the tour. Days like this can run long with traffic and multiple stops, and your note is helpful for setting clearer expectations for future guests. Thank you as well for the great tip about seating for ocean views—that’s very useful advice for first-time visitors. We’re happy to hear that, overall, it was worth the full day and that you’d recommend the experience!

    Circle around Oahu with good tour guide, bus and interaction!

    Kablah_S, Apr 2026
    Awesome 8hr tour to see the whole island of Oahu. Stops every so often, new/good condition bus with tv screens to add to tour interaction. Great way to see the island and get to know about each site.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Mahalo for the great review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the full-day Oahu tour, the comfortable bus, and the interactive experience. It’s wonderful to hear you had a great time exploring the island with us—hope to see you again soon!

    Perfect tour to start a picturesque week in oahu

    Lindsey_D, Apr 2026
    Wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide Ray gave an excellent experience from start to finish! The bus seats about 25 people, who we quickly became Ohana with keeping track of each other before departing each (of many!) Stops all around Oahu. The pace of the day was quick but afforded plenty of options to grab snacks and rest in between. I would highly recommend this tour at the beginning of your trip - our family of 3 is grateful for all we saw and learned from Ray!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review! We’re so glad Ray helped create a fun and informative experience from start to finish. It’s wonderful to hear your group felt like Ohana and that the pace, stops, and overall flow worked well for your family. We really appreciate the recommendation and are happy you had such a great start to your time on Oʻahu!

    Bill was informative and...

    Yong_K, Apr 2026
    Bill was informative and the trip was amazing. Got to see the entire island and plan an itenary for the week .

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so glad you had an amazing trip and that Bill’s insights helped you explore the island and plan your itinerary for the week. Hope to see you again soon!

    The tour was very nice...

    Judy_F, Apr 2026
    The tour was very nice itself, however the weather was terrible with unfortunately no one can control. Our driver and guide were both very friendly and tried to make the day enjoyable despite the downpours. Waimea Park had closed early due to flooding , so our guide substituted a few things not on the list.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! While we’re sorry the weather didn’t cooperate, we’re glad to hear your guide and driver made the best of the situation and kept the day enjoyable. We appreciate your understanding regarding the changes to the itinerary and hope to welcome you again under sunnier skies!

    Was great. Great tour...

    Bernice_K, Apr 2026
    Was great. Great tour guide RJ very knowledgeable. Well worth the money. Lunch was very good and dole plantation was excellent

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for the great feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that RJ made it both fun and informative. Glad you loved the lunch and your stop at Dole Plantation as well—it’s definitely a highlight. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again!

    Great way to see much of this beautiful island!

    Ilhan_K, Apr 2026
    Great trip around the island with lots of stops along the way. Some really beautiful views! Our driver/guide RJ made the whole tour both fun and interesting. Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the scenic stops and beautiful views around the island. RJ will be happy to hear he made the tour fun and engaging. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

    Great trip

    Janet_S, Apr 2026
    Great tour had fun, time was our tour guide, he was very knowledgeable about the island and all of its nuances. Good food and souvenir stops

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you had fun and enjoyed Time’s knowledge about the island, as well as the food and souvenir stops. Hope to see you on another tour soon!

    Awesome tour , Tim was...

    Jose_D, Apr 2026
    Awesome tour , Tim was amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you had an awesome time—Tim will be so happy to know he made your experience amazing! Hope to see you again soon!

    Great day

    Lolita_A, Apr 2026
    Such a fun tour. Every spot is beautiful and you have enough time to explore and try different food / take pics / swim. Lovely day tour

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour, the beautiful spots, and all the time to explore, try food, take pics, and even swim. So glad you had a lovely day with us!

    Enjoy the Sights of Oahu

    Andrew_S, Apr 2026
    Nice tour around Oahu. Lots of stops to enjoy the sights and tastes of the island. Waterfall highlights the adventure.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Oahu, sampling local flavors, and experiencing the waterfalls—sounds like an adventurous day well spent!

    Great trip!

    Karen_M, Mar 2026
    We really enjoyed our tour! RJ was a terrific guide - very knowledgeable, helpful, and entertaining. It was an all around great day. FYI to potential travelers - there's time to swim at the falls, if they're open.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great day with RJ—he’ll be happy to know you enjoyed his knowledge and energy. And thanks for the helpful tip about swimming at the falls! We hope to see you again soon for another adventure.

    Enjoyable trip

    Wayne_F, Mar 2026
    Driver Charlie was very knowledgeable being from the island. The screen in his vehicle showed some interesting features. The places we visited were great, we particularly liked the botanical gardens

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Charlie and appreciated his local knowledge, as well as the botanical gardens and other sites. It’s great to hear the vehicle features added to the experience too!

    Must do in Hawaii

    Heidi_Y, Mar 2026
    Great experience to see more of the island. Our driver Kap was so knowledgeable about all things Hawaii. The trip was very well organized and as expected. I would highly recommend. I learned so much about the true Hawaiian culture not told in textbooks.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring the island with Kap and appreciated his deep knowledge of Hawaiian culture. It’s great to hear the trip was well organized and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

    Highly Recommend

    Lucy_A, Mar 2026
    Overall this Island Tour was amazing! We got to see the entire island of Honolulu in 7 hours! The stops were amazing our tour guide was awesome, and the bus was super clean!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you had an amazing time exploring Honolulu and that you enjoyed the stops, your guide, and the clean bus. We hope to see you again on another adventure!

    An excellent day trip

    susanneug, Mar 2026
    A comprehensive tour of the main sights around Oahu. Lots of stops, including opportunities for local snacks—fried bananas and Dole Whip—in addition to lunch.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the comprehensive tour around Oahu and the tasty local treats like fried bananas and Dole Whip along the way.

    Great intro to the island

    Rebecca_F, Mar 2026
    This tour hits the highlights of the Oahu circle and is a great introduction to the island if you have limited time. The itinerary spells out clearly where you stop and for how long, so look at that when booking. With the exception of the waterfall, the stops on this tour were geared toward shopping and sampling Hawaiin treats. I’d have appreciated more time at the Dole Plantation; that stop was particularly rushed and only had time for ice cream. So, if you’re hoping to spend more time there, be mindful of that. I’d give the itinerary 4/5. However, our tour guide and driver (John & John), were absolutely fantastic! Tour guide John helped us to get the most out of each stop and was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. You can tell he loves the island and his job, and I’d rate this team 5/5!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed the Oahu highlights and that John & John made such a great impression with their knowledge and enthusiasm. We also appreciate your feedback about the itinerary and the Dole Plantation stop—it’s helpful for us and future guests.

    Tim was great! I would...

    Susan_W, Mar 2026
    Tim was great! I would highly recommend. His sense of humor was a plus and I learned a lot about the island. Would recommend first thing of your trip, then you can experience individual sites for longer that interest your group.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Tim and appreciated his humor and knowledge of the island. Great tip about doing this tour first—so glad you found it helpful for planning the rest of your trip!

    Excursions

    Donna_P, Mar 2026
    Wonderful experience. Many stops and things to see. Driver was really impressive. Would recommend this to anyone

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed all the stops and sights on the tour. Your kind words about our driver mean a lot—thank you for recommending us!

    Take this tour!

    Angie_A, Mar 2026
    We booked this full island tour for the second day after we arrived on Oahu. We knew we were going to have additional days later during our stay to explore the island and used this tour to help plan some of those stops. We also had the chance to see somethings we wouldn't otherwise have had time to see. Our driver John and guide John were fantastic! Both very knowledgeable about Hawaii and made our day trip so fun! They got us to all the popular spots before the other big tour busses and crowds arrived, giving us ample time at each stop, to shop and enjoy the amazing sites. We had plenty of time to enjoy our lunch break at Tanaka's Shrimp in Kahuku. I loved the crispy chicken and my husband enjoyed his garlic shrimp. Another reason we chose this tour is because of the number of participants was significantly smaller than the others we had looked at which we knew would make it that much more enjoyable. The bus was clean and very comfortable with room to store our purchases. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, which was very convenient after a long day!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad John made your Oahu tour fun and stress-free, and that you enjoyed the smaller group, comfortable bus, and delicious lunch.

    Oahu Island circle

    Kari_A, Mar 2026
    Charlie is fantastic. He was funny and shared Great Oahu information. Very enthusiastic guy who seems to love his job. Enjoyable to be around.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed your tour with Charlie—his enthusiasm and knowledge really make the experience special.

    Island Tour- 8 hours

    Thomas_S, Mar 2026
    Wonderful experience- tour guide was outstanding! He was very informative. Highly recommended tour for everyone.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for the great review! We're so happy you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the tour. We truly appreciate the recommendation!

    Best Overview of the Island of Oahu!

    Denise, Feb 2026
    Excellent overview of Oahu through seeing many places and hearing good stories about the island’s history and people. Best part was the guide and driver! Both John (guide) and Eric (driver) were excellent at their jobs! So nice to be in a medium size van with only 20 people (quick on and off).

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Oahu, hearing its stories, and experiencing the tour in a comfortable medium-size van. John and Eric will be thrilled to hear your kind words — they truly appreciate making the experience memorable for guests. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!

    Scenic & Informative Tour

    Doreen_M, Feb 2026
    There is a lot of information and beautiful scenic spots included in this tour. Our tour guide Bill, was so knowledgeable about Oahu and it's history. He is a certified tour guide and has been doing tours for 45 years. Bill made certain that we saw every location included in the tour snd gave us adequate time to explore. Our favorite location was the botanical gardens and Waimea Falls.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Mahalo for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Bill and loved the botanical gardens and Waimea Falls. We hope to see you again soon!

    Prepare for rain

    CARRON_K, Feb 2026
    This was a very good experience. We had rain most of the morning, so make sure you prepare just in case for the rain I did, but I left everything at the hotel.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you still had a very good experience, even with the rainy morning. Great tip about being prepared for the weather — it can definitely be unpredictable! We hope to welcome you back again soon, rain or shine.

    Great day of sightseeing!

    Matthew_S, Feb 2026
    Had a great time with Tim. He is informative and funny. Was able to see a lot of the island and saw a lot of great things. Wailea valley and waterfalls were amazing. Would definitely recommend.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time with Tim and enjoyed the island’s highlights, especially Wailea Valley and the waterfalls. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

    Wonderful Time

    mnhpxzz6j9, Feb 2026
    This is an awesome tour, I highly recommend it It is a whole day tour where you get to see a lot of beautiful places and enjoy a very delicious lunch

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Mahalo for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the full day of beautiful sights and a delicious lunch along the way. It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great experience, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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