Day Trips from Oahu to Banzai Pipeline

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."

Experience Hawaii like a local with our innovative sightseeing tours. From scenic lookouts and local beaches to hidden gems, shopping spots, and authentic island cuisine, we’ll guide you to the best of Oahu. Let your adventure begin!

*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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for an exciting full-day shared tour of Oahu, where you'll experience the island's most stunning attractions. With our expert and friendly tour guides, you'll uncover breathtaking views, capture incredible photo opportunities, and enjoy unforgettable experiences. Highlights include swimming with Hawaiian sea turtles, exploring secret beaches, visiting the Macadamia Nut Farm, the Dole Plantation, and much more!

Experience many of Oahu’s highlights during an easy day tour of the island with hotel pickup included. Avoid the hassle of self-driving and fully enjoy the views while someone else watches the road. Make plenty of stops throughout the day–you won’t just be sitting on a bus. Swim in waterfalls, snorkel in the sea, see how coffee is grown, and much more. This is an ideal tour for first-time visitors to Oahu.

A visit to Oahu offers an incredible variety of experiences, from the vibrant city life to the outstanding natural beauty of its beaches, mountains, and valleys. On this private 5-hour driving tour with our knowledgeable local guide you will experience the most breathtaking landscapes and destinations around the island including the Halona Blow Hole, the historic Haleiwa Town, the iconic Kualoa Ranch, the stunning Kaneohe Bay and the must-see north beaches and surfing spots.

Welcome to the beautiful Hawaiian island of O’ahu! Featuring the vibrant city of Honolulu, lush jungles that have appeared in blockbusters like Jurassic Park, and the most stunning beaches in the world, O’ahu has a little bit of everything. Cruise around this tropical paradise, hike its best trails, and learn about its incredible conflict-strewn history… all from the comfort of your vehicle or rental! Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Looking for an unforgettable family adventure in Hawaii? Our private customized tour delivers an amazing day filled with incredible memories. Discover Oahu’s breathtaking beaches, lush landscapes, and iconic sites like Haleiwa Town and the Dole Plantation. Embrace Hawaiian hospitality with a traditional lei ceremony and savor a sweet start with Leonard’s famous malasada breakfast. Dive into nature with exciting activities like snorkeling at Shark’s Cove, paddle boarding alongside turtles, or swimming beneath a cascading waterfall. Satisfy your taste buds with delicious local favorites—fresh poke, food truck specialties, shave ice, tropical fruits, and more. * Personalized attention from our friendly, knowledgeable guide * 100% customizable to suit your group’s unique preferences * Explore Oahu's must-see locations in style and comfort Make your Hawaiian vacation truly extraordinary!

Maximize your time in Oahu with a full-day circle island sightseeing tour complete with snorkeling. Combine several landmarks into one itinerary, including the Diamond Head Lighthouse and Halona Blowhole. Learn about local culture and history from your guide and complete the experience with a snorkeling excursion (equipment is provided).

From beaches to food trucks, from coffee farms to pineapple plantations, see more of Oahu in less of the time on this private Circle Island tour, exclusively for your family. Your guide leads you on a journey between the oceans and the mountains, seeking out sea turtles and surfers on the beach, plus the Byodo-In Temple, the Halona Blowhole, and the Kualoa Ranch where Jurassic Park was filmed.

Spend a day on Oahu's North Shore on this private tour, which includes round-trip transportation from Honolulu. While this tour is fully customizable, you'll have the chance to visit all sorts of local attractions, from Green World Coffee Farms and the Dole Plantation to Waimea Bay and Waimea Waterfall. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle just for your group, and up to 12 people can be accommodated at no extra charge.

See the best of Oahu in just one day on this private, customizable tour for up to 12 people. You'll visit the Diamond Head State Monument, see the beautiful Byodo-In Temple, spend time at Haleiwa Beach Park grab lunch on the North Shore, and visit the Dole Plantation, with plenty of flexibility to add or skip points of interest depending on your preferences.

Spend a day driving around the island of Maui without having to worry about renting a car by booking this private, full-day tour for up to six people. You'll visit Honolulu Zoo, Diamond Head State Monument, the Halona Blowhole, and the Byodo-In Temple, and the Dole Plantation, with plenty of time to experience the chilled-out vibe of the North Shore.

Maximize time in Hawaii with a full-day tour that circles Oahu. Get picked up at your hotel or the address of your choice in Waikiki and set out on a minibus sightseeing tour that includes several top landmarks including Diamond Head Lighthouse and the Halona Blowhole. Learn about the island’s history and see its famous surf spots. Complete the experience with a snorkeling excursion.

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.

Our service is exclusively private for you. There will be no passengers other than your party. You control the vehicle’s temperature. Sunroof and windows rolled at your preference. You control the music. Destination points are suggested by the driver, but the passengers can add or exclude a destination point in the same route. Ultimately the length of the trip is at the customer’s discretion within the same time limit.