Day Trips from Oahu to Dole Plantation

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."

See Oahu’s North Shore without the hassle of driving or choosing which stops to prioritize. This small-group tour includes pick-up and drop-off from Waikiki and visits the Byodo-In Temple, Dole Plantation, Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, and Haleiwa Town while introducing you to local fruit and macadamia nut farms. Smaller group sizes create more opportunities to enjoy the scenery and ask questions along the way.

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!

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 tour is similar to our 8 hour Custom, Private tour, except with this tour, we can stop at the secret spots that big bus tours can't stop at. These spots are so secret, we can't tell you in advance, but for the you'll get to see places that you won't see on other tours. You'll learn even more about the History and Culture of Hawaii, and see some truly beautiful scenery. Your tour guide will work with you on the itinerary and route for the day to customize it to your desires.

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.

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.

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.

Make the most out of your time on Oahu and see the island’s top highlights in just one day. Stop at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial to learn about the tragic events of that day and see the USS Arizona. Then, enjoy a drive around the island, stopping at landmarks such as the North Shore, Diamond Head lookout, Hanauma Bay, and the Halona Blowhole.

Just because you’re vacationing on Hawaii’s Big Island doesn’t mean you can’t visit Pearl Harbor. Join and small group and embark on an adventure to the memorial, with round-trip flights to Honolulu Airport. Discover the World War II history at Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona and then enjoy a mini circle tour of Oahu to discover its landmarks.

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.