Scenic Full Day Circle Island Tour-Snorkeling/Breakfast/Byodo-in
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Honolulu, USA
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There are many Circle Island tours on offer in Oahu but this one delivers a small-group, crowd- and traffic-free experience. With an early-morning pickup from Waikiki hotels, you're on the road before the rest, which means no lines at the island's top attractions, including the Diamond Head Lookout and Halona Blowhole.
- Benefit from your local Hawaiian guide's insights into local culture
- Start your day off right with an included breakfast burrito
- Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Waikiki
- Includes admission to Byodo-In Temple and an unrushed experience
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentAll guests get free access to mask and snorkel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Umbrellas available to all guests in case of rain
- No more than 13 passengers (non commercial feel)
- BreakfastAll tours come with 1/2 of a hawaiian (kalua pig) breakfast burrito. All diet restrictions can be accomodated
- Admission Fee - BYODO INN TEMPLE ADMISSION INCLUDED
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pickup starts at 6:15 am , please be in pickup location (valet area of your hotel) 5 minutes prior, and allow 10-15 minutes for driver to arrive (we offer earliest pickup in Waikiki, ensuring a no crowd, no line, seamless and most importantly no traffic day! TEXT REMINDERS WILL BE SENT OUT THE NIGHTT BEFORE THE TOUR ON PICKUP TIME AND LOCATION CONFIRMATION
Start time.6:30 am
Itinerary
1
Diamond Head Lookout
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kahala Beach (Pass By)
Koko Crater Arch Trail (Pass By)
Lanai lookout (Pass By)
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Pass By)
2
Halona Blowhole
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Waimanalo Town Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kaneohe (Pass By)
5
Byodo-in Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kualoa Ranch (Pass By)
6
Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Waimea Bay (Pass By)
7
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Haleiwa Beach Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
9
Dole Plantation
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Pearl Harbor National Memorial (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Pickup and drop off directly from your hotel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This tour was well organized, fun, and really packed a lot into the day while still feeling relaxed and not rushed. I learned a lot on this tour.
Aina was funny and personable and really made the tour great in addition to all the fun stuff we got to do. I highly recommend this company and this tour while you visit Oahu.
Reviews
4.9
based on 140 reviews
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A great day out. Great communication from Aina the tour operator. Early pick up was good to miss peak hour traffic. Good balance of stops with enough time at each, but not so long as to waste time. Comfortable vehicle and our smaller group meant we had good discussions with our driver / guide, who had great local knowledge and history. Door to door service - highly recommended...
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for coming !!!
A worthwhile trip, a good way to see more of the Island and a bonus having Lono as our local tour guide he was friendly and provided plenty of information along the way.
The only negative point was the beach we stopped off at wasn't very pleasant, the water was dirty which was disappointing particularly as we had passed by some lovely looking ones on route.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re glad you enjoyed the tour and your time with Lono. We carefully select our beach stops based on safety, accessibility, parking, and guest facilities. Some of the beaches you may see along the route do not have restrooms or outdoor showers and are not suitable for a scheduled group stop. Ocean conditions can also change daily, especially after rainfall, so unfortunately water clarity is outside of our control. We appreciate your understanding and hope you still had a great experience exploring the island with us.
we had a beautiful day out . Every stop was worth seeing.We had a nice refreshing dip in the ocean and a yummy breakfast burrito and a very nice lunch .Our tour guide Lono was amazing .He made the trip even better , so knowledgable and we moved hearing all about the culture of Hawaii , highly recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Mahalo !!!
Excellent tour, great views, wonderful stops. Lono was a great tour guide. We personally did not snorkel but we did float in the water. Got to see a sea turtle swim by us very close. So cool!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Awesome !!!
This is by far the best experience you need to have, our tour guide, LONO, was very knowledgeable and awesome, very friendly and makes the tour fun. Awesome stops at beautiful sceneries and her makes sure nobody gets left behind, OHANA. His stories teaches you a thing or two. Thank you Lono for an awesome day.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Our main goal is to make every one of our guests feel like Ohana.. so glad that Lono could help with that 🤙🏾🙏🏾
Guide was informative, and friendly! Bus was comfortable, locations were perfect! We loved the experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you !!!
This was a great tour! The owner/operator Aina was exceptional! Very knowledgeable and personable. He kept us on schedule and made sure everyone was comfortable. I would definitely book him again!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Mahalo 🙏🏾🙏🏾
The tour is informative and you do get to know the island. The beach you stop at is the Turtle bay and not really a great snorkeling place it has a beach bar and bathrooms. I would change at lunch not at Turtle bay.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your feedback! Due to the recent heavy rain, our normal snorkeling location has had poor water clarity, so Turtle Bay is our backup option when conditions aren’t suitable.
Snorkeling is also an added part of our Circle Island Tour rather than the main focus, as the experience is primarily designed around sightseeing and exploring Oʻahu. We appreciate your feedback and mahalo for joining us!
Great tour guide and lots of learning!
Personable and engaging and entertaining which is the best combo for a great guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Mahalo !!
We had the best time with Lono! My 13 year olds asked a ton of questions and learned so much about the island of Oahu and the culture. The food stops were delicious, and despite it being one day post hurricaine, we were able to make the best of each spot. I felt like we saw so many parts of the island, each with a different feel, and it was spectacular.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
So glad you guys enjoyed !
One of our favorite days in Hawaii! 🌺🤙🏼 The Full-Day Circle Island Tour was the perfect way to see so much of Oʻahu in one day. We had two fantastic guides who truly made the experience—they were fun, knowledgeable, and shared so much about the island, its history, and Hawaiian culture along the way.
We got to experience beautiful beaches, incredible views, local spots, and parts of the island we probably wouldn’t have found on our own. If it’s your first time on Oʻahu, I definitely recommend doing this tour early in your trip. It gives you such a good feel for the island and helps you find places you may want to go back and explore!
10/10 experience. Mahalo for an unforgettable day! 🌴🌊🫶🏼
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you guys so much - this means a ton to us🙏🏾🙏🏾
This tour is a must! Best tour on the island. Ask for Koa, he was so knowledgeable, professional, funny, polite, caring and considerate! This tour was the icing on my trip, I can’t recommend this tour with Koa enough!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for coming , Koa is the best !
A comprehensive and informative full island tour, very well coordinated, plenty of time at stops for photo opportunities. Our "educator" Koa was excellent, local Hawaiian, gave us the true experience. Highly recommend this trip especially for first timers visiting the island.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for coming 🙏🏾🙏🏾
We went a bit earlier than other buses and this made for less traffic and congestion of other travelers so it was worth getting up early. Knowleagble, entertaining local indigenous guides. Thoughtful of all passengers comfort. Great spots to stop and enough time at each spot.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks Felicity !!
It was nice experience , we learned alot of the honolulu history and its culture. Justin the diver was very knowledgeable However the experience of snorkeling with the turtle 🐢 is a lie ... u cant go near them and I only saw one turtle. The place were supposed to swim is horrible and dirty.. so many homeless man... I honestly book this tour for the experience of swimming with turtles... no one was there to actual guide us how to snorkel. They left us all alone with no instructions... big disappointment 😞.. we passed threw so many beautiful clear blue ocean I thought that was our swimming destination, he'll no they took us to a dirty water with homeless...
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed learning about Oʻahu’s history and culture, and that you found Justin knowledgeable.
We do want to clarify a few points regarding the snorkeling portion of the tour. Hawaiian green sea turtles are a protected endangered species, and by both federal and state law, visitors are required to keep a safe distance from them. While turtles are frequently seen at this location, we cannot encourage or allow guests to approach or swim directly with them.
Ocean conditions also change from day to day. Water clarity is entirely dependent on tides, weather, wind, and surf conditions, and unfortunately isn’t something we can control. Some days the water is crystal clear, while other days visibility is reduced.
Before entering the water, our guides provide instructions on where to enter, where to snorkel, and where to exit safely. The beach stop is intended as a chance to relax, swim, or snorkel at your own pace during our Circle Island Tour. While snorkeling is a great bonus when conditions cooperate, this experience is first and foremost an island sightseeing tour rather than a dedicated snorkeling excursion.
For travelers whose primary goal is spending the day snorkeling, we would recommend booking a dedicated snorkeling tour, such as one at Hanauma Bay, where the entire experience is centered around snorkeling.
We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to set clear expectations so guests can choose the experience that’s the best fit for what they’re looking for. We wish you all the best on your future travels.
Our tour guide was Mr. Handsome and let me tell you he was so knowledgeable about the island he knew everything. He cruised it while talking AMAZING playing some good tunes for us. We seen so much and learned a lot. We absolutely loved this tour. From the Ramos
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you !!
What an amazing time we had with Aina on the Hawaiian Circle Island Tour! He took us to many of the main attractions on the island; sharing the history of each attraction. Aina was very informative, friendly, professional, and he made the whole experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour when visiting Oahu!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
mahalo 🙏🏾🙏🏾
This tour was amazing I definitely recommend i went with my kids and mom they all enjoyed it, we saw many beautiful sights, we did this tour at the beginning of our vacation it helped the rest of our vacation to get a better understanding of where everything was, our tour guide was informative and friendly and very kind we enjoyed all the food it was a day full of wonderful memories definitely one of my favorite activities we did.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for joining us Teresa 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Really great experience. If you want to hit a bunch of spots all in one day, book this tour!
The tour starts early around 6:30am, but the advantage is that the first 3-4 spots are completely empty as the drones of tourists haven't arrived yet. Be aware that the included breakfast comes after visiting 3 beautiful scenic spots - so if you'll get hungry and can't wait, I recommend bringing a snack.
Also, make sure you bring cash! The lunch shrimp spot takes cash only - my partner and I were banking on using contactless payment, but since your order is taken beforehand so the food is ready by the time you get there, it is $20 cash per person.
I really liked how with this tour, the admission fee to the temple is included. The temple is not large, but beautiful. The tropical farm and Dole Plantation really were just to buy souvenirs with the time allowed, but definitely get a dole whip from Dole Plantation.
During our experience, we did not see any sea turtles at Sunset Beach, but had a great swim. There is a bathroom and shower facility to help clean off before hopping back onto the bus.
In summary, our driver and guide Koa was amazing, with him brimming with local knowledge. Bring cash, be on time for pickups, and you'll have a great time!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for coming !!!!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Aina Tours! We just had our tour with him on 07/06/26. Aina is an amazing guide and knew what he was talking about and we learned so much about Hawaii from him. He also took his time and did not rush the tour at all. Loved this tour! If you visit Oahu, Aina Tours is a MUST!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This was, without a doubt, the best tour I've ever been on! It was my second time visiting Oahu, but my boyfriend's first, and this ended up being the highlight of our entire trip.
Even though I'd been to the island before, Justin shared so much about Hawaiian history, culture, and the significance of each place we visited that I learned a ton. You can tell he's genuinely passionate about what he does, and that made the experience so much more meaningful. He picked us up from our hotel right on time, and from the moment we got on the shuttle, he made everyone feel welcome.
One of our favorite parts was getting to see sea turtles in the wild and trying delicious local food from Hawaiian vendors that we probably never would have found on our own. Throughout the day, Justin taught us Hawaiian words and their meanings, shared authentic stories, and explained the cultural importance behind many of the places we stopped. It never felt like someone was just reading from a script, it felt like we were learning from someone who truly loves and respects the island.
The entire day was incredibly well organized, relaxing, and fun. We left with a much deeper appreciation for Oahu and Hawaiian culture than we had before. If you're visiting Oahu, I can't recommend this tour enough. Thank you Justin, for making our trip so memorable and for giving us an experience we'll always remember! Mahalo!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for coming !!!!
Most of the trip was good but when we did the snorkel adventure, it was very disappointing. The equipment was not put together and we’ve never snorkeled before so we didn’t know what we were doing trying to get it ready. The tour guide was good but talked a lot during the trip without the mic so in the back of the van we missed a lot of the conversation/information.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed most of your tour.
We’re sorry the snorkeling portion was disappointing. Our guide is always happy to help assemble and fit snorkeling equipment, especially for first-time snorkelers. All you needed to do was ask.
I also spoke with your guide, and he confirmed the microphone was on throughout the tour. If the volume wasn’t loud enough, we would have been happy to turn it up had we known.
With only 9 guests on your tour, our small-group experience is designed so guests can easily ask questions or let the guide know if they need anything. This guide is known for consistently earning 5-star reviews, and we wish we had known about your concerns during the tour so we could have made your experience a 5-star one as well.
Aina provided us with a wonderful island tour and snorkeling adventure. We had a blast and will definitely use him again during our next visit.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Mahalo 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Mr. Handsome was amazing! He is very knowledgeable about hospitality and history, and he made the trip truly delightful. The food was excellent, and the included breakfast burrito was delicious. I highly recommend this tour, especially if he is your driver. He is family-oriented and made sure everyone had a great experience. I definitely felt that the tour was worth the money and would gladly do it again.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for coming! 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Great overall experience, nice sampling of the places of Oahu with a tour guide that knows his stuff! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you !
We had a wonderful time on this tour! Justin, our guide, is a friendly local who shared with us so much historical and geographical information as we toured the island. The food was great and the places we visited were better! It felt like we were visiting a friend on the island as opposed to purchasing a sight-seeing tour….highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Mahalo 🤙🏾
Look no further — this is the tour you want to book! This tour checked all the boxes: snorkeling, nature, a sublime Buddhist temple, great food and a whole lot of Hawaiian history and lore. I’m a first time visitor to the island and my BF has been here many times and yet he learned so much and got to see new sights.
Justin was an awesome guide. He even pulled over to help a stranded motorist push his car to the side of the road- talk about seeing ohana in action. This tour is local owned, too and it was important for us to support that. Also, one of the best things about this tour is that we stayed ahead of the crowds and long lines! Perfection!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for coming !!
Wonderful tour Justin our local guide/driver was fantastic so informative and entertaining we loved every minute of this tour highly recommend
Response from Host, May 2026
Justin is the best 🤙🏾 Glad you guys had an awesome day
My girlfriend and I did this on our first day in Oahu and it was hands down the best decision we made. Our tour guide Justin was funny, charismatic, and full of information about the island & its culture/history. Not only did we make all the stops on the itinerary, Justin made a couple extra for either a good view, or to see Sadie the monk seal since she was out. The tour was a great was to see the island and on the way home Justin opened the floor to help plan the rest of some of our days. Him and the tour were excellent and this is a must-do experience, especially if it’s your first time in Oahu.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for coming , Justin is the best 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Great experience! Aina was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming throughout the entire day. The tour was well organized, moved at a comfortable pace, and was very senior-friendly for older guests. We learned so much while still having plenty of time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. Aina’s local knowledge and friendly personality really made the experience memorable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for an enjoyable and informative experience!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for joining 🤙🏾
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