Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

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Honolulu, USA

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Keith_K ·

Jan 2026

Our guide Mike (with driver John) was outstanding! He took us around the island of Oahu, and his site selections and knowledge of the areas were spot on. Mike is also quite humorous, and our entire group had a good time. Highly recommend!!

· Emily_Z ·

Feb 2026

Good experience, follow the plan, pretty much on time, good choice for vacation and relax. Recommend

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Overview

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.

Stop by Kualoa Point on Kane’ohe Bay for a look at Mokoliʻi
Visit a macadamia nut farm and the Dole pineapple plantation
Snorkel amongst Hawaiian green sea turtles
Travel by minibus with a maximum of 24-28 passengers

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Stops at a combo of top sights and lower-key spots offer visitors a more comprehensive view of O'ahu.

What's Included

Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
Use of snorkeling equipment

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our pick up locations are strategically chosen to be close to the largest number of hotels in Waikiki. We will send you your pickup time and location according to the hotel where you will be staying at. If you don't know your accommodation details yet, kindly contact us when you do to provide name, email and hotel information so we can assigne your pick-up. Mahalo!

Operating hours
.7:20 am

Itinerary

Following pickup at your Waikiki hotel, board your minibus and meet your small tour group and your local guide.

Travel first to Diamond Head, stopping for a photo-op at the spectacular lookout before heading to check out Halona Blowhole, where the ocean waves crash into a lava tube and spray water 50 feet (15 meters) in the air.

Back aboard the minibus, head for Makapu’u Beach, passing beautiful Sandy Beach along the way. See Manana Island (Rabbit Island) and views of Makapu'u Point Lighthouse, then head for a secret spot at Waimanalo Beach Park.

As you drive along the North Shore, see the famous surf beaches like Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, and Pipeline on the way to Tsue Farm, where you have the chance to purchase a traditional Hawaiian plate lunch. Options include veggie stir fry, teriyaki chicken, shrimp or pork. Cap off your traditional Hawaiian lunch experience with one of Tsue's famous shave ices (own expense). Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore the Anahulu River during your stop here.

Stop at family-owned macadamia farm, where you get a chance to crack raw macadamia nuts, taste macadamia nut coffee and taste samples of one of Hawaii's most famous products. Leaving the farm, stop at Kualoa Point for photo ops of Mokoli'i, a basalt island in Kane'ohe Bay. Then, head further up the coast to Laie Point, where you get fantastic views of the Ko'olau Mountains in the distance.

Travel to a site known as 'Turtle Town' for its proliferation of green sea turtles. Embark on a guided snorkeling trip to see this secluded feeding ground and its majestic residents up close. Take a quick shower at the beach park's facilities and change into dry clothes before heading to your last stop, the Dole Pineapple Plantation. Here, see where the bulk of Hawaii's famous pineapples are grown and enjoy a refreshing frozen pineapple treat before heading back to your Waikiki hotel for drop-off.

Waikiki

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Diamond Head State Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halona Blowhole

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Makapu‘U Point (Pass By)

Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mokoli’i Island

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

56-777 Kamehameha Hwy

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oahu's North Shore

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sunset Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Shore

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Haleiwa (Pass By)

Dole Plantation

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sandy Beach Park (Pass By)

Waimanalo (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bottled water and change of dry clothes in a small day bag for this tour
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Some places listed may not be followed due to availability, restrictions and etc.
As our company name states, we provide a scenic tour around our beautiful island. We make it a priority to visit the beaches most frequented by our Hawaiian green sea turtles, however on occasion due to weather or sea conditions are guests may not experience them on the beaches or while snorkeling. They are beautiful and awesome creatures of nature and sometimes unpredictable, therefore we can not guarantee turtle sightings.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 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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Reviews

4.9

based on 5,239 reviews

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Best experience ever

Anna_B, Apr 2026

WOW this far exceeded my expectations. Nevin was the best tour guide I’ve ever had! We learned so so so much about the island, saw so many sights, and had so much fun. The stops were perfectly timed and chosen. Only 10 people in our bus but I believe it holds up to 13. I recommend going at the start of your trip so you can see everything then choose where you want to revisit! I really can’t say enough good things about Nevin - he was the best! Tip him well! :)

We had a great day out on...

Erin_N, Apr 2026

We had a great day out on our tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided a wonderful experience throughout the day. We saw a sea turtle up on the beach which was just amazing! The 'life guard' staff who helped us with the snorkeling aspect was also amazing. I am not a confident swimmer and was very anxious to go in the water. He took me aside and helped me calm myself and spent some one on one time with me to ensure I was able to enjoy the experience and see some coral and fish. By the end I was confident and snorkelling off by myself. He was really lovely and I am very grateful for his help. It was a great little day tour. Couldn't spend too long at each stop but it gave a good look into the different parts of the island and was a very enjoyable day. Would definitely recommend :)

Tried but could not complete tour

Manuel_V, Apr 2026

They tried but the roads were flooded. Give 5 stars to the driver for trying. A lot of rain. We tried two different roads, and had to turn back.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello thanks for the review ☺️ yes we had a couple crazy weeks of rain I feel bad for the tourists that came here doing the Kona Low..Please join us again for a better Experience 😀

Raul, our guide, was...

Cari_B, Mar 2026

Raul, our guide, was FANTASTIC!! 10 out of 10!! He was funny, super knowledgeable, very personable, one of the best we have ever had!

Perfect Day

John_R, Mar 2026

Such a great time, it was the perfect tour to get a little taste of the Island before we ventured out on our own.

It was a good time. Very knowledgeable and had a fun group and guide.

Nate, Feb 2026

You get to see a bunch of sights and learn about the islands history. And experience local businesses

We had an incredible...

Dickson_T, Feb 2026

We had an incredible experience on this Hawaii island tour! The views throughout the trip were absolutely breathtaking, and every stop felt thoughtfully planned to showcase the beauty of the island. Our tour guide, Justin, truly made the experience unforgettable, he was knowledgeable, engaging, and had a great sense of humor that kept everyone entertained the entire time. One of the highlights was definitely the snorkeling. The water was clear, the marine life was amazing, and it was such a fun and memorable part of the day. Everything felt well organized, relaxed, and enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii, it was the perfect combination of stunning scenery, fun activities, and an outstanding guide!

Good experience, follow...

Emily_Z, Feb 2026

Good experience, follow the plan, pretty much on time, good choice for vacation and relax. Recommend

Good Overview of the Jsland

Birgit_G, Feb 2026

You see a lot of the island hence you won’t have too much time to linger. Neven, our guide, was very talkative, provided a lot of information and happy to answer questions. I appreciated that they provided a lifeguard and safety instructions when we were at turtle beach to ensure everyone was safe. So easy to drift farther than you mean to.

A Fun Day Exploring Oahu

Sheila_C, Feb 2026

Such a fun way to see Oahu! 🌺 The island circle tour was a great mix of sightseeing, learning, and adventure. The snorkeling was decent, but the real win was spotting a turtle hiding out—always exciting! Huge shoutout to our guide, Devin, who made the day extra awesome. He was energetic, funny, and clearly wanted everyone to have the best experience possible. He even made an extra stop just so we could all see turtles, which was a total highlight and totally above and beyond. Great vibes, beautiful scenery, and a guide who truly cared—would absolutely recommend this tour, especially with Devin!

Outstanding tour!

Keith_K, Jan 2026

So fun we did a whole...

Samuella_B, Dec 2025

So fun we did a whole tour around oahu and learned a lot about the island ! A full days worth of fun!!

Highly recommend- hope you get Nevin!

kim_l, Dec 2025

I loved it. Loved all the stops, the turtles and most of all I loved our host Nevin! I learned and saw so much. Happy happy customer! Even the bus driver was great!!

This trip is great for...

Brian_H, Dec 2025

This trip is great for folks who want a chill experience but also see a lot in one day. Our tour guide was Raul, who was super professional and friendly. He knew a lot about the island and was great at introducing what Hawaii had to offer outside of Oahu. During snorkeling, he got into the water to make sure everyone was safe and was able to use the gear. Overall great guide and tour

Just fine

Jesica_N, Dec 2025

I went on a tour last year around Oahu and it was fantastic. I wanted to try a new one and this had great reviews online. The tour is fine. It takes you around. The tour guide was just kind of basic in his delivery. It didn’t really feel that exciting and fun for a tour. Wouldn’t do this one again.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hello thank you so much for joining us the other day..Yes we were trying out a new guide I guess he didn't drink his coffee that day. We would love to offer you a complimentary tour another time to help create better memories 😀 Aloha from the Turtle Team

Not worth the price

Elena_F, Dec 2025

I never wanted to go on this tour because as I rightfully thought, there’s nothing to see. I’m not into nature so I can’t imagine what ppl expect to see. The price is obviously outrageous and you can get the same tour for $50 here on the island, so don’t buy in advance

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for uour honest opinion Elana ..Just an FYI the 50$ scam tours dont have a PUC license, insurance, a tour guide or a Snorkeling guide..Also they throw you on a 65 passenger bus like cattle.. We hope you get more into nature and can appreciate our beautiful island in the future please join us again for a complimentary tour of Oahu and Turtle Beach for a different experience..Aloha

North Shore Tour

Elizabeth_W, Dec 2025

You get to see lots of different beautiful scenery through this tour. Our guide/driver was very knowledgeable, and shared many fun stories about the island and its history throughout the tour. Unfortunately we didn’t spot any sea turtles while we were snorkeling, but our snorkeling guide made sure everyone got to see them from the shore!

Great views and stops of many Oahu famous sights.

Barbara_M, Nov 2025

This is a great overall trip to see the highlights of Oahu. Our guide Neven was great! Made the trip fun and memorable! Loved the the tour was small (9 people) The sites and stops were great! The only downfall is that we spent all day in a very small vehicle. We were the last to be picked up so the only seats were way in back and difficult to get to. It was so cramped that one couple left for that concern which did make it more comfortable. Would have been tough if all 11 stayed.

Great day out with the...

Jeremy_P, Nov 2025

Great day out with the family. Suitable for all ages. Justin was super knowledgeable and helpful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing tour, loved the...

Abhir_P, Nov 2025

Amazing tour, loved the whole tour. Nevin our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a lot of fun!

Wonderful Trip

Christo, Nov 2025

Was an awesome day out, Rahul was a friendly and knowledgable guide. The shuttle bus was comfortable and clean. The weather was great, the stops were nice and the lunch was tasty as was the dole pineapple icecream which is a must. The swimming spot was good, water was cool and clear with some nice fish to see. This tour is great value for money.

Best guide!

Andrea_L, Nov 2025

Raul is an excellent and hilarious guide. He’s full of tidbits on Hawaiian culture and the best go to spots across Oahu and made sure that we saw sea turtles during the trip. This tour allows you to see much of the island but there are only a few stops - lookouts, macadamia/coffee shop, dole plantation shop, and snorkeling. If you want more time for hiking or beach, you will need to do so via separate tour or rent a car.

Great time with turtles

Richard_C, Oct 2025

We had a great tour of the island of Oahu. We didn’t participate in the snorkeling but Justin found a location for us in the shade where we could watch the turtles. Justin was entertaining and took time to make sure each individual in the tour had personal attention to make sure they were having wonderful tour.

Great day

katherine_k, Sep 2025

We had fantastic day around the island with our guide Justin. He made sure while we were snorkeling that we had the opportunity to see turtles. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone booking!

Great tour

Dawn_G, Sep 2025

Great trip with excellent info provided. Thank you Nevin, Stone, and Mole. And the shrimp lunch was excellent. I really liked all the Hawaiian history provided. Seeing turtles was great too!

Worth every penny

Pimsani_W, Sep 2025

This is a perfect trip for a day getaway from Waikiki and explore north shore and other part of the island. Johnny (driver) and Justin ( guide) both were very nice! Good driver, great service, and excellent trip. Snorkeling with turtles, nice lunch, and stop at Dole plantation without feel rushed at all. Recommend the tour!

The highlight of our whole trip!

Lori_N, Sep 2025

Our tour was 9/13 with guide Nevin and driver John. Nevin was exceptional! We learned so much about the land, culture and history of each stop and more! The highlight was snorkeling with the sea turtles! Our lifeguard was perfect and me as a 1st-timer, I felt like a pro with his guidance! He was so laid back yet made sure we were safe 1st and they made certain we all got a chance to see the turtles. This was definitely the best part of our entire trip. I love that we had the smaller group too (it’s not a giant tour bus). Highly recommend this tour!

Great experience and do this in the beginning of your trip

Niketh_V, Sep 2025

Our guide was awesome and he did an excellent job! We really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it!! Our guide was a local with a lot of knowledge and was very well organized! Do this early in your trip to learn all about what you can do in honalulu!

Enjoyable Tour of Oahu

Irene_L, Aug 2025

We had a great time with this tour and learned a lot about Hawaii. Nevin was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and also entertained us playing his ukulele I between stops. He also had a life guard that met us at the snorkeling beach and gave lessons for people that are first time snorkeling. I saw a turtle swim under me and some fish. Great crew.

Great time! Justin, our...

Justin_M, Aug 2025

Great time! Justin, our tour guide, was very knowledgable about the different stops throughout the tour. He looked after the group, ensuring we had enough time at each stop. Bus was well kept and air conditioned. Great way to see the island!