Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour
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Honolulu, USA
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- 6 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time, this tour takes you all around Oahu, making sure that you don't miss a thing. Choose from two options: a half-day North Shore tour with Dole Plantation and Haleiwa Town, or the full-day Grand Circle Island Tour with Haleiwa. Highlights include Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, and the Byodo-In Temple. Both options offer a comfortable and convenient way to experience Oahu's natural beauty, local culture, and iconic landmarks.
- Comprehensive Oahu tour: Ideal for first-time visitors
- Visit Oahu's most iconic landmarks, from Diamond Head to the North Shore
- Enjoy hassle-free pickup from select Honolulu hotels
- Learn about Hawaiian history and culture from your guide
What's Included
- Choose either 6.5 Hour half day Express tour OR 9 Hour Full Day Deluxe Oahu Tour
- Unparalleled Comfort aboard our Deluxe Bus Tour
- Taste of Hawaii snack with bottled water
- Exceptional Driver Guide
- Restroom on board
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Original video, mint & hand towelette
- Lunch
- Optional tickets to the train ride or maze at Dole are NOT included
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Half Day Tour: Dole & Haleiwa Pick-up Schedule: *7:40 AM Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot *7:55 AM Hokulani Waikiki Lewers St. Across PF Chang's *8:05 AM Hyatt Regency Back Entrance on Koa Avenue under green awning *8:10 AM Waikiki Beach Marriott Paoakalani Ave. Bus Depot Full Day Tour: Circle Island Pick-up Schedule: *6:40 AM Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot *6:55 AM Hokulani Waikiki Lewers St. Across PF Chang's *7:05 AM Hyatt Regency Back Entrance on Koa Avenue under green awning *7:10 AM Waikiki Beach Marriott Paoakalani Ave. Bus Depot
Itinerary
Your day begins with an early-morning pickup from your Honolulu hotel.
Make your first stop at the Halona Blowhole to watch it spout ocean spray high into the air.
Next, visit Nu'uanu Pali for one of Oahu’s most spectacular views of the Koolau Mountains and the windward coast. Learn about the role this spot played in Hawaiian history.
Byodo-In Temple is your next destination. There’s time to wander around the temple, see the koi fish-filled ponds, and ring the *bon-sho* (sacred bell) for happiness and longevity.
Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm is next. Here you can sample coffee and macadamia nuts before heading to the North Shore.
You have time in the North Shore town of Haleiwa to grab lunch and do some shopping.
Your final stop is the Dole Plantation to tour the varieties of pineapples, shop, and try its famed Dole soft serve.
Your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel.
Make your first stop at the Halona Blowhole to watch it spout ocean spray high into the air.
Next, visit Nu'uanu Pali for one of Oahu’s most spectacular views of the Koolau Mountains and the windward coast. Learn about the role this spot played in Hawaiian history.
Byodo-In Temple is your next destination. There’s time to wander around the temple, see the koi fish-filled ponds, and ring the *bon-sho* (sacred bell) for happiness and longevity.
Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm is next. Here you can sample coffee and macadamia nuts before heading to the North Shore.
You have time in the North Shore town of Haleiwa to grab lunch and do some shopping.
Your final stop is the Dole Plantation to tour the varieties of pineapples, shop, and try its famed Dole soft serve.
Your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel.
Diamond Head Beach Park (Pass By)
Kahala (Pass By)
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Pass By)
1
Halona Blowhole
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Nu’uanu Pali
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Byodo-in Temple
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
North Shore (Pass By)
5
Haleiwa
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Dole Plantation
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Downtown Honolulu (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Products may be adjusted due to government COVID-19 guidelines.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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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Travelers praise the knowledgeable, engaging guides and friendly, safety-conscious drivers who provide informative commentary throughout the well-paced Oahu tour. The natural landscapes and ocean vistas stand out, complemented by comfortable, clean transit with spacious, air-conditioned buses. Food offerings and hospitable service enhance the experience. While many find the itinerary varied and reasonably priced, some note weather-related closures, limited beach access, and occasional concerns about value due to perceived overpriced stops and missing inclusions.
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A great experience and a little of a lot! Would highly recommend as a break from the city! Marlon was an absolute gem of a guide!!!
We had no experience at all!!
We booked an half day island tour which was with the tour operator Star of Honolulu, we were given a pickup point and a time of 7.40am we arrived there 15 minutes early and waited, by 8.15am when no tour bus had arrived I tried contacting the tour operator by message and by phone a few times but without success.
After waiting nearly an hour for the bus to arrive I contacted Viator via the help chat and received a response immediately after telling the representative that they had not turned up he tried contacting them several times as well and had no response.
So we gave up and returned annoyed to our hotel and the representative authorised a full refund, as this was our last full day in Waikiki and on the island we were really looking forward to the island tour but we ended up disappointed to say the least and I have still not had any contact from the tour operator and a reason why they didn’t turn up never mind an apology!!
I would say to anyone who is looking at booking a trip with Star of Honolulu to maybe think twice about it and maybe book with another tour operator as they have left us extremely disappointed and annoyed!!
Tony was a great guide. Very funny and informative. He knew all the spots and gave us great tips. 10/10 tour!
Our tour guide (Lola) was prepared with special local poi donuts and water, ponchos for when we went out in the rain, a clean bus, maps, and a wealth of information she gladly shared. Recommend for anyone, especially on a first time visit to the island.
Dole experience was great stop at Haleiwa was not great disappointing not what we expected compared to dole did NOT get to see north shore and great surging
Chris driver was gine
Lola was our guide, and she was very knowledgeable on the history of Oahu and various islands. Enjoyed every bit of the tour and I would highly recommend it to anyone!! 2 👍👍 up!!
Marlon was the best! We enjoyed all the stops. He put a personal touch on every part. Mahalo Marlon!
Tony was awesome. Prompt for pickup. Engaging and knowledgeable. Took the time and talked about personal stories and places. Would highly recommend.
Tour guide/driver Marlon was very knowledgeable and amusing. Very knowledgeable about the island. Took the extra effort to make this a pleasant experience.
Though the meeting time is not the pickup time, it turned out to be an amazing day. Our tour guide, not sure of his name, handled bot the Japanese and English speaking crowd amazingly. Great suggestions he gave and i would recommend this tour. Definitely worth the money and time!
Great way to see many sights on the island. Coconut water at Macadamia Nut Farm was delicious. Be sure to have your coconut opened to eat the flesh after you finish the water. Lola our driver was fun and very knowledgeable.
The tour took us all over the island. We visited the main places we had on our list to see. The bus was nice and Lola, the driver/guide was very informative and we leaved a lot about Oahu and the history and culture.
Diversity in sites on the tour. Our driver, Tony, was excellent. Great customer service and very knowledgeable.
Great tour and the tour guide, Tony had great information! We loved the tour, not rushed at all. Great overall view of the island
There needs to be better communication on pick up points. Keep in mind tourists don’t know local landmarks.
The trip to Doke was interesting. Didn’t have enough time to do everything but saw a lot of it.
Trip to n shore was for lunch and shopping.
Narration of sites was ok.
it was a great trip. our guide Marlon was great explaining the history and culture of the Hswaii people's. I would go on any tour Marlon is leading.
Lola was amazing ! She filled us in on the history of beautiful Hawaii !
So thankful for this experience. I got to
See many wonderful places
Def recommend it
We got to see areas outside the Waikiki area. Marlon was very knowledgeable about the area and made the trip very enjoyable. I especially enjoyed the temple and the blowhole area. The scenery in this state is incredible.
Tony was such an amazing guide. Very informative and personable. He taught us lots of Hawaiian words and taught us a lot of Hawaiian history. We got to spend a decent amount of time at each stop and had a great time. 10 out of 10, would recommend
It was a great trip with our guide Tony. We were unable to make it to the North Shore due to a road closure and he made up for it with longer stops elsewhere. Tony was kind, funny and the bus was very clean. Beautiful day trip around the island.
I was very disappointed as the itinerary is deceiving. The half day needs its own breakdown or more clear language up front because all you do is go to Dole and Hailea and back. For $100 it’s not worth it.
Our driver was wonderful and the bus was clean, but I thought we’d at least drive by the other locations. My fault for not opening every single stop to read the fine print. My 81 yo mother who came back to Hawaii one last time thought at least she’d see more.
Chris was amazing! If you get him you sure are lucky. He's funny, nice, his guided tour was both interesting and entertaining. He was very welcoming and made the whole bus ride a breeze we didn't even feel like the ride was that long thanks to him. The only thing we didn't like was that we only had 1 hour for the Dole Plantation but we had 2 hours at Haleʻiwa Town Center. The food is good but the shops were extremely overpriced. Most of the people of our tour were on the bus early because other than eating and giving the shops a quick glance, there isn't much else to do. We wanted to do the train and maze at the Plantation but with 1 hour you can only do one
Excellent commentary from Lola. Friendly and knowledgeable. Music played was good as well. The tour was a good sampler for places we might want to revisit.
This was a great experience touring around the island. Our tour guide, Marlon, was amazing. I highly recommend this tour.
We really enjoyed our time day with Lola. She was a wealth of information and so personable with her delivery. She was hospitable with doughnuts and water. She also had great recommendations for what to be sure to see or where to eat. We would definitely love another trip with her.
Great tour and excellent guide. Highly informative guide who talked about the history of the island, culture of people, places, food and everything under the sun. The temple was beautiful and the entire route was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this tour to all my friends.
It sucks. False advertising. We were ripped off .
I should get a refund.
I’m no longer book with Viator.
This tour was fantastic. Pick-up was on time. Our driver, Lola was fun, provided interesting facts, so very knowledgeable of the island & state. We had island donuts & water as a snack. Lola gave us good eating recs for one of our stops. Highly recommend this tour. Worth the cost & time as it’s an all day tour of the island.
Great tour. Our driver Lola was knowledgable, friendly, and funny. We saw a lot of key areas and attractions of the island.
Marlon was a great guide. The day was rainy, but he made the day enjoyable with much local information and stories.
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