Complete itinerary list
Discover O’ahu with Hawaiian Circle Island Tours *COMPLETE INTERARY BELOW*
Join us for a full-day O’ahu Circle Island Tour, starting with pickups in Waikiki and Ala Moana between 6:05 and 6:15 AM. After booking, you’ll receive all your pickup details, ensuring a smooth start to the day. We offer the earliest pickup in Waikiki, reason being-you will experience a crowd free, line free, and most importantly traffic free day! Our 13-passenger Ford Transit van provides a comfortable, intimate ride for a relaxed tour experience.We begin with a stop at Diamond Head Lookout, followed by Lanai Lookout and the impressive Halona Blowhole, before enjoying the scenic views from Makapu’u Lookout. Mid-morning, we pause at a local café for a complimentary Hawaiian snack. Next, visit the peaceful Byodo-In Temple.The tour continues with a visit to Chinaman’s Hat and a lunch stop at the famous Kahuku food trucks (bring cash for lunch). Afterward, we head along the North Shore, passing legendary surf spots, with time in Haleiwa Town to swim or explore. You’ll also visit a local Macadamia Nut farm for tastings and a stop at Dole Plantation to try world famous Dole whip before returning to Waikiki and Ala Moana in the late afternoon.
This tour offers a seamless blend of Oahu’s top sights and local experiences in one memorable day.
(For our private tour, we follow the same route as our regular tour but will reach out to you beforehand to see if you’d like to request any additional or specific stops. We also provide pickup from any location for your convenience. Otherwise, the tour will proceed as planned for a smooth and enjoyable day.)
1. Diamond Head Lookout
A vantage point offering breathtaking views of the coastline and the iconic Diamond Head crater.
2. Lanai Lookout
Lanai Lookout features dramatic volcanic cliffs and breathtaking ocean views, with distant islands visible on clear days. It's a scenic stop, perfect for photos and whale watching in the winter.
3. Halona Blowhole
A natural wonder where ocean waves force water through a lava tube, creating dramatic sprays.
4. Makapu'u lookout
Makapuʻu Lookout offers stunning ocean views, with Rabbit Island and Goat Island visible in the distance. Another perfect spot for scenic photos
5. Hawaiian food breakfast at Hawaiian Cafe(breakfast included)
Included with tour, all guests will be served half of a hawaiian kalua pig breakfast burrito, lunch is roughly 2.5 hours after breakfast, so we prefer to keep it a light breakfast so you dont get too full before lunch
6. Byodo Inn temple
A peaceful, Japanese-style temple nestled in the valley of the Temples, surrounded by beautiful gardens.
7. Chinamans Hat(Mokoli'i)
A small, picturesque island off the coast, shaped like a hat, with great photo opportunities.
8. Kualoa Ranch(pass by)
Admire the stunning landscapes and iconic Jurassic Park filming locations from the comfort of your tour. Enjoy views of lush valleys and dramatic cliffs that have captivated movie fans and nature lovers alike
9. Tanaka Shrimp truck for lunch
Enjoy your choice of lunch at Tanaka shrimp truck, guests will be given time to look the menu over during tranist so food is ready when we arrive to avoid long waits (lunch not included with tour)
10. North Shore beaches(pass by)
Drive along the legendary North Shore, famous for its surf spots and stunning beaches, pass by every spot our family grew up surfing for generations.
11. Haleiwa swimming/Snorkeling(60 min)
Relax with a swim and the chance to see Hawaiian green sea turtles in their natural habitat in the same spot, Hawaiian Circle Island Tours owner learned how to swim as a child. Snorkeling gear free to use at stop as well. (owner featured in the picture above as a teenager with family at the same spot you will be swimming at)
12. Kaiaka Bay balancing rock(pass by)
A unique natural landmark on Oahus North Shore, known for its large boulder precariously balanced on a narrow base
13. Haleiwa Mac nut farm
Visit a local farm to learn about and taste fresh macadamia nuts. (also available to buy to enjoy or take back home to family)
14. Dole pineapple fields(pass by)
World famous dole pineapple fields, know by the world as a pineapple field, and known by locals as a dirtbike track and raceway!
15. Dole Plantation
A quick stop at Dole Plantation to enjoy a refreshing Dole Whip, a sweet pineapple treat.