USA · OAHU CIRCLE ISLAND AND NORTH SHORE
25 tours
The circle road is a nine-hour day: Diamond Head, the windward coast, the Halona blowhole, shrimp trucks and the North Shore break, back into Waikiki at dusk. Below are the best Oahu circle island tours, with pickup points, how many stops each one really makes, and which ones give you time in the water.
A 9-hour Oahu circle tour with hotel pickup, Halona Blowhole and Nu’uanu Pali views, Byodo-In Temple, Haleiwa lunch, and Dole fun.
“Great tour! Well organized. Great stops. Bus was clean and on schedule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Oahu in one day: 16 island stops, hotel pickup, snacks, and North Shore snorkeling, plus Hawaiian history, views, and culture.
“We booked this tour hoping to see all of the “must-see” sights of Oʻahu, and it far exceeded our expectations. Not only did we experience the top locations on the island, but we also gained a deep appreciation for Hawaiian culture and the importance of family and connection. That cultural insight truly made this experience worth every penny. Aka was an incredible guide. He was knowledgeable and genuinely welcoming. He made us feel like guests rather than tourists and took the time to connect with us in a meaningful way. His stories, care, and passion for sharing the island made this tour unforgettable. We couldn’t recommend this experience or Aka…”
Full-day Oahu circle island tour with sunrise views, North Shore turtle snorkeling, and Dole Plantation time, plus included snacks and coffee.
“We were able to see a little bit of everything and enjoyed our tour guide, but unfortunately had a terrible experience snorkeling. The beach that was selected was incredibly rocky and littered with urchins that made it incredibly difficult to access the snorkeling point. The water was murky and difficult to see through, so we were not able to see much sea life and we left the experience cut up/ bleeding from the rocks, frustrated and disappointed. None of this was the fault of our guide, but if you are selecting this tour with the hope that the snorkeling will be the highlight of the trip, you may be best…”
Small-group Oahu loop with Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, and North Shore green sea turtle snorkeling, plus Dole Plantation treats.
“Great day out touring the island, with lots of stops and a great spot to see sea turtles! The tour guide was awesome and made sure we stayed ahead of all the other tours so that we could get a better experience.”
Oahu Circle Island from Waikiki: Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore, Waimea Waterfall swim, and Dole Plantation. Pickup included.
“Well rounded tour, lots of information and a personable guide. Overall enjoyable trip. Bus was impeccably clean”
A full-day North Shore mini-bus loop with Waimea Valley waterfall time, Kahuku food stops, and big Oahu viewpoints from Waikiki.
“Driver talked about ancient history for 7 hours non stop. Could of told us more about the sights we were passing. When playing music and weird videos, it was extremely loud.”
ATV up, then 8 ziplines on Oahu’s North Shore with ocean views, rappels, sky bridges, and safety-first guides.
“Great time. Great staff. Especially Amelia and JT . couldn't have asked for more fun. Definitely do it if you have the time.”
Circle Island tour from Waikiki to Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore turtles, Kona coffee, shrimp lunch, and Dole Whip.
“Saw a lot of amazing things in a well managed tour. Great tour guide who was passionate and experienced.”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley pairs garden time and a falls walk with a Polynesian feast, kava, and fire-knife dancing, plus included drinks.
“Book on a day other than Monday, the park is closed on Mondays and not accessible before the luau. But the performance and the meal and the performers are excellent, joyful and live what they do! They give the best performances because they love performing. All were awesome and answered questions and told history.”
Turtle Canyon snorkel from Waikiki with a scenic boat ride, real turtle sightings, included gear, and relaxing floating platforms for $85.
“Had such a great time with my husband and my family! The water felt great and we got to see a turtle come up for air. It was really cool seeing the fish just feet away and having schools of them swim around us :)”
Oahu’s Mauka Warriors Luau: 4-hour outdoor warrior show with all-you-can-eat Polynesian feast, hands-on activities, and optional pickup.
“The dancers were excellent & we truly enjoyed a glimpse into the Polynesian culture. It was a wonderful evening with good food, educational information and entertainment.”
Oahu’s North Shore shark cage experience from Haleiwa, with small-group safety briefings, possible whales and turtles, and up-close sharks.
“This is a must do. The water was a little ruff but still plenty of sharks. Bring your own go pro or camera incase it's to bad for them to take video”
Close-up magic at Hilton Waikiki Beach with comedy, audience participation, and a levitation act inches away. VIP includes cocktails.
“This was such a great show! It incorporated the crowd with humor and magic, I know it’s with the price because you get a intimate show along with great magic, you could possibly be about of the show or be a spectator and still have a great time!”
Waikiki pickup whisks you around Oahu in one day with Diamond Head views, Halona Blowhole, North Shore snorkeling options, Haleiwa, Dole.
“JR was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and had a pleasant tone and way about him. He made the tour a delightful experience.”
