ALL-INCLUSIVE ULTIMATE CIRCLE ISLAND ADVENTURE with Waimea Waterfall and Lunch
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Ultimate Circle Island Tour with Oahu Nature Tours
INCLUSIONS:
Air-conditioned, state-of-the-art luxury vehicles with panorama windows.
Live commentary and escort on board, not just an audio tour!
Hotel pickup (selected Waikiki hotels only, not from the west or north side of the island.)
Professionally trained guides who are both excellent educators and entertainers
*As the original and still the best eco-tour and Ultimate Circle Island tour company on Oahu, we have been operating for 28 years with consistently excellent, 5-star ratings, year after year.
Ultimate Circle Island Tour with Oahu Nature Tours
This tour is operated on: Weekdays
DETAILED TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Join us on this exciting journey of discovery that will satisfy your senses and provide exceptional photo opportunities.
Begin your day driving through the beautiful Kapiolani Park and Amelia Earhart Point on the ocean-facing outer slopes of Diamond Head Crater, Hawaii’s icon and most recognizable landmark, where you can marvel at the 100,000 year-old volcanic peak perched above the Pacific.
Traveling along Oahu’s spectacular southeast coastline we arrive at the famous Halona Blowhole and “From Here to Eternity” beach where Green Sea Turtles can often be spotted in the emerald-green waters of the cove made famous by the only Oscar-winning movie made in Hawaii.
We continue to visit Sandy Beach, a beautiful sandy-bottom beach that looks peaceful and serene but is known for its notoriously powerful shore-breaks, pounding waves and body-surfing opportunities.
Driving by Makapu’u Lookout you will see the island’s most recent lava flows and enjoy incredible panoramic views of offshore islands, turquoise and azure ocean water and breathtaking lava cliffs above.
We continue to the world-renowned Pali Lookout, that Mark Twain called the most beautiful views on the planet.
Driving north we arrive at the Valley of the Temples and visit the colorful Byodo-in temple, a photographer’s dream. This Hawaii State Landmark is home to wild peacocks and hundreds of koi carp with a large reflecting pond and meditation niches.
Continuing on the relaxing windward coast we also visit scenic Chinaman’s Hat, a picturesque islet located in the warm, tropical waters of Kaneohe Bay.
Continuing north to Kahuku, home of the North Shore’ famous shrimp farms you will observe endangered wetland birds, including Black-neck stilts, Hawaiian coots and Moorhens. Stopping at one of the locals’ favorite shrimp trucks, try some delicious locally-farmed garlic shrimp, fish or a chicken plate and refreshing drinks. You will be served your choice of nine different sautéed shrimp plates, fresh lemon and steaming rice while your nature guide provides information about Hawaii’s aquaculture efforts. (*Chicken Katsu and Veggie Chow Mein options are also available!)
Next you can marvel at the world-famous Sunset Beach as we drive by this legendary big-wave surfing location where towering, giant waves arrive between November-April.
Then we visit Waimea Valley Arboretum and Waterfall. This enchanting and relaxing location showcases over 5,000 species of tropical flowering plants, ancient archaeological sites, and one of the most scenic waterfalls on the island.
Get ready to experience the laid-back charm of Haleiwa as we drive through this vibrant town, the heart of Hawaii’s North Shore and the official surfing capital of the world. Take a moment to appreciate the stunning ocean views and the legendary waves that make the North Shore world-famous. From the golden sands to the endless blue horizon, the scenery here is simply breathtaking. Whether you’re gazing at the surfers riding the powerful swells or enjoying the peaceful serenity of the shoreline, the beauty of Haleiwa and its surrounding beaches is truly unforgettable.
Driving through extensive pineapple fields, our last stop is the historic Dole Plantation. Here, you can buy a souvenir to take home and share with your family and friends and always remember your exciting adventure around the Island of Oahu and Waimea Waterfall.
Ultimate Circle Island Tour with Oahu Nature Tours
The timing of the tour always depends on many factors and is at the discretion of your driver/tour guide on location who will take into consideration the speed of the group, the traffic conditions around the island, the potential road closures, weather warnings from the state and many other factors. But generally speaking, the photo stops will take about 10-15 minutes, other stops are 20-25 minutes, the lunch is usually about 45 minutes at Tanaka’s Shrimp and the Waimea Arboretum/ Waterfall walk/visit is about 1,5 hours.
TOUR ITINERARY – THE BEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE ROUTE AROUND THE ISLAND TO OAHU’S FAMOUS SITES
Queen Kapi’olani Park – (Drive By)
Diamond Head State Monument – (Drive By)
Kaiwi Coast Halona Blowhole – STOP
Sandy Beach Park – STOP
Makapu‘u Point Waimanalo Coast – (Drive By)
Nu’uanu Pali – STOP
Byodo-In Temple – STOP
Mokoli’i Island – STOP
Kahana Bay Beach Park – (Drive By)
Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp – STOP
Sunset Beach – (Drive By)
Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden – STOP
Haleiwa – STOP
Pineapple Fields – (Drive By)
Dole Plantation – STOP
Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Oahu Nature Tours
Please compare our actual stops and inclusions with other tour operators and check out our social media reviews (“Oahu Nature Tours – All-inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Adventure”) to see that our current online special is a truly amazing offer not just for the superior guide, vehicle and food quality provided compared to other similar activities but for the sheer number of covered stops, visited locations, tour length and all inclusions as well. We visit the most places of all circle tours thus have the best hourly rate for you and will show you beautiful scenery and paid sites, not commercial locations.
RESERVE DIRECTLY HERE WITH US AND RECEIVE THE VERY BEST.
By choosing to reserve your tour directly here on our website, you eliminate the hassle of third-party platforms and guarantee superior support:
Excellent Customer Service & Control, Guaranteed Expert Answers:: You bypass frustrating offshore call centers and get a direct line to the Oahu Nature Tour team. If you need to make a change, you talk to the people who can help—fast. Communicate instantly with the local team who runs the tour and knows the island best. You receive priority treatment and reliable information that outside agents can’t provide.
Real-Time Reliability: You get real-time spot availability direct from our system, which means no overbookings or frustrating last-minute surprises.
Direct Local Impact: Your payment supports our family-owned business, directly funding Hawaii conservation and our dedicated local guides and educational mission.
*This tour has a walking portion in the Arboretum to visit the waterfall and it might not be not suitable for all people with mobility issues. Please let us know in advance if you are bringing a mobility device.
HOTEL PICKUPS:
We can provide free transportation to and from selected Waikiki hotels, the ones that have assigned safe and permitted pickup areas. These pickup locations were carefully selected to make sure you never have to walk too far from your own hotel.
You can select from the following eight CENTRALLY LOCATED AND CONVENIENT MEETING POINTS in Waikiki:
– Ala Moana hotel – Mahukona street hotel entrance
– Hilton Hawaiian Village – Grand Islander Tower bus depot
– Ka Lai International hotel – curbside
– Ambassador hotel – Namahana street entrance
– Ross Store at 333 Seaside Avenue
– Hyatt Regency hotel – Koa Avenue entrance
– Marriott Waikiki Beach hotel – Tour Lobby on Paoakalani street side
Just tell us on your booking form what hotel you are staying in and our reservationists will always help you by automatically assigning your pickup location to the one that is the closest to your hotel and we always send a confirmation email and/or a text message specifying that location with photos, maps and instructions.
If you have not selected your Hawaiian accommodation yet that is not a problem either. 🙂 Until we hear from you otherwise, we just assign the default Ala Moana meeting point for you to meet our driver, then you can change it later, up to 24 hours prior your departure time. *To learn more about pickups you can also visit our FAQ page on this website.
TOUR LENGTH: 10 HOURS
APPROXIMATE WALKING LENGTH: 1.5 MILES
TERRAIN DETAILS: Waimea Valley is the home of more than 5,000 documented kinds of tropical an subtropical plants including native and endangered Hawaiian plants. The trail is a paved road with slight inclines up to the waterfall
Included with this Tour
Round trip transportation: We provide transportation from eight designated pick up locations throughout Waikiki.
Lunch Options: Fumi’s Shrimp Truck has many different options from several types of shrimp plates, chicken katsu or vegetarian chow mein. Many drink options are also available.
Delicious Menu Options You can make your selections when you are on board the vehicle during your tour. 1 entree, 1 drink, per guest. | |
| Entree | Butter Garlic Shrimp, Lemon Pepper Shrimp, Hot & Spicy Shrimp, Tempura Shrimp, Spicy Garlic Shrimp, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Chicken Katsu or Vegetarian Chow Mein (*Menu options can be seasonal) |
| Drinks | Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sprite, Green Tea, Passion-Fruit Orange, or Water |
| Dole Whip | Available on site for an additional cost |
Tour Instructions
Pickup time:
Please note that the pickups commence before the actual departure time from Waikiki so the exact pickup time for your particular meeting point will be clearly marked in your confirmation email.
Please make sure you arrive to your meeting point on time and be ready to board your vehicle at
the stated pick-up time but allow 2-3 minutes for our driver to arrive due to occasional traffic delays
outside of our control. Please standby during this short window period if necessary and
do not leave your assigned pickup location.
Please keep your cellphone on during the pickup process so we can assist you connecting with your driver if needed.
Additional Instructions for the Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Waterfall:
– Not mandatory but you might want to bring a rain poncho or a light jacket, just in case of precipitation.
– Not mandatory but you might want to bring bottled water
– Please remember to have breakfast before your tour as eating and food items are not allowed on the
buses when boarding and/or during the tour.
– Wear comfortable walking shoes if you want to join us for a nice stroll in Waimea Arboretum to the Falls.
– Due to the length of this circle island tour please make sure you allow for a comfortable return time to Waikiki.
– Drop-off in Waikiki is also included. You will be dropped off at the same location where we picked you up.
– *Drop-offs might be a half an hour later than scheduled, due to traffic delays or other unforeseeable circumstances.
Out of the eight pickup locations we offer in Waikiki, the meeting point we assign for you
is the closest to the hotel or residence that you indicate in your reservation as your place of stay
but if you have any questions about your pickup time or location, you are welcome to email us at
reservations@oahunaturetours.com *Please note that our offices are closed on weekends but you can
contact us Monday-Friday anytime between 6:45am- 5:00pm.
Waimea Valley:
*Oahu Nature Tours advises against swimming in the waterfalls due to the rare but potential leptospirosis bacteria being present in Hawaii’s freshwaters.
Cancellation Policy:
A minimum of 24 hour notice is required prior to departure time for changing, rescheduling or cancelling your activity. Tours cancelled or rescheduled within the last 24 hours are non-refundable.
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