Oahu 10-Hour Circle Island Tour: Waterfall, Food Trucks, Lookouts, Small Crowds
by Oahu Photo Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$370Overview
This 10-hour small-group tour circles the island of Oahu with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The day begins with a 20-minute visit to Green World Coffee Farms to sample locally grown coffee and experience the aroma of roasting beans. The group then drives through Haleiwa, a surf town known for its colorful shops and surf culture. Next is a one-hour walk through Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden, followed by an early visit to Waimea Valley waterfall where guests can swim in the water before crowds arrive. The tour continues along the North Shore past famous surf breaks such as Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. A one-hour stop at Kahuku food trucks allows time to purchase lunch from local vendors offering garlic shrimp, poke bowls, and smoothies. The route then follows Oahu’s Windward Coast, passing landmarks including Chinaman’s Hat, Kualoa Ranch, and the Koʻolau mountains. Additional stops include 20-minute visits to Kualoa Regional Park overlooking Chinaman’s Hat, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet, Nu’uanu Pali lookout, Makapu‘U Point, and Halona Blowhole with ocean views and seasonal whale watching. The day ends with a 15-minute stop for a malasada treat from Leonard’s bakery. The tour also drives through the upscale Kahala neighborhood before returning to Waikiki for drop-off. Included are entrance fees, snacks, a professional photographer guide, and a driver/guide. Food and drinks beyond snacks are not included. Guests should bring a bathing suit and wear tropical attire. The small-group format helps avoid large crowds at popular sites.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Green World Coffee Farms
Spend about 20 minutes sampling and smelling freshly roasted, locally grown Hawaiian coffee.
20 min
Haleiwa
Drive through Haleiwa, a surf town with colorful storefronts and surf culture, noting places of local interest and historic buildings.
Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Take a one-hour walk through the arboretum and botanical garden to photograph local plants and wildlife, timed to arrive early at the waterfall.
60 min
Waimea Valley
Arrive before others to be the first at Waimea Valley waterfall, with one hour to photograph and swim in the refreshing water.
60 min
Banzai Pipeline
Drive along the North Shore to view the famous Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach, watching for surfers and large waves.
Kahuku Food Trucks
Stop for one hour at Kahuku food trucks to buy lunch from local favorites such as garlic shrimp, poke bowls, or fruit smoothies.
60 min
Oahu's Windward Coast
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Windward Coast, passing Chinaman’s Hat, Kualoa Ranch, and the Koʻolau mountains.
Kualoa Regional Park
Spend 20 minutes at the park with views of Chinaman’s Hat and the Jurassic Park mountains.
20 min
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
Visit the Buddhist temple located behind Kahaluu valley for 20 minutes.
20 min
Nu’uanu Pali
Stop for 20 minutes to see views of Oahu’s windward side from this lookout.
20 min
Makapu‘U Point
Spend 20 minutes at Makapu‘U Point viewing where mountains meet ocean with notable colors.
20 min
Halona Blowhole
Visit the Halona Blowhole lookout for 20 minutes to see the ocean spout and possibly whales in winter.
20 min
Malasada Treat
End the day with a 15-minute stop to receive a malasada from Leonard’s bakery.
15 min
Kahala
Drive through Kahala, an upscale neighborhood known for luxury homes and beachfront estates.
Waikiki
Return to Waikiki for drop-off after a full day touring the island’s highlights.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at the entrance of the parking lot across the street from the Queen Kapiolani Hotel.
End point
Please meet your guide at the entrance of the parking lot across the street from the Queen Kapiolani Hotel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Oahu 10-Hour Circle Island Tour: Waterfall, Food Trucks, Lookouts, Small Crowds
by Oahu Photo Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$370Overview
This 10-hour small-group tour circles the island of Oahu with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The day begins with a 20-minute visit to Green World Coffee Farms to sample locally grown coffee and experience the aroma of roasting beans. The group then drives through Haleiwa, a surf town known for its colorful shops and surf culture. Next is a one-hour walk through Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden, followed by an early visit to Waimea Valley waterfall where guests can swim in the water before crowds arrive. The tour continues along the North Shore past famous surf breaks such as Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. A one-hour stop at Kahuku food trucks allows time to purchase lunch from local vendors offering garlic shrimp, poke bowls, and smoothies. The route then follows Oahu’s Windward Coast, passing landmarks including Chinaman’s Hat, Kualoa Ranch, and the Koʻolau mountains. Additional stops include 20-minute visits to Kualoa Regional Park overlooking Chinaman’s Hat, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet, Nu’uanu Pali lookout, Makapu‘U Point, and Halona Blowhole with ocean views and seasonal whale watching. The day ends with a 15-minute stop for a malasada treat from Leonard’s bakery. The tour also drives through the upscale Kahala neighborhood before returning to Waikiki for drop-off. Included are entrance fees, snacks, a professional photographer guide, and a driver/guide. Food and drinks beyond snacks are not included. Guests should bring a bathing suit and wear tropical attire. The small-group format helps avoid large crowds at popular sites.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Green World Coffee Farms
Spend about 20 minutes sampling and smelling freshly roasted, locally grown Hawaiian coffee.
20 min
Haleiwa
Drive through Haleiwa, a surf town with colorful storefronts and surf culture, noting places of local interest and historic buildings.
Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Take a one-hour walk through the arboretum and botanical garden to photograph local plants and wildlife, timed to arrive early at the waterfall.
60 min
Waimea Valley
Arrive before others to be the first at Waimea Valley waterfall, with one hour to photograph and swim in the refreshing water.
60 min
Banzai Pipeline
Drive along the North Shore to view the famous Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach, watching for surfers and large waves.
Kahuku Food Trucks
Stop for one hour at Kahuku food trucks to buy lunch from local favorites such as garlic shrimp, poke bowls, or fruit smoothies.
60 min
Oahu's Windward Coast
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Windward Coast, passing Chinaman’s Hat, Kualoa Ranch, and the Koʻolau mountains.
Kualoa Regional Park
Spend 20 minutes at the park with views of Chinaman’s Hat and the Jurassic Park mountains.
20 min
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
Visit the Buddhist temple located behind Kahaluu valley for 20 minutes.
20 min
Nu’uanu Pali
Stop for 20 minutes to see views of Oahu’s windward side from this lookout.
20 min
Makapu‘U Point
Spend 20 minutes at Makapu‘U Point viewing where mountains meet ocean with notable colors.
20 min
Halona Blowhole
Visit the Halona Blowhole lookout for 20 minutes to see the ocean spout and possibly whales in winter.
20 min
Malasada Treat
End the day with a 15-minute stop to receive a malasada from Leonard’s bakery.
15 min
Kahala
Drive through Kahala, an upscale neighborhood known for luxury homes and beachfront estates.
Waikiki
Return to Waikiki for drop-off after a full day touring the island’s highlights.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at the entrance of the parking lot across the street from the Queen Kapiolani Hotel.
End point
Please meet your guide at the entrance of the parking lot across the street from the Queen Kapiolani Hotel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.