Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9-Hour Deluxe Bus Tour
by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events
Choose from 2 available options
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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.$200Overview
This 9-hour deluxe bus tour covers a full circle of Oahu’s main island sights and includes a stop in Haleiwa town. The tour begins with a window view of Diamond Head, where you can see surfers from above. Next, the bus passes the Kahala Gold Coast, showing palatial estates along the shore. The route continues to Hanauma Bay, a marine sanctuary inside a volcanic crater home to many tropical fish species (closed on Tuesdays). Then the tour stops at Halona Blow Hole, a natural lava formation that shoots ocean spray up to 30 feet. The bus then reaches Nuuanu Pali lookout, offering views of the Koolau Mountains and the windward coast, as well as the historic site of the Battle of Nuuanu. After that, there is a visit to the Byodo-In Temple set in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, where you can see koi ponds and tropical gardens and ring the temple bell. The tour continues with a stop at a Tropical Farm outlet selling Hawaiian coffee and macadamia nuts, where tasting is available. Next, there is a window view of the North Shore’s famous surfing beaches. Then you get 90 minutes to explore Haleiwa town on your own for lunch and shopping. After Haleiwa, the tour stops at the Dole Plantation for about 30 minutes to learn about pineapples, shop, or try the well-known DoleWhip. Finally, the bus passes downtown Honolulu with views of Chinatown and the Aloha Tower at the harbor. Throughout the tour, you travel in a deluxe bus equipped with onboard restrooms, original video content, bottled water, hand towelettes, and a walking map. Breakfast includes a poi malasada from Kamehameha Bakery. Pick-up and drop-off services are included. The driver also serves as a knowledgeable guide. The schedule and route may change.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Diamond Head Lookout
View Oahu’s famous Diamond Head landmark from the bus window and watch surfers below from a birds-eye perspective.
Kahala Gold Coast
Drive along the Kahala Gold Coast and see the palatial estates lining this well-known stretch of coastline.
Hanauma Bay
See Hanauma Bay, a marine sanctuary inside a volcanic crater that hosts hundreds of tropical reef fish species. Note it is closed on Tuesdays.
Halona Blow Hole
Stop for about 10 minutes at Halona Blow Hole, a natural lava formation that shoots ocean spray up to 30 feet high.
10 min
Nuuanu Pali Lookout
Spend about 10 minutes at Nuuanu Pali, which offers scenic views of the Koolau Mountains and windward coast, and is the site of Hawaii’s historic Battle of Nuuanu.
10 min
Byodo-In Temple
Visit the Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park for about 20 minutes. See koi ponds, tropical landscaping, and ring the temple’s bon-sho bell.
20 min
Tropical Farm Outlet
Stop for about 20 minutes at a farm outlet selling Hawaiian coffees and macadamia nuts, with opportunities to sample local flavors.
20 min
North Shore Surfing Beaches
View world-famous North Shore surfing beaches from the bus windows.
Haleiwa Town
Have 90 minutes to explore Haleiwa town on your own for lunch and shopping.
90 min
Dole Plantation
Spend about 30 minutes at the Dole Plantation to learn about pineapples, shop, or try the famous DoleWhip.
30 min
Downtown Honolulu
View Honolulu’s historic center, including Chinatown and the Aloha Tower at Honolulu Harbor, from the bus windows.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9-Hour Deluxe Bus Tour
by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events
Choose from 2 available options
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.$200Overview
This 9-hour deluxe bus tour covers a full circle of Oahu’s main island sights and includes a stop in Haleiwa town. The tour begins with a window view of Diamond Head, where you can see surfers from above. Next, the bus passes the Kahala Gold Coast, showing palatial estates along the shore. The route continues to Hanauma Bay, a marine sanctuary inside a volcanic crater home to many tropical fish species (closed on Tuesdays). Then the tour stops at Halona Blow Hole, a natural lava formation that shoots ocean spray up to 30 feet. The bus then reaches Nuuanu Pali lookout, offering views of the Koolau Mountains and the windward coast, as well as the historic site of the Battle of Nuuanu. After that, there is a visit to the Byodo-In Temple set in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, where you can see koi ponds and tropical gardens and ring the temple bell. The tour continues with a stop at a Tropical Farm outlet selling Hawaiian coffee and macadamia nuts, where tasting is available. Next, there is a window view of the North Shore’s famous surfing beaches. Then you get 90 minutes to explore Haleiwa town on your own for lunch and shopping. After Haleiwa, the tour stops at the Dole Plantation for about 30 minutes to learn about pineapples, shop, or try the well-known DoleWhip. Finally, the bus passes downtown Honolulu with views of Chinatown and the Aloha Tower at the harbor. Throughout the tour, you travel in a deluxe bus equipped with onboard restrooms, original video content, bottled water, hand towelettes, and a walking map. Breakfast includes a poi malasada from Kamehameha Bakery. Pick-up and drop-off services are included. The driver also serves as a knowledgeable guide. The schedule and route may change.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Diamond Head Lookout
View Oahu’s famous Diamond Head landmark from the bus window and watch surfers below from a birds-eye perspective.
Kahala Gold Coast
Drive along the Kahala Gold Coast and see the palatial estates lining this well-known stretch of coastline.
Hanauma Bay
See Hanauma Bay, a marine sanctuary inside a volcanic crater that hosts hundreds of tropical reef fish species. Note it is closed on Tuesdays.
Halona Blow Hole
Stop for about 10 minutes at Halona Blow Hole, a natural lava formation that shoots ocean spray up to 30 feet high.
10 min
Nuuanu Pali Lookout
Spend about 10 minutes at Nuuanu Pali, which offers scenic views of the Koolau Mountains and windward coast, and is the site of Hawaii’s historic Battle of Nuuanu.
10 min
Byodo-In Temple
Visit the Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park for about 20 minutes. See koi ponds, tropical landscaping, and ring the temple’s bon-sho bell.
20 min
Tropical Farm Outlet
Stop for about 20 minutes at a farm outlet selling Hawaiian coffees and macadamia nuts, with opportunities to sample local flavors.
20 min
North Shore Surfing Beaches
View world-famous North Shore surfing beaches from the bus windows.
Haleiwa Town
Have 90 minutes to explore Haleiwa town on your own for lunch and shopping.
90 min
Dole Plantation
Spend about 30 minutes at the Dole Plantation to learn about pineapples, shop, or try the famous DoleWhip.
30 min
Downtown Honolulu
View Honolulu’s historic center, including Chinatown and the Aloha Tower at Honolulu Harbor, from the bus windows.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.