Oahu Ultimate Circle Island: 30 Spots, 10+ Stops with Macadamia Nut Tasting
by Daniels Hawaii - Tours & Activities
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This Oahu Circle Island Bus Tour lasts about six to seven hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Waikiki. The tour visits 30 spots around the island with more than 10 stops at key locations and attractions. The route begins with a stop at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, followed by a 15-minute visit to the Diamond Head Crater lookout. Next is a 25-minute stop at the Dole Pineapple Plantation, then a 20-minute visit to Tropical Farms for a complimentary tasting of macadamia nuts and macadamia nut coffee. The tour continues to Halona Blowhole for about seven minutes, then passes Sunset Beach Park and Banzai Pipeline. There is a 15-minute stop at Laniakea Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, where turtles are often seen on the shore; parking here is limited, so the stop depends on safety and availability. The tour also stops for 15 minutes at Hawaii Kai Lookout with views of Koko Head Crater and Diamond Head Crater, and 15 minutes at Makapu‘U Point to see Rabbit Island, WWII bunkers, and seasonal whale watching. Eternity Beach is a brief stop of about seven minutes, followed by a view of Mokoli’i Island, known as Chinaman's Hat. The tour passes several famous filming locations for movies and TV shows including Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor. Sandy Beach Park is also passed, with commentary about its reputation. Lunch is taken at the North Shore Food Trucks area, including Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck, with about 35 minutes allotted; lunch is not included. The return journey includes stops at Waikiki Beach, a 20-minute visit to Kaimana Beach with its WWI Memorial and banyan trees, a stop at the Duke Kahanamoku statue, and a pass through Haleiwa Beach Park surf town. The tour continues past the Polynesian Cultural Center, U.S. Army Schofield Barracks, and Honolulu Airport with information about its operations. Additional stops include Aloha Tower Marketplace lighthouse and Ala Moana Center mall. The tour vehicle is spacious and driven by a professional driver/guide. Bottled water, all taxes and fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Gratuities and lunch are not included. The operator runs tours in all weather and offers private tours and tours in other languages upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
A well-known spot for snorkeling on Oahu, though visits depend on conditions.
Diamond Head Crater
View from Diamond Head Beach Lookout where visitors can watch surfers and whales in season, with a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Dole Plantation
A 25-minute stop to explore the plantation and try pineapple ice cream while learning about pineapple cultivation.
25 min
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
A 20-minute stop offering free tastings of macadamia nut coffee and macadamia nuts, including cracking the hard macadamia nut.
20 min
Halona Blowhole
A 7-minute stop to watch water spout up to 20 feet from a lava tube.
7 min
Sunset Beach Park
A drive-by stop at one of the world’s most famous surf spots.
Banzai Pipeline
A drive-by of the home of the Pipemasters Pro Surf competition.
Laniakea Beach
A 15-minute stop at Turtle Beach, known for frequent turtle sightings on the shoreline; parking is limited so stops depend on safety and availability.
15 min
Hawaii Kai Lookout
A 15-minute stop with views over Hawaii Kai, the 1,048-step Koko Head Crater, and Diamond Head Crater.
15 min
Makapu‘U Point
A 15-minute stop featuring views of Makapu'u Beach, Rabbit Island, WWII bunkers, and whale watching in season.
15 min
Eternity Beach
A 7-minute stop at a beach known from movies.
7 min
Mokoli’i Island
A stop to learn why this eastside island is called Chinamans Hat.
Famous filming locations
Drive-by of areas used in movies and TV shows like Jurassic Park, Godzilla, and Hawaii Five-0.
Sandy Beach Park
A drive-by of one of the most dangerous beaches in the US, known as Neck Breaker Beach.
North Shore Food Trucks
A 35-minute lunch break at the North Shore Food Trucks area, featuring Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck; lunch not included.
35 min
Waikiki Beach
A drive-by of the famous Waikiki Beach.
Kaimana Beach
A 20-minute stop at a quiet beach in Waikiki with a WWI Memorial, banyan trees, and views of the Waikiki skyline.
20 min
Statue of Duke Kahanamoku
A drive-by of the statue honoring the inventor of freestyle swimming and promoter of aloha spirit.
Haleiwa Beach Park
A drive-by through the historic surf town of Haleiwa.
Polynesian Cultural Center
A drive-by of the venue hosting the largest Polynesian show in the world.
U.S. Army Schofield Barracks
A drive-by noting the military’s important role in Hawaii.
Honolulu Airport
A drive-by of the airport serving over 20 million passengers annually, with facts shared by the guide.
Aloha Tower Marketplace
A drive-by of Hawaii’s lighthouse called the Statue of Liberty of Hawaii, with historical information.
Ala Moana Center
A drive-by of the biggest outdoor shopping mall in the US.
Waikiki Beach
Return and drop-off at Waikiki hotels near the beach.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Oahu Ultimate Circle Island: 30 Spots, 10+ Stops with Macadamia Nut Tasting
by Daniels Hawaii - Tours & Activities
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.$199.80Overview
This Oahu Circle Island Bus Tour lasts about six to seven hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Waikiki. The tour visits 30 spots around the island with more than 10 stops at key locations and attractions. The route begins with a stop at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, followed by a 15-minute visit to the Diamond Head Crater lookout. Next is a 25-minute stop at the Dole Pineapple Plantation, then a 20-minute visit to Tropical Farms for a complimentary tasting of macadamia nuts and macadamia nut coffee. The tour continues to Halona Blowhole for about seven minutes, then passes Sunset Beach Park and Banzai Pipeline. There is a 15-minute stop at Laniakea Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, where turtles are often seen on the shore; parking here is limited, so the stop depends on safety and availability. The tour also stops for 15 minutes at Hawaii Kai Lookout with views of Koko Head Crater and Diamond Head Crater, and 15 minutes at Makapu‘U Point to see Rabbit Island, WWII bunkers, and seasonal whale watching. Eternity Beach is a brief stop of about seven minutes, followed by a view of Mokoli’i Island, known as Chinaman's Hat. The tour passes several famous filming locations for movies and TV shows including Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor. Sandy Beach Park is also passed, with commentary about its reputation. Lunch is taken at the North Shore Food Trucks area, including Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck, with about 35 minutes allotted; lunch is not included. The return journey includes stops at Waikiki Beach, a 20-minute visit to Kaimana Beach with its WWI Memorial and banyan trees, a stop at the Duke Kahanamoku statue, and a pass through Haleiwa Beach Park surf town. The tour continues past the Polynesian Cultural Center, U.S. Army Schofield Barracks, and Honolulu Airport with information about its operations. Additional stops include Aloha Tower Marketplace lighthouse and Ala Moana Center mall. The tour vehicle is spacious and driven by a professional driver/guide. Bottled water, all taxes and fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Gratuities and lunch are not included. The operator runs tours in all weather and offers private tours and tours in other languages upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
A well-known spot for snorkeling on Oahu, though visits depend on conditions.
Diamond Head Crater
View from Diamond Head Beach Lookout where visitors can watch surfers and whales in season, with a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Dole Plantation
A 25-minute stop to explore the plantation and try pineapple ice cream while learning about pineapple cultivation.
25 min
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
A 20-minute stop offering free tastings of macadamia nut coffee and macadamia nuts, including cracking the hard macadamia nut.
20 min
Halona Blowhole
A 7-minute stop to watch water spout up to 20 feet from a lava tube.
7 min
Sunset Beach Park
A drive-by stop at one of the world’s most famous surf spots.
Banzai Pipeline
A drive-by of the home of the Pipemasters Pro Surf competition.
Laniakea Beach
A 15-minute stop at Turtle Beach, known for frequent turtle sightings on the shoreline; parking is limited so stops depend on safety and availability.
15 min
Hawaii Kai Lookout
A 15-minute stop with views over Hawaii Kai, the 1,048-step Koko Head Crater, and Diamond Head Crater.
15 min
Makapu‘U Point
A 15-minute stop featuring views of Makapu'u Beach, Rabbit Island, WWII bunkers, and whale watching in season.
15 min
Eternity Beach
A 7-minute stop at a beach known from movies.
7 min
Mokoli’i Island
A stop to learn why this eastside island is called Chinamans Hat.
Famous filming locations
Drive-by of areas used in movies and TV shows like Jurassic Park, Godzilla, and Hawaii Five-0.
Sandy Beach Park
A drive-by of one of the most dangerous beaches in the US, known as Neck Breaker Beach.
North Shore Food Trucks
A 35-minute lunch break at the North Shore Food Trucks area, featuring Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck; lunch not included.
35 min
Waikiki Beach
A drive-by of the famous Waikiki Beach.
Kaimana Beach
A 20-minute stop at a quiet beach in Waikiki with a WWI Memorial, banyan trees, and views of the Waikiki skyline.
20 min
Statue of Duke Kahanamoku
A drive-by of the statue honoring the inventor of freestyle swimming and promoter of aloha spirit.
Haleiwa Beach Park
A drive-by through the historic surf town of Haleiwa.
Polynesian Cultural Center
A drive-by of the venue hosting the largest Polynesian show in the world.
U.S. Army Schofield Barracks
A drive-by noting the military’s important role in Hawaii.
Honolulu Airport
A drive-by of the airport serving over 20 million passengers annually, with facts shared by the guide.
Aloha Tower Marketplace
A drive-by of Hawaii’s lighthouse called the Statue of Liberty of Hawaii, with historical information.
Ala Moana Center
A drive-by of the biggest outdoor shopping mall in the US.
Waikiki Beach
Return and drop-off at Waikiki hotels near the beach.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.