Oahu Grand Circle Island Day Trip Including Snorkeling, Byodo-in Temple, Dole Plantation and North Shore Mac Nut Farm
by VIP Tours and Activities
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This 10-hour bus tour circles the island of Oahu, visiting many well-known locations and attractions. The tour begins with a 10-minute stop at Diamond Head Lookout, which offers views over the Pacific Ocean but does not include the Diamond Head Crater hike. It then passes through Kahala, an upscale residential area. Next, the group stops for snorkeling at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, a popular snorkeling destination. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at Halona Blowhole, a natural lava tube that shoots water up to 30 feet high. Several beaches are visited along the way, including Sandy Beach Park, known locally as Broke Neck Beach for its large shore breaks in spring and summer; Makapu'u Beach at Oahu’s easternmost point; and Waimanalo, a beach area referred to by locals as God's Country. There is a 15-minute stop at Mokoli’i Island, also called Chinaman Hat because of its shape. The itinerary includes a 30-minute visit to Byodo-in Temple, a replica of a 950-year-old Japanese temple featuring a golden Buddha statue, gardens, and a koi pond; the entrance fee is not included. Afterward, the tour stops for 20 minutes at Kahuku Farms fruit stands, offering fresh local fruit. The route passes famous surf spots including Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach, as well as Laniakea Beach, known as Turtle Beach. The group visits Haleiwa town, a historic North Shore community, and spends 60 minutes at Haleiwa Beach Park, where snorkeling or swimming at Puena Point is possible. The tour continues with a 60-minute visit to North Shore Macadamia Nut Company, where visitors can observe nut processing and sample macadamia products. The final stops include a 40-minute visit to Dole Plantation and a 15-minute stop at Green World Coffee Farms, Oahu’s first coffee visitor farm where Hawaiian coffees are roasted daily. Bottled water, snorkeling gear, snacks, and air conditioning on the minibus are included. Lunch, gratuities, and any entrance fees are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Diamond Head Lookout
A 10-minute stop at the Diamond Head Lookout which offers views over the Pacific Ocean. This is a lookout point only and does not include the Diamond Head Crater hike.
10 min
Kahala
A drive through Kahala, known as the Beverly Hills of Hawaii, a residential area with upscale homes.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
A stop at Hanauma Bay, recognized as the best snorkeling destination on Oahu, where visitors can swim and snorkel among marine life.
Halona Blowhole
A 15-minute stop at Halona Blowhole, a lava tube formed thousands of years ago that shoots water up to 30 feet high.
15 min
Sandy Beach Park
A stop at Sandy Beach Park, also called Broke Neck Beach, known for large shore breaks during spring and summer months.
Makapu'u Beach
A stop at Makapu'u Beach, a local favorite located at the easternmost point of Oahu.
Waimanalo
Drive through Waimanalo, an area locally referred to as God's Country due to its natural scenery.
Mokoli’i Island
A 15-minute stop near Mokoli’i Island, also called Chinaman Hat because of its distinctive shape.
15 min
Byodo-in Temple
A 30-minute visit to Byodo-in Temple, a replica of a 950-year-old Japanese temple located in the Valley of the Temples. The temple features a golden Buddha statue, gardens, and a koi pond. A $5 entrance fee per person is not included.
30 min
Kahuku Farms
A 20-minute stop at Kahuku Farms fruit stands offering fresh, local fruit.
20 min
Banzai Pipeline
A drive-by of Banzai Pipeline, a famous surf spot known for its barreling waves.
Sunset Beach
A stop at Sunset Beach, a well-known North Shore beach and surfing location.
Laniakea Beach
A stop at Laniakea Beach, known as Turtle Beach for its frequent sea turtle sightings.
Haleiwa
Drive-through Haleiwa, a historic town on the North Shore.
Haleiwa Beach Park
A 60-minute stop to snorkel or swim at Puena Point in Haleiwa Beach Park.
60 min
North Shore Macadamia Nut Company
A 60-minute visit to the North Shore Macadamia Nut Company, where visitors can observe nut processing, learn about macadamia nut history in Hawaii, and sample macadamia products.
60 min
Dole Plantation
A 40-minute stop at Dole Plantation, known as the Pineapple King.
40 min
Green World Coffee Farms
A 15-minute visit to Green World Coffee Farms, Oahu’s first coffee visitor farm where Hawaiian coffees are roasted daily on site.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Oahu Grand Circle Island Day Trip Including Snorkeling, Byodo-in Temple, Dole Plantation and North Shore Mac Nut Farm
by VIP Tours and Activities
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$188Overview
This 10-hour bus tour circles the island of Oahu, visiting many well-known locations and attractions. The tour begins with a 10-minute stop at Diamond Head Lookout, which offers views over the Pacific Ocean but does not include the Diamond Head Crater hike. It then passes through Kahala, an upscale residential area. Next, the group stops for snorkeling at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, a popular snorkeling destination. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at Halona Blowhole, a natural lava tube that shoots water up to 30 feet high. Several beaches are visited along the way, including Sandy Beach Park, known locally as Broke Neck Beach for its large shore breaks in spring and summer; Makapu'u Beach at Oahu’s easternmost point; and Waimanalo, a beach area referred to by locals as God's Country. There is a 15-minute stop at Mokoli’i Island, also called Chinaman Hat because of its shape. The itinerary includes a 30-minute visit to Byodo-in Temple, a replica of a 950-year-old Japanese temple featuring a golden Buddha statue, gardens, and a koi pond; the entrance fee is not included. Afterward, the tour stops for 20 minutes at Kahuku Farms fruit stands, offering fresh local fruit. The route passes famous surf spots including Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach, as well as Laniakea Beach, known as Turtle Beach. The group visits Haleiwa town, a historic North Shore community, and spends 60 minutes at Haleiwa Beach Park, where snorkeling or swimming at Puena Point is possible. The tour continues with a 60-minute visit to North Shore Macadamia Nut Company, where visitors can observe nut processing and sample macadamia products. The final stops include a 40-minute visit to Dole Plantation and a 15-minute stop at Green World Coffee Farms, Oahu’s first coffee visitor farm where Hawaiian coffees are roasted daily. Bottled water, snorkeling gear, snacks, and air conditioning on the minibus are included. Lunch, gratuities, and any entrance fees are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Diamond Head Lookout
A 10-minute stop at the Diamond Head Lookout which offers views over the Pacific Ocean. This is a lookout point only and does not include the Diamond Head Crater hike.
10 min
Kahala
A drive through Kahala, known as the Beverly Hills of Hawaii, a residential area with upscale homes.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
A stop at Hanauma Bay, recognized as the best snorkeling destination on Oahu, where visitors can swim and snorkel among marine life.
Halona Blowhole
A 15-minute stop at Halona Blowhole, a lava tube formed thousands of years ago that shoots water up to 30 feet high.
15 min
Sandy Beach Park
A stop at Sandy Beach Park, also called Broke Neck Beach, known for large shore breaks during spring and summer months.
Makapu'u Beach
A stop at Makapu'u Beach, a local favorite located at the easternmost point of Oahu.
Waimanalo
Drive through Waimanalo, an area locally referred to as God's Country due to its natural scenery.
Mokoli’i Island
A 15-minute stop near Mokoli’i Island, also called Chinaman Hat because of its distinctive shape.
15 min
Byodo-in Temple
A 30-minute visit to Byodo-in Temple, a replica of a 950-year-old Japanese temple located in the Valley of the Temples. The temple features a golden Buddha statue, gardens, and a koi pond. A $5 entrance fee per person is not included.
30 min
Kahuku Farms
A 20-minute stop at Kahuku Farms fruit stands offering fresh, local fruit.
20 min
Banzai Pipeline
A drive-by of Banzai Pipeline, a famous surf spot known for its barreling waves.
Sunset Beach
A stop at Sunset Beach, a well-known North Shore beach and surfing location.
Laniakea Beach
A stop at Laniakea Beach, known as Turtle Beach for its frequent sea turtle sightings.
Haleiwa
Drive-through Haleiwa, a historic town on the North Shore.
Haleiwa Beach Park
A 60-minute stop to snorkel or swim at Puena Point in Haleiwa Beach Park.
60 min
North Shore Macadamia Nut Company
A 60-minute visit to the North Shore Macadamia Nut Company, where visitors can observe nut processing, learn about macadamia nut history in Hawaii, and sample macadamia products.
60 min
Dole Plantation
A 40-minute stop at Dole Plantation, known as the Pineapple King.
40 min
Green World Coffee Farms
A 15-minute visit to Green World Coffee Farms, Oahu’s first coffee visitor farm where Hawaiian coffees are roasted daily on site.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Honolulu
- Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour with Early Access in Honolulu
- Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri Battleship Small-Group Tour in Honolulu
- Private Oahu Tour: Beaches, Food, Macadamia Nut Tasting & Aloha in Honolulu
- Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Cultural Center Day Trip from Waikiki
- Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center Day Trip from Waikiki
- Oahu Ultimate Circle Island: 30 Spots, 10+ Stops with Macadamia Nut Tasting