All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Day Tour and Waimea Falls

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  • Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Honolulu, United States
  • Product code: 3358P14
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Oahu Nature Tours, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96826

An exciting journey of discovery through the beautiful Amelia Earhart Point on the ocean-facing slopes of Diamond Head Crater (drive-by), the famous Halona Blowhole, “From Here to Eternity” beach, Makapu’u Point (drive-by), visit Valley of the Temples, colorful Byodo-in Temple and scenic Mokoli'i Island. Includes a delicious lunch at the famous Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp on the North Shore where you'll be served your choice of various sautéed shrimp plates. *Chicken and Veggie options are also available. World famous Waimea Valley, the Arboretum and Waterfall are next, followed by the Dole Pineapple Plantation.
Your expert nature guide will provide a fascinating narration about Hawaii's bird and plant species, geology, history and culture. Tour includes all admission fees to the visited locations, also includes the lunch, and each party also receives a 152-page Gift Book "Guide to Nature on Oahu" as a souvenir! It is a $47.00 added value that WE pay. We'll never ask you to pay out of pocket.

Pass By: Diamond Head State Monument, 18th Ave. Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815

This is a drive-by (not a stop!) on the ocean-facing outside slopes of the world-famous icon of Hawaii, Diamond Head Crater and the Amelia Earhart monument which overlooks the Pacific Ocean as the 100,000-year-old volcanic crater towers above you.
*This tour does not include an entry inside the crater, only a drive-by on the outer flanks of it. Hiking to the top from inside the crater floor is included in the three-hour Diamond Head hiking tours.

Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanian'ole Highway, Oahu, HI 96825

This is an intriguing geographical spot where the ocean has undercut the lava and drilled a hole through to the top. On the other side of the lookout point at Halona you can watch for Green Sea Turtles which are spotted often in the emerald green waters of the " From Here To Eternity Cove" made famous by the only Oscar-winning movie made in Hawaii.
**Please note, that our coastlines do have potentially dangerous rip-currents and shore breaks, so as responsible tour operators we can not allow any swimming at the Blowhole for your own safety.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sandy Beach Park, 8801 Kalanianaole Hwy, Oahu, HI 96825

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.
*Please note, that our coastlines and especially that particular beach have dangerous shore breaks so as responsible tour operators we can not allow any swimming at Sandy Beach for your own safety.


Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Makapu'u Point, Kalaniana'ole Hwy turnout above Makapu'u Beach, Oahu, HI 96795

Beautiful coastal vistas and views of offshore islands.

Stop At: Nu’uanu Pali, Oahu, HI

The Nuuanu Pali State Wayside is a lookout above the Pali Highway tunnels where you’re treated to a panoramic view of Oahu's Windward side with sweeping views of Kaneohe, Kaneohe Bay and Kailua. It’s also well known for strong tradewinds, forming a natural wind tunnel of sorts. It was here in 1795 that Kamehameha The Great conquered the island of Oahu in one of the bloodiest battles in Hawaiian history. Led by Kalanikupule, the defenders of Oahu were driven back up into the valley where they were trapped above the cliff. More than 400 of Kalanikupule's soldiers were driven off the edge of the cliff to their deaths 1,000 feet below.



Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562

The Temple grounds are a lushly landscaped paradise nestled in a cleft of the pali and are home to wild peacocks and hundreds of Japanese koi carp. The beautiful grounds include a large reflecting pond, meditation niches, and small waterfalls. Visitors describe this destination as beautiful, peaceful, and restful.

The TV series Hawaii Five-O and Magnum, P.I. featured several episodes where the temple is incorporated into the plot. The temple and its gardens also appeared in an episode of the ABC series Lost, "House of the Rising Sun" in season one as the home of Sun's father.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mokoli’i Island, Oahu, HI 96744

Scenic vistas await you at Mokoli'i...

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp, 56-931 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

*LUNCHSTOP! continuing north to Kahuku, we visit a shrimp farm and one of the locals' favorite shrimp trucks, Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp, where you will be served a delicious garlic shrimp, fish, or chicken plate and a drink (*vegetarian options are also available). After lunch, you can observe our endangered native wetland birds, and learn about Hawaiian aquaculture from your tour guide.
*Lunch is included in the tour price!

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Sunset Beach, Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

This is the legendary big-wave surfing location where towering, giant waves arrive and surfing contests are held between November-April.


Stop At: Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Oahu, HI 96712-8411

Next we visit Waimea Valley and Waterfall. This enchanting location showcases over 5,000 species of tropical flowering plants, ancient archaeological sites, and one of the most scenic waterfalls on the island.

There is a paved path inside the Arboretum that provides easy walking access to the waterfall.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915

Dole Plantation has a plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including DoleWhip®.


Duration: 30 minutes


Inclusions

  • ALL entry fees paid by us for you to the visited locations! $30.00 value Compare with other vendors!
  • Lunch - A delicious shrimp, chicken, or veggie lunch and beverage is also included in the tour price! This is another added $17.00 value that WE pay on your behalf. We'll never ask you to pay out of pocket.
  • Live commentary and escort on board, not just an audio tour!
  • Professionally trained guide
  • Hotel pickup (selected Waikiki hotels only, not from the west or north side of the island.
  • Local taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Separate professional CDL bus driver and plus a dedicated narrator-tour guide for your safety!
  • a 152 page souvenir book “ Pocket Guide to Nature on Oahu” (Value $11.50) (One book per family)
  • Entry/Admission - Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Entry/Admission - Byodo-In Temple

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel PICKUPS CAN START EARLIER THAN THE OFFICIAL DEPARTURE TIME depending on your pick up location!! *PLEASE CHECK your email box and/or phone for confirmation details regarding your actual pick up time!
Please let us know the FULL NAME of the actual Waikiki hotel where you are staying in the comment section as soon as you are able to. Once we receive your booking, our reservationists will automatically assign the closest pickup location for you.
(Or IF you are not staying in a hotel, then please provide a street address for your accommodation.) If you don't know your hotel yet, no problem, we will just assign the default Ala Moana hotel pickup for you and you can change it anytime up to 24 hours before the tour departure time.

You will get a written confirmation from us including your pickup time and your exact pickup location with maps and photographs of the meeting area. Please look for this message from us in your booking agent's message board and/or in your personal email box to see your detailed pickup instructions.

We leave the Waikiki area by 7:45 AM but hotel pick-ups start as early as 7:00 AM depending on your pick up location. *PLEASE CHECK your email box for confirmation details regarding your actual pick up time!

Tour ends at 5:45 PM . Drop offs then begin and might go until 6:30 PM depending on your drop off location.

*We only pickup from select Waikiki hotels. We do not pickup from hotels located on the west or north side of the island (like KoOlina, Disney, Aulani, Four Seasons, Turtle Bay).

Departure time

07:30 AM

Duration

10 hours(approx.)

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Age limit: *CHILDREN MUST BE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OLD TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ADVENTURE. All persons between 3 and 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over age 21.

Near public transportation

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Most travelers can participate

*For your own safety, it is not recommended swimming in Hawaii's waterfalls.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : Mark_C
The whole trip was wonderful. Highly recommend. Full on but had a fabulous overview of the island with great opportunities for photos. Brandon was an excellent guide and highly knowledgeable. Food stops were good.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01


Posted By : Caroline_D
Great day around the island with Brandon, very knowledgable about the history and. Satire of the island and very friendly. Everything ran to time. Only disappointment was that we did not get to spend any time in the lovely north shore, just a drive through. But I guess the day just does not allow this for time.
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Posted By : Cari_B
Brandon our tour guide was very knowledgeable and interactive throughout the whole day. He was very helpful and thorough while adding much humor. Brandon was very entertaining! Kim was a fantastic driver throughout the day and made it very enjoyable. We were moving very timely throughout the day.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01


Posted By : Kern_L
Bus was comfortable and JoJo did a great job telling us about each part of the island as we travelled.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30


Posted By : Veronica_M
A wonderful way to see the island. A lot of cultural information was provided by our great guide. Our captain was safe, friendly and patient. Loved it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29


Posted By : Ann_M
Branndon was a great guide - funny, knowledgeable, and calm. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki/Honolulu for the day and seeing the beautiful sites felt cathartic.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28


Posted By : Climber06461648880
The overall views from the bus was worth the trip around the island. The stops were good but not outstanding. The Beyodo temple which we saw was in need of repair both inside and rooftop. One beach stop did not have much to see, but perhaps more a bathroom stop. On the very good to outstanding stops were the Pali-beautiful views, other beach stops, and best of all was the Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The tour guide, Jojo, was outstanding and extremely knowledgable regarding the island history, plant life, culture and so much more. My only suggestion would be that Jojo allow many more breaks from his talking. Everyone needs to have down time and just gaze out the window. He made the trip come alive and feel very special. Thank you Jojo!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28


Posted By : Bryan_P
Brandon was very knowledgeable and a great guide. He shared a lot of interesting facts and details and made the experience very enjoyable and memorable.
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Posted By : Gloria_L
We enjoyed all of it but the best part was our tour guide Jojo! What a gem! How did we get so lucky to have such an amazingly knowledgeable guide!! His stories & jokes made the trip!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28


Posted By : John_A
The tour was excellent JoJo the guide was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of detailed history of everything you were looking at in a fun and humourous way. The guide can make or break a tour and JoJo definitely made this trip awesome. The 9 hour tour went by very fast and seemed like only a couple of hours. You will have time to get pictures at every stop. The lunch they provided was excellent and plentiful. It was even still warm. Also plenty of food ( I got the boneless chicken) I would absolutely recommend this tour. I would recommend doing it at the begining of your stay so if there is something you would like to go back to see and spend more time, you can. I did mine the day before leaving but wished I had done it the day we got there. 5 star all the way and the price was cheap. It includes all you entrance fees to parks and lunch. Thanks JoJo for making it a fun and interesting trip!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28