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The 15 Best Circle Island Tours on Oʻahu

33 tours  ·  from $72

One road, one day, and about a hundred and twenty miles of island. The 15 below differ on how many stops they make, whether lunch and the Byodo-In entry are included, and how much of it you spend in a van.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and the first coastal views
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

1.Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17,387 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Spend a full day touring Oahu by coach with guides such as Marlon, Lola, Tony, and Lulu. See Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Hotel pickup, lunch time in Haleiwa, and Hawaiian history make this a useful first-day introduction.

“Great tour! Well organized. Great stops. Bus was clean and on schedule!”

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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Nuʻuanu Pali gives you history with the view
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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

2.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,014 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

This 9-hour Oahu circle tour links Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms, lunch at Pounders, Waimea Valley, and Dole Plantation. An air-conditioned mini-bus, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch are included. Guides such as Keoki, Big Jon, Humu, and Prince add Hawaiian history, music, humor, and useful local context.

“Did the Majestic Cirlce tour. Our tour guide Humu was great! He knew his stuff and was very entertaining!”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

3.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu by air-conditioned minibus with a local guide. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore surf beaches, and Dole Plantation, plus snorkel at a green sea turtle beach. Guides such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, Mike, and Devin are known for lively island stories and careful water supervision.

“This is a perfect trip for a day getaway from Waikiki and explore north shore and other part of the island. Johnny (driver) and Justin ( guide) both were very nice! Good driver, great service, and excellent trip. Snorkeling with turtles, nice lunch, and stop at Dole plantation without feel rushed at all. Recommend the tour!”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Halona Blowhole and the windward coast
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

4.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,912 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

This eight-hour Go Tours Hawaii tour circles Oahu in a semi-private, air-conditioned shuttle. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, Waimea Waterfall, and Dole Plantation, with coffee, macadamia nuts, fruit, and North Shore garlic shrimp along the way. Guides such as Bill, Ian, RJ, and Charlie are known for adding local history and humor.

“It was a great way to see the island. Ian was awesome! He did a great job handling the traffic detour on the way back. We would have liked to stop at the north shore. The bus needs better AC but otherwise a great day!”

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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple - Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

5.Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,450 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $146

This 9-hour Oahu tour leaves Waikiki at about 7 a.m. and circles the island by air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, turtle country, and Dole Plantation, with Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and a North Shore lunch. Guides such as RJ, Charlie, Rocky, Bill, and Ian are known for lively local storytelling.

“Mr. Tim is very good. Easy to understand what he says . Very knowledgeable and very well mannered person”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Halona Blowhole and Sandy Beach: impressive, but not swimming stops
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

6.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu with Oahu Nature Tours, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-in Temple, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and more. Guides such as Hailey provide lively history, geology, and plant lore, while lunch, admissions, and round-trip Honolulu transport are included.

“The tour is very long but lots of great places are on the itinerary. The stop right before Pineapple plantation could be skipped easily.”

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Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki - Malasadas and the southeastern shore
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Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

7.Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,317 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $99

This 10 to 11 hour Oahu loop leaves Waikiki around 8 a.m. and visits Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa, the North Shore, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Your guide may be Maya, Summer, Leena, Papa P, August, Miah, or another local driver. Snorkeling gear is included, though many stops are brief and several shopping stops are built into the day.

“Great tour if you want to see an experience bit of everything in a day. Maya was awesome and he gave history and quizzes the entire ride. Even had prizes and made stops longer if the group wanted”

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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour - Diamond Head and Kahala set the scene
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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

8.Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,123 reviews · 10 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Spend about 10 hours and 45 minutes circling Oahu from Waikiki by air-conditioned coach. Your guide may include Mo, Mike, Ken, or Wes, with stops at Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Temple and Waimea Valley entry are included, while lunch and the optional Waimea tram cost extra.

“What a spectacular tour of the island it a must do tour, ask for Wes as your driver this man is so knowledgeable on Hawaii history and a great bloke.”

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Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds - Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds

9.Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Start early from Waikiki or Ala Moana and circle Oahu in a vehicle carrying no more than 13 travelers. Guides such as Tyrone, Anna, Nikki, and Justin lead a full day of viewpoints, temple grounds, North Shore food, beach time, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and macadamia nut samples. The tour includes pickup, a pineapple, and free snorkel gear.

“Nikki was great! It’s a great way to see a lot of the sights in one day and even a few unexpected stops. We loved hearing all about the history of the island. We had a great time. The Temple is a must see. We bought some souvenirs too! You can tell she loves what she does.”

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Oahu Fun Circle Island Tour With Pickup - Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Oahu Fun Circle Island Tour With Pickup

10.Oahu Fun Circle Island Tour With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,049 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours circling Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Johnny, Daniel, Shellie, or Joe. You’ll see Diamond Head, Eternity Beach, Kualoa, North Shore surf beaches, Dole Plantation, and coffee farms, with lunch, snacks, and shave ice available along the way. Pickup details can vary, so confirm your meeting point carefully.

“The bus was full but still had a blast! The kids enjoyed the off n on stops and adults got to enjoy views without driving! The lunch stop was ok, food good but we took to the beach to eat and there was no where to sit! Some stops aren’t long enough!”

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Oahu: Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour - Starting at Diamond Head and heading east
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Oahu: Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour

11.Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,047 reviews · 1 day · from $84

See Oahu’s east and north shores without renting a car. Your English-speaking guide, often praised guides such as Johnny, Fuji, or Dirk, leads you from Diamond Head and Makapuʻu Point to Turtle Beach, Haleʻiwa, Dole Plantation, and coffee and macadamia-nut stops. Bring swimwear, cash for lunch, and patience for a busy pickup.

“Johnny was a fantastic guide and made the tour extra special! His knowledge and humor made the tour very enjoyable!”

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Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience - Starting in Waikiki before the island wakes up
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Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience

12.Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 762 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

This full-day Oahu tour loops from Waikiki through Diamond Head, Halona Blow Hole, Waimanalo, Kualoa, the North Shore, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. You ride an air-conditioned vehicle, hear island stories, sample macadamia nuts and coffee, stop for lunch, and get an hour at a North Shore beach where turtles may be seen. Bring swim gear, water, and patience for a long day.

“Mua was the best! He was knowledgeable and gave us such a great tour! He told us stories and history on the island and places. A huge thing even with littles was that even though the tour is all day, it didn’t feel long at all with all the stops.”

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Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore - Diamond Head and the Amelia Earhart Lookout
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Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

13.Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned minibus with a local guide such as Justin, Mike, or Kurt. Stop at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Chinaman’s Hat, a macadamia farm, Dole Plantation, and North Shore beaches. Snorkel gear is included, but turtle sightings depend on weather and sea conditions. Lunch costs extra.

“The most memorable part was the Chinese hat, snorkeling, seeing sea turtles, going to the dole plantation, trying the pineapple seeing pink pineapple, our tour guy giving up flowers.He was the best tour guide of all time! He knew everything, the history, the legends, the Greek legends, the war, the name of the view sites and why they were name that way! He knew everything of this islands! I would definitely recommend him. He has long blonde hair with tattoos!”

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Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour - Makapu‘u Point and Mokoli‘i Island
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Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour

14.Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 492 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

This seven-hour Oahu loop combines coastal viewpoints, local snacks, a North Shore shrimp lunch stop, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Shelly, Aunty Mary, Cy, and Matt have been praised for humor and island knowledge, though the pace is brisk and lunch costs extra.

“My family and I had an amazing time on this tour. Our guide Aunty Mary was very informative, funny and genuine the whole experience. She was full of historical knowledge and even included personal experiences living on the island. She was very patient with our tour group, including dealing with our screaming 3yr old at times (sorry about that) and making a pit stop so passengers could use the bathroom. Over all, this was an amazing experience that resulted in some beautiful pictures and awesome memories! Thank you Aunty Mary!”

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Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island - North Shore views at Haleiwa and Kawela Bay
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Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island

15.Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $149

Start early at Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, then circle Oahu by air-conditioned coach with stops at Dole Plantation, Haleiwa, Kawela Bay, Kualoa, Nuʻuanu Pali, and Halona Blowhole. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and a guide are included. Guides such as Chico, Rocky, Lisa, and Shorts have earned special praise.

“What an amazing day! Our tour guide/driver Rocky was THE BEST! We were looking so forward to this tour and he made it even better! So knowledgeable about the places and so kind and polite! He knew how to get us in and out timely at each place without feeling rushed so we could see everything the island had to offer. Our family highly recommends this tour and if you can, request Rocky!”

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