14 Full-Day Tours in Hawaiʻi We Would Put on an Itinerary

1.Maui Ocean Center All Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 910 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Spend the day at Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea, exploring more than 60 exhibits devoted to Hawaiian marine life. See sharks, turtles, rays, eels, jellies, and live Pacific corals, then catch the Humpback Whales of Hawaiʻi 3D Sphere, touch selected tide-pool animals, and join daily cultural and naturalist presentations.

“I love the ocean center since I was a child myself. It’s always appeared to be very clean, I loved all the attractions, they even have a 3D attraction that makes it seem like you’re amongst whales which is very cool. There are a few areas I wish had more of but overall it is a great aquarium.”

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2.Road to Hana: Full-Day Scenic Drive with Blacksand & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 837 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $209

Ride Maui’s twisting Hana Highway in a small group of up to 11 people, with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and narration. Guides such as Lepa, Heavenly, Justin, Kristie, and Malia bring local stories to stops including Ho‘okipa Beach, Ke‘anae, Wai‘anapanapa’s black sand beach, lava tubes, waterfalls, and Hana Farms.

“It was a fantastic tour with our operator-Heavenly. She was professional, knowledgeable and very well informed about her history of the island. I highly recommend Road to Hana Tour.”

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

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

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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5.Honolulu: Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 506 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

Spend nine hours circling Oahu from Waikiki, Kahala, or Ala Moana. Your English-speaking guide may be Kimo, Humu, Deno, or another local storyteller. Visit Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, the North Shore, Waimea Falls, and Dole Plantation, with lunch and admissions included.

“Amazing day! Our tour guy HumuHumu was brilliant. We had so much fun 👍”

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6.The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $208

Start with a 6:30 am Waikiki pickup in an orange mini bus, then visit Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, USS Bowfin, and Pacific Aviation Museum. Your professional guide, including guides such as Sam, adds local context before the tour continues through the National Cemetery of the Pacific and historic Honolulu.

“Sam was an amazing tour guide with a lot of knowledge. He was very personal with each and every one. He had a great sense of humor which made it fun as well. I highly recommend him.”

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7.Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · from $140

Spend 8 to 10 hours circling Oahu with a local guide, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu Point, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, the North Shore, Tropical Farms, and Dole Plantation. You can swim beneath the falls, enjoy lunch, and hear island stories from guides such as Rob, Benny, Snyder, or Justin.

“We loved the tour and especially our guide, Justin. He was extremely nice and helpful with any questions. I just wished we had more time at each stop. We come along way from home and want to see as much as possible, so would have been nice to have more time at each stop.”

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8.Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops & Local Foods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu from Waikiki with a local guide such as Jason, Jackson, or Koa. You’ll sample Kona coffee, malasadas, macadamia nuts, banana lumpia, tropical fruit, and garlic shrimp while visiting Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu, Kualoa, the North Shore, Puaʻena Point, and Haleʻiwa. Expect a scenic island tour with food, shopping, and a busy schedule.

“Our tour guides Jason and Anon were so awesome. They were knowledgeable l, gracious and helpful. Trust your your guide Jason. He will show you things and I form you of the Hawaiian culture.”

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9.Circle Island Top Sights Full-Day Tour w/ Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 245 reviews · 11 hours · from $145

See Oahu’s best-known sights without driving on this 11-hour guided circle island tour. Meet guides such as Ken, Wes, or Lee at select Waikiki hotels, visit Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Valley, swim beneath a waterfall when conditions allow, then stop in Haleiwa and at Dole Plantation.

“It was a perfect day. Almost 10 hours trip around the island, that none of us will ever forget, I think. Leo was the best your guide I have met in many, many years. Beautiful time.”

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10.All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $72

See Oahu’s coast without renting a car on this 9 to 10-hour circle island trip. Your guide takes you from Diamond Head and Makapuʻu to Kahuku shrimp, Haleiwa, Turtle Beach, Dole Plantation, and a snorkeling stop. Guides may include Rob, Henry, Johnny, Kawika, or Maya. Waikiki pickup and snorkel gear are included.

“Maya was our guide for the day. He is full of energy, fun and surprise. This tour is good “tasting menu” around the island”

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11.Full-Day Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 58 reviews · 9h 30m · from $238

Spend 570 minutes touring Kauai by mini coach, with stops at Waimea Canyon, Old Koloa Town, Kauai Coffee, Spouting Horn, Opaekaʻa Falls, and the Fern Grotto. An English-speaking guide such as Miss K or John leads the day, while your ticket covers transport, water, local treats, canyon access, and the river cruise.

“Miss K was an amazing tour guide. Knowledgeable on island history and attentive to our group. Would highly recommend this trip.”

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12.Full Day Adventure Tour of the Kohala Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $267

Ride a 4WD Mercedes Sprinter from central Big Island resorts to Kohala’s private former sugar plantation. Walk an easy one-mile stream trail with a naturalist guide, swim beneath a waterfall, then eat lunch above remote valleys and sea cliffs. Small groups, gear, water, and pickup are included.

“This was a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept us at a good pace. We had a total of 5 in our party, including a 5 year old and a 7 year old. The kids were able to keep up without any problems.”

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13.Full-Day Kohala Zipline and Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 9 hours · from $361

You’ll ride from Kona to Hawi with guides such as Dane, then tackle eight ziplines, six sky bridges, and a rappel in Kohala’s forest. After lunch above the coast, walk through a private reserve to several waterfalls and swim beneath one. The small group is limited to nine, with gear, towels, drinks, and pickup included.

“Done was a great driver and guide, his knowledge of the island, the people and their history is informative and fun. He certainly makes the drive to and from the location a lot more fun . If there was anything I would add to the zipline and this would not work for everyone would be cargo nets to zipline into . We have done this at a couple of other zips and you then climb to the next line but it was still brilliant without them 😀”

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14.Full Day Circle Island Tour From Kona

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 12 hours · from $209

Spend 12 hours circling the Big Island from Kona with an English-speaking guide and no more than 13 people. Visit a Kona coffee farm, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a macadamia nut factory, Big Island Candies, Hilo, and Waipio Valley. Hotel pickup is included on the Kona side.

“Exceptional! We could not have asked for anything more. The experience was fantastic. Just fabulous.”

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