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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Hawaiʻi

295 tours  ·  from $10

Everything with a guide, a hull or a rotor attached, across all four islands. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

2.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,669 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Start around 7 a.m. with pickup in Honolulu, then circle Oahu by bus with guides such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, or Kathleen. Expect coastal lookouts, North Shore surf beaches, farm and food stops, snorkeling gear, and a long day of sightseeing. The route can change with weather and road conditions.

“The guide is excellent and the explanation about Hawaiian culture and the view spots are very professional and humerus. Many stops are actually commercial spot, you will be attracted to buy something. We did not see the hole with wave spraying and the diamond head was just a stop at the roadside under the hill.”

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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

3.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's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Eternity Beach, Halona Blowhole, and Sandy Beach
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

4.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

This 10 to 12 hour Oahu circle island tour links Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, and local food stops. Guides such as Rob, Dirk, and Kap lead groups of up to 40 in English. Bring water shoes and expect a fast-moving day with possible route changes.

“Fun trip with a fun tour guide, Kap?, and group. Saw many places and many beaches. I wouldn’t waste my time on the Dole Train next time. Saw many plants, but too long with the return trip useless. We had to hurry to the train, and then buy Dole Whip. No time to look in shop or around grounds. Our snorkeling beach was too rocky to really enjoy the beach.”

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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

5.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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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Road to War
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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

6.Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,143 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $143

Spend about seven hours visiting Pearl Harbor’s Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri, then tour historic Honolulu by bus. E Noa guides such as Oli, Kimo, Nani, and Humu are praised for lively history lessons. Hotel pickup from select Waikiki locations, mobile tickets, and English commentary are included.

“Our bus driver/historian Oli was absolutely amazing! He really gave us the history of the area and was funny! Pearl Harbor experience was also amazing! We actually could have stayed longer. Only recommendation I would give is to share that bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor BUT you can bring clear/see through bags. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone!”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - What you see at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

7.Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,866 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $94

Ride an air-conditioned coach from selected Honolulu hotels to Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. See the USS Arizona Memorial area, Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha statue, and Punchbowl National Cemetery. Upgrade for the USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Guides such as Kimo, Patrick, Kilani, and Lola add local history and humor.

“Super. Guide Raymond was a super star. Very knowledgeable of Honolulu and Hawaii history. A great solemn visit to the fallen and a top drawer overview of the history of Honolulu.”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - Choosing between the Blue, Red, Pink, and Green routes
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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

8.Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,783 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Use a 1-, 4-, or 7-day Waikiki trolley pass to explore Honolulu at your own pace. Ride the Blue Line past Diamond Head and Halona Blow Hole, follow the Red Line through Chinatown and downtown, or add all five lines. Drivers such as Tyler, Tim, Oli, Sam, Duke, and Tony have been praised for lively local history and humor.

“Did Red Line. Great experience. I've done hop-on-hop-off in many places and this one was excellent. Our driver, Sam, was informative, but with a lot of humor! He really made it fun.”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - Meeting at Living Ocean Tours in Honolulu
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

9.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Meet Living Ocean Tours at Ala Moana Harbor for a two-hour group boat trip to Turtle Canyon. Your guide provides a snorkel lesson, equipment, and in-water help while you look for green sea turtles, reef fish, and possible dolphins. Chance and Aaron are among the guides praised for their friendly instruction. Snacks and refreshments are included.

“Great crew! Good for first time snorkelers! They gave us a lesson. Only downside is multiple boats at the viewing area. We did see sea turtles and fish!”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - Arriving at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial
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Pearl Harbor City Tour

10.Pearl Harbor City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,254 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about five hours touring historic Honolulu and Pearl Harbor from a Waikiki pickup point. You’ll see Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha statue, watch a Pearl Harbor film, and may ride the ferry to the USS Arizona Memorial. Guides such as Oli, RJ, Kimo, and Juicy add local history, humor, and Hawaiian culture.

“Go over to see 1 thing the uss Arizona memorial where all the names are on for $155 absolute rip off. It should be a $20 tour at most DON'T GET FROM THIS COMPANY”

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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

11.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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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Halona Blowhole and the windward coast
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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

12.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu from Waikiki to the North Shore, with stops at Halona Blowhole, Chinaman’s Hat, Fumi’s shrimp stand, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and Nuʻuanu Pali. You’ll hike to a waterfall, swim if conditions allow, and hear island stories from guides such as Ian, Rocky, Tim, and Kanamu.

“It was mind blowing. It was very informative and interesting. My favorite part was all the movie clips.”

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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

13.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

14.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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Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch - Waterfalls, Bamboo, and Pua’a Ka’a State Park
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Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch

15.Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,064 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $209

Spend 8 to 11 hours exploring Maui’s Hana Highway in a vehicle limited to 15 people. A professional guide handles the 640 curves and narrow bridges while you visit Ho’okipa, Pua’a Ka’a, Wai’anapanapa, Ke’anae, Wailua Falls, and local food stops. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Fun to travel to the sites without having to worry about the driving, it may take most of your day but worth it”

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