4h30

With local

About this activity

This 4-hour Half Circle Island Tour Adventure takes you to some of Oahu’s most popular landmarks and lookouts, so you can quickly see what this Gathering Place is most famous for on this Island. Your cruise along the southeast coat of the Island along the Ka Iwi Coast. From jagged coastlines to sprawling sandy beaches, your guide has planned out the perfect afternoon for you. Cruise along the coast and take a dip (optional) at a popular secluded pristine Beach. You'll also get a chance to take in the Pali Lookout on your way back to Waikiki where you'll learn about the battle of Nuuanu, where in 1795 King Kamehameha I won the struggle that finally united Oahu under his rule.

This tour is a great day for the whole family to enjoy, your guide will be introducing you to the island in a very local way.

Here’s a little more about where you're going during this Half Circle Island Tour (there are some secret destinations also not published):
• Hanauma Bay: View the clearest waters of Oahu’s marine sanctuary, your guide will explain this natural wonder and the marine life that inhabit this very special place on Oahu giving you a great opportunity to get some beautiful pictures.
• Lanai Look Out: With stunning views of the waves and coastline, this lookout is named for one of the islands you can see during a clear morning. If on a clear day you will be able to see Maui, Molokai and even the Big Island when you walk down the lookout safely with your Guide.
• Halona Cove & Blow Hole: This natural water feature is amazing to witness. Seawater is pushed up through a lava tube in the volcanic rock and shoots into the air like a geyser. This is best viewed during high tide and windy weather, but is a beautiful lookout spot as many Movies like 50 First Dates and the Lost TV Series had been filmed at Halona Cove.
• Makapuu Lookout: Enjoy gorgeous views of Oahu’s East shore here, including Rabbit Island and the Mokulua Islands. This lookout is ideal for whale watching during the winter months and gives a great perspective of the war preparation with Military Pillboxes that line the mountain side which you and your guide will explore.
• Waimanalo Beach: Another gorgeous slice of paradise, Waimanalo Beach stretches for miles and has calm turquoise waters to refresh in. This area is a great respite from the crowds of Waikiki, so relax and unwind here on Oahu’s east side

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Included

Bottled water
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Features

Tourism

85%

Cultural

55%

Original

40%

Adrenaline

30%

Reviews

4.7

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harrishouse-1

5 | 2019-07-26

This was a great jeep ride are guide was very invested in what he was doing and made it fun I would recommend this as a must do item on your trip. This was a great jeep ride are guide was very invested in what he was doing and made it fun I would recommend this as a must do item on your trip. This was a great jeep ride are guide was very invested in what he was doing and made it fun I would recommend this as a must do item on your trip.

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James W

2 | 2018-04-05

Guide was fine, but operator lost track of our reservation. So we started late and were crammed into Jeep with two others. Since we stayed on highways, don't see what a Jeep added to the experience.

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Thomas F

5 | 2017-11-20

Having been to Oahu several times, we were looking for something different. Adventure with a Local was stellar selection, an opportunity to see behind the scenes of our tropical 50th state. Our guide, Cameron, was on-time exactly where we were told to meet. The description of the tour is one of small groups. My wife and I were the small group it does not get more personal. Working our way counterclockwise, we saw some of the must see sights included on other larger group tours, but with a local flavor including the back stories that cannot be accomplished with a large group. We could customize the tour on the fly, visiting some of the more secluded beaches, television locales, and even a few myths or two. It was an enjoyable half day excursion without the obligatory stop at the glitzy trinket stores. This was a chance to see the real Hawaii.

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Graham K

5 | 2017-10-07

It was a very personalised service and we got to see far more than we would on a on a normal cheaper coach tour with a fixed intinerary and time wasted mounting/de. Matt was very friendly and so we had some great conversations in between scenic spots. He was knowledgeable and showed a genuine passion for his job. Although not part of the advertised package Matt also did a great job as wedding photographer so we ended up with many great photos of us with the scenic spots as backdrop.

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Matthew B

5 | 2017-08-21

We had a great time travelling with Sean around the Windward side of Oahu. He covered so many interesting facts, cultural history and even pop-history it was cool seeing many of the movie/film locations around the island. We even off-roaded on one of the beaches I love Jeeps! Thanks for the great adventure!

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Natalia C

5 | 2017-08-14

We had an absolute amazing time! Sean was a fantastic host and I couldn't recommend this highly enough! My partner and I were able to see this beautiful island through the eyes of a local and it was blast! Mahalo Sean!!

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Jennifer R

5 | 2016-10-11

Was a great experience. Sean was a great guide, told us many things we did not know and areas he took us were also great! I would highly suggest this tour! You will not be disappointed!

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Steve C

5 | 2016-09-18

Great tour, would highly recommend. Went to some quiet places with no other tourists. Our guide was friendly and informative. Even took us to a Japanese temple which wasn't on the standard tour.

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Doreen T

4 | 2016-04-28

Lanai was an excellent tour guide providing personal insights that helped us to understand the Hawaiian culture. He went out of the way to show us areas of interest to us that was not on the scheduled tour. We were very impressed. Thank you Lanai. Doreen and Renee

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