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Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Waterfall
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Stop At: Oahu Nature Tours, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96826
Join us on this exciting journey of discovery that will satisfy your senses and provide exceptional photo opportunities. Our first stop is near the world-famous icon of Hawaii, Diamond Head Crater, where we stop at the Amelia Earheart monument which overlooks the Pacific Ocean as the 100.000 year old volcanic crater towers above you.
Our island discovery continues with the beautiful Hanauma Bay, a pristine marine eco-system with colorful living coral reefs and beaming fish and marine life.
Travelling along O’ahu’s spectacular southeast coastline we arrive at the famous Halona Blowhole and “From Here to Eternity” beach where Green Sea Turtles can often be spotted in the emerald green waters of the cove made famous by the only Oscar-winning movie made in Hawaii.
Our next stop is Makapu’u Lookout where you will see the island's most recent lava flows, and enjoy incredible panoramic views of offshore islands, turquoise and azure ocean water and breathtaking lava cliffs above.
Driving North we arrive at the Valley of the Temples and visit the colorful Byodo-in Temple, a photographer's dream.
Continuing on the relaxing windward coast we also visit scenic Chinaman’s Hat, a picturesque islet located in the warm, tropical waters of Kaneohe Bay.
Laie Point is our next stop. Here you can see native Hawaiian coastal plants and birds and Kukuihoolua, the famous puka island with a hole in its center.
We stop for lunch at Fumi’s Shrimp Stand on the North Shore where you will be served your choice of nine different sauteed shrimp plates with steaming rice and a delicious, shave-ice treat.
World famous Sunset Beach is next on your itinerary. This is the legendary big-wave surfing location where towering, giant waves arrive between November-April.
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.
Our last stop is the historic Dole Plantation where you will find many colorful varieties of pineapple species from all over the world.
Throughout your journey of discovery around the island of Oahu your nature guide will provide a fascinating narration about Hawaii's bird and plant species, geology, history and culture.
Duration: 11 hours
Stop At: Diamond Head State Monument, 18th Ave. Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Our first stop is on the outside slopes of the world-famous icon of Hawaii, Diamond Head Crater, where we stop at the Amelia Earhart monument which overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Shangri-la as the 100,000-year-old volcanic crater towers above you.
*This tour does not include an entry inside the crater, but makes a photo-stop on the outer flanks of it. Hiking to the top of the crater from inside is included in our Diamond Head hiking tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825-2005
Our island discovery continues with the beautiful Hanauma Bay, a pristine marine eco-system with colorful living coral reefs and beaming fish and marine life.
(*Hanauma Bay is closed by the State on Tuesdays to give the bay recovery time from sunscreen pollution and protect the reef's species.)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanianole 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Eternity Beach, Kalaniana'ole Highway, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Green Sea Turtles can often be spotted in the emerald green waters of the cove made famous by the only Oscar-winning movie made in Hawaii.
Duration: 15 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, pounding waves and body-surfing opportunities.
Duration: 15 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.
Pass By: 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.
**Important Notification:
A recent landslide and the subsequent shutdown/ closures of nearby roads by the State of Hawaii is currently making it impossible for us to visit one of our stops on your Ultimate Circle Island Adventure.
The affected location is the Pali Lookout. We can still offer you eleven scheduled stops around the island though because we are adding a replacement location: Haleiwa Bay, where we will look for endangered Green Sea Turtles and see a Baywatch Hawaii filming location. The State is planning extensive repairs for the next two months until about August this year. This period of course can be shorter or it can be extended by the State but as soon as they open the roads again we are reverting to the original itinerary. The tour price remains unaffected by this itinerary change.
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: Chinaman's Hat, Oahu, HI 96744
This is one of Oahu’s offshore islands that can be reached on foot at low tide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Malaekahana Bay, Oahu, HI
We will visit another beautiful spot and local favorite, Malaekahana Bay and Beach Park
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302
*LUNCHSTOP! continuing north to Kahuku, we visit a shrimp farm and one of the locals' favorite shrimp trucks, Fumi's, where you will be served a delicious garlic shrimp, fish, or chicken plate and Hawaiian-style shaved ice (*vegetarian options are also available). After lunch, you can observe endangered wetland birds, and learn about Hawaiian aquaculture from your tour guide.
*Lunch is included in the tour price!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Beach Park, 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728
World famous Sunset Beach is next on your itinerary. This is the legendary big-wave surfing location where towering, giant waves arrive and surfing contests are held between November-April.
Duration: 20 minutes
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
Dole Plantation, located on the North Shore of Oahu, provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze. Also popular are the informational displays and presentations, as well as the plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including DoleWhip®. Fresh pineapple is also available for purchase.
Duration: 25 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Oahu Nature Tours, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96826
Join us on this exciting journey of discovery that will satisfy your senses and provide exceptional photo opportunities. Our first stop is near the world-famous icon of Hawaii, Diamond Head Crater, where we stop at the Amelia Earheart monument which overlooks the Pacific Ocean as the 100.000 year old volcanic crater towers above you.
Our island discovery continues with the beautiful Hanauma Bay, a pristine marine eco-system with colorful living coral reefs and beaming fish and marine life.
Travelling along O’ahu’s spectacular southeast coastline we arrive at the famous Halona Blowhole and “From Here to Eternity” beach where Green Sea Turtles can often be spotted in the emerald green waters of the cove made famous by the only Oscar-winning movie made in Hawaii.
Our next stop is Makapu’u Lookout where you will see the island's most recent lava flows, and enjoy incredible panoramic views of offshore islands, turquoise and azure ocean water and breathtaking lava cliffs above.
Driving North we arrive at the Valley of the Temples and visit the colorful Byodo-in Temple, a photographer's dream.
Continuing on the relaxing windward coast we also visit scenic Chinaman’s Hat, a picturesque islet located in the warm, tropical waters of Kaneohe Bay.
Laie Point is our next stop. Here you can see native Hawaiian coastal plants and birds and Kukuihoolua, the famous puka island with a hole in its center.
We stop for lunch at Fumi’s Shrimp Stand on the North Shore where you will be served your choice of nine different sauteed shrimp plates with steaming rice and a delicious, shave-ice treat.
World famous Sunset Beach is next on your itinerary. This is the legendary big-wave surfing location where towering, giant waves arrive between November-April.
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.
Our last stop is the historic Dole Plantation where you will find many colorful varieties of pineapple species from all over the world.
Throughout your journey of discovery around the island of Oahu your nature guide will provide a fascinating narration about Hawaii's bird and plant species, geology, history and culture.
Duration: 11 hours
Stop At: Diamond Head State Monument, 18th Ave. Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Our first stop is on the outside slopes of the world-famous icon of Hawaii, Diamond Head Crater, where we stop at the Amelia Earhart monument which overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Shangri-la as the 100,000-year-old volcanic crater towers above you.
*This tour does not include an entry inside the crater, but makes a photo-stop on the outer flanks of it. Hiking to the top of the crater from inside is included in our Diamond Head hiking tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825-2005
Our island discovery continues with the beautiful Hanauma Bay, a pristine marine eco-system with colorful living coral reefs and beaming fish and marine life.
(*Hanauma Bay is closed by the State on Tuesdays to give the bay recovery time from sunscreen pollution and protect the reef's species.)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanianole 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Eternity Beach, Kalaniana'ole Highway, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Green Sea Turtles can often be spotted in the emerald green waters of the cove made famous by the only Oscar-winning movie made in Hawaii.
Duration: 15 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, pounding waves and body-surfing opportunities.
Duration: 15 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.
Pass By: 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.
**Important Notification:
A recent landslide and the subsequent shutdown/ closures of nearby roads by the State of Hawaii is currently making it impossible for us to visit one of our stops on your Ultimate Circle Island Adventure.
The affected location is the Pali Lookout. We can still offer you eleven scheduled stops around the island though because we are adding a replacement location: Haleiwa Bay, where we will look for endangered Green Sea Turtles and see a Baywatch Hawaii filming location. The State is planning extensive repairs for the next two months until about August this year. This period of course can be shorter or it can be extended by the State but as soon as they open the roads again we are reverting to the original itinerary. The tour price remains unaffected by this itinerary change.
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: Chinaman's Hat, Oahu, HI 96744
This is one of Oahu’s offshore islands that can be reached on foot at low tide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Malaekahana Bay, Oahu, HI
We will visit another beautiful spot and local favorite, Malaekahana Bay and Beach Park
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302
*LUNCHSTOP! continuing north to Kahuku, we visit a shrimp farm and one of the locals' favorite shrimp trucks, Fumi's, where you will be served a delicious garlic shrimp, fish, or chicken plate and Hawaiian-style shaved ice (*vegetarian options are also available). After lunch, you can observe endangered wetland birds, and learn about Hawaiian aquaculture from your tour guide.
*Lunch is included in the tour price!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Beach Park, 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728
World famous Sunset Beach is next on your itinerary. This is the legendary big-wave surfing location where towering, giant waves arrive and surfing contests are held between November-April.
Duration: 20 minutes
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
Dole Plantation, located on the North Shore of Oahu, provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze. Also popular are the informational displays and presentations, as well as the plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including DoleWhip®. Fresh pineapple is also available for purchase.
Duration: 25 minutes
Included
- Local taxes
- Lunch
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- a 152 page book “ Pocket Guide to Nature on Oahu” (Value $11.50) that details other unique places on Oahu to see and enjoy nature. (One book per party)
- Entry/Admission - Oahu Nature Tours
- Entry/Admission - Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- Entry/Admission - Byodo-In Temple
- Entry/Admission - Kahuku Farms
- Entry/Admission - Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
40%
Original
35%
Sport
30%
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Tour guide Steve was great. Tour was well worth it and gave an opportunity to view the non commercialised places of the island and the beautiful scenery. The only part we were disappointed in was at the Dole Plantation - there wasnt enough time to do the train ride to see how it all worked - only time to go to the shops
Amazing excursion all around the island! Great to book in the beginning part of your vacation to get to know the island and see amazing views without having to rent a car! Loved learning about each stop, the culture, and the history!
Ken our guide was great. Made sure we went to a place where we could see turtles. Was a wonderful day!
she was a great guide and made it an enjoyable day. Lots of great stops. PE connected with everyone on the tour
We had a great time on the ultimate circle island tour. Monique was our tour guide and was absolutely phenomenal. We learned so much history about the island while on the bus and the stops were great. We stopped at beaches/scenic locations that we would not have discovered if it not for this tour. We would definitely recommend (however it is a long day)!
This is a fantastic trip. We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Nate was the best, very friendly and informative. It is a long trip but well worth it I believe. You get to see so many beautiful beaches around the Island. I actually could not find fault with this tour, and the best part was we were exposed to so much of the nature side of Oahu. It covered everything we wanted to see and no waste of time strip malls or wasting time at shops. Not including Dole plantation which was well worth the visit. Up there as one of my top trips ever!
It was a very awesome tour very interesting and educational. Our tour guide was pack full of island knowledge.
Greg was our guide, he was VERY knowledgeable, gave us lots of info and made the tour interesting. We had a great time, even the teens...
Great experience to see the island. Steve was a great tour guide. It was nice to be driven to all the tour spots and just get out and see the sites without worrying about parking.
The tour was great. Our tour guide did a great job providing information as we traveled around the island. Customer suggestions: It might be be to try not to fill the mini bus to a 24 seat capacity in the event of having customers of larger body frames. It could be an idea to attempt to coordinate smoking customers together if possible. Finally, during the days with warmer to hot temperatures, ensure that the vehicles maintenance for freon in the AC unit is fully functional.
Very informative introduction to the many attractions on the island. Our guide/driver, Nat, was extremely helpful!
Our tour driver was PE... she was very friendly and thorough. PE talked the whole 8 hours of the trip! Very informative. The food was incredible and the stops were amazing. Don’t miss this tour
Did this tour with family on 4/18/19 and we loved having how organized it was and how fun it was. Steve was our guide and Roger was our driver and they kept us entertain the whole day! Truly appreciated their commitment to keeping us on time and allowing us the right amount of time to see everything. Thanks guys!
We had a fantastic tour with Greg yesterday. He told us so much about the island and the culture. He was very knowledgeable, and did a great job of managing the group and keeping us on time. This is probably the best tour we’ve ever taken and we’ve taken quite a few. Thanks go out to Greg for an Awesome day.
Had a great time on tour. Perfect for first time Visitors to Hawaii. Even though I have been on the tour once before I still enjoyed it. Tour guide was excellent very knowledgeable not sure how she can talk for 11 hours??
Had a wonderful time. Tour director was fabulous, Monique. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Levant, our guide, was fabulous! He was so well informed and interesting. We learned so much about the Hawaiian Islands! The geology, history, flora and fauna that is unique to the islands was explained with such expertise. We made many stops to view various beaches, parks, important sites and famous sites. The lunch at the shrimp shack was delicious! We highly recommend this tour. Ask for Levant for you guide.
Our day was filled with many beautiful stops and our driver/tour guide, Steven, could not have been better. He was good-natured, courteous, informative and did a great job driving as well. He made our tour go smoothly and the entire day was enjoyable!
The Ultimate Circle Island tour was amazing, our tor guide/bus driver Monique was excellent and provided great information about the island. She was also a excellent guide in the botanic gardens. I would recommend this tour for anybody wanting a great overview of Oahu. Also the shrimp lunch was delish!!!!!!
It was interesting. Lots of stops about 10 minutes long. Our guide, Monique, was good. The only thing I was disappointed in was we only had about 30 minutes at Dole. Never gave us a chance to look around much.