Honolulu

Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour

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GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND and HALEIWA 9 Hours 7 00Am 4 00PM

Overview

  • Comprehensive Oahu tour: Ideal for first-time visitors
  • See all of Oahu's most important landmarks, from Diamond Head to the North Shore
  • Includes hassle-free pickup from select Honolulu hotels
  • Learn about Hawaiian history and culture from your guide
Ideal for first-time visitors, or those with limited time, this full-day tour takes you all around Oahu, making sure that you don't miss a thing. You'll see top attractions including Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, the Byodo-In Temple and the surfing beaches of the North Shore. Plus, you'll have time to explore Haleiwa town.

What's Included

  • More Scenic Spots and Drive
  • Hard-to-Get-to Places
  • Historical Sites
  • Tropical Farms
  • Unparalleled Comfort aboard our Deluxe Bus Tour
  • Our Exceptional Driver Guide
  • Taste of Hawaii Poi Malasada with bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

    Meeting And Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Start time

    06:30 AM

    Pickup details

    *IMPORTANT-Please refer to our image gallery for pick-up times and locations for each option. Pick Up Schedule: *Ala Moana - 6:30AM *Hotel La Croix Olohana Street - 6:50AM *Hale Koa - 6:45AM *Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot - 6:40AM *Hokulani Waikiki - 6:55AM *Hyatt Regency Back Entrance on Koa Avenue under green awning- 7:05AM *Prince Waikiki at Main Entrance- 6:35AM *Seaside Avenue front of Ross Dress for Less - 7:00AM *Waikiki Beach Marriott Paoakalani Ave. Bus Depot- 7:10AM

    What To Expect

    Your day begins with an early-morning pickup from your Honolulu hotel.

    Make your first stop at the Halona Blowhole to watch it spout ocean spray high into the air.

    Next, visit Nu'uanu Pali for one of Oahu’s most spectacular views of the Koolau Mountains and the windward coast. Learn about the role this spot played in Hawaiian history.

    Byodo-In Temple is your next destination. There’s time to wander around the temple, see the koi fish-filled ponds, and ring the *bon-sho* (sacred bell) for happiness and longevity.

    Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm is next. Here you can sample coffee and macadamia nuts before heading to the North Shore.

    You have time in the North Shore town of Haleiwa to grab lunch and do some shopping.

    Your final stop is the Dole Plantation to tour the varieties of pineapples, shop, and try its famed Dole soft serve.

    Your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel.

    Diamond Head Beach Park (Pass By)

    Kahala (Pass By)

    Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Pass By)

    Halona Blowhole

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Nu’uanu Pali

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Byodo-In Temple

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    North Shore (Pass By)

    Haleiwa

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Dole Plantation

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Downtown Honolulu (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Products may be adjusted due to government COVID-19 guidelines.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    Traveler Tips


    It’s a beautiful place and I recommend this tour with Kalani.
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    Reviews

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    Such fun
    Lisa_S, Mar 2024
    Kalani of bus 755 was awesome. Full of information, history, jokes and laughter on our bus. Recommended all sorts of eating places which a lot of us took advantage of.
    Enjoyable
    Dale_S, Mar 2024
    Our driver Kaloni made this trip. He kept us well informed as we traveled and the stops were well planned. Thanks, Kaloni
    Fun Day Out
    Kevin_E, Mar 2024
    Great tour of the island!!! Marlin was great - a bit corny at times! Recommend provide better details for check in - tough to find the bus terminal ! A little too much time for lunch! Could make the tour a little longer & add a couple more stops! Got to see a lot with what we did though
    Excellent
    Alisa_C, Mar 2024
    Amazing time!!! Driver Lola was super fun and she brought treats!!! I would recommend this tour for sure. I had one scheduled but when I saw how many good reviews they had I changed. And I’m glad I did!! Very satisfied
    Great tour around the island!
    Stephanie_M, Mar 2024
    Lola was an amazing tour guide, she was funny and gave a lot of interesting facts on Hawaiian history. We got to see gorgeous views. The donuts Lola handed out for breakfast were delicious! It started raining and she saved the day with spare umbrellas. Would definitely recommend to others.
    Average
    Lisa_C, Mar 2024
    Bus was 30 minutes late picking us up and when I called to inquire the person on the phone was very rude. This was not a good start to our day. Bus driver was very nice but would have enjoyed more history of island and more info about the surfing on north shore and the competitions..
    Great North shore experience
    James_B, Mar 2024
    Our tour guide Marlon was fabulous. He made a great trip even better.We got to see parts of the island that we wouldnt have seen if we hadnt taken this tour.
    Circle Island Tour.
    Betty_Y, Mar 2024
    My trip was nice however, it started off rough. Was given information to wait at Waikiki Beach resort and spa at 6:30 AM. I call when I didn’t see any bus come by, I was told by the lady over the phone that I need to go to hyatt Hotel, so I take an Uber because I couldn’t locate the hotel. Turned out. I was supposed to wait at my original destination which is Waikiki Beach Marriott. What a waste of time. I should be at reimburse $11 for my Uber going to the wrong hotel, because I was told by your company to do so. That was wrong info.
    I booked this tour for my...
    Henry_C, Mar 2024
    I booked this tour for my mother and mother in law and they loved it. They said the tour guide was the best part.
    Highly Recommend for First Timers
    Pardeep_B, Mar 2024
    So pleased with this tour with Royal Star Tours. We selected our pick up spot which was conveniently our hotel but were a little nervous as a lot of tour buses kept coming. Luckily when ours did arrive right on time it was clearly marked with the operating name. Tour covered all the points of interest to us including Halona Blowhole and Byodo Temple. We didn’t rent a car so only did this tour. Had originally wanted to go to Turtle Bay but luckily passed by the inside part and golf course but didn’t see the beach side. Only point of interest we missed but did pass by was Waimea Falls and we didn’t feel it was worth it to rent a car and go back another day. Also Ko Olina is not covered on this tour but again can easily rent a car from the strip or choose a different tour. Very happy with this trip route. Highly recommend and our driver was Kalani who was informative. Saw Viator price was same as Royal Star site so liked that too. Great for first time visitors like us to Oahu. Came back before traffic and against it at approx 3:30pm. We were youngest on the tour in our 30s, mostly couples in their late 40s and 50s.
    Nice tour. It is 9 hours.
    Gayle_P, Feb 2024
    My husband and I took this tour. Tony our guide was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. We enjoyed the stops however we were very disappointed in Haleiwa. I think we both thought it would be a beach town with views of the beach. We also felt it was a little too long.
    Great tour
    Julia_C, Feb 2024
    Lola was a great guide, full of energy and very informative. The bus itself was very comfortable, we were lucky it was only at 50% capacity so we could spread out and it was fully air conditioned and with a toilet. Not all stops had public toilets or ones that you would want to use so having a toilet on the bus was important. We saw some amazing views and Lola slowed down a number of times for adhoc photo opportunities with a seal on the beach etc. Stone grill at the lunch stop was very good and the Dole whip on the last stop is a must! I would recommend this tour to any first timers in Oahu. From movie locations to great beaches and historical sites, we saw it all and sampled some local food along the way. Tip - sit on the right of the bus for the best views
    Amazing experience
    Comfort_C, Feb 2024
    The sights, the sounds and of course, the exceptionally knowledgeable, very affable and articulate driver Lola! She is a great asset to this team and I will certainly ride with her again and again! And oh , she even doled out some delicious donuts and water
    Awesome!!
    Lori_K, Feb 2024
    Our tour guide Kalani was awesome! Made it so fun!! Very knowledgeable too! I’d give it 10 stars if I could!
    Circle Island
    Melisse_B, Feb 2024
    This circle Island tour was a great way to get out of Honolulu to see the sights. The bus was clean and comfortable. Tony was very kind and shared stories and much about the local culture throughout the day. Our only complaint was that some of the stops felt rushed. It would have been nice to have another 10 minutes at the temple and maybe another 15 minutes in Hale'iwa, and less time at Dole Plantation.
    What an amazing experience!
    Lisa_N, Feb 2024
    Tony did a “BRILLIANT JOB,” of engaging us with information about the island, its history, people, culture, politics, economic dynamics, agricultural history and beauty. He did this with charm and humor! He was always professional and always well organized! I would highly recommend this excursion!
    Lola rocks
    David_O, Feb 2024
    Excellent time, Lola was knowledgeable, interesting, and she provided great insight to the history of Hawaii.
    Uncle Kimo is the Best
    Harpreet_S, Feb 2024
    Uncle Kimo treated us like family and was polite enough to answer all of our questions. He made nine hours go by easily. He provided excellent communication, history lessons and also great food places.
    Fabulous overview/snapshot of/the island of Oahu.
    JANNINE_S, Feb 2024
    This tour was the perfect overview option for us. Marlon was the best driver/guide we could ever hope for. We would 100% recommend this "day tour" for anyone that prefers not to drive the circle themselves.
    Nice trip
    Lixuan_T, Feb 2024
    Very wonderful trip. The tour guide explained a lot about Hawaiian culture and history, and all the tourist spots. Had a lot of fun!
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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    • 9 hours
    • Pickup offered
    • Mobile ticket
    • Offered in: English