Grand Circle Island Tour

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Itinerary

1. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, our famous Oahu island tour is the ultimate way to soak up all the beauty and culture of Hawaii in just one day. After picking up from the Waikiki hotel assigned points, you are ready to be on the way to the north shore coast of Oahu. Driving through Koolau Ranch, your first stop will be at the Valley of Temples. Built in 1968, Byodo-In Temple was made without nails and landscaped the Japanese garden complex with extreme attention to its details. It has been featured in the TV series Hawaii Hive-O, Magnum P.I., Lost and the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor.

   20 min

2. Standing in Kualoa Regional Park on Windaward Coast, you will experience a basalt islet in Kaneoha Bay with a shape of Chinaman’s Hat on one side, and magnificent mountains on the other. According to Hawaiian mythology, the island is formed from the remains of giant lizard or dragon’s tail that was chopped off and tossed to the ocean.

   15 min

3. The next stop is Tropical Farms of Hawaii. It is a little country store on the way to the North Shore. Here you will not only learn about the growth process and knowledge of macadamia nuts, but also sample the popular macadamia nuts and Kona coffee.

   20 min

4. Kahuku Shrimp Farm is a “must try” check-out point in the North of Oahu. Hawaii has a very long history in shrimp farming. The all-year-round sunny weather provides a perfect growing environment for farm-raised shrimps. You are able to purchase the delicious cuisine from the local food stand.

   30 min

5. Sunset Beach is known for big-wave surfing in the winter months. Many of the world’s premier surfing competitions, such as the Big wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau, are held here.

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6. At last, you will visit Hawaii’s “Pineapple experience”. You will see pineapples from all over the world and try the world famous Dole Whip ice cream at Dole Plantation. The plantation country store also offers variety of Hawaiian gifts for your memories of Aloha.

   20 min

7. Haleiwa is filled with local style and country ambiance, as well as stylish surf shops and boutiques, elegant art galleries and gourmet restaurants.

   Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Honolulu

• Its from-price is 56% below the median of the 207 day trips we list in Honolulu.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 119 of 207.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Honolulu

Honolulu is Hawaii's capital on the south shore of Oahu, with Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head crater, a royal palace and the Pearl Harbor memorial nearby.

Honolulu spreads along Oahu's south coast between the mountains and the sea. Waikiki Beach is the famous curve of sand, with surf lessons and outrigger canoes, and the green Diamond Head crater at its eastern end is a short hike to a summit with ocean views. In downtown Honolulu, ʻIolani Palace was the home of Hawaii's monarchs and is the only royal palace on American soil, and a gilded King Kamehameha statue stands across the road.

Top-ranked sights in Honolulu: Waikiki Beach, Eternity Beach, Aloha Tower Marketplace.

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