Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Our shuttle will arrive at 7:20am for pick up in Waikiki, with a local guide to help you prepare for a day of exploring the island of Oahu. Pick up times vary by hotel and will be automatically assigned when you input your information into our online booking platform.

   40 min

2. The first lookout we visit is an elevated view perched on the eastern side of Waikiki’s famous Diamond Head Volcano, This lookout grants us a great opportunity for pictures of the south eastern coastline of Oahu, with notable sights as far as Hanauma bay and Maui on a clear day. The location is more formally known as Amelia Earhart Lookout, known for where bystanders gathered to watch Earhart make her first solo aviation journey from Hawaii to North America.

   10 min

3. Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions that occurred from Oahu’s Koko Head crater formed the natural occurrence known as the Halona Blowhole. This lava tube extends into the ocean with a very narrow opening at the top, and when the surf is just right, water pressure builds up within the lava tube and erupts through the narrow opening creating a special Hawaiian Geyser for your viewing pleasure.

   15 min

4. Witness Waimanalo’s dramatic sea cliffs as we turn into Oahu’s windward side as we begin our journey to the North Shore of Oahu. Look off into the azure blue waters of the bay and you will see Oahu’s famous Manana Island also known as Rabbit island due to its Rabbit like shape.

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5. After a beautiful drive along Oahu’s eastern coastline, our next stop is a local shop that finds itself tucked away under aged Banyan Trees with macadamia nut and delicious Kona coffee tastings, along with very tempting Hawaiian chocolates amongst other treats.

   25 min

6. Chinaman’s Hat, also known as Mokolii, is nestled right next to the Kualoa Valley Mountain range. This location is  known for its dramatic landscape filmed in a number of Hollywood movies; most notably and fan favorite Jurassic Park. The island has earned the nickname Chinaman’s Hat from its resemblance to the straw hats that the Chinese immigrants wore when working Oahu’s sugar plantations during the early 1900’s.

   15 min

7. Famous North Shore Shrimp Lunch on Local Hawaiian Farm  Our guide will walk you through a local taro patch on a farm located at the base of the Koʻolau Mountain Range . Get a first hand look at how ancient Hawaiian agriculture practices live on and how to this day still manage to provide for local families to live off the land using the techniques and traditions passed down through generations.  We also eat lunch at the farm. The farm has a restaurant that can prepare all of the famous North Shore delicacies. Garlic Shirmp, Coconut Shrimp, and Kalua Pork are just some of the mouth watering plates available for lunch. Vegetarian options are available. Please bring cash for lunch.

   45 min

8. Tropical Fruit Stands After lunch we make a stop at North Shore tropical fruit stands, which offers ice cold coconuts to drink from, fresh mangos, and other tropical treats.

   10 min

9. A change of pace from the crowded beaches of Waikiki, The infamous Sunset Beach on the North Shore offers tranquility and is the epitome of a beautiful Hawaiian Beach. However don’t lets the summer months fool you, during the winter months, swells of 30 to 40 feet can be seen from the safe confines of shore.

   10 min

10. Hawaii Green Sea Turtle Beach Snorkeling Hono is the Hawaiian name for our beloved Green Sea Turtles. Our Honu are very Hawaiian in that they love to lay on the sand and bask under the warm sun. We take you to a beach where we spend 90 minutes hoping to spot this incredible occurrence and we will also provide snorkeling gear so guests can go for a swim and hopefully snorkel along side a green sea turtle as well.  Snorkel Gear is included in the price of the tour. Please alert your guest to bring sunscreen and a towel.

    1 h

11. Outskirts of Haleiwa Town, Pineapple, Coffee and Agricultural Fields

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12. A historic pineapple plantation home to pineapple magnets, pineapple t-shirts, pineapple keychains and most importantly pineapple ice cream aka Dole Whip!! A great way to end the day and get some pineapple themed souvenirs for your friends and family back home.

    30 min

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 5,270 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 4Great scenery. Disappointing tour.

  I was greatly looking forward to seeing the Oahu north shore. And it did not disappoint. But... Our minibus was old and we were crammed in. No shock absorbers. I have spine issues and the ride was beyond uncomfortable. The guides were sweet but offered no real information about the island. The whole thing was...that's where I like to surf...that's a nice hike...that's a nice beach we're not stopping at... I would have liked some history. We passed where captain cook landed with no explanation. Even a history of surfing in Hawaii would have been cool. Stopped for a mediocre lunch overlooking a truck park. Meh. Conditions for turtles not great. Not tours fault! Also 2 annoying stops. No education about how special macadamia nuts are. And the dole stop was so short you had no time to even take a tour. Just buy an overpriced dole whip that you can get anywhere. I'm glad we went but not sure about the enthusiasm for this tour. Great guys...meh experience.

  vabeachgirlinnjSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great experience, lots to see and do.

  First time in Hawaii. We had a great time. Really good way to see many sites many of which were stunning. Mike our guide was really knowledgeable and helpful. Very good value for money

  roberttL6234LLSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 51000/10 tour dè turtle!

  I had an incredible day with Tour guide Benji on this small tour of Oahu as a solo traveller from Australia. Weather to start the day post hurricane was atrocious and raining, but Benji did everything in his power to make sure it was still memorable! When we couldn’t see any turtles snorkelling due to the quality of the water, he drove to every beach and secret location to ensure the people on the tour who hadn’t got to see a turtle, got to experience that! Ultimately finding us the biggest turtle sunning itself on a secluded beach - incredible! Benji was always super accomodating, happy to chat and take photos of everyone and by the end of the the day, the positive energy of the experience brought out the sunshine and we all got burnt, a major turnaround weather wise from the start of the morning! I was 10000/10 recommend this tour to anyone visiting Waikiki, especially if Australian!!

  MADELEINE_WSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5An excellent tour.

  We would highly recommend this tour, the driver Benji was very friendly & engaging, provided lots of commentary & the tour itself was awesome. We covered most of the attractions around the island & would like to thank Benji for creating wonderful memories.

  rochellep322September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 510 star turtle tour

  Incredible day exploring Oahu with guide Benji! Weather was not in our favour post hurricane, with rain leaving waikiki and the beaches not as blue as they’d usually be, but he did everything he could to make it memorable. When we couldn’t see turtles whilst snorkelling, he made sure to stop and search every beach for a turtle for the people who had never seen one before, which resulted in everyone seeing a massive turtle sunning itself on a little random beach outside of pipeline! Benji was so knowledgeable, knew everyone and everything and was personable and happy to assist with taking photos at all times. Such a memorable day with a great group of people made even better by a great guide! Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii, especially if from Australia!!

  maddeep2016September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Super hero Benji

  Benji was awesome. Tour started off rough due to weather but he made it his mission to make the most out of our visit. Taking us on additional stop, being attentive, and personable. Grateful for this experience.

  ataliyaaSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Honolulu

• Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 207 day trips we list in Honolulu.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 4 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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