All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Day Tour with Lunch and Waimea Waterfall

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Honolulu, USA
Oahu Ultimate Circle Adventure
Dole Pineapple Fields
Pali Lookout
Pali Lookout
East-Oahu coastline
Pineapple Fields
Dole Pineapple Plantation

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10 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Guests rated this tour on Global TourReview, Ariva and Cool Hawaii as a TOP TEN BEST DAYTOURS in North America. This adventure includes transportation in air-conditioned, luxury touring buses with panorama windows and the highest-quality HEPA air-filters, a professional guide who narrates your entire tour AND a SEPARATE, professional CDL DRIVER for a safer ride, ADMISSION FEE to ALL sites, 152-page souvenir book and a DELICIOUS LUNCH, (a $62.00 total added value that WE pay on your behalf). When we say a stop or lunch is included, we mean the associated cost also. So, no "surprises" with us, we will never ask you to pay out of pocket on site and we will take you to the paid sites. We 've been operating for 28 years with consistently excellent, 5-star ratings year after year.

Feel free to compare ours with other tour contents and check out our reviews. This tour special is an amazing offer for the superior guide, vehicle and food quality, number of stops and all inclusions.

Meeting and Pickup

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Hotel PICKUPS CAN START EARLIER THAN THE OFFICIAL DEPARTURE TIME depending on your pick up location!! *PLEASE CHECK your email box and/or phone for confirmation details regarding your actual pick up time! Please let us know the FULL NAME of the actual Waikiki hotel where you are staying in the comment section as soon as you are able to. Once we receive your booking, our reservationists will automatically assign the closest pickup location for you. (Or IF you are not staying in a hotel, then please provide a street address for your accommodation.) If you don't know your hotel yet, no problem, we will just assign the default Ala Moana hotel pickup for you and you can change it anytime up to 24 hours before the tour departure time.You will get a written confirmation from us including your pickup time and your exact pickup location with maps and photographs of the meeting area. Please look for this message from us in your booking agent's message board and/or in your personal email box to see your detailed pickup instructions.We leave the Waikiki area by 7:45 AM but hotel pick-ups start as early as 7:00 AM depending on your pick up location. *PLEASE CHECK your email box for confirmation details regarding your actual pick up time!Tour ends at around 5:45 PM . Drop offs then begin and might go until 6:30 PM depending on your drop off location.*We only pickup from select Waikiki hotels. We do not pickup from hotels located on the west or north side of the island (like KoOlina, Disney, Aulani, Four Seasons, Turtle Bay).

Description

Stop At: Oahu Nature Tours, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826

An all-inclusive adventure through the beautiful Amelia Earhart Point on the ocean-facing slopes of Diamond Head Crater (drive-by), the famous Halona Blowhole, “From Here to Eternity” beach, Makapu’u Point (drive-by), visit Valley of the Temples, colorful Byodo-in Temple and scenic Mokoli'i Island. Includes a delicious lunch at the famous Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp on the North Shore where you'll be served your choice of various sautéed shrimp plates. *Chicken and Veggie options are also available. World famous Waimea Valley, the Arboretum and Waterfall are next, followed by the Dole Pineapple Plantation.
Your expert nature guide will provide a fascinating narration about Hawaii's bird and plant species, geology, history and culture. Tour includes all admission fees to the visited locations, also includes the lunch, and each party also receives a 152-page Gift Book "Guide to Nature on Oahu" as a souvenir! It is a $62.00 added value that WE pay. We'll never ask you to pay out of pocket.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Queen Kapi'olani Park, 2686 Kalakaua Ave, In front of the Queen Kapi'olani Statue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Kapiolani Park is one of the largest and oldest public park on Oʻahu, named after the Queen of the same name.
It is home to the 42-acre Honolulu Zoo, the Aquarium, the Natatorium and many outdoor concerts and shows. There are also tennis courts, soccer fields, an archery range, and even a 3-mile jogging course, which encompasses part of the Honolulu Marathon Course.

Pass By: Diamond Head State Monument, 18th Ave., Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

This is a drive-by (not a stop!) on the ocean-facing outside slopes of the world-famous icon of Hawaii, Diamond Head Crater and the Amelia Earhart monument which overlooks the Pacific Ocean as the 100,000-year-old volcanic crater towers above you.
*This tour does not include an entry inside the crater, only a drive-by on the outer flanks of it. Hiking to the top from inside the crater floor is included in the three-hour Diamond Head hiking tours.

Pass By: Kaiwi Channel, Hawaii

Then we follow the beautiful Ka'iwi coastline which is also the favorite gathering location of our beloved Humpback Whales from November through May.

Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanianole Highway, Hawaii 96825

This is an intriguing geographical spot where the ocean has undercut the lava and drilled a hole through to the top. On the other side of the lookout point at Halona you can watch for Green Sea Turtles which are spotted often in the emerald green waters of the " From Here To Eternity Cove" made famous by the only Oscar-winning movie made in Hawaii.
From December through May this is the best place to look for Humpback Whales as it is part of the Hawaiian Humpback Whale Sanctuary.

**Please note, that our coastlines do have potentially dangerous rip-currents and shore breaks, so as responsible tour operators we can not allow any swimming at the Blowhole for your own safety.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sandy Beach Park, 8801 Kalanianaole Hwy, Hawaii 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.
*Please note, that our coastlines and especially that particular beach have dangerous shore breaks so as responsible tour operators we can not allow any swimming at Sandy Beach for your own safety.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Makapu'u Point, Kalaniana'ole Hwy, turnout above Makapu'u Beach, Hawaii 96795

Beautiful coastal vistas and views of offshore islands.

Pass By: Waimanalo, Waimanalo, Hawaii

We pass through Waimanalo, the ancient Hawaiian homelands where you see the flutes of the majestic Koolau Mountains, and the rim of the collapsed volcanic crater.

Stop At: Nu’uanu Pali, Hawaii

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744

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: Mokoli’i Island, Hawaii 96744

Scenic vistas await you at Mokoli'i...

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Kahana Bay Beach Park, Hawaii

Located on the picturesque east side of O'ahu, across from Ahupua'a State Park, Kahana Bay is a beautiful cove with clear waters and white sand.

Stop At: Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp, 56-931 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

*LUNCHSTOP! continuing north to Kahuku, we visit a shrimp farm and one of the locals' favorite shrimp trucks, Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp, where you will be served a delicious garlic shrimp, fish, or chicken plate and a drink (*vegetarian options are also available). After lunch, you can observe our endangered native wetland birds, and learn about Hawaiian aquaculture from your tour guide.
*Lunch is included in the tour price, a $20.50 added value!

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Sunset Beach, Sunset Beach, Hawaii

This is the legendary big-wave surfing location where towering, giant waves arrive and surfing contests are held between November-April.

Stop At: Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Hawaii 96712

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.

There is a paved path inside the Arboretum that provides easy walking access to the waterfall.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Haleiwa, Haleiwa, Hawaii

On the way back to the south side of the island, we drive through Haleiwa, the surfing capital of the world.

Stop At: Dole Plantation, 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786

Dole Plantation has a plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including DoleWhip®.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Iolani Palace, 364 S King St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Enjoy outside views of the beautiful Iolani Palace, the only Royal Palace in the United States. (Drive-by only)

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 10 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 07:30 AM

What's Included

  • Live commentary and escort on board, not just an audio tour!
  • Professionally trained guides who are both excellent educators and entertainers
  • Air-conditioned, state-of-the-art vehicles with superb HEPA air filtration system.
  • Gratuities
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • *For your own safety, it is not recommended swimming in Hawaii's waterfalls.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-3358P14

Reviews

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2,860 reviews

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