Our semi private shuttle will arrive at 7am 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.
Kapiʻolani Park is Honolulu’s largest and oldest public park, originally gifted by King Kalākaua in 1877 and named after his wife, Queen Kapiʻolani. As we drive by, you'll see its lush greenery, towering banyan trees, and open fields, all set against the stunning backdrop of Diamond Head, a volcanic crater known as Lēʻahi in Hawaiian. Once a gathering place for Hawaiian royalty, the park remains a cherished spot for locals and visitors alike.
The Waikīkī Aquarium, founded in 1904, is one of the oldest aquariums in the U.S. and sits along the shores of Kapiʻolani Park. As we drive by, you'll see this historic marine research center, home to vibrant coral reefs, Hawaiian monk seals, and tropical fish, continuing its mission of ocean conservation and education.
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.
Koko Head is a striking volcanic crater known for its rugged ridgeline and famous hiking trail. As we drive by, you'll see its towering peak rising above the eastern coastline, a breathtaking sight showcasing Oahu’s dramatic volcanic landscape.
Hanauma Bay is a stunning marine sanctuary known for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. As we drive by, you'll catch a breathtaking view of this crescent-shaped bay, a protected paradise that showcases Oahu’s natural beauty.
Halona Blowhole 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.
Eternity Beach, officially known as Halona Cove, is a secluded, picturesque spot framed by rugged lava cliffs. As we drive by, you'll see this famous filming location, best known for the iconic kiss scene in From Here to Eternity. Its golden sand and turquoise waters make it one of Oahu’s most scenic hidden gems.
Sandy Beach is a stunning stretch of golden sand known for its powerful shore break and bodysurfing waves. As we drive by, you'll see its dramatic coastline, where the ocean crashes onto the shore, making it a favorite spot for experienced surfers and thrill-seekers.
Makapu’u Point 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.
Waimānalo Beach is a hidden gem with powdery white sand and turquoise waters, stretching along Oahu’s windward coast. As we drive by, you'll see its breathtaking shoreline framed by lush mountains, a peaceful contrast to the island’s busier beaches.
Nestled along the majestic cliffs of the Ko’olau Mountains on Oahu, the Pali Lookout presents travelers with awe-inspiring vistas of the island’s windward coast. Steeped in historical significance, this site marks the battleground where King Kamehameha I triumphed in his quest to unify the Hawaiian Islands. Embraced by sweeping winds and lush landscapes, the lookout offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it an essential stop for any visitor to Oahu.
The Koʻolau Mountains are a breathtaking volcanic range that stretches along Oahu’s windward coast, shaped by millions of years of erosion. As we drive by, you'll see their dramatic, steep cliffs draped in lush greenery, a stunning reminder of Hawaiʻi’s powerful natural forces and ancient volcanic origins.
Hawaiian Coffee and Macadamia Nut Tastings 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.
Chinaman’s Hat, also known as Mokoli’i, 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.
Chinaman’s Hat, also known as Mokoli’i, 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.
Kualoa Private Nature Reserve, known as "Jurassic Valley," is a breathtaking landscape of lush, towering cliffs and open valleys. As we drive by, you'll see the famous filming location for Jurassic Park and other Hollywood movies, a true showcase of Oahu’s untamed beauty.
Kahana Bay & Valley is a lush, unspoiled paradise on Oahu’s windward coast, rich in Hawaiian history and culture. As we drive by, you'll see its tranquil bay framed by the Koʻolau Mountains, once home to ancient Hawaiian settlements. The valley remains a sacred place, preserving native forests, historic taro terraces, and the timeless beauty of old Hawaiʻi.
The Lāʻie Hawaiʻi Temple is a stunning landmark and the first Latter-day Saints (LDS) temple built in the Pacific. As we drive by, you'll see its majestic white facade set against lush gardens and towering palm trees. Known as the “House of the Lord” in Paradise, it stands as a place of peace and spiritual significance on Oahu’s North Shore.
We stop at a North Shore Fruit stand where you can gorge on local fruits such as mangos, dragonfruit, pineapple or quench your thirst on a fresh coconut.
After lunch we make a stop at a North Shore tropical fruit stand which offers ice cold coconuts to drink from, fresh mangos, and other tropical treats.
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.
The world-famous Banzai Pipeline, is a legendary surf spot on Oahu’s North Shore. As we drive by, you'll see its powerful waves rolling onto the golden sand, a thrilling sight where top surfers compete in some of the biggest surf competitions.
Sharks Cove is a stunning rocky bay on Oahu’s North Shore, known for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life. As we drive by, you'll see this popular snorkeling spot, where lava rock formations create natural tide pools teeming with tropical fish.
The exceptional botanical collections at Waimea Valley feature dozens of distinct gardens representing flora from different parts of the world. Examples include the Ogasawara Islands, Central and South America, Fiji, Guam, and the Mascarene Islands. Stroll through the Hawaiian collection and enjoy an assortment of plants found only in Hawai'i, many of which are rare and endangered. Many were brought here as seed or cutting from the places where they evolved. Waimea Waterfall is also a splendid highlight of the park. Guests can swim in the waterfall if they want. Lifeguards are on duty. Admission included in the cost of the ticket. Swimming is allowed at the waterfall. Please bring a bathing suit and towel if you wish to swim. Lifejackets are provided and lifeguards are on duty at all times. Guest should be advised it is a 1.5 mile roundtrip walk to and from the waterfall. There is a $10 tram but that is not included into the cost of the tour.
Laniakea Beach, also known as "Turtle Beach," is famous for its frequent visits from Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu). As we drive by, you'll see its golden sands and rocky shoreline, a peaceful spot where these gentle creatures often bask in the sun, making it a must-see on Oahu’s North Shore.
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.
Pearl Harbor is a historic site that played a pivotal role in World War II. As we drive by, you can see it in the distance, with its calm waters and memorials honoring those who served, a solemn and powerful reminder of history.
Downtown Honolulu is the historic and political heart of Hawaii, where past and present meet. On the tour, you'll stop at ʻIolani Palace, the only royal palace in the U.S., and the King Kamehameha Statue, honoring the great Hawaiian ruler who united the islands.
Great tour around the entire island. John the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii and gave lots of pro tips. The tour flowed perfectly spending just the right amount of time at each destination. I definitely recommend booking this tour with John H. and John J.
The Johns are the driver and tour guide 😎 the driver was amazing and smooth. The tour guide was knowledgeable and super funny. I have never had so much fun in my life !!! Both of them are professional and kind. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a tour!!
John and John were excellent as a team ! The historical and modern facts of the Island were told in an interesting and informative way ! The sites , the food and the tour itself was an excellent way to spend my last day in Hawaii 🤗🙌🏾🤗
John G. And John H. were a wonderful duo and the experience was great, informative and very enjoyable.
Great tour! Loved the hike to waterfall. Our guide, Kapena was knowledgeable and very pleasant. I highly recommend this tour.
Today we had a fabulous trip with Daniel. Everything went well & loved the itinerary
This tour gave us a broad overview of Oahu island and our guide gave us many insights on its history and the many peoples that make up the the population past and present. It was not only the headline items such as the Dole Pineapple Plantation but so many views and little places of interest along the way that made this tour special. Walking through the Waimea Botanical garden was beautiful and swimming under the Waimea waterfall was just icing on the cake. The staff that oversee the safety of swimmers do a great job and were so helpful to those who needed assistance. Our shrimp lunch from the truck stop on the north shore was delicious and was just so appropriate to the tour. Thoroughly recommend this tour to visitors to Oahu . . . a great was to experience so much in a short time.
The tour was amazing. Our guide, John H., was such a wealth of insider knowledge about Oahu and had a great personality. Really made it super fun. Would totally recommend!
John &John was our tour guides amazing informational he stop was ran well plenty of time for photos they will also take the photos for you
This is a great thing to do early in your trip so you can get your bearings around the island. The guide was really nice and local and shared a lot about living in Hawaii. I wish there was a little bit more walking, but it’s great for those who don’t wanna get too overtired. I believe the website said it was eight hours, but we left at 7 AM and got back around five, and I think that’s pretty normal. So plan for a little bit longer than 8 hours. I was a little concerned about what to wear, but it’s pretty relaxed and you don’t need to worry too much about what you are dressed in, just be comfortable. I wore sneakers, but honestly, even flip-flops would’ve been OK. The walk at the botanic Gardens would’ve been a little bit hard in flip-flops, but it’s only about 1.5 miles if you do the whole trail. I don’t really recommend the swim, because the waterfall is super crowded. I think we got more out of walking around the trails and looking at the plants.
Kaps was such a great guide!! We learned so much from him! Had an amazing time and got some great pics!
John J & John H (Guide & Driver) along with Rep Noam were amazing from beginning till end. Informative, honest, if you can have cash for tips, the shuttle to waterfall you will be grateful, have swimming shoes for waterfall. Your charger just in case, You will be great 🙌🏾 Aloha and Malama Aina 🥰
Words and photos don’t do this tour justice. John and John our driver and our guide. Both are excellent the driver did a great job and John the guide is so knowledgeable, helpful, funny…. Couldn’t have ask for me more today.
Very good day experience, great scenery. Don’t get too long at each stop as it’s rather quick. Only about 20 minutes at the waterfall.
Fun way to see the entire island in one day. The scenery was so beautiful, like nothing you’ve ever seen. Lots of photo opportunities and stops. John, John was amazing and knew so much about everything. We’d love to come back one day!!
Very informative. Loved the waterfall.
Awesome tour guide and driver. Thank you so much for making my experience great! No other tour has matched this one. John is a true Historian of Hawaii.
As first time visitors to Oahu this was a fantastic tour to give us an overview of the island and help us get our bearings. Being a native, Ray was able to share many stories and experiences with us and give us many recommendations for things to do, places to eat and so on.
very nice experience well organized
Overall a great way to see the island; however would have enjoyed more time at the signature spots such as the Dole Pineapple Factory or adding visiting Haleiwa or the Temple vs so many shopping opportunities. Our Guide, Lani was great!!! Made the trip very enjoyable.
Amazing tour with a fun guide. Got to stop and see some amazing spots and have some delicious food! Hike to waterfall was so beautiful but it’s steep in some parts
I'm glad my parents let me fall in love with Hawaii like they did.
Had a fantastic time exploring the island and swimming at waimea waterfall. John H the tour guide, is an incredible person who shared extensive knowledge of the island. Do yourself a favour and book the tour!
Very busy and long action pack day but Rob Chow our guide made it go by so easily and enjoyable. I highly recommend
Had a wonderful time with our tour guide, Rob Chow. He made the trip fun and memorable - and had the coolest facts about the island. The Waimea waterfall experience was a definite bucket list. Absolutely incredible! 10 out of 10 recommend. ** But make sure to book with Rob.
Robert Chow great tour guide! Knowledgeable about the island.
This was my first tour booking with Viator and the experience as awful as it can get. I didn’t even get to join the tour due to an error made at their scheduling office. According to the local tour operator, Go Tours Hawaii, Viator did not send the correct pickup location, which I had selected and shows in the Viator confirmation receipt. The day before the scheduled date, the tour operator texted me to confirm the wrong pickup location and I immediately responded 11 minutes later noting the mistake. No response was received to my text. The morning of the tour, I showed up on time (7am) to the correct pickup location and as the tour guide did not have my name on his list, he did not call me and the group left without me. When I called Go Tours Hawaii, they tried to reach the driver and the driver’s manager to ask that I be able to either be picked up or dropped off (via Uber) to join the tour. They replied that the company policy does not allow customers to join the tour after they miss pickup. The company representatives apologized and acknowledged the error made on their side, but still would not work with me on a reasonable accommodation. I had planned the entire day for this 8 hour tour and this mishandling and waste of my time soured me on Viator entirely. Then when I asked to speak to the manager who had just denied the driver’s request to pick me up, the customer rep lied and said the managers are off on Sunday and cannot be reached! This is terrible customer service and lack of professionalism. I would give zero stars if allowed.
John our guide and John our driver were terrific and made the tour fun!
Fantastic tour. Learned a ton, and experienced some great views and local hidden gems. Our guide John was incredible, knowledgeable, and kind. I have no criticisms, this tour was perfect.
We had a perfect day with John H as our tour guide. John is extremely knowledgeable and engaging. He worked with our driver John J to ensure we had the best day possible. I would take this tour again in a heartbeat. 10/10 would recommend.
John & John did an incredible job! Super knowledgeable, kept it fun and enjoyable while not letting us run behind. It was a great day!!
Our guide John was so experienced and considerate. Had a great time and would definitely recommend!
It was great from start to finish.
It was fantastic the wife and I loved. Charlie the driver was excellent helped us on and off as my wife has a walker. It makes the experience more enjoyable when someone takes the time to help her.
Charlie was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable & humorous...the perfect combination! We would book another tour with Go Tours (and Charlie) in a heartbeat!!
Loved the tour! Saw so many things, and Bill was so informative! We learned so much!
So so happy with the tour. Bill was super knowledgeable. Shared so much with us. Amazing tour overall
Definitely easier to let a professional driver take you around and point out places of interest. This is a great way to see the sites from Waikiki Beach up to the North Shore. The macadamia nut plantation, and the Dole pineapple plantation were awesome! Lunch was at an outdoor shrimp shack with one vegetarian option, the shrimp was really good though! Waimea Falls was a disappointment. The water was muddy, rocky, and very dangerous to get in and out. Definitely not meant for older adults or young children. It is a long, hot, uphill walk. Either take the tram or skip it all together. A few too many stops at souvenir and fruit stands, would have preferred more scenic stops instead. Bring lots of cash and a fully charged phone as there is not a way to charge your phone during the day. Left at 7 AM and got home at 5:30 PM, a full day of sightseeing!
Definitely recommend! Was a great experience, John provided awesome details. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. He also amde sure I got my Kona Coffee!!!
We had a very interesting day traveling around the island and learning about it from Tasha. I would recommend this tour.
Comprehensive and extremely informative! Got to see the island in a figure 8 instead of a circle, well done.
Amaaazing!!! This was such a great experience! Our tour guide John was very kind, informative, and also funny during the tour. Literally learned so much while having fun!! I highly suggest!! Thank you John! !
John the tour guide was well-versed with Hawaii history. The group tour was well organized. John the driver drives carefully and made sure the bus stays clean.
Outstanding tour with my family. The driver John and John Tour Guide were highly experienced which made our trip memorable and comfortable.
Super great, John’s’ We’re great also. Worth it
The circle tour around Oahu was just outstanding and the commentary by driver/guide Kapena just brought life to everything we saw or did. He was knowledgeable and practical as well as entertaining. He told us factual information, the myths and the history of the Hawaiian islands and people. The tour would not have been the same without him. The swim at the Waimea waterfall was well managed and exhilarating…just icing on a delicious cake!
Charlie was phenomenal he was funny, engaging, extremely personalabble. He knew all 23 passengers names, he took the time to familiarize himself with everyone, made conversation gave great recommendations for future attractions and restaurants. He was and has been by far the best guide I’ve ever had and I love to travel. I highly recommend him and look forward to coming again next year. If you want the best ask for Charlie, the tour was great but he made the experience absolutely amazing. Worth every penny and more. Mahalo Charlie!
Bill did a great job educating and entertaining us on our journey around the island. We appreciated how he let us know what to expect ahead of each stop. He went above and beyond on this tour!
Guide had lots of knowledge and was friendly. He was also respectful to anyone who had to use the bathroom. Especially the kids. He was amazing!!!
It was a very well run tour, Ray the driver was excellent with a vast amount of knowledge about Aloha and the places that we visited.
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