Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour
Overview
Choose from two exciting ways to experience Oahu's top attractions, scenic beauty, and local culture.
Option 1: Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Town (6.5 Hours)
Visit the famous Dole Plantation with time to enjoy the Pineapple Express Train Tour, Plantation Garden, Pineapple Garden Maze, and local treats, including Dole Whip. Then explore the historic North Shore surf town of Haleiwa, where you'll have free time for lunch, shopping, and sightseeing. (Train ride or maze tickets NOT included)
Option 2: Grand Circle Island Tour with Haleiwa (9 Hours)
Experience Oahu's most iconic sights, including Halona Blowhole, Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms, the North Shore, Haleiwa Town, and Dole Plantation. Enjoy stunning coastal views, local flavors, and cultural landmarks throughout the day.
Both tours include transportation aboard a deluxe motorcoach with onboard restroom, bottled water, snacks, hand towels, island map, and live narration from a knowledgeable driver-guide.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Taste of Hawaii snack with bottled water
- Original video, mint & hand towelette
- Restroom on board
- Unparalleled Comfort aboard our Deluxe Bus Tour
- Choose either 6.5 Hour half day Express tour OR 9 Hour Full Day Deluxe Oahu Tour
- Exceptional Driver Guide
- Lunch
- Optional tickets to the train ride or maze at Dole are NOT included
Meeting and Pickup
Half Day Tour: Dole & Haleiwa Pick-up Schedule:*7:40 AM Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot *7:55 AM Hokulani Waikiki Lewers St. Across PF Chang's *8:05 AM Hyatt Regency Back Entrance on Koa Avenue under green awning *8:10 AM Waikiki Beach Marriott Paoakalani Ave. Bus DepotFull Day Tour: Circle Island Pick-up Schedule:*6:40 AM Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot *6:55 AM Hokulani Waikiki Lewers St. Across PF Chang's *7:05 AM Hyatt Regency Back Entrance on Koa Avenue under green awning *7:10 AM Waikiki Beach Marriott Paoakalani Ave. Bus Depot
What To Expect
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Diamond Head Beach Park (pass by)
Kahala (pass by)
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (pass by)
Halona Blowhole
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nu’uanu Pali
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Byodo-in Temple Hawaii
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North Shore (pass by)
Haleiwa
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dole Plantation
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Downtown Honolulu (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Products may be adjusted due to government COVID-19 guidelines.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Taste of Hawaii snack with bottled water.
- Original video, mint & hand towelette.
- Restroom on board.
- Unparalleled Comfort aboard our Deluxe Bus Tour.
- Choose either 6.5 Hour half day Express tour OR 9 Hour Full Day Deluxe Oahu Tour.
- Exceptional Driver Guide.
- Lunch.
- Optional tickets to the train ride or maze at Dole are NOT included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Taste of Hawaii snack with bottled water
- Original video, mint & hand towelette
- Restroom on board
- Unparalleled Comfort aboard our Deluxe Bus Tour
- Choose either 6.5 Hour half day Express tour OR 9 Hour Full Day Deluxe Oahu Tour
- Exceptional Driver Guide
- Lunch
- Optional tickets to the train ride or maze at Dole are NOT included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Products may be adjusted due to government COVID-19 guidelines.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
