Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn
Overview
Since 1974, E Noa Tours has specialized in showing visitors the real Oʻahu through immersive experiences led by passionate local guides. Our mission is simple: turn your day into unforgettable memories filled with Hawaiian history, culture, and natural wonder.
Everything you need is included: entrance to Byodo-In Temple ($10 value), full access to Waimea Valley with time to swim at the falls ($20 value), sit-down lunch at Pounders Restaurant or Tanaka Shrimp, and hotel pickup.
You'll explore Byodo-In Temple's peaceful koi ponds and ring the sacred bell, walk through lush botanical gardens to Waimea Falls, stand at the dramatic Nuʻuanu Pali cliffs where Hawaiian legends were born, sample fresh macadamia nuts at Tropical Farms, and visit the iconic Dole Plantation, all while traveling comfortably with expert guides who bring each location to life through storytelling and deep cultural knowledge.
Perfect for first-time visitors and families seeking an authentic island experience.
What's Included
- Lunch Sit-down Lunch is Included: Monday - Saturday at Pounders Restaurant located at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Lunch stop on Sundays will be at Tanaka Shrimp
- Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Waikiki (selected hotels)
- Entrance fee to Byodo-In Temple — $10 value
- Entrance fee to Waimea Valley botanical gardens and waterfall — $26 value
- Snacks Dole Whip or snacks at Dole Plantation (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir purchases at stops
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Nu’uanu Pali
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Byodo-in Temple Hawaii
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pounders Restaurant
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Waimea Valley
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Dole Plantation
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a change of clothes if you are thinking about taking a quick dip at Waimea Falls.
- We intentionally only operate this tour using an air conditioned mini-bus to ensure that group sizes are kept small enough to enjoy each stop with your group and guide.
- Operates in all weather conditions.
- Admission to every stop has been taken care of, just bring cash for snacks and souvenirs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 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).
- Lunch. Sit-down Lunch is Included: Monday - Saturday at Pounders Restaurant located at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Lunch stop on Sundays will be at Tanaka Shrimp.
- Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Waikiki (selected hotels).
- Entrance fee to Byodo-In Temple — $10 value.
- Entrance fee to Waimea Valley botanical gardens and waterfall — $26 value.
- Snacks. Dole Whip or snacks at Dole Plantation (available for purchase).
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir purchases at stops.
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 Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn 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
- LunchSit-down Lunch is Included: Monday - Saturday at Pounders Restaurant located at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Lunch stop on Sundays will be at Tanaka Shrimp
- Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Waikiki (selected hotels)
- Entrance fee to Byodo-In Temple — $10 value
- Entrance fee to Waimea Valley botanical gardens and waterfall — $26 value
- SnacksDole Whip or snacks at Dole Plantation (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir purchases at stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a change of clothes if you are thinking about taking a quick dip at Waimea Falls.
- We intentionally only operate this tour using an air conditioned mini-bus to ensure that group sizes are kept small enough to enjoy each stop with your group and guide.
- Operates in all weather conditions.
- Admission to every stop has been taken care of, just bring cash for snacks and souvenirs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
