Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki
Overview
Enjoy Grand Circle Island experience tour with breathtaking views of Amelia Earhart Lookout on Diamond Head, admire Chinaman’s Hat in front of Kualoa mountains, visit Dole Plantation, see the most beautiful white sand Beach & more. Embrace the beauty of Makapu’u Point for wonderful photo opportunities. Join our tour experts as you witness famous beaches, lush valleys, ancient Hawaiian grounds, and the world-famous Dole Plantation.
Discover a different side of Oahu and explore the ecology and natural landscapes of Hawaii with us. Book your sightseeing experience today!
Tour Highlights:
_ Swim and Snorkel
_ Opportunity to Stand up Paddle Board OR Kayak
- See Turtles at the Beach
- Diamond head
- Halona blowhole
- Sandy beach drive through restroom break
- Makapuu look out
- pali look out
- Macnut farm / Chinamans hat picture taking
- Lunch break 1hr. Shrimp truck or the farm
- Drive through Haleiwa town
- Dole plantation last stop
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off service in Waikiki Area is included
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Engaging narration from a local guide, sharing stories and insights throughout your tour.
- Gratuities
- Meals are at your own expense
- Towels not included (guests should bring their own)
Meeting and Pickup
If you flew Southwest Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at Terminal 2, baggage claim 31, area 5. If you flew Hawaiian Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at terminal 1, area 1
What To Expect
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Diamond Head Crater
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Koko Marina Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Halona Blowhole
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sandy Beach Park (pass by)
Makapu'u Beach
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Waimanalo (pass by)
Kualoa Regional Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Turtle Bay Beach (pass by)
Sunset Beach (pass by)
Banzai Pipeline (pass by)
Shark's Cove (pass by)
Waimea Bay (pass by)
Laniakea Beach (pass by)
Puaʻena Point Beach Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Haleiwa
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dole Plantation
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Green World Coffee Farms
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Remaining time from the itinerary will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions
- Meals are at your own expense
- Bring cash for roadside stands, food trucks, and local shops—many are cash-only
- If you enjoy your tour tipping your guide in cash is always appreciated
- Bring your own towels
- Pick-up and drop-off times between 7:00AM and 8:00AM (*all times approximate)
- Pick-up and drop-off times are approximate and are subject to change Please be attentive to your phone for pick-up time updates starting at 48-hours prior to the tour until the morning of your tour
- Please be attentive to your phone for pick-up time updates starting at 48-hours prior to the tour until the morning of your tour
- NOTE: Pick up time is up to 30 minutes or more before the listed tour time. We will contact you the day before via text/email with approx pick up time and location.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-179218P30
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pick-up and drop-off service in Waikiki Area is included.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Engaging narration from a local guide, sharing stories and insights throughout your tour.
- Gratuities.
- Meals are at your own expense.
- Towels not included (guests should bring their own).
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 Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki 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
- Pick-up and drop-off service in Waikiki Area is included
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Engaging narration from a local guide, sharing stories and insights throughout your tour.
- Gratuities
- Meals are at your own expense
- Towels not included (guests should bring their own)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Remaining time from the itinerary will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions
- Meals are at your own expense
- Bring cash for roadside stands, food trucks, and local shops—many are cash-only
- If you enjoy your tour tipping your guide in cash is always appreciated
- Bring your own towels
- Pick-up and drop-off times between 7:00AM and 8:00AM (*all times approximate)
- Pick-up and drop-off times are approximate and are subject to change Please be attentive to your phone for pick-up time updates starting at 48-hours prior to the tour until the morning of your tour
- Please be attentive to your phone for pick-up time updates starting at 48-hours prior to the tour until the morning of your tour
- NOTE: Pick up time is up to 30 minutes or more before the listed tour time. We will contact you the day before via text/email with approx pick up time and location.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
