East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Oahu's eastern shoreline is dotted with pristine beaches, volcanic craters and scenic hikes. On Shaka Guide's East Oahu Shoreline Drive, you'll get to experience every bit of it, on your own terms -- visit the spots you want and skips the ones you don't. This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to seven beaches, three hikes, a 400-acre botanical garden and more!
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✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please.
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✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!
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What's Included
- Offline map of the entire island and turn-by-turn audio navigation
- Purchase never expires
- Interesting stories and history and the freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations
- Meals
- Private Transportation
Meeting Location
Waikiki
Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Diamond Head State Monument (pass by)
Koko Crater Arch Trail
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (pass by)
Halona Blowhole (pass by)
Eternity Beach
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sandy Beach Park (pass by)
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Waimanalo Beach (pass by)
Kailua Beach Park
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lanikai Beach
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Ulupo Heiau State Monument (pass by)
Nu’uanu Pali
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Judd Trail
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Nu’uanu Pali (pass by)
Waikiki (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour begins and ends in Waikiki and travels counterclockwise only.
- Diamond Head online reservations are required can be made up to 30 days in advance.
- Hanauma Bay is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The bay is open Wednesday-Sunday from 6:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. with the last entry at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early to find parking.
- Hanauma Bay requires advance reservations. You can make a reservation up to two days in advance here. Limited walk-in tickets are available at 6:45 a.m. but sell out quickly.
- Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden is free. The garden closes at 4 p.m.
- Waves can get rough in winter (November-April). When in doubt ask a lifeguard.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-102020P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Offline map of the entire island and turn-by-turn audio navigation.
- Purchase never expires.
- Interesting stories and history and the freedom to explore at your own pace.
- Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations.
- Meals.
- Private Transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio 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
- Offline map of the entire island and turn-by-turn audio navigation
- Purchase never expires
- Interesting stories and history and the freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations
- Meals
- Private Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour begins and ends in Waikiki and travels counterclockwise only.
- Diamond Head online reservations are required can be made up to 30 days in advance.
- Hanauma Bay is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The bay is open Wednesday-Sunday from 6:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. with the last entry at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early to find parking.
- Hanauma Bay requires advance reservations. You can make a reservation up to two days in advance here. Limited walk-in tickets are available at 6:45 a.m. but sell out quickly.
- Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden is free. The garden closes at 4 p.m.
- Waves can get rough in winter (November-April). When in doubt ask a lifeguard.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
