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Private Half Island East Circle Tour

3 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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| Oahu, USA
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from $53.58 per person

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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.
5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Best way to see Oahu, Hawaii without spending all day out! When visiting the beautiful Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii you have to make sure to leave the city and see the real beauty in the island. We will take you to all the hot spots in just 5 hours!
Diamond Head, Blow Hole, Makapu'u lookout, Macadamia Nuts, China mans hat and more!
Byodo-In requires admission fee

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Pali Lookout
  • Lunch If you wanted to grab lunch
  • Please be kind to your driver/guide
  • Byodo-In Temple
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please confirm pick up location with Tour operator. We can pick you up from your Hotel in Honolulu and drop you back off.

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Koa Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Diamond Head Lookout

Beautiful Diamond head lookout over looking the ocean and beautiful homes along the coast. The Amelia Earhart memorial plaque is here as well. Sometimes on a clear day you can even see other islands from here!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kahala (pass by)

Drive thru the beautiful Beverly Hills of Hawaii where the movies stars and well to do's live. Kahala is a beautiful neighbor hood on the eastern side of Diamond Head.
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Halona Blowhole

Stopping at the Beautiful Blow Hole is a must! Beautiful views of the ocean. Secret beach down below where they filmed many blockbuster hits like Jurrassic World. On certain days when the wind and waves are moving at a certain directions. Massive explosive water shows appears from down below. Waves enter a old lava tube and shoots out from the top. Amazing!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Makapuu Lighthouse

Makapu'u is a beautiful landmark on the for eastern part of the Island. You can see far off into the distant looking over Waimanalo and Kailua. 50 First dates is one of many movies filmed right here. On certain Winter Days, You can see the majestic Hump Back Whales. Woah
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Waimanalo Beach (pass by)

Beautiful Drive thru of Waimanalo Town. Lots of native Hawaiians and Locals live in this beautiful Community. This is where Robin's nest was in Magnum PI was located.
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Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

Gotta stop and sample the Coffee and Macadamia nuts at Tropical Farms. Great Place to buy souvenirs or just to try some of the local flavors. Hawaii is the only state that grows Coffee commercially. Lets give it a try!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kualoa Regional Park

China Mans hat at Kualoa park is a must! Beautiful Island and coastal views overlooking the ocean and mountains. Kualoa Ranch is right behind it over shadowing China mants hat with its beautiful large mountains. This is the Ranch where they filmed many amazing movies like Jurassic Park, Hunger Games, Jumanji and so much more!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Coral Kingdom

If you are hungry and want to stop for lunch then look no further. Coral Kingdom is home to the new famous Yummy Huli Chicken! Locally owned establishment chiefing up some amazing local foods. Huli Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, Teri Beef and more! If you are not hungry. We can spend more time exploring!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Byodo-in Temple Hawaii

Byodo-In temple on the windward side of Oahu is nothing short of Spectacular! Built to celebrate the first arrivals of Japanese Immigrants. They built this beautiful replica in the Ko'olau mountain range to bring a little bit of Japan to Hawaii. Buddha and the Bonsho Bell is waiting for you!There is a added admission here. If you decide to add it in we can totally plan for it. If not no worries there is still more on the way!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nu'uanu Pali Lookout

If we still have time then we are definetly stopping at the Beautiful Pali Lookout. Over looking the windward side of the island from a mountain view. We see the island from a birds eye view! Really windy and wet, But very scenic and historic. Get immersed in the beauty of Oahu but also surrounded by important Hawaiian history. Pali lookout is also where King Kamehameha won over his last rival in order to unify the Hawaiian Kingdom under his ruling. Making Kamehameha the first person to rule Hawaii. Making him the first king!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

King Kamehameha Statue (pass by)

As we head back into the beautiful Waikiki, We must drive by the Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue. Here is where the filmed the into to Hawaii Five-0. But this is also the only Palace in the United States of America.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half Island East Circle Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-72416P1

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half Island East Circle Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Pali Lookout.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. If you wanted to grab lunch.
  • Please be kind to your driver/guide.
  • Byodo-In Temple.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Half Island East Circle Tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Half Island East Circle 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Pali Lookout
  • LunchIf you wanted to grab lunch
  • Please be kind to your driver/guide
  • Byodo-In Temple

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

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