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Circle Island Tours on Oahu: The 15 Best Loops

28 tours  ·  from $72

The loop is roughly a hundred miles and every operator cuts it differently. The 15 below compare how many stops you get, how long you spend at each one and whether the swimming is real, with prices and pick-up times.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole: a quick volcanic spectacle
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

1.Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17,387 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

See Oahu’s major sights in one day with a guide such as Marlon, Lola, or Tony. The route includes Diamond Head views, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Expect an early pickup, a large coach, short scenic stops, and free time for lunch in Haleiwa.

“This tour was really good. Lola was our guide, she was funny and very interesting. She shared a lot of interesting facts about Hawaii and its history. This was a great introduction to Oahu and hits the main sights around the island. Reasonably priced.”

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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Byodo-In Temple offers a calmer half hour
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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

2.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,014 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about nine hours seeing Oahu’s major sights from a Waikiki hotel pickup. Guides such as Keoki, Big Jon, Humu, and Prince combine Hawaiian history, humor, music, and practical tips with stops at Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, Dole Plantation, and a local lunch.

“An excellent taste of Oahu served up by Chico. Very informative & entertaining. Highly recommend this 10+ hour tour & especially Chico”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Macadamia Tasting Under the Banyan Trees
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

3.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Join a local guide such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, or Mike for an eight-hour Oahu loop from Waikiki. You’ll visit Diamond Head, Kualoa Point, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, Dole Plantation, and a turtle snorkeling beach in a minibus for up to 28 people.

“Enjoyable day overall - Nevin was a great host and we liked his energy, enthusiasm and local knowledge.”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Halona Blowhole and Sandy Beach: dramatic water, no swimming
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

4.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

Spend a full day circling Oahu from Honolulu with guides such as Hailey, stopping at coastal lookouts, Byodo-in Temple, a North Shore shrimp farm, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Transport, entry fees, lunch, and vegetarian options are included.

“Hailey was a great guide. Very educational. Chen did an awesome job driving and making a bus ride enjoyable. Sites were amazing even though the first part of the day was rain soaked.”

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Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki - Diamond Head Views Without the Crater Hike
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Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

5.Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,317 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel around Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide, stopping at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa, the North Shore, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. You can snorkel at Puaʻena Point, sample local foods, and hear stories from guides such as Maya, Summer, Leena, and Papa P.

“You don't have to snorkel, 99% didn't. Wish we could have stopped for 2 minutes at statues. Plenty if sites seen.”

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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour - Starting with Diamond Head and Kahala
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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

6.Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,123 reviews · 10 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu with a professional guide, hotel pickup, temple admission, and stops at Diamond Head, Nuʻuanu Pali, Waimea Valley, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Mo, Mike, Ken, and Wes are praised for lively stories about Hawaiian history and culture.

“I highly recommend the tour! We didn't rent a car and our first time on the island. We were able to see great views and locations. Our driver Michael was funny! Worth the price.”

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Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds - Halona Blowhole and the southeastern cliffs
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Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds

7.Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Travel around Oahu in a van with no more than 13 passengers, stopping at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and a macadamia farm. Guides such as Anna, Tyrone, Nikki, and Justin add island history, local tips, and a relaxed feel.

“Anna was an awesome tour guide. She was knowledgeable about Island history and had a bubbling personality, which made the experience enjoyable and fun. The only thing I didn’t like was the limited number of lunch choices for those of us that don’t eat shrimp.”

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Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour - Halona Blowhole and the east Oahu coast
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Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour

8.Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 492 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned coach, with hotel pickup, coastal lookouts, local snacks, North Shore shrimp, and a malasada from Leonard’s Bakery. Guides such as Shelly, Aunty Mary, and Cy add island stories, though the many short stops leave little time for exploring.

“The tour was wonderful!!! Cousin Kali (?) was funny!!! Dole plantation was awesome!!! We visited a macadamia farm and Nu‘uanu Pali lookout and lunch at Fumi’s. It was an amazing tour.”

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Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island - Dole Plantation and the road to the North Shore
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Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island

9.Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $149

Start with Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, then circle Oahu with stops at Dole Plantation, Haleiwa, Kawela Bay, Kualoa, a macadamia farm, Pali Lookout, and Halona Blowhole. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and a guide are included. Expect a 10-hour day with little downtime.

“Big Jon was the best driver very knowledgeable Weather was perfect and the views so amazing Loved it”

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Oahu Circle Island Small Group Tour - Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay from the road
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Oahu Circle Island Small Group Tour

10.Oahu Circle Island Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · from $129

Spend about nine hours circling Oahu with a guide and no rental car worries. In a group of up to 14, you’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa, the North Shore, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation, with lunch and shave ice stops along the way.

“This was a wonderful tour! Dominik was crazy knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and gave us so much information throughout our journey. It was a wonderful mix of culture, history and beautiful stops along the way. I would recommend this tour to anyone that wanted to see the island and learn about the history of Hawaii.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour - Pipeline and Shark’s Cove
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Oahu Circle Island Tour

11.Oahu Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 252 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel around Oahu in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Ian, Hema, Chuck, or Ro-Ro. You’ll see Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa Ranch, North Shore surf beaches, Dole Plantation, and more, with hotel-zone pickup.

“Can't really rate the tour it was canceled by the group you contracted out , Karma Tours, about 1 hour before scheduled pick-up.”

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Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops & Local Foods - Starting with coffee, souvenirs, and a malasada
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Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops & Local Foods

12.Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops & Local Foods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $115

Travel around Oahu in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Jason, Jackson, Koa, or Kanako. Stop for Kona coffee, malasadas, macadamia nuts, banana lumpia, garlic shrimp, fruit, sea turtles, coastal views, and Haleʻiwa. Expect a full day with some shopping mixed into the food stops.

“Great tour for newbies to Oahu. Thought it would be more of a food tour but where we stopped was great fun local foods!”

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Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling - Makapuʻu, Waimanalo, and the windward coast
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Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

13.All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $72Best value

Spend 9 to 10 hours circling Oahu by shuttle, with stops at Diamond Head, Makapuʻu, Waimanalo, Kahuku, Haleiwa, Turtle Beach, Dole Plantation, and more. Snorkel gear is included, lunch is not. Guides such as Rob, Henry, and Maya add local stories and humor, but surf may cancel the water stop.

“This is an amazing trip. Johnny is a fantastic guide and made a very fun and informative day. You get to see and enjoy the entire island in 1 day. Would definitely recommend.”

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Oahu Grand Circle Island: Discover the Heart & Soul of Hawaii - Halona Blowhole and the southeast coast
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Oahu Grand Circle Island: Discover the Heart & Soul of Hawaii

14.Oahu Grand Circle Island: Discover the Heart & Soul of Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $139

See Oahu beyond Waikiki on a nine-hour Roberts Hawaii circle tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and a guide such as Simon, Koko, or Wes. Expect coastal lookouts, Waimānalo, North Shore beaches, Kualoa Ranch, Dole Plantation, and plenty of driving.

“It was great to spend a day site seeing and not have to worry about traffic, parking or anything. The guide was nice and helpful.”

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Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu - Start along Oahu’s southern shore
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Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu

15.Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $233

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Oahu in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with a guide such as Ama, Kila, Greg, or June. Choose scenic lookouts, temples, farms, North Shore beaches, food stops, or history, then shape the day around your group’s pace.

“Ama was Ama-zing! My mom and I had a wonderful day of sightseeing with him! We visited all of the places we wanted to see, and we didn’t feel rushed at all. His stories are fantastic, and he gave us tons of great recommendations for the rest of our visit. Great communication, too (we knew exactly when and where he’d pick us up). Thank you! 😊”

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