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Oahu Island Tour: Full-Day Adventure with Snorkeling and Wild Turtle Spotlight
4.7
145 Ratings
Honolulu
Embark on a full-day adventure on Oahu Island, Hawaii, with snorkeling and a wild turtle spotlight. Discover the best attractions, learn about the history and culture, and indulge in local delicacies. No Ka Oi - the ultimate experience!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Waikiki Beach - Our tour kicks off with complimentary pick-up at selected Waikiki hotels and meeting points. The adventure begins as our local drivers introduce themselves and take you on an unforgettable guided road trip around the island.
- Diamond Head State Monument - Our first stop is Diamond Head Lookout. Diamond Head, an extinct volcano, is Hawaii’s most iconic landmark. We’ll take you to the scenic lookout facing the stunning south shore. Look for the Amelia Earhart marker, commemorating the first solo flight from Hawaii to North America in 1935.
- Halona Blowhole - Continuing along the shoreline past Hanauma Bay and Koko Head Crater, we’ll show you a spectacular blowhole formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity from Koko Crater. Molten lava flowed down from the crater, creating a lava tube. When waves crash onto this volcanic rock formation, the lava tube forces ocean water to spout like a geyser over 50 feet high. From this scenic point, you can also see layers of past volcanic activity.
- Eternity Beach - Hidden below the highway from Koko Crater, you’ll find a beautiful “secret” beach. During low tides, people can be seen jumping off the lower cliffs and swimming in this secluded spot. Known as Eternity Beach, it was made famous by the 1953 movie “From Here to Eternity”.
- Makapu’u Point - Navigating the narrow winding road from Sandy Beach and Halona Blowhole, we’ll reach the most stunning southern tip of the island. Along the way, you’ll witness spectacular cliffs dropping thousands of feet to the ocean due to volcanic activity. The view, with clear turquoise waters and Rabbit Island in the background, is perfect for Instagram selfies or family photos.
- Waimanalo - Leaving the southern volcanic tip of Oahu, we’ll journey through the lush rainforest and Ko’olau Mountains along the windward coastline. You’ll see some of the most beautiful white sand beaches, starting with Waimanalo Beach, which stretches for miles with clear, turquoise-blue Pacific Ocean water.
- Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet) - Tucked away in a lush rainforest, this popular attraction welcomes you with complimentary Kona coffee and free samples of macadamia nuts. Try all the different flavors and watch out for wild chickens hoping for dropped nuts. Enjoy the mesmerizing views of the Ko’olau Mountains as you leave.
- Mokoli’i Island - This beautiful island, shaped like a hat, is also known as Mokoli’i Island. It sits across from the Kualoa Ranch Valley. The breathtaking view of the Ko’olau Mountain range at Chinaman’s Hat Beach Park will leave you in awe. If it rains overnight, you might see waterfalls cascading down. It’s a great spot for fun photos with the island appearing to sit on your head or in your hand.
- Kualoa Ranch - We’ll pass by the iconic Kualoa Ranch Valley, where famous movies and TV shows like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, King Kong, Lost, Hawaii Five-O, Magnum P.I., and 50 First Dates were filmed.
- Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp - Lunch Time: Located on the famous North Shore of Kahuku, you can see hundreds of ponds farming jumbo shrimp. Here, you can taste the best local jumbo shrimp on the island. Scampi Garlic Butter and Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp are highly recommended, but other food options are available if shrimp isn’t your preference.
- Kahuku - Roadside tropical fruit stands are a must-see. After lunch, enjoy refreshing ice-cold coconut, dragon fruits, mangoes, jackfruits, or other seasonal tropical fruits.
- Sunset Beach - One of the Triple Crown of Surfing beaches on the North Shore, known for big wave surfing that can reach over 40 feet high in winter. It’s also the best beach to watch the sunset. This is an optional stop if parking is available and local regulations permit.
- Waimea Bay - Famous for the big wave surfing tournament called “The Eddie,” which occurs only when swells reach at least 60 feet. Named after lifeguard Eddie Aikau, look for the iconic 30-foot rock where people jump into the ocean after the winter swells subside.
- Turtle Beach - This semi-secluded beach is a natural habitat for wild green sea turtles. Many major movies and TV shows have been filmed here. On this peaceful beach, you can watch the turtles, swim, sunbathe, snorkel, or simply relax. Green sea turtles are an endangered and protected species in Hawaii. Swimming or snorkeling is optional.
- Haleiwa - We’ll drive through the historic town of Haleiwa, the gateway to the North Shore surfing beaches, known for its unique surf shops and laid-back atmosphere.
- Dole Plantation - Finally, enjoy some fresh pineapple ice cream (Dole Whip). You may recognize the brand from its banana stickers. This large pineapple plantation is the only one in North America. We’ll drive by the vast pineapple fields and visit the welcome center. You can walk through the garden and see how different pineapple varieties are grown. A popular attraction and a great way to end our amazing road trip.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Cooler
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Designated Hotel Pickup/Drop Off
- In Person Tour Narration
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information
In Hawaiian “No Ka ‘Oi” means “the best”. This is a full day island tour of Oahu, Hawaii. We’ll bring to you to all the scenic lookouts and show you the top attractions that can’t be missed. Our tour is fully narrated by a local guide and driver. You will learn about the history, culture, and folklores of each location as we traverse around the island. You’ll experience first hand the scenic beauty of Oahu from its volcanos, white sandy beaches, and lush mountain ranges to the local farms and plantations.
You’ll have the option to swim, sunbath, and even snorkel with wild green sea turtles at our secret turtle beach spot. We’ll take you to the best local shrimp stands for lunch, stop by a fruit stand for ice cold coconuts, and let you sample different macadamia nut flavors while enjoying Kona coffee.
It will be a full day filled with wild photos/videos, priceless memories, and amazing experiences. It will be No Ka Oi!
- Snorkeling or Swimming is not mandatory
- No Stroller
Location
Ross Dress for Less
Seaside Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(145 Ratings)
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Sam_k
May 11, 2024
Great tour, really informative - A really excellent tour last the whole day (0800-1730 approx). Really informative, we had Cousin Johnny who was excellent and taught us lots. Highly recommended
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Kerryau7369eu
May 3, 2024
Fun way to see the island - Great guide, nice stops especially if you need to get a few souvenirs. If you want to snorkel be sure to bring your own gear. The description said that you could rent some, however there weren’t any to rent at the turtle sighting beach.
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Leona_r
May 1, 2024
Fun day out. - Awesome day out with these guys,fun driver & excellent commentary. Turtles were out at the beach. Drop off at our hotel.
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Huddy2023
Apr 29, 2024
Good tour to learn the highlights of Oahu! - Excellent trip! The tour guide was amazing and funny. Went to all the hot spots we wanted to hit and learned so much, great way to start our vacation!
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Noelle_b
Apr 29, 2024
Worth every penny. - Tour was a great way to learn about the island. I think the tour guide (our was Dirk) was great, really livened up the tour. The day was LONG so expect that. The snorkeling seemed like an added bonus but not really (not a full experience). We didn’t do it, we enjoyed the beach. Definitely needed water shoes and your own mask or rent one.
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Marisol_p
Feb 24, 2024
Great Time Experience! - The tour was amazing. Breath taking views and plenty stops at designated locations around Oahu Island. I’d recommend to anyone looking for and all day event with spectacular views, a swim at the beach and or just a day to experience and learn about the wonderful island of Oahu.
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Andrew_a
Feb 19, 2024
Beautiful and awesome - The wife and I took this tour of the island, and was fantastic very educational, the driver was awesome catered to all the passengers, we would definitely recommend.
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Troy_b
Feb 18, 2024
Would book again - We had Mua as our guide and learned so much about the islands history. We got to see incredible views, see turtles, and drink fantastic coffee. Mua had tons of knowledge from history to modern celebrity pop culture of Oahu. 100% would do this tour again.
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Berthadean_r
May 15, 2024
Tour from hell - So much rain that it was impossible to exit the vehicle on the last half of the tour. Seats so close that my knees kept rubbing on the seat in front on me. Couldn’t hear the speaker.
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Deborahsb9851qt
Apr 25, 2024
not happy - ther was to many stops at shops and not a lot of time for sightseeing ,seems it was all about trying to get you to spend the money. sorry ,will not recomme this tour
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