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Oahu Island Tour: North Shore, Dole Plantation, Koolau Mountains
Honolulu
Discover Oahu’s hidden gems and iconic sites on a luxury mini bus tour from Kauai. Explore North Shore, Dole Plantation, and more. Book your adventure now.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Diamond Head Crater - Amelia Earhart’s Marker - From this parking area, you can view the Diamond Head Lighthouse, a significant symbol of Hawaiian history for both residents and visitors. Originally built in 1899, it casts light nearly 18 miles into the Pacific Ocean. The parking area also offers excellent views over Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park and up the coast toward Kahala. On the east side of the parking area, you’ll find the Amelia Earhart Marker, commemorating her 1935 solo flight from Hawaii to California. Please note, this tour does not drive into Diamond Head Crater!
- Koko Marina Center - Leonard’s Bakery is a Portuguese bakery, famous for Hawaii’s only Portuguese donuts! Known for popularizing the malasada, this fried pastry is slightly crispier and chewier than a doughnut and has no hole, making it a unique Hawaiian treat. - optional and time permitting
- Halona Blowhole - The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawaii’s natural wonders, formed thousands of years ago from volcanic eruptions that created molten lava tubes. The blowhole occasionally shoots seawater up to 30 feet in the air due to waves coursing through the underwater lava tubes. The viewing point offers a stunning view of Halona Cove, a beautiful beach featured in many movies and music videos. During winter, you might even spot whales in the nearby waters.
- Sandy Beach Park - Sandy Beach, also known as “Broke Neck Beach,” is a drive-by or restroom stop. Referred to as “Sandy’s” and known to Hawaiians as Wāwāmalu, this beach on Oʻahu’s southeastern shore is famous for its excellent bodyboarding and bodysurfing opportunities due to its peaky shore break and consistent barrels.
- Makapu’u Beach - Makapu’u Body Surfing Beach - Makapuu means “Bulging Eyes.” Located just below Makapu’u Point, which marks Hawaii’s easternmost tip, Makapu’u Beach is very picturesque with Rabbit Island just offshore. This popular beach is known for bodysurfing and bodyboarding large waves. In the early days of the sport, it was along this stretch of coast that bodyboarding had its first hardcore crew, including Jack The Ripper, who was a familiar sight catching all the set waves out the back. Like Sandy’s grinding barrels, Makapuu has a fierce shore break ideal for bodyboarding. Overlooking Rabbit Island and Makapu’u Lighthouse, this beach was featured in a famous movie scene from “50 First Dates.”
- Waimanalo - Hawaii’s Hidden Treasures - Jamies. Restroom stop, light shopping for Hawaii memorabilia, and a chance to taste freshly made delicious fruits and pineapples.
- Kualoa Regional Park - Chinaman’s Hat - Located on the east and north side of Oahu, Kualoa Regional Park is famous for its view of Mokolii Island (Chinaman’s Hat) and is known for swimming, picnicking, barbecues, and camping. Guests can take pictures and use the restroom.
- Kahuku - Tanaka’s Shrimp Stand - What’s a road trip around the island without stopping at one of the famous shrimp trucks? View the menu and choose a lunch plate featuring fresh shrimp options like garlic shrimp, coconut shrimp, spicy shrimp, lemon shrimp, or plain shrimp, along with chicken, fried noodles, white rice, or fried rice, and a fresh tossed green salad with selected dressings. All lunch plates include a soft drink.
- Turtle Bay Beach - Turtle Bay Fruit Stand - Enjoy mixed locally grown fruits, desserts, and shave ice available for purchase.
- Sunset Beach - Sunset Beach is a renowned surf spot known for its powerful waves that challenge even the world’s best surfers.
- Banzai Pipeline - Also known as Pipeline, this is one of the world’s most famous surf spots, known for its barreling waves. During winter, massive swells break on shallow reefs, making it a dangerous beach for only the best and bravest surfers, and a great place to watch some of the world’s top surfing.
- Shark’s Cove - Part of Pupukea Beach Park, Shark’s Cove is known for its spectacular underwater rock formations and diverse marine life. Located near the northern end of the Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD), it is a popular snorkeling site with shallow depths up to 20 feet.
- Waimea Bay - Waimea is famous for its 30-foot waves in the winter and is a top spot to watch some of the world’s best and bravest surfers. In the summer, the water calms considerably, making it a great destination for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
- Laniakea Beach - Also known as Turtle Beach, Laniakea Beach on Oahu’s North Shore is well known for being a popular feeding and sunbathing area for Hawaiian Sea Turtles (honu). Many circle island tours stop here for photo opportunities, but the beach is also a favorite surfing and recreational swimming spot for locals.
- Puaʻena Point Beach Park - This is the tour’s swimming and snorkeling opportunity (optional). Pua’ena Point Beach Park is a hidden gem on Oahu’s North Shore but is quite popular among surfers. The location is shallow, making it ideal for beginners learning to swim, paddleboard, or surf.
- Haleiwa - Macadamia Nut Store - Enjoy free samples of seasoned macadamia nuts and black coffee, along with other items available for purchase. Visit the ASAHI fruit stand, enjoy shave ice, and listen to “Live Music” while shopping.
- Dole Plantation - Restroom stop, Dole Whip, barbecue corn, and a gift shop to purchase Hawaii memorabilia.
- Green World Coffee Farms - Enjoy free samples of various coffee flavors, choose from eight flavors of Hawaii-made Dave’s ice cream, shave ice, and Hawaii coffee gifts available for purchase and enjoyment.
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Round trip airfare to Honolulu International Airport from Lihue Airport on Kauai is included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Towels not included (guests should bring their own)
Additional Information
Our tour reveals many of Oahu’s most beautiful sites and secret locations as we circle the island. We head to the legendary North Shore, home to the planet’s most epic surfing beaches where world champions compete every November and December at Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. The tour passes through charming Haleiwa Town, with its many galleries, shops, and cafes. Enroute, we stop at famous Dole Plantation where you can learn all about Hawaii’s legendary pineapple crop. Our breathtaking voyage continues as we take in the valleys and cliffs of the emerald green Koolau Mountains and the rocky shoreline of South Oahu. You’ll be amazed by the incredible panoramic views from Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Makapuu Point, and Hanauma Bay.
Travel in comfort and luxury in our well maintained mini bus and enjoy the intimate personal experience of our small group tours.
- Remaining time from the itinerary will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions
- Transportation to Lihue Airport on Kauai is not Included
- Meals are at your own expense
- We will stop for lunch at a roadside stand
- Cash is preferred at the roadside stands, local markets, and if you would like to tip your tour guide
Location
Diamond Head Crater
Diamond Head Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
