Oahu Island Tour: Scenic Lookouts and Top Attractions

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: 24 hours
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
Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel Waikīkī Beach
Kapahulu Avenue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Danielaastridh
Aug 17, 2024
Superior tour guide and interesting ride - See interesting and varied ride, a little bit of “shop visits”. Absolutely outstanding driver and guide who convinced with great knowledge, lots of charm and super service
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8v7rtnmgnk
Aug 12, 2024
Touring with Uncle Johnny - Our driver “Uncle Johnny” the made the whole experience fabulous. His knowledge of the history about the island was fundamental & educational. I would differently recommended this tour & to ask for Johnny.
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Ironplatem
Jul 25, 2024
Love this service!! - Man this tour was amazing! Alec was awesome. Don't go anywhere else. Go see this guy now!!! We booked several things with him. Wr never would have seen the island the way we did without his help and generosity!!
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Z4210bnlisak
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing tour guide! - Our tour guide cousin Maya was awesome. Very knowledgeable about the history of the island and had several personal stories to share. Looking forward to taking this tour again.
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Keishana_b
Sep 16, 2024
Solo traveler - I only gave this review a 4 because I didn’t really care for turtle beach. It was kind of dangerous. I scrapped my knee pretty bad. Overall the tour was amazing and the guide was very informative and funny. Thandy I hope I spelled his name right was awesome. I will recommend this tour for my daughter and her friends. As a solo traveler the tour was responsible for me meeting new people to hang out with and take my pictures. 10/10 Experience Thank you.
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Jennyymataa
Aug 26, 2024
Informative, lots of eats, and nice views! - We had a fun time on this tour! The staff were friendly and funny. The stops were nice but felt quick. The only reason I don’t rate it 5/5 stars is because there was miscommunication on the conductors regarding the bathroom situation that made it stressful. However there were other opportunities to use the restrooms but sometimes it would be 30 mins from the stopping point. There was a storm passing through the day prior so it might have been because of that. Also, I wish we stopped at more beaches, we only stopped at one, turtle beach. The restrooms at that beach were okay. Also with the amount of stops we made for shopping I wish the lunch meal was at least included but it’s okay. Overall the trip was nice and we learned a lot of interesting information about the island’s history and local spots. I would recommend for the experience.
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Raewyn_l
Jul 12, 2024
Loved it - Very entertaining and informative tour, never bored, stopped at some great places. Would recommend. And heaps of leg room.
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Patience213
Aug 26, 2024
Needs better van maintenance - Our guide was nice but the condition of the bus was concerning. Not all the seatbelts worked. About 40% of the way through, our guide had to go to a shop to get a tire replaced, which meant the second half of our tour was in reverse leading to us not eating lunch until 3 pm. It’s a nice overview of the island to get oriented but not one that made me feel like I should do it again.
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Hazel_r
Sep 29, 2024
Disorganized and Disappointing - Cousin Johnny is an excellent tour narrator and has a lot knowledge about the island. What is disappointing about this tour is the start where we have no idea which bus we need to board, They don’t even have our name on their list that they have to figure out which bus they can fit us in. We couldn’t even sit together, me and my son is at front and my husband is all the way at the back. Being a full day tour, we would expect to be close to each other. We saw a lot of places but was very disappointed when we didn’t even see any turtles. The title of this tour should be revised and not mention snorkeling with the turtles. Only reason we did this tour in a first place is to have the experience to swim or snorkeling with turtles. Lastly, the tour departed more than half an hour late which cut time we need to spend on the stops we need to make.
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Adma_s
Jul 6, 2024
Terrible management - Both of our drivers were heaven sent. However, the management team lacks communication and compassion with their employees and customers. We were to meet at 7:50 am to board at 8:00 am, but we didn’t board until 8:30am and didn’t depart until nearly 9am. The bus kept beeping and the driver called his boss, but you could hear the disappointment in our driver that he had no support from his boss or manager. On our 3rd stop, the bus stopped running and we were stuck on the hwy for over an hour because the boss/manager didn’t want to send a replacement. When the bus finally arrived, it was smaller and we didn’t all fit. Our driver said a van was on its way and my family would be upgraded to a private tour. When the van finally arrived around 12:45 p, the driver asked where we wanted to go. We informed him that we purchased a full day tour and didn’t know the next stop. He said, “I don’t work for this company, but was told to pick you up as a favor.” He kept calling the owner and it would go straight to voicemail and he kept apologizing to us as if it was his fault. We didn’t get to do half of our tour because our driver had to do another job at 3 PM. He dropped us off at Waimea Falls, and was kind enough to pick us up after he was done with his prior arrangement. We didn’t get an apology from the owner or managing team or a partial refund for not being able to do all the stops that were planned on our itinerary.
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