Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

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Honolulu, USA

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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German

Overview

Your Guide gets out of the van with you and explains the area at every Stop!
More Stops than the Big Busses!
On this ~7 hour tour you will visit some of the most popular and most beautiful spots on Oahu.
Later start-time (9am) to avoid crowds and you can sleep in and have a relaxing morning!
Fleet of Mercedes Vans with HUGE windows and Cold A/C.

Daniels Hawaii is proud to have trained Guides and Educators to show you the beautiful island of Oahu.

Some of the Stops & Spots:
Turtle Beach,
Movie and Hawaii Five-0 Spots,
World Famous North Shore Surf Breaks & Beaches
Hawaiian Culture & History,
Breathtaking lookouts for Whale Watching (during season),
Macadamia Nut Farm visit with Coffee & Nut tasting, Local Food Trucks for Lunch.

Your day is filled with highlights, stories and ALOHA.

What's Included

  • 1 Boxed Water per Guest
  • Free Pickup Your Waikiki Hotel
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch Please plan ~$15 per Person for lunch
  • Gratuity
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Meeting and Pickup

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Harbor or Airport Pickup? Hotel not listed? Questions about the tour or pick-up? Please get in touch with Daniels Hawaii Customer Service.

What To Expect

Dole Plantation

Enjoy a short visit of the Dole Plantation to freshen up and learn about pineapple.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Laniakea Beach (Pass By)

Often called Turtle Beach, this spot is famous for its frequent turtle sightings, with turtles often relaxing right on the shoreline.Important note: There is no designated parking here. Your guide will attempt to stop whenever it’s safe and possible, but a stop at this specific beach cannot be guaranteed. Don’t worry though — there are multiple turtle hot spots in the area, and our guides are experts at finding the best viewing opportunities.
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Diamond Head Beach Park

Enjoy a beautiful view over the pacific ocean and see whales during season
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sunset Beach Park

If you have ever seen surfers on TV riding giant waves, getting barrelled and doing crazy tricks on huge walls of water, the chances that it happened here are pretty high.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Pass By)

Pass by beautiful Hanauma Bay and find out if it is really the best spot to snorkel on Oahu or just a tourist trap
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Halona Blowhole

This 30,000 year old lava tube spouts water up to 20 feet high
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

Enjoy a FREE Macadamia Nut and FREE Macadamia Nut Coffee tasting
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kahuku

Home of the famous Giovannis Shrimp truck and lots of other local food. LUNCH STOP - Please plan about $15 per person.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waikiki

Free Pickup at Waikiki Hotels
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Duke Kahanamoku (Pass By)

Learn more about the famous swimmer, surfer and inventor of the free style swimming.
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Kapiolani Park (Pass By)

This used to be a horse race track before it was turned into this beautiful park.
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Hawaii Kai Lookout

Enjoy a beautiful view of Diamond Head Crater, Hawaii Kai and Koko Head
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen's Beach

Also called the Hawaii Five-0 beach for a reason...
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4 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium

A forgotten War Memorial in Waikiki. Where legends like Duke Kahanamoku and Jonny Weismueller set World Records.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sandy Beach Park (Pass By)

A president's favorite beach... also called Neck Breaker Beach for a reason
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Waikiki Beach (Pass By)

Pass by famous Waikiki Beach and learn interesting facts about the Center of Tourism in Hawaii.
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Hawaii Kai Golf Course (Pass By)

Aaaaand another Golf Course
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Kahala (Pass By)

Learn about the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia in Hawaii...
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Waiʻalae Country Club (Pass By)

Where the Sony Open is played - one of MANY golf courses in Hawaii.
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Koko Crater Arch Trail (Pass By)

Learn interesting facts about Koko Head Crater on the eastside of Oahu
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Waimanalo (Pass By)

Cute little town full of Hawaiians... also Magnum and Higgins used to live here
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Lanai lookout (Pass By)

Pass by the nice lookout, just to stop at an even better lookout a few minutes later
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Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail (Pass By)

Is it worth the 45 minute hike to the lighthouse... or are there better lookouts on Oahu?
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Kualoa Ranch (Pass By)

Where lots of Blockbusters were filmed - Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Godzilla, 50 first dates, Hawaii Five-0, Jumanji and even Elvis Presley filmed here
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Eternity Beach

Famous from older and newer movies as well as popular TV shows.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Makapu'u Beach (Pass By)

Amazing beach - great for body surfing and very picturesque
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Waimanalo Beach (Pass By)

Rated the #1 beach in the United States
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Polynesian Cultural Center (Pass By)

Great spot to learn more about the different cultures in polynesia. Want to check it out? Your guide can help you to get tickets
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Kahana Bay Beach Park (Pass By)

Learn about ancient Hawaiian Fish ponds and how sustainable the Hawaiians used to live
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Mokoli’i Island (Pass By)

Little island of off the shore of Oahu. Learn why it's called Chinamans Hat
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Laie Hawaii Temple (Pass By)

Beautiful Mormon Temple on Oahu
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Shark's Cove (Pass By)

It's called sharks cove and yet there are lots of people in the water... What the hell??? ;)
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Laie (Pass By)

Mormon Town on Oahu
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Turtle Bay Golf (Pass By)

Aaaand another golf course. This one belongs to the most expensive Hotel on the North Shore. Learn interesting facts about the area
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Haleiwa Beach Park

Stop at this cute little cove to stretch out, see turtles in the water and check out the surfers before heading back into town.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea Bay (Pass By)

Hear the tragic story of Eddie Aikau, the first lifeguard on Oahu's North Shore and learn about the most prestigious surf competition that happens in this bay.
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U.S. Army Schofield Barracks (Pass By)

Military plays still a very important role in Hawaii
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Aloha Stadium (Pass By)

This stadium has an interesting secret...
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Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Pass By)

Approximately 20 MILLION passengers pass through this airport every year.
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Aloha Tower Marketplace (Pass By)

The Aloha tower is also called the Statue of Liberty of Hawaii. Our guide knows why
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Ala Moana Center (Pass By)

The biggest Outdoor Shopping Mall in the US
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Ala Moana Beach Park (Pass By)

Nice beach and less crowded than the Waikiki beaches
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Waikiki

Back in Waikiki - Mahalo for being our guests!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please make sure to select the CORRECT LANGUAGE in the TOUR OPTION Section
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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What's Included

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  • 1 Boxed Water per Guest
  • Free Pickup Your Waikiki Hotel
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free Macadamia Nut & Coffee Sampling
  • Expert Guides & Cultural Ambassadors
  • LunchPlease plan ~$15 per Person for lunch
  • Gratuity

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please make sure to select the CORRECT LANGUAGE in the TOUR OPTION Section
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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