Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple Admission

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Overview

Our comprehensive tour of Oahu Island embodies the Aloha Spirit and allows you to explore the island in an intimate setting in small group. You will get to see major travel attractions and hot places on the island with great narration from our professional tour guides. Some of the most popular landmarks and points include Diamond Head Lookout, East Coast, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore, Haleiwa historic town and Dole Plantation. This tour includes admissions to Byodo-In Temple and roundtrip transportation to/from hotels in Waikiki. The tour begins in Waikiki and makes its way around through the crystal clear East Coast and North Shore. We will also pass by some of the most important and historical points of interest. Location availability subject to change due to local traffic and circumstance.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Pick-up services from Waikiki
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle 15 or 25 passenger van/bus
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities for the tour guide
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We pick-up at most hotels in Waikiki between 7:00AM-8:30AM. We do not pick-up from all the hotels and cruise ship port, as the pick-up information may differ from your booking confirmation, we do have designated pick up zones in Waikiki. We will inform you exact pick-up time and location via Viator messenger or text/call 1-2 days before the tour. Please keep in mind, we do require minimum passengers to operate the tour and will confirm 1 day before the tour. If you are staying outside of Waikiki, please assign Ala Moana Hotel as your pick-up and plan to meet us there. Your Pick-up location will be your drop off location. If you have any question, please message us on Viator platform and we will get back to you within 48 hours.

What To Expect

Diamond Head

(Diamond Head Lookout, not crater) Diamond Head is a volcanic crater and was formed more than 300,000 years ago. It is now one of the most popular visitor attractions in Oahu. We will stop at the lookout on Diamond Head Beach Road for you to enjoy the scenery of the beach.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Pass By)

Pass by - Famous for its beautiful natural landscape, Hanauma Bay Lookout is located on the southeast coast of Oahu Island. It is a cone-shaped volcanic bay, and a marine ecosystem full of coral reefs and fish thrive here.
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Halona Blow Hole

Halona Blowhole is a rock formation formed by lava flows that made natural holes in the rocks thousands of years ago. The rock formation shoots up the sea water into the air when the tide is strong and windy. Next to the Blowhole is the Eternity Beach, where From Here to Eternity was filmed.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sandy Beach Park

Sandy Beach, also known as Breakneck Beach among locals, is a popular bodysurf spot. Big shorebreaks cause many injuries to inexperienced bodysurfers. This will be the first restroom stop.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Byodo-in Temple Hawaii

As one of the hidden gems in Oahu, Byodo-In Temple was completed in 1968 to commemorate 100th anniversary of the first Japanese immigrant to Hawaii. It was built to replicate a Buddhist temple, Byōdō-in, in Japan. The temple is also featured in American drama LOST.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

Tropical Farm Macadamia Nut is located on the east coast of Oahu and is a great place to shop gifts and snacks. The outlet offers Kona Coffee and Macadamia Nut tasting stations.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kualoa Regional Park

Kualoa Regional Park is a famous photo spot with a background of a small island called Mokoli’I. Mokoli’I, also known as Chinaman’s Hat to locals for its unique shape, is a basalt islet. You will have the opportunity to take photos of Koolau Mountain in the background.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kahuku

(Subject to change depending on traffic and schedule) Hawaii's staple dish, Garlic Shrimp Plate is one of the must-try food items when visiting Hawaii. We will stop at one of the food trucks in Kahuku.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sunset Beach (Pass By)

Sunset Beach is one of the three hosting beaches for Triple Crown of Surfing, which takes place in December and January of every year. As a famous beach for great surfing location, Sunset Beach boasts big waves.
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Dole Plantation

Dole Plantation is one of Oahu's most popular tourist attractions and welcomes over a million visitors a year. There are many unique souvenir items in the gift shop. You can enjoy a variety of snacks, sweets, and beverages. Don’t forget to try a refreshing Pineapple ice cream!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • No big luggage, Suit cases allowed on the van
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple Admission?

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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  • Bottled water
  • Pick-up services from Waikiki
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle 15 or 25 passenger van/bus
  • Byodo-In Temple Admission
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities for the tour guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • No big luggage, Suit cases allowed on the van
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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