Oahu Grand Circle Island Audio Driving Tour

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Oahu, USA

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11 to 12 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Shaka Guide's Circle Island Tour takes you on a journey around Oahu stopping at famous surf spots, the island's famed North Shore, a quaint beach town and even a waterfall hike!

This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to popular spots and local gems. With Shaka Guide, you have the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the places you want and skips the ones you don't.

Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Oahu with over 1.5K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store!

✅ Tours never expire.
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✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you.
✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please.
✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui.
✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!

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What's Included

  • Offline map of the entire island and turn-by-turn audio navigation
  • Purchase never expires
  • Tours work offline
  • Parking fees
  • Meals
  • Car rentals and crowded tour buses
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Leonard's Bakery

It’s time to fuel up for the day ahead and what better way than a deep-fried, Portuguese donut, known as a malasada?We’ll guide you to Leonard’s Bakery, one of O'ahu’s most famous spots for these delicious treats.Leonard’s features eight different types of malasadas from its original that’s coated in sugar to custard-stuffed varieties filled with flavors likehaupia (coconut) guava, and macadamia nutThere’s usually a line, but don’t let that deter you -- it moves pretty fast.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Byodo-in Temple Hawaii

Visit a beauiful temple
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts

Make a quick pit stop at The Tropical Nut Farm to try a wide variety of macadamia nuts from Maui Onion and Garlic to Kona Coffee Glazed.The farm offers free coffee and nut samples so you can try them before you buy.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mokoli’i Island

Take a look at this unique little islet at this beautiful white sand beach
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kualoa Regional Park (pass by)

Stop by and take a ranch tour or drive by
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Kahana Bay Beach Park (pass by)

Lovely mountain views
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Laie Point State Wayside Park

Beautiful view of Sea Arch
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Polynesian Cultural Center (pass by)

Stop by or drive by
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Lā‘ie Point (pass by)

Stop for a quick view of a breathtaking sea arch at La'ie Point. As waves crash below you’ll see just how this magnificent geologic wonder was formed!See if you can spot the lizard from the story that the tour describes.
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Laie Hawaii Temple (pass by)

Neat looking mormon temple
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Kahuku Farms

Fruit stands and shrimp trucks
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kahuku

Visit food trucks and try some tasty garlic shrimp!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ted's Bakery

At this point, you might be thinking to yourself, is this a food tour? And, in a way it is!This tour has some of the best food stops on the island. We hope you saved room for dessert because you won’t want to miss Ted’s Bakery's famous cream pies.The specialty is their chocolate haupia pie, but they also have strawberry guava, blueberry, and pineapple macadamia nut, just to name a few!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sunset Beach Park

Famous surfing spot with great sunset views
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banzai Pipeline

Famous surf spot
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shark's Cove

Great place to snorkel with the family
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument

Visit this ancient historic site.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea Valley

Hike to a waterfall!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea Bay

Cliff jumping!
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Laniakea Beach

Also known as Turtle Beach, this little beach is a natural feeding ground for honu or sea turtles.This beach tends to get crowded, and parking is extremely limited. If you can’t find a spot, just keep driving down the road to the next stop.If you do visit the beach, be careful while crossing the road from the small parking area, and please be mindful to keep your distance from these protected animals.Getting too close to sea turtles will result in a large fine.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haleiwa Town Center

Eat and shop
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Matsumoto Shave Ice

Dating back to the early 1950’s, this dessert spot serves up Hawaiian shave ice in dozens of flavors! It’s a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.There will most likely be a long line, but don’t let that stop you -- it moves fast.Or--cross the road and check out Aoki's Shave Ice, another local favorite.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dole Plantation

Go on a maze and eat some dole whip!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pearl Harbor National Memorial (pass by)

Drive by or take a visit!
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most of the food trucks in Kahuku are cash only.
  • Waimea Valley is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday. It's open on Mondays from Thanksgiving to New Years.
  • Waves can get rough in winter (October-April). When in doubt ask a lifeguard.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oahu Grand Circle Island Audio Driving 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). 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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What's Included

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  • Offline map of the entire island and turn-by-turn audio navigation
  • Purchase never expires
  • Tours work offline
  • Interesting stories and history and the freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations
  • Parking fees
  • Meals
  • Car rentals and crowded tour buses

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The tour can only be done counterclockwise.
  • The tour has two starting points: Waikiki and Ko Olina.
  • The Dole Plantation closes at 5:30 p.m. There is an entrance fee to do the activities at the plantation, but you can visit the gift shop and cafe for free.
  • Byodo-In is open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. They will only accept credit card and contactless payments.
  • Most of the food trucks in Kahuku are cash only.
  • Waimea Valley is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday. It's open on Mondays from Thanksgiving to New Years.
  • Waves can get rough in winter (October-April). When in doubt ask a lifeguard.
  • Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
  • The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
  • Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
  • Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
  • Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting

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  • 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).

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