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Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr–7 hr

What is included

  • 1 Boxed Water per Guest
  • Free Pickup Your Waikiki Hotel
  • Expert Guides & Cultural Ambassadors
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free Macadamia Nut & Coffee Sampling

Not included

  • Gratuity
  • Please plan ~$15 per Person for lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Enjoy a short visit of the Dole Plantation to freshen up and learn about pineapple.

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.

Enjoy a beautiful view over the pacific ocean and see whales during season

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.

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

This 30,000 year old lava tube spouts water up to 20 feet high

Enjoy a FREE Macadamia Nut and FREE Macadamia Nut Coffee tasting

Home of the famous Giovannis Shrimp truck and lots of other local food. LUNCH STOP - Please plan about $15 per person.

Free Pickup at Waikiki Hotels

Learn more about the famous swimmer, surfer and inventor of the free style swimming.

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

Enjoy a beautiful view of Diamond Head Crater, Hawaii Kai and Koko Head

Also called the Hawaii Five-0 beach for a reason...

A forgotten War Memorial in Waikiki. Where legends like Duke Kahanamoku and Jonny Weismueller set World Records.

A president's favorite beach... also called Neck Breaker Beach for a reason

Pass by famous Waikiki Beach and learn interesting facts about the Center of Tourism in Hawaii.

Aaaaand another Golf Course

Learn about the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia in Hawaii...

Where the Sony Open is played - one of MANY golf courses in Hawaii.

Learn interesting facts about Koko Head Crater on the eastside of Oahu

Cute little town full of Hawaiians... also Magnum and Higgins used to live here

Pass by the nice lookout, just to stop at an even better lookout a few minutes later

Is it worth the 45 minute hike to the lighthouse... or are there better lookouts on Oahu?

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

Famous from older and newer movies as well as popular TV shows.

Amazing beach - great for body surfing and very picturesque

Rated the #1 beach in the United States

Great spot to learn more about the different cultures in polynesia. Want to check it out? Your guide can help you to get tickets

Learn about ancient Hawaiian Fish ponds and how sustainable the Hawaiians used to live

Little island of off the shore of Oahu. Learn why it's called Chinamans Hat

Beautiful Mormon Temple on Oahu

It's called sharks cove and yet there are lots of people in the water... What the hell??? 😉

Mormon Town on Oahu

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

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

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.

Military plays still a very important role in Hawaii

This stadium has an interesting secret...

Approximately 20 MILLION passengers pass through this airport every year.

The Aloha tower is also called the Statue of Liberty of Hawaii. Our guide knows why

The biggest Outdoor Shopping Mall in the US

Nice beach and less crowded than the Waikiki beaches

Back in Waikiki - Mahalo for being our guests!

Meeting and pickup information

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

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Daniels Hawaii - Tours & Activities

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please make sure to select the CORRECT LANGUAGE in the TOUR OPTION Section

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

  • Duration: 6 hours: The tour can take a bit longer than 6-7 hours if the group is bigger. Lunch at Food Trucks: ~30 Minute Lunch Break at famous Food Trucks on the North Shore of OahuOahu Island Tour from Waikiki: Start in Waikiki, to the beautiful East-Side of the Island, then up to the North Shore with Turtles and Surf Spots. 7, 14 or 25 Guests per Van: Size of Vehicle depends on Number of guests. Vehicle with A/C, spacious & big windows for great views Pickup included
  • Duration: 6 hours: Please note: The tour might take longer with a bigger group. We try to keep it to 6-7 hours.North Shore Food Trucks Lunch: ~30 minute stop at famous Food Trucks on the North Shore of Oahu for local lunch Oahu Island Tour: Tour around the whole island. Starting in Waikiki, going around the east, up to the famous North Shore. Multiple Stops!7, 14 or 25 Guests per Van: Vehicle depends on group size. We keep the groups small for the best experience. Vehicles with A/C, Spacious, BIG windowsPickup included

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