Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour
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Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour
By DanielsHawaii Private & Semi Private Tours Hawaii
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Explore Oahu’s beaches, cultural landmarks, and top sights all in a day on this small-group tour—good for first-time visitors who want to get an overview of the island or people short on time who don’t want to miss out on seeing many attractions. Visit well-known and secret beaches, spy sea turtles and other wildlife, and sample some local delicacies along the way.
from ₱6,845.37 per adult
₱5,804.87
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Ages 3-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 6–7 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English
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Highlights
- See many of Oahu’s main attractions in one day with a guide
- Avoid worrying about driving and navigating with a well-planned itinerary
- Professional drone video and still photos of tour available for purchase
- Hassle-free round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Food tasting
- Professional driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Individual Tour Video Souvenir (available to purchase)
- Start the day with hotel pickup and get settled in the van for this guided tour. See Diamond Head and explore secluded beaches near Waikiki. Then, get a peek at impressive mansions before stopping at Halona Blowhole. Next, visit a variety of beaches, including the country’s top-rated and most dangerous. See huge waves on the North Shore and look out for whales and giant green sea turtles in the right seasons. Stop for lunch at a local North Shore shrimp truck, where you sample a traditional plate lunch or poke (own expense). Then, explore Haleiwa, a laid-back surf town, and see some filming locations of famous movies. Finally, visit Dole pineapple plantation before returning to your hotel.
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Harbor or Airport Pickup? Hotel not listed? Questions about the tour or pick-up? Please get in touch with us.
- Ports:
- Honolulu
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21810P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Ask for our private tours if you prefer to have the van to yourself
- Most travelers can participate
- Please make sure to select the CORRECT LANGUAGE in the TOUR OPTION Section
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour?
- How much is Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour?
- Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour price starts from ₱5,632.68. Discover and book Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour cancellation policy?
- Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour?
- Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour is hosted by DanielsHawaii Private & Semi Private Tours Hawaii. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact DanielsHawaii Private & Semi Private Tours Hawaii on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Oahu Highlights, Turtles & North Shore - Small Group Circle Island Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21810P2
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Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- Pass byWaikiki BeachStatue of Duke Kahanamoku
- 1Kaimana BeachStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 2Diamond Head CraterStop: 15 minutesSee detailsPass byHanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- 3Halona BlowholeStop: 7 minutesSee details
- 4Eternity BeachStop: 7 minutesSee detailsPass bySandy Beach Park
- 5Makapu'u PointStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 6Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)Stop: 20 minutesSee detailsPass byMokoli’i IslandKualoa RanchPolynesian Cultural Center
- 7Kahuku SuperetteStop: 35 minutesSee detailsPass bySunset Beach ParkBanzai Pipeline
- 8Laniakea BeachStop: 20 minutesSee detailsPass byHaleiwa Beach ParkDole PlantationU.S. Army Schofield BarracksDaniel K. Inouye International AirportAloha Tower MarketplaceAla Moana CenterWaikiki Beach
- You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
DanielsHawaii Private & Semi Private Tours Hawaii
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Honolulu, United States
Joined in April 2016
#86 of 614 Tours & Activities in Honolulu
- N1607MGphilipps00Great experience with Matthew 🤩Our tour guide was Matthew. The group consisted of 6 people. We had a great time and enjoyed our tour of Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. Matthew was an amazing guide and the tour was perfectly organized. Matthew was very friendly, informative, professional, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor too. We would recommend this tour with your company, especially with Matthew. Mahalo 🤙 
- Kaycee133100Best tour I have ever been on!!Our tour guide, Sierra, was the bomb. She was very knowledgeable because she has lived here, most of her life. She was able to share things with us, that other tour guides wouldn’t know, unless they were from here. She made it fun and entertaining and it was literally the best day!! Would highly recommend!!
- kim112800Circle Island TourWe had a great tour with Tyler! He was enthusiastic and had a great sense of humor. Tyler was very knowledgeable and made this tour of Oahu a memorable experience.
- Q4495QXbillc00Christine made the trip perfectOur tour guide was Christine. We had a family of 10 in our group that was late for their pickup time eventually costing us about 40 minutes of wasted time. Christine was the consummate professional and still treated them with courtesy and respect. The USS Arizona was a sobering but beautiful experience.
- 977rondam00Great experience!I had such a great time!! Christine was my guide and she was knowledgeable, patient and kind to each person. She made sure that all questions were answered. I had a great time and saw everything that I wanted I see. Thank you!!
- I8929JDjayh00Great tour very enjoyable!The trip was awesome! Christine was great tour guide as well definitely recommend her! She was very knowledgeable and kind!
- lauramQ8912ZF00Heat and History!This was a perfect tour and Rick was an amazing guide. I would definitely recommend to anyone who’s looking for a more well-rounded tour including Pearl Harbor.
- andiwQ5418YU00Matthew was the best!Cannot say enough great things about our experience with Matthew. He seemed to know everything (we ask lots of questions) and had a great sense of humor too. We toured Manoa in the pouring rain and had a fantastic time. Matthew was great with each of us, kept up with the quick kids and was encouraging to those of us who are a bit slower hiking up diamondhesd crater. Had our tour been earlier in our visit we would have tried to lock him in for more of our trip. Truly a professional, helped us with pictures too. Highly recommend, this was the Hawiian memory we were hoping for.
- PMI200600Great timeWe enjoyed our tour with our guide Matthew! It was our first time in Honolulu so we appreciated the overview and highlights with the history behind the places we visited. He dropped us off at Pearl Harbor with some great tips and information on how to use our time at the memorial. Matthew was very friendly, informative, professional and knowledgeable. The process of reserving and communication from the tour company was easy and very efficient. I would recommend this tour with your company!!! Mahalo.
- 778caroc00Pearl HarborHaun did an awesome job with my mom and friend. Very considerate, patient, informative and professional with his guests. Would definitely go with him again. Thanks Haun for a great time
- dennismX5392KB00Great tour. convenient to pick up and drop off. Right at our hotel. Great guide made for a great dayThis was a phenomenal tour. the guide, Matthew, could not have been more pleasant and enjoyable to listen to. We got to see sites not only of history but also of pop culture. I could not recommend any more highly. Mahalo
- 42percyw00Great way to spend a day!Had a great time on this tour of Pearl Harbour and Honolulu City! Tour guide, Matthew, has a wealth of local knowledge and shared with us many interesting anecdotes…highly recommended!
- dawolynb00Our Tour Guy Matthew is the Best..He went above an BeyondOur tour GUY Matthew is awesome..he really knows all the history and he answer all of our questions with great confidence and experience knowledge.. will definitely tour again with Matthew on Daniel Tours
- christyrF8525CW00Great experienceSuch a fun experience! Our tour guide, Ethan was the absolute best! He was so authentic and made sure that we had a great time. He was so interested in our culture and was great to teach us the Hawaiian culture.
- Susan S00Alabama TravelersWe highly recommend this tour at the beginning of your trip to learn about the different places on the Island. Christine was our guide and we could not have asked for any better! She was extremely knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts. We can’t say enough good things about her and would certainly love to have as our guide again.
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PJC
5 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
We booked this because i specially asked about the Pineapple Farm. The pineapple farm was closed and no one told us until we got on the bus
We spent hours with the driver constantly talking and telling jokes no one laughed at.
The confirmation said 9-3 and clearly we were not going to get back by 3. I asked the driver and he laughed and said we will have less time at the beach.
I had 5 appt and had to hire a driver to get us back narrowly missing my appt. it was very stressful day and my daughter was car sick.
I am 61 and daughters in 20’s but none of us were excited about this trip. It seemed as though we stopped at places where he knew the people.
We learned later the home he said was Jackie Chan’s is not Jackie Chan’s.
We spent hours with the driver constantly talking and telling jokes no one laughed at.
The confirmation said 9-3 and clearly we were not going to get back by 3. I asked the driver and he laughed and said we will have less time at the beach.
I had 5 appt and had to hire a driver to get us back narrowly missing my appt. it was very stressful day and my daughter was car sick.
I am 61 and daughters in 20’s but none of us were excited about this trip. It seemed as though we stopped at places where he knew the people.
We learned later the home he said was Jackie Chan’s is not Jackie Chan’s.
Written 20 May 2021
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DanielsHawaiiCom
Mahalo for your feedback! We are sorry that you were not informed of the Dole Plantation being closed, and that you did not enjoy your experience. We hope the rest of your trip was AMAZING. Aloha from Daniel's Hawaii!
Written 28 May 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lisa F
17 contributions
We were told this was a semi-private tour with Daniel and max of 6 people, starting at 9am. Instead it was a bus tour of 22 people with a guide who talked non-stop. We were dropped off at a beach for an hour, although the website said no swimming or snorkeling. This, we were not prepared with bathing suits. We stopped at a macadamia nut store and a shrimp place with all the other tour buses. We saw the island, which was nice, but never again will I do on a Daniel’s Hawaii tour. Side note- my husband called Daniel. He was livid. Daniel gave us a partial refund. I can’t get the day back. Who would have thought there could be a bad tour of Oahu?!?!
Written 24 June 2021
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DanielsHawaiiCom
Aloha and Mahalo for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry you are not happy with the tour.
1. Van / Group Size
As described on Viator / TripAdvisor, our semi-private small group tour can have more than 6 guests.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions worldwide, Hawaii is the only tropical destination for people from the continental US. It is very busy. To make sure we can accommodate everybody and don't have to cancel, we have to adjust the vehicle sometimes.
2. Tour Guide talked non-stop
One of the main jobs of a tour guide is to explain the area. That's why our guides give as much information as possible about Hawaii on the tour. Maybe an UBER or taxi would have been the better fit for you if you rather have a driver than a guide.
3. Turtle Beach North Shore
The beach you visited and stayed for about 30-40 minutes was Turtle Beach on the North Shore. Usually people love to stay there and watch the turtles. We are sorry that it wasn't for you.
4. FREE Coffee & Macadamia Nut Tasting
The Macadamia Nut Farm is a well liked stop on our tour - not only because of the clean bathrooms, but also because of the FREE Macadamia Nut and Macadamia Nut Coffee Samples.
5. Lunch Stop Shrimp Trucks
The Shrimp Trucks on the North Shore are famous and we are happy to have about 30-45 minute lunch break there. You can try the famous North Shore Shrimp, have a vegetarian plate or a non-seafood plate.
6. Livid Tour Company Owner
About your side note: Your husband was the one yelling at me. Once he took a breath, I asked him what he suggests I should do to make him happy. He wasn't able to answer the question. The only thing he said was "I don't want to be an a-hole that's why I don't want my money back, but I will leave a bad review". Mission accomplished :)
Even though I knew your family would leave a bad review, I gave a partial refund. Why?
I felt bad for him. I felt bad because he let a simple thing such as being on the bus with more than 6 people "ruin" his day.
Much Love and ALOHA,
Daniel
(Owner DanielsHawaii.com)
Written 24 June 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Anthony B
Washington DC, DC6 contributions
Apr 2021
We booked the Oahu Highlights Small Group Circle Island Tour for a semi-private tour for my wife and I. We had one other group with us so there were 4 total in our group. Our guide Cameron was a Hawaii local and he was great. We were picked up from our Waikiki hotel and went around the whole island, all while stopping at various points of interest including lookouts, beaches, various neighborhoods, macadamia nut farm, lunch at the famous north shore food trucks, and Dole Pineapple Plantation to name a few. Cameron sprinkled in lots of facts and interesting tidbits and was very knowledgeable and engaging and had great suggestions for other things to do on the island. Highly recommend!
Written 7 May 2021
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DanielsHawaiiCom
Mahalo for your review! Sounds like a perfect day with sightseeing and the famous food trucks! Glad you got to experience that with us. Aloha from Daniel's Hawaii!
Written 10 May 2021
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Stephanie p
2 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Cameron was fantastic! It just was me and my 10 year old on the tour and man it was great! First time on the island and it was definitely worth booking this. Took us to a great place to eat took a lot of pictures answered all of our questions. He was great with my daughter you would've never guessed that she's on the shy side by the way she felt comfortable with him. I'm also a commerical bus driver so I'm extra anal with how people drive but I totally felt safe with Cameron behind the wheel which is not something I usually feel. We were even bummed when the tour ended cuz we had such a great time! I wish Cameron could be our personal tour guide for all our world travels!!
Written 25 October 2020
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CnRWaltz
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
The whole day was an awesome experience!!
Daniel’s knowledge of history and Hawaiian culture was phenomenal. He had a great sense of humor that kept us entertained. We saw amazing sights and even some hidden secrets of the island. The small group experience was such a wonderful way to enjoy views and explanations of paradise. He made an extra little stop for some hot Malasadas on the way back that was icing on the tasty cake for me. The others who had not had theses treats before were loving them as well. We would recommend this tour and guide to anyone wanting a day full of fun and adventure.
Daniel’s knowledge of history and Hawaiian culture was phenomenal. He had a great sense of humor that kept us entertained. We saw amazing sights and even some hidden secrets of the island. The small group experience was such a wonderful way to enjoy views and explanations of paradise. He made an extra little stop for some hot Malasadas on the way back that was icing on the tasty cake for me. The others who had not had theses treats before were loving them as well. We would recommend this tour and guide to anyone wanting a day full of fun and adventure.
Written 6 February 2023
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Maria V
Thank you so much for such an amazing review!
The owner of the company Daniel has phenomenal knowledge about Hawaii and a fantastic sense of humor indeed! It is always a fun time to go on tours with DanieslHawaii.com. We know all the hidden gems of Oahu that we love showing our guests on our customized tours. On private and semi-private tours, our friendly guides create an unforgettable experience for seeing the beauty and majesty of the island.
The DanielsHawaii team looking forward to seeing you again!
Thank you for being our guests and ALOHA from DanielsHawaii.com!
Written 10 February 2023
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Sally O
24 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
Our tour guide Dominique showed up on time, took us first to the war memorial shared some of its history. After this we went to diamond head lookout, then off to tour the island stopped near the pineapple fields, coffee plantations, beautiful beaches all while she shared the beautiful scenery and history. Dominique was professional and friendly we would definitely take another trip with her she made the day both interesting and fun.
Written 28 October 2020
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Lakeya C
San Diego, CA29 contributions
Every year, I typically travel abroad for Thanksgiving but this year due to COVID, my friend and decided to stay within the US. In our effort to plan a fun, yet safe trip, we came across Daniel's Hawaii and booked a day trip.
Cameron was our tour guide and he had us at Hello! He was professional, yet fun and entertaining. It felt as if we spent the day with an old friend. He took us to all of the spots listed for the tour while also sharing a few local spots and anecdotes.
We really enjoyed this tour and our time with Cameron.
Thank you!
Cameron was our tour guide and he had us at Hello! He was professional, yet fun and entertaining. It felt as if we spent the day with an old friend. He took us to all of the spots listed for the tour while also sharing a few local spots and anecdotes.
We really enjoyed this tour and our time with Cameron.
Thank you!
Written 11 December 2020
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VIctoria C
10 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
We enjoyed our day with Johnny. It was nice to have a smaller tour experience and made our experience so much more fun than a larger group tour. It was flexible and easy and we enjoyed all the random knowledge and facts that our tour guide told us about. Everyone had a great day and it was definitely the way to see the island efficiently and enjoyably.
Written 23 December 2021
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morganrP2875WH
Mahalo for this 5-star review! Our conversant guides show off a choice sampling of everything Oahu in an intimate smaller group environment that allows more time for sightseeing. We are overjoyed you had a great experience with Johnny. Hauʻoli hoʻomaha! ALOHA, DanielsHawaii.com
Written 24 December 2021
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Jerry L
Louisville, KY7 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Tyler Marsh wa sour guide and was a delight to spend the day with. Informative and added a couple little special stops for our family group. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the island that is not staying on the island for a week. Reservation was easy, customer service before the trip responsive and helpful.
Written 21 May 2023
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FabFamFive
San Jose, CA73 contributions
May 2021 • Family
My favorite part was our guide Johnny. He was so nice so helpful any questions we had about the island or things to do here he told us. He also took us to some less touristy type of places like some food trucks were there were a lot of locals hanging out., it was an all day affair and very very informative. It was fun going around the entire island and seeing not just the tourist attractions but the rest of the island. Also I wanted Leis and he made a stop for me to purchase those as well as make a stop for a coconut drink!
Written 13 May 2021
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DanielsHawaiiCom
Mahalo for your awesome review! We are glad to hear that you got to stop at the famous food trucks, and that Jonny customized the experience to fit your desires. Aloha from Daniel's Hawaii!
Written 14 May 2021
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Chris L
Naugatuck, CT
Is it usually expected to catch a glimpse of the saw turtles?
Sally O
24 contributions
If they stop at the beach where the turtles are near the north shore we do always see turtles they are not always on the beach but if you watch the water you can normally see the small turtles in the waves as the come up just below the top of the wave where it looks clear
DonnaLH123
Statesville, NC
The overview says 'pass by dole pineapple plantation'/ the what to expect says 'visit dole pineapple plantation'. Can anyone tell me which it is? Big difference between riding by and visiting. Thanks
Sally O
24 contributions
We did not stop the dole plantation has changed dramatically over the years and not for the best, it’s still nice to visit the garden area, if you are on a tour and stop you do not have enough time to take the train or do the maze, tours only give you enough time for the bathroom, a dole whip, shopping and a quick trip to the pineapple garden
Leisurenomad2
Breckenridge, CO66 contributions
Two adults Saturday April 20. Available for tour 11am-5:30 pm
Need to be back at airport by six pm. Can you accommodate this time frame?
arph2017
Boston, MA3 contributions
how long is the tour and what times do they begin and what time does it finish?
