Kauai Grand Circle Island Tour Experience

Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour + Dole Plantation + Macadamia Farms departing from Kauai heads to the legendary North Shore, where world champion surfers compete every November and December at famous Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. The tour passes through charming Haleiwa Town, with its many galleries, shops, and cafes. Enroute, we stop at Dole Pineapple Plantation, where you can learn all about Hawaii’s legendary pineapple crop. Our breathtaking voyage continues as we take in the valleys and cliffs of the emerald green Koolau Mountains and the rocky shoreline of South Oahu. Amazing panoramic views await you at Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Makapuu Point, and Hanauma Bay. Along the way, we’ll stop for lunch at a secret oceanfront location that you’ll love.
You’ll travel in comfort and luxury in our well maintained mini bus and enjoy the intimate personal experience of our small group tours. We’ll have you back to Honolulu Airport in plenty of time for your return flight to Maui.

What's included:

• Engaging narration from a local guide, sharing stories and insights throughout your tour
• Round trip airfaret to Honolulu International Airport from Lihue Airport on Kauai is included

Not included:

• Transportation to Lihue Airport on Kauai is not Included
• Breakfast and lunch are not included
• Towels not included (guests should bring their own)

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours

Diamond Head Crater

Honolulu, 96815, Hawaii

Amelia Earhart's Marker - From this parking area you get to view the Diamond Head Light house it is a prominent symbol of Hawaiian history to residents and visitors alike, originally built in 1899 spreads light nearly 18 miles out into the Pacific Ocean. From this parking area there are fine views over Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park and up the coast toward Kahala. On the east side of the parking area, you'll see the Amelia Earhart Marker, which recalls her 1935 solo flight from Hawaii to California. Be advised this tour does not drive into Diamond head crater!

15 minutes

Koko Marina Center

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, 96825-1800, Hawaii

Leonard’s bakery is a Portuguese Bakery, Hawaii's only Portuguese donuts! Hawaii, known for popularizing the malasada. The fried pastry, slightly crispier and chewier than a doughnut and with no hole, is known as a cuisine of Hawaii. - optional and time permitting

15 minutes

Halona Blowhole

Kalanian'ole Highway, , 96825, Hawaii

The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawai'i's natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions. Halona Blowhole now occasionally shoots seawater up to 30 feet in the air because of waves coursing through the underwater lava tubes. The viewing point provides a breathtaking view of Halona Cove, a beautiful beach that has been featured in many movies and music videos. During winter, you may be lucky enough to witness whales in the nearby waters.

15 minutes

Sandy Beach Park

96825, Hawaii

Sandy Beach Aka "Broke Neck Beach" Drive-by or Restroom stop - Sandy Beach, also referred to as "Sandy's" and known to Hawaiians as Wāwāmalu, is a beach on the southeastern shore of Oʻahu in Hawaii. It is known for its excellent bodyboarding and bodysurfing opportunities due to its peaky shore break and consistent barrels.

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Makapu'u Beach

41-095 Kalanianaole Hwy, , Waimanalo, 96795-1808, Hawaii

Makapu'u Body Surfing Beach - Makapuu means "Bulging Eyes" Makapuu beach on the eastside is located just below Makapu’u Point which marks Hawaii’s easternmost tip. Rabbit Island sits just offshore and makes it very picturesque. This is a very popular beach for bodysurfing and bodyboarding large waves. Back in the early days of the sport it was along this stretch of coast that bodyboarding had its first hardcore crew including Jack the Ripper who was a familiar sight catching all the set waves out the back. Like Sandy’s grinding barrels, Makapuu has a ferocious shore break that is well suited to bodyboarding. Overlooking the Rabbit Island and Makapu'u Lighthouse - Famous movie scene from 50 First Dates

5 minutes

Waimanalo Beach

Waimanalo, Hawaii

Hawaii's Hidden Treasures - Jamie’s. Restroom Stop, Light Shopping of Hawaii memorabilia items to purchase and taste freshly made delicious fruits and pineapples.

15 minutes

Kualoa Regional Park

49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, , 96744-5133, Hawaii

Chinaman's Hat - Kualoa Regional Park located on the east and north side of Oahu, famous for its view of Mokolii Island (Chinaman's Hat) and known for its swimming, picnicking, barbeques and camping. Guests can take pictures and use the restroom.

15 minutes

Kahuku

Kahuku, Hawaii

Tanaka's Shrimp Stand - What’s a road trip with around the island without a stop at one of the famous delicious shrimp trucks! View the menu and choose a lunch plate that includes delicious fresh shrimp either garlic shrimp, coconut shrimp, spicy shrimp, lemon shrimp or plain shrimp also with chicken, fried noodles, white rice, or fried rice with fresh toss green salad with selected dressings all lunch plates include a soft drink.

1 hour

Turtle Bay Beach

, , Kahuku, 96731, Hawaii

Turtle Bay Fruit Stand - Mixed local grown fruits, desserts, shave ice to purchase to enjoy

15 minutes

Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach, Hawaii

Sunset Beach is a famous surf spot known for its powerful waves that challenge even the best surfers in the world

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Banzai Pipeline

59-355 Ke Nui Road, Pupukea, 96712, Hawaii

Bonzai Pipeline aka Pipeline is one of the most famous surf spots in the world known for its barreling waves. During winter, massive swells break on shallow reef, making it a dangerous beach for only the best and bravest surfers (and a great place for watching some of the world's top surfing).

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Shark's Cove

Pupukea, 96712-9404, Hawaii

Shark's Cove is part of Pupukea Beach Park and is known for its spectacular underwater rock formations and diverse marine life. Located near the northern end of the Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD), is a popular snorkeling site with shallow depths up to 20 feet.

5 minutes

Waimea Bay

Kamehameha Hwy, , Haleiwa, 96712-1304, Hawaii

Waimea is famous for its 30-foot waves in the winter and is a top place to watch some of the world's best and bravest surfers. During summer, the water calms considerably and is a great destination for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.

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Laniakea Beach

574, 61-574 Pohaku Loa Way, Haleiwa, 96712, Hawaii

Laniakea Beach, or Turtle Beach, is located on Oahu's North Shore and is well known for being a popular feeding and sunbathing area for Hawaiian Sea Turtles (honu). Many circle island tours make a stop here for photo opportunities, but the beach is also a favorite surfing and recreational swimming spot for locals.

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Puaʻena Point Beach Park

Kahalewai Pl, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

This is the tours swimming and snorkeling opportunity (optional). The Pua'ena Point Beach Park is a hidden location in Oahu, North Shore but quite popular among surfers. The location is nice and shallow, making it ideal for beginners learning how to swim, paddle board or surf.

1 hour

Haleiwa

Haleiwa, Hawaii

Macadamia Nut Store - Taste free samples of season macadamia nuts and Black coffee and other purchased items, ASAHI fruit stand, Shave Ice, "Live Music" to enjoy while shopping

30 minutes

Dole Plantation

64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, 96786-2915, Hawaii

During this time, you can explore the Dole Plantation Store, where you'll find pineapple-themed souvenirs, local crafts, and specialty foods like jams and dried fruit. Don’t miss trying a Dole Whip, the famous pineapple-flavored soft-serve treat. You can also take a short walk to see the beautiful Rainbow Eucalyptus trees, known for their colorful, multi-hued bark.

45 minutes

Green World Coffee Farms

71-101 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, 96786-1858, Hawaii

Taste free samples of multiple coffee flavors, choose from 8 flavors made in Hawaii Dave's ice cream, Shave Ice, Hawaii coffee gifts to purchase and enjoy.

15 minutes