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Circle Island Tour: History, Landmarks, and Snorkeling
4.4
259 Ratings
Honolulu
Embark on a full day circle island tour and discover the rich history, famous surf spots, and breathtaking landmarks of our beautiful islands. Indulge in mouthwatering garlic shrimp at Kahuku Shrimp Farm and enjoy pineapple whip at Dole Plantation. Don’t miss the chance to snorkel with turtles and explore the underwater world. Book now!
Embark on a full day circle island tour and discover the rich history, famous surf spots, and breathtaking landmarks of our beautiful islands. Indulge in mouthwatering garlic shrimp at Kahuku Shrimp Farm and enjoy pineapple whip at Dole Plantation. Don’t miss the chance to snorkel with turtles and explore the underwater world. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Diamond Head Lighthouse - The journey begins at the stunning Diamond Head Lookout.
- Halona Blowhole - This charming cove is a hidden treasure nestled along Oahu’s southeastern coast. The blowhole draws a consistent stream of visitors throughout the year. It is most active when the wind is strong and tides are high. The beach area is ideal for…
- Diamond Head Lighthouse - The journey begins at the stunning Diamond Head Lookout.
- Halona Blowhole - This charming cove is a hidden treasure nestled along Oahu’s southeastern coast. The blowhole draws a consistent stream of visitors throughout the year. It is most active when the wind is strong and tides are high. The beach area is ideal for sunbathing and whale watching.
- Sandy Beach Park - A popular spot for locals, Sandy Beach is an incredible playground and the perfect place to watch skilled surfers tackle the waves.
- Makapuu Lighthouse Trail - (Rabbit & Turtle Island) The view from the Makapu’u Point lookout is truly breathtaking. The vibrant blues and greens, ancient jagged lava rock, yellow sand, and the stoic Makapu’u lighthouse create a stunning backdrop.
- Waimanalo Beach - Waimanalo is a stunning beach with powdery soft sand, beautiful turquoise waters, and fun waves.
- Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet) - Located in Haleiwa, the North Shore Macadamia farm offers the freshest macadamias and premium coffees at the best prices from Oahu’s only working Macadamia nut farm in Waialua since 1972.
- Mokoli’i Island - Known locally as Chinaman’s Hat due to its shape, Mokolii is a popular spot for photography on Oahu’s windward coast.
- Crouching Lion - The Crouching Lion hike is a short but steep incline offering some of the most breathtaking views of Kahana Bay in Oahu, Hawaii.
- Kahana Bay Beach Park - Encircled by the majestic Ko’olau Mountains on three sides, Kahana Bay is one of windward Oahu’s best-kept secrets. The sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing, and the ironwood trees provide ample shade for picnics.
- Laie Hawaii Temple & Visitors’ Center - The Laie Hawaii Temple, often referred to as the “Taj Mahal of the Pacific,” is notable for being the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built outside the continental United States.
- Kahuku - Kahuku Shrimp “Lunch Time” For many years, Kahuku aquaculture farms have been cultivating sweet and delicious shrimp and prawns. Today, several of Kahuku’s Shrimp Trucks and Farms serve their garlicky dishes at food truck sites and rest stops, making shrimp dining a favorite activity for North Shore visitors.
- Kahuku - Visit the Fruit Stands.
- Sunset Beach - Sunset Beach Oahu is another highlight of Oahu and a beautiful surfing destination not to be missed after visiting Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline!
- Banzai Pipeline - The Banzai Pipeline, or simply Pipeline or Pipe, is a surf reef break located in Hawaii, off Ehukai Beach Park in Pupukea on O’ahu’s North Shore.
- Waimea Bay - Waimea is renowned for its 30-foot waves in the winter and is a prime location to watch some of the world’s best and bravest surfers. In the summer, Waimea is a fantastic spot for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
- Laniakea Beach - Laniakea Beach is more commonly known as Turtle Beach.
- Haleiwa - Haleiwa Town / Snorkeling Turtle Bay
- Dole Plantation - Situated on the North Shore of Oahu, Dole Plantation offers fun activities for the whole family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze. Also popular are the informative displays and presentations, as well as the plantation country store offering a wide range of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods, and refreshments. Fresh pineapple is available for purchase.
- Green World Coffee Farms - Green World Coffee Farm features a delightful espresso bar and a retail shop offering a wide selection of freshly roasted coffee.
What's Included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Snorkeling equipment provided
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Towel
- Lunch
- Towel
Additional Information
Our comprehensive full-day circle island tour offers guests an enriching experience, showcasing the history and beauty of our stunning islands, iconic landmarks, and renowned surf spots, all within a comfortable and family-friendly setting. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Kahuku Shrimp Farm, featuring mouthwatering Garlic Shrimp, followed by…
Our comprehensive full-day circle island tour offers guests an enriching experience, showcasing the history and beauty of our stunning islands, iconic landmarks, and renowned surf spots, all within a comfortable and family-friendly setting. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Kahuku Shrimp Farm, featuring mouthwatering Garlic Shrimp, followed by a refreshing Pineapple Whip from the Dole Plantation. Additionally, the tour includes an exciting snorkeling adventure with turtles, known as “Honu,” with all snorkeling equipment provided. Our tour guides are brimming with Aloha and possess extensive knowledge of our magnificent island.
Location
Diamond Head Lighthouse
3399 Diamond Head Rd
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(259 Ratings)
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Celeste
Mar 10, 2026
Best tour! - Chief Rob was an amazing tour guide! I appreciated being told to do things first to maximize our time at each location. He also gave very clear instructions and was respectful of our times at each place. He sang to us, he shared his culture, and his love and respect for the islands! He made 120 mile tour seem so effortless. This tour is VERY MUCH worth the money you pay for this. I’ve been on tours like this and this is the best one I’ve been on. AND we all got to see Sea Turtles!!
Side note: remember to bring a towel, extra clothes to change into and extra cash for meals and souvenirs.
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Dean_g
Mar 3, 2026
Oahu circle tour - Trip was well organized and Eric, our tour guide, made everyone on the bus be part of the experience
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John_d
Feb 25, 2026
Story Teller from Chief Rob! - We loved the Island History. The whole tour was the best. I can’t believe that Chief Rob kept us engaged and listening to the Island Legends and history the whole time.
My husband and I come to the Islands at least every year since we’ve been married for 35 years and we do the Circle Island Tour whenever we are here for a week.
This was one of the best tours we have been on because of the authenticity, honesty, humble and real fun stories and even jokes and laughter.
Chief Rob knows the Island inside and out, edge to edge. He gave us a deeper appreciation of the Islanders, true Hawaiians and he also educated us how to love each other with the Aloha Spirit (my husband and I immediately practiced putting our foreheads together and breathing and sharing our spirit with each other)
Today my husband picked up some plastic that he found on the ground, and I am more cautious not to let any of our items become garbage left on the ground (I already do that, but I better aware of taking care of the Island)
We will also enjoy the food recommendations today for sure.
Lastly the Island roads that took us around the island were a bit difficult to navigate however with Chief Rob at the helm we knew we were taken cared of.
About 10 years ago I went on a snorkeling tour and our tour guide did not mention anything about murky water possibly being not good to swim in, so there were a group of us who opted to go snorkeling. Shortly after we came home, just a week later, ai developed an ear infection in both ears. It was because of the bacteria in the water.
I just want to say, Chief Rob, went above and beyond and was honest and I love that about the Tour yesterday. He mentioned that the waters would be a little muddy because of the high winds and the forecast of high surf advisory. We even saw that the water was murky and he still asked if there would be anyone interested in either snorkeling or just swimming. While no one on our bus chose to snorkel because of the obvious conditions of murky brown waters, again I just want to point out that Chief Rob had our best interest at heart and truly took care of all of us!
I am sad that he will be retiring soon. I hope that the people he trains who work for Rainbow Island Tour have the same Spirit, Mission, and Passion and Love of the Islands and the people, as Chief Rob!
Aloha and Mahalo Chief Rob!
John and Suzanne in California on 2/24/2026 Picked up from the Hyatt at 7:45 AM
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Charmaine_c
Feb 24, 2026
Rob was super... - Our guide Rob was super informative. Very funny and kept us all entertained. Perfect timing getting us back to our hotel at a decent time. I really enjoyed learning about Hawaii and the Hawaiian culture.
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Andrew_h
Feb 18, 2026
Great introduction to Hawaii - This was a great tour from start to finish. Eric (driver and guide) was excellent. He was informative, friendly and fun. Whilst it is a whistle stop tour of all the main things, there was enough time to see and experience everything. The group size was also nice, not to big. Would recommend this tour especially if you are limited with time or need to visit loads to decide where to go back to for longer.
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Patricia
Jan 21, 2026
Great way to see the island - Informative and entertaining tour guide. I enjoyed the history lesson and fun facts. We left and returned as scheduled. It was a great day trip!
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Kathleen_t
Jan 20, 2026
So glad I did this - Uncle Dave is very knowledgeable entertaining friendly and hospitable
Would highly recommend and would do it again
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Mehdi_k
Mar 13, 2026
talkative driver - The tour itself was great. Food and coffee samples were great, but the driver wasn’t so good, he talked nonstop all day , and half of it was about his life.
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Courtney_h
Jan 22, 2026
Great tour - Was great to see the rest of the island. Out guide was good. Highlight was the swimming & snorkeling.
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Scott
Mar 9, 2026
Don’t book if your looking for the snorkeling part - Overall the trip was very enjoyable, until we got to the snorkeling part. You get sent off with little to no direction to a small hidden beach full of murky water driftwood and lava rock. Despite booking for three young kids they also only supplied adult snorkeling gear, so it was useless. Big let down as snorkeling was at least 50 percent of the reason we booked.
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