Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

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.

1. 1

   Dole Plantation

   15 min

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

2. 2

   Laniakea Beach

   Pass by

   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.

3. 3

   Diamond Head Beach Park

   10 min

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

4. 4

   Sunset Beach Park

   10 min

   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.

5. 5

   Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

   Pass by

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

6. 6

   Halona Blowhole

   5 min

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

7. 7

   Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

   20 min

   Enjoy a FREE Macadamia Nut and FREE Macadamia Nut Coffee tasting

8. 8

   Kahuku

   35 min

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

9. 9

   Waikiki

   10 min

   Free Pickup at Waikiki Hotels

10. 10

    Statue of Duke Kahanamoku

    Pass by

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

11. 11

    Kapiolani Park

    Pass by

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

12. 12

    Hawaii Kai Lookout

    10 min

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

13. 13

    Queen's Beach

    4 min

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

14. 14

    Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium

    10 min

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

15. 15

    Sandy Beach Park

    Pass by

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

16. 16

    Waikiki Beach

    Pass by

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

17. 17

    Hawaii Kai Golf Course

    Pass by

    Aaaaand another Golf Course

18. 18

    Kahala

    Pass by

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

19. 19

    Stop 19

    Pass by

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

20. 20

    Koko Crater Arch Trail

    Pass by

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

21. 21

    Waimanalo

    Pass by

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

22. 22

    Lanai lookout

    Pass by

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

23. 23

    Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail

    Pass by

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

24. 24

    Stop 24

    Pass by

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

25. 25

    Eternity Beach

    5 min

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

26. 26

    Makapu'u Beach

    Pass by

    Amazing beach - great for body surfing and very picturesque

27. 27

    Waimanalo Beach

    Pass by

    Rated the #1 beach in the United States

28. 28

    Polynesian Cultural Center

    Pass by

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

29. 29

    Kahana Bay Beach Park

    Pass by

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

30. 30

    Mokoli’i Island

    Pass by

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

31. 31

    Laie Hawaii Temple & Visitors' Center

    Pass by

    Beautiful Mormon Temple on Oahu

32. 32

    Shark's Cove

    Pass by

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

33. 33

    Laie

    Pass by

    Mormon Town on Oahu

34. 34

    Turtle Bay Golf

    Pass by

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

35. 35

    Haleiwa Beach Park

    10 min

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

36. 36

    Waimea Bay

    Pass by

    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.

37. 37

    U.S. Army Schofield Barracks

    Pass by

    Military plays still a very important role in Hawaii

38. 38

    Aloha Stadium

    Pass by

    This stadium has an interesting secret...

39. 39

    Stop 39

    Pass by

    Approximately 20 MILLION passengers pass through this airport every year.

40. 40

    Aloha Tower Marketplace

    Pass by

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

41. 41

    Ala Moana Center

    Pass by

    The biggest Outdoor Shopping Mall in the US

42. 42

    Ala Moana Beach Park

    Pass by

    Nice beach and less crowded than the Waikiki beaches

43. 43

    Waikiki

    10 min

    Back in Waikiki - Mahalo for being our guests!

• 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

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