Private Circle Island Tour with Sunset & Free Photo Session by a Photographer
Overview
Enjoy this amazing all inclusive tour with a private company of loved ones, explore and capture every shade of Hawai'i from early morning to a fiery sunset.
Our tours are strictly private, we implement CDC guidelines through out the experience for safety while having fun, perfect for post Covid travel.
No other tour will provide such an abundance of breathtaking sights in one day.
Let us guide you through an amazing 11-hour circuit of Oahu covering all major sights and a few more hidden ones!
Explore over 21 locations around the island, capture an eagles eye view of Makapu'u Beach, gaze upon lush green valleys from jaw dropping cliff's where ancient Hawaiian battles took place, and see magnificent sea turtles resting on the famous beaches of North Shore with daring surfers taking on monstrous waves.
Along the journey explore and learn about Hawaiian culture and it's rich and colorful history from our knowledgeable guides and become an expert at photographing Hawai'i.
Our tours are strictly private, we implement CDC guidelines through out the experience for safety while having fun, perfect for post Covid travel.
No other tour will provide such an abundance of breathtaking sights in one day.
Let us guide you through an amazing 11-hour circuit of Oahu covering all major sights and a few more hidden ones!
Explore over 21 locations around the island, capture an eagles eye view of Makapu'u Beach, gaze upon lush green valleys from jaw dropping cliff's where ancient Hawaiian battles took place, and see magnificent sea turtles resting on the famous beaches of North Shore with daring surfers taking on monstrous waves.
Along the journey explore and learn about Hawaiian culture and it's rich and colorful history from our knowledgeable guides and become an expert at photographing Hawai'i.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Tripod for your camera
- Free photo session!
- Entry/Admission - Byodo-In Temple
- Entry/Admission - Nu’uanu Pali
- Entry/Admission - Waimea Valley
- Entry/Admission - Waimea Waterfall
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Green World Coffee Farms, 71 N Kamehameha Hwy # 101, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-1858
Our first stop on the grand epic journey will be Green World Coffee Farm where you can sample locally grown Hawaiian coffee, explore their very own coffee plantation right in the backyard!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
Next stop we will head over to the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation where you can sample sweet Hawaiian pineapples, don't forget to try the pineapple whips, Dole's famous pineapple flavored ice cream, and check out the worlds largest outdoor maze!
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Haleiwa Town Center, 66-125, 66-145, 66-165, 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1412
Afterwards, we will head over to the historical town of Haleiwa, a small country town full of colorful local boutiques and restaurants that represent the laid back island life style.
Pass By: Laniakea Beach, 574, 61-574 Pohaku Loa Way, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
We will then head pass Laniakea Beach also known as "Turtle Beach" where Green Sea Turtles like to swim up shore and rest upon the beach, you can admire these wonderful creatures as we cruise by basking in their natural habitat.
Stop At: Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-8411
Afterwards we will head over to Waimea Valley Park where you can hike through a Hawaiian rainforest surrounded by giant ancient trees with an abundance of native flowers and birds, this is an excellent oppurtunity for those who want to photograph birdlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Waimea Waterfall, Oahu, HI
At the end of the valley lies Waimea Falls, a stunning waterfall deep inside the forest where you can take a dip if you like!
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Waimea Bay, Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1304
Home of the famous Eddie Aikau surf competition where waves can reach pass 40 feet in height!
Pass By: Shark's Cove, Pupukea, Oahu, HI 96712-9404
We will then cruise over to Shark's Cove, a crater of an extinct volcano semi submerged in water that's popular for Scuba divers in the summer months, a very unique landscape surrounded by lava formations that make up for stunning photos.
Pass By: Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach Park, Pupukea, Oahu, HI
See daring surfers rip through the famous Banzai Pipeline as giant waves form into a barrel roll during the winter months.
Pass By: Sunset Beach Park, 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728
Check out the iconic Sunset Beach, home of the big surf and where most pro surf competitions are held.
Stop At: Kahuku, Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii
We will then cruise over to the small town of Kahuku for lunch, famous for it's North Shore shrimp and home to the food trucks serving a variety of delicious North Shore cuisine including the famous Giovanni's Shrimp Truck.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Laie Hawaii Temple & Visitors' Center, 55-600 Naniloa Loop, Laie, Oahu, HI 96762-2202
We will then check out the Laie Hawaii Temple, the largest mormon temple in the Pacific right in the heart of Laie town home to one of the largest mormon communities in Hawaii, this scenic temple opens up to a grand entrance with royal palm trees and yellow hibiscus flowers that lead up to it.
Pass By: Kahana Bay Beach Park, Oahu, HI
After that we will head over to Kahana Bay, a stunning beach surrounded by the majestic Ko'olau Mountains, another excellent spot for taking great photos.
Stop At: Kualoa Regional Park, 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Oahu, HI 96744-5133
Afterwards we will stop by Jurassic Park Lookout where you can gaze at the actual film locations of scenes from Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, King Kong and so much more.
And then we will journey over to Kualoa Regional Park where you can capture amazing photo's of Mokoli'i island, commonly known as Chinaman's Hat, and the awe inspiring Kualoa mountain of the Ko'olau Range that resembles a giant slain lizard as told in ancient Hawaiian folklore.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mokoli’i Island, Oahu, HI 96744
Check out Mokoli'i Island, also know an "Chinaman's Hat"
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet), 49-227 Kamehameha Hwy Ste A, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-5165
Enjoy locally grown macadamia's right from a macadamia tree and capture spectacular views of Kualoa mountain
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562
This enchanting temple is an excellent stop for photography enthusiasts providing beautiful photos
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nu’uanu Pali, Oahu, HI
We will then head over to Pali Lookout at the edge of Nu'uanu Valley, one of the most breathtaking scenic places on Oahu, it's also where the epic battle of Nu'uanu took place, the final battle where King Kamehameha the Great and his forces gained the control of Oahu.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Waimanalo Beach, 41 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1299
Next we will see Waimanalo bay, this beautiful bay has the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oahu, 5.5 miles of stunning white sand beaches and emerald color ocean water with the majestic Ko'olau mountain range as the backdrop surrounded by an iron wood tree forest.
Pass By: Makai Research Pier, 41-305 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1806
Next we will see Makai Research Pier, home of the Oceanic Institute.
Pass By: Makapu'u Beach, 41-095 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1808
Afterwards we will head pass Makapu'u Beach, see daring body surfers in action as they battle with ferocious waves, a spectacular sight for photos with Makapu'u mountain as the backdrop and Makapu'u Lighthouse perched above it.
Pass By: Makapu'u Point, Kalaniana'ole Hwy turnout above Makapu'u Beach, Oahu, HI 96795
This place will blow your mind! as it sits on top of Makapu'u mountain you will get a birds eye view of Makapu'u Beach, Rabbit island and Black island, and Waimanalo Bay off in the horizon, also a great place for watching hand gliders in action as they swoop down below, hands down one of the best scenic sights in all of Oahu.
Pass By: Sandy Beach Park, 8801 Kalanianaole Hwy, Oahu, HI 96825
Next up we'll check out Sandy Beach, popular for local body surfers this beautiful beach is full of lava rocks and formations, nestled at the bottom of Koko head crater.
Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanian'ole Highway, Oahu, HI 96825
We will then head over to Halona blowhole, a lava tube that blasts out ocean waves that come crashing on shore
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Eternity Beach, Kalaniana'ole Highway, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Halona Cove also known as Eternity Beach where the infamous kissing scene was filmed from the classic 1953 Hollywood movie "From Here to Eternity" starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lanai lookout, Oahu, HI
Next we will continue our journey to Lanai lookout, Lanai meaning "Terrace or Veranda", this is truly Oahu's backyard with breath taking hardened lava formations that cascade down to the ocean from Koko head crater, it's also a great place for whale watching during our winter months.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825-2005
We will then see Hanauma Bay (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), an incredible marine sanctuary nestled inside a crater of an extinct volcano! It's also where the majority of one of Elvis Presley's most famous movies "Blue Hawaii" was filmed.
Stop At: Hawaii Kai Lookout, 7514-7538 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825
Check out a stunning bird's-eye view of Hawaii Kai Town and Koko Crater.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: China Walls, Hanapepe Loop, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825
Our final stop on this grand epic journey will be at China Walls, off the beaten path this unique hidden gem for local surfers provides breathtaking scenery of giant steep cliffs made from lava formations and offers panoramic ocean views with a stunning sunset, below the cliffs daring surfers take on ferocious waves that come crashing in, another great place for watching whales that come very close to it's shores in the winter months and absolutely one of the best spots for capturing the golden hour.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Green World Coffee Farms, 71 N Kamehameha Hwy # 101, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-1858
Our first stop on the grand epic journey will be Green World Coffee Farm where you can sample locally grown Hawaiian coffee, explore their very own coffee plantation right in the backyard!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
Next stop we will head over to the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation where you can sample sweet Hawaiian pineapples, don't forget to try the pineapple whips, Dole's famous pineapple flavored ice cream, and check out the worlds largest outdoor maze!
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Haleiwa Town Center, 66-125, 66-145, 66-165, 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1412
Afterwards, we will head over to the historical town of Haleiwa, a small country town full of colorful local boutiques and restaurants that represent the laid back island life style.
Pass By: Laniakea Beach, 574, 61-574 Pohaku Loa Way, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
We will then head pass Laniakea Beach also known as "Turtle Beach" where Green Sea Turtles like to swim up shore and rest upon the beach, you can admire these wonderful creatures as we cruise by basking in their natural habitat.
Stop At: Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-8411
Afterwards we will head over to Waimea Valley Park where you can hike through a Hawaiian rainforest surrounded by giant ancient trees with an abundance of native flowers and birds, this is an excellent oppurtunity for those who want to photograph birdlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Waimea Waterfall, Oahu, HI
At the end of the valley lies Waimea Falls, a stunning waterfall deep inside the forest where you can take a dip if you like!
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Waimea Bay, Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1304
Home of the famous Eddie Aikau surf competition where waves can reach pass 40 feet in height!
Pass By: Shark's Cove, Pupukea, Oahu, HI 96712-9404
We will then cruise over to Shark's Cove, a crater of an extinct volcano semi submerged in water that's popular for Scuba divers in the summer months, a very unique landscape surrounded by lava formations that make up for stunning photos.
Pass By: Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach Park, Pupukea, Oahu, HI
See daring surfers rip through the famous Banzai Pipeline as giant waves form into a barrel roll during the winter months.
Pass By: Sunset Beach Park, 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728
Check out the iconic Sunset Beach, home of the big surf and where most pro surf competitions are held.
Stop At: Kahuku, Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii
We will then cruise over to the small town of Kahuku for lunch, famous for it's North Shore shrimp and home to the food trucks serving a variety of delicious North Shore cuisine including the famous Giovanni's Shrimp Truck.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Laie Hawaii Temple & Visitors' Center, 55-600 Naniloa Loop, Laie, Oahu, HI 96762-2202
We will then check out the Laie Hawaii Temple, the largest mormon temple in the Pacific right in the heart of Laie town home to one of the largest mormon communities in Hawaii, this scenic temple opens up to a grand entrance with royal palm trees and yellow hibiscus flowers that lead up to it.
Pass By: Kahana Bay Beach Park, Oahu, HI
After that we will head over to Kahana Bay, a stunning beach surrounded by the majestic Ko'olau Mountains, another excellent spot for taking great photos.
Stop At: Kualoa Regional Park, 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Oahu, HI 96744-5133
Afterwards we will stop by Jurassic Park Lookout where you can gaze at the actual film locations of scenes from Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, King Kong and so much more.
And then we will journey over to Kualoa Regional Park where you can capture amazing photo's of Mokoli'i island, commonly known as Chinaman's Hat, and the awe inspiring Kualoa mountain of the Ko'olau Range that resembles a giant slain lizard as told in ancient Hawaiian folklore.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mokoli’i Island, Oahu, HI 96744
Check out Mokoli'i Island, also know an "Chinaman's Hat"
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet), 49-227 Kamehameha Hwy Ste A, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-5165
Enjoy locally grown macadamia's right from a macadamia tree and capture spectacular views of Kualoa mountain
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562
This enchanting temple is an excellent stop for photography enthusiasts providing beautiful photos
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nu’uanu Pali, Oahu, HI
We will then head over to Pali Lookout at the edge of Nu'uanu Valley, one of the most breathtaking scenic places on Oahu, it's also where the epic battle of Nu'uanu took place, the final battle where King Kamehameha the Great and his forces gained the control of Oahu.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Waimanalo Beach, 41 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1299
Next we will see Waimanalo bay, this beautiful bay has the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oahu, 5.5 miles of stunning white sand beaches and emerald color ocean water with the majestic Ko'olau mountain range as the backdrop surrounded by an iron wood tree forest.
Pass By: Makai Research Pier, 41-305 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1806
Next we will see Makai Research Pier, home of the Oceanic Institute.
Pass By: Makapu'u Beach, 41-095 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1808
Afterwards we will head pass Makapu'u Beach, see daring body surfers in action as they battle with ferocious waves, a spectacular sight for photos with Makapu'u mountain as the backdrop and Makapu'u Lighthouse perched above it.
Pass By: Makapu'u Point, Kalaniana'ole Hwy turnout above Makapu'u Beach, Oahu, HI 96795
This place will blow your mind! as it sits on top of Makapu'u mountain you will get a birds eye view of Makapu'u Beach, Rabbit island and Black island, and Waimanalo Bay off in the horizon, also a great place for watching hand gliders in action as they swoop down below, hands down one of the best scenic sights in all of Oahu.
Pass By: Sandy Beach Park, 8801 Kalanianaole Hwy, Oahu, HI 96825
Next up we'll check out Sandy Beach, popular for local body surfers this beautiful beach is full of lava rocks and formations, nestled at the bottom of Koko head crater.
Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanian'ole Highway, Oahu, HI 96825
We will then head over to Halona blowhole, a lava tube that blasts out ocean waves that come crashing on shore
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Eternity Beach, Kalaniana'ole Highway, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Halona Cove also known as Eternity Beach where the infamous kissing scene was filmed from the classic 1953 Hollywood movie "From Here to Eternity" starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lanai lookout, Oahu, HI
Next we will continue our journey to Lanai lookout, Lanai meaning "Terrace or Veranda", this is truly Oahu's backyard with breath taking hardened lava formations that cascade down to the ocean from Koko head crater, it's also a great place for whale watching during our winter months.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825-2005
We will then see Hanauma Bay (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), an incredible marine sanctuary nestled inside a crater of an extinct volcano! It's also where the majority of one of Elvis Presley's most famous movies "Blue Hawaii" was filmed.
Stop At: Hawaii Kai Lookout, 7514-7538 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825
Check out a stunning bird's-eye view of Hawaii Kai Town and Koko Crater.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: China Walls, Hanapepe Loop, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825
Our final stop on this grand epic journey will be at China Walls, off the beaten path this unique hidden gem for local surfers provides breathtaking scenery of giant steep cliffs made from lava formations and offers panoramic ocean views with a stunning sunset, below the cliffs daring surfers take on ferocious waves that come crashing in, another great place for watching whales that come very close to it's shores in the winter months and absolutely one of the best spots for capturing the golden hour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Our tours are strictly private, we implement CDC guidelines through out the experience for safety while having fun, perfect for post Covid travel.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
PaulyandKevin
March 2020
The best tour I have ever joined in years. John is very knowlegde and fun to be with. Dispute tje nad weather and close out of attraction due to the coronavirus, John still managed to take us to many, many awesome places with picture perfect sight. Being a professional photography himself would h...
The best tour I have ever joined in years. John is very knowlegde and fun to be with. Dispute tje nad weather and close out of attraction due to the coronavirus, John still managed to take us to many, many awesome places with picture perfect sight. Being a professional photography himself would help you the photos at the best possible angle. I would have given him a perfect 10 score. The tour is not the cheapest but it is the best money you are going to spend. It covered most of the best places in one single day and still allow enough time for photos at every stop. And it is a combination of a photo tour, sight seeing, and movie scenes tour all in one. He also used his professional camera to take photos for you. Highly recommended tour for every visitor to Honolulu. If you have difficulty picking one. This is the one. Not need to think twice. KevinAndreia_M
March 2020
our tour was called Datesnap and our tour guide name was john. Such an amazing tour and tour guide. he took us through the whole island of Oahu north and south shore. Amazing photos, amazing tour stop locations. He used a smaller van so we could get to spots the bigger tour buses can not reach. w...
our tour was called Datesnap and our tour guide name was john. Such an amazing tour and tour guide. he took us through the whole island of Oahu north and south shore. Amazing photos, amazing tour stop locations. He used a smaller van so we could get to spots the bigger tour buses can not reach. we would recommend this tour 100% to anyone who goes to Hawaii.haiha_c
March 2020
Honestly cannot day enough good things about John! He was super informative, engaging and entertaining. Instead of just the touristy thing, he took us to local hot spots as well as places the island is famous for ! Also gave us great recommendations for lunch and dinner !
Honestly cannot day enough good things about John! He was super informative, engaging and entertaining. Instead of just the touristy thing, he took us to local hot spots as well as places the island is famous for ! Also gave us great recommendations for lunch and dinner !Hollu_G
March 2020
John was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable about Hawaii, all the movies filmed here and various other facts.
John was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable about Hawaii, all the movies filmed here and various other facts.sylvia_phelps
March 2020
This was a fantastic small group tour around the island of Oahu. John, our guide & owner of this company was very personable. He picked us up from a rental apartment in Waikiki. He took us along with another group of 3 people to breathtaking popular as well as off the beat & path places around t...
This was a fantastic small group tour around the island of Oahu. John, our guide & owner of this company was very personable. He picked us up from a rental apartment in Waikiki. He took us along with another group of 3 people to breathtaking popular as well as off the beat & path places around the island & pointed out which movies were filmed there along as the history & culture of the island. He took lots of pictures of my husband & I with our phone cameras & gave us pointers on best angles & ways to capture the scenery. John also brought his camera out & did a few photo shoot sessions of us which turned out great & then sent them to us without an additional cost. We went to the well known Giovannis shrimp truck for lunch with lots of options to get food from other food trucks. I got a chance to swim in the waterfalls at the beautiful gardens which was amazing. Highlights also include the gorgeous secluded white sand beach, blow holes from the lava tubes the magnificent sunset at turtle beach. John also offered us lots of suggestions on places to eat in Waikiki & further explore for the remainder of our vacation. This tour was well worth it & one hundred times better then going on a large tour bus to see the sights of the island! Thank you!Brittany_M
February 2020
I have traveled across 30 different countries, and done multiple tours and never have I come across one quite like this. John well and truly exceeded our expectations with his level of photography knowledge, and willingness to go above and beyond to help us get 'the perfect shot'. Unlike any othe...
I have traveled across 30 different countries, and done multiple tours and never have I come across one quite like this. John well and truly exceeded our expectations with his level of photography knowledge, and willingness to go above and beyond to help us get 'the perfect shot'. Unlike any other tour operator, John invests time in each member and assists them with whatever photography device you have, to allow you to capture beautiful images regardless of your platform. He explains common photography terms, and even educates you on the different functions specific to your own camera. Furthermore, John added in an additional surprise, capturing photos of us throughout the day, and sending them through to us via email. I invested a significant amount of time in researching the various tour providers on the island, comparing which company would give us the best island tour, incorporating all the key sights of Oahu, and this tour ticked all the boxes. We couldn't have been happier. If you want to experience what Oahu has to offer, look no further.