Hidden Gems of Oahu - Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall
Overview
Oahu is world renowned for its spectacular lookout points, incredible white sandy beaches, vibrant culture, outstanding surf, delicious food, and unique wildlife.
Join us for the day and a Go Tours Hawaii local guide will take you and your family on our highly rated Hidden Gems of Oahu with Waimea Botanical Garden/Waterfall sightseeing tour to experience these visual and culinary highlights of Hawaii, all while learning about the history and culture of our incredible home.
The Hidden Gems of Oahu excursion is a full day Oahu circle island tour with daily pick up in Waikiki and includes admission to all locations on the itinerary. If you would like to go to Byodo-In Temple instead of the Waimea Botanical Garden contact us after the reservation is made and we change you to that tour option if you would like.
Join us for the day and a Go Tours Hawaii local guide will take you and your family on our highly rated Hidden Gems of Oahu with Waimea Botanical Garden/Waterfall sightseeing tour to experience these visual and culinary highlights of Hawaii, all while learning about the history and culture of our incredible home.
The Hidden Gems of Oahu excursion is a full day Oahu circle island tour with daily pick up in Waikiki and includes admission to all locations on the itinerary. If you would like to go to Byodo-In Temple instead of the Waimea Botanical Garden contact us after the reservation is made and we change you to that tour option if you would like.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Waikiki Pick-up and drop-off
- Admission to Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall
- Entry/Admission - Kahuku Farms
- Entry/Admission - Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Go Tours Hawaii - Oahu Tours, 2500 Kalākaua Ave E, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Oahu is known for being a sightseeing paradise, full of spectacular lookout points, incredible white sandy beaches, colorful culture, outstanding surf and unique wildlife. Our local guide will spend the day with you on our semi-private shuttle escorting you and your family to some of Oahu’s Hidden Gems on our Oahu circle island tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Waikiki, Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Itinerary:
Waikiki Pickup (7:15 a.m.)
Our semi private shuttle will arrive at 7am for pick up in Waikiki, with a local guide to help you prepare for a day of exploring the island of Oahu. Pick up times vary by hotel and will be automatically assigned when you input your information into our online booking platform.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Diamond Head State Monument, 18th Ave. Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
The first lookout we visit is an elevated view perched on the eastern side of Waikiki’s famous Diamond Head Volcano. This lookout grants us a great opportunity for pictures of the south eastern coastline of Oahu, with notable sights as far as Hanauma bay and Maui on a clear day. The location is more formally known as Amelia Earhart Lookout, known for where bystanders gathered to watch Earhart make her first solo aviation journey from Hawaii to North America.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanian'ole Highway, Oahu, HI 96825
Halona Blowhole
Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions that occurred from Oahu’s Koko Head crater formed the natural occurrence known as the Halona Blowhole. This lava tube extends into the ocean with a very narrow opening at the top, and when the surf is just right, water pressure builds up within the lava tube and erupts through the narrow opening creating a special Hawaiian Geyser for your viewing pleasure.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Makapu'u Point, Kalaniana'ole Hwy turnout above Makapu'u Beach, Oahu, HI 96795
Makapu’u Point
Witness Waimanalo’s dramatic sea cliffs as we turn into Oahu’s windward side as we begin our journey to the North Shore of Oahu. Look off into the azure blue waters of the bay and you will see Oahu’s famous Manana Island also known as Rabbit island due to its Rabbit like shape.
Stop At: Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet), 49-227 Kamehameha Hwy Ste A, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-5165
Hawaiian Coffee and Macadamia Nut Tastings
After a beautiful drive along Oahu’s eastern coastline, our next stop is a local shop that finds itself tucked away under aged Banyan Trees with macadamia nut and delicious Kona coffee tastings, along with very tempting Hawaiian chocolates amongst other treats.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mokoli’i Island, Oahu, HI 96744
Mokoli'i Island and Kualoa Valley Mountain Range
Mokolii Island, is nestled right next to the Kualoa Valley Mountain range. This location is known for its dramatic landscape filmed in a number of Hollywood movies; most notably and fan favorite Jurassic Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Beach, Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
A change of pace from the crowded beaches of Waikiki, The infamous Sunset Beach on the North Shore offers tranquility and is the epitome of a beautiful Hawaiian Beach. However don’t lets the summer months fool you, during the winter months, swells of 30 to 40 feet can be seen from the safe confines of shore.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302
We stop at a North Shore Fruit stand where you can gorge on local fruits such as mangos, dragonfruit, pineapple or quench your thirst on a fresh coconut.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-8411
The exceptional botanical collections at Waimea Valley feature dozens of distinct gardens representing flora from different parts of the world. Examples include the Ogasawara Islands, Central and South America, Fiji, Guam, and the Mascarene Islands. Stroll through the Hawaiian collection and enjoy an assortment of plants found only in Hawai'i, many of which are rare and endangered. Many were brought here as seed or cutting from the places where they evolved. Waimea Waterfall is also a splendid highlight of the park. Guests can swim in the waterfall if they want. Lifeguards are on duty.
Admission included in the cost of the ticket.
Swimming is allowed at the waterfall. Please bring a bathing suit and towel if you wish to swim. Lifejackets are provided and lifeguards are on duty at all times.
Guest should be advised it is a 1.5 mile roundtrip walk to and from the waterfall. There is a $10 tram but that is not included into the cost of the tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
A historic pineapple plantation home to pineapple magnets, pineapple t-shirts, pineapple keychains and most importantly pineapple ice cream aka Dole Whip!! A great way to end the day and get some pineapple themed souvenirs for your friends and family back home.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Go Tours Hawaii - Oahu Tours, 2500 Kalākaua Ave E, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Oahu is known for being a sightseeing paradise, full of spectacular lookout points, incredible white sandy beaches, colorful culture, outstanding surf and unique wildlife. Our local guide will spend the day with you on our semi-private shuttle escorting you and your family to some of Oahu’s Hidden Gems on our Oahu circle island tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Waikiki, Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Itinerary:
Waikiki Pickup (7:15 a.m.)
Our semi private shuttle will arrive at 7am for pick up in Waikiki, with a local guide to help you prepare for a day of exploring the island of Oahu. Pick up times vary by hotel and will be automatically assigned when you input your information into our online booking platform.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Diamond Head State Monument, 18th Ave. Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
The first lookout we visit is an elevated view perched on the eastern side of Waikiki’s famous Diamond Head Volcano. This lookout grants us a great opportunity for pictures of the south eastern coastline of Oahu, with notable sights as far as Hanauma bay and Maui on a clear day. The location is more formally known as Amelia Earhart Lookout, known for where bystanders gathered to watch Earhart make her first solo aviation journey from Hawaii to North America.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanian'ole Highway, Oahu, HI 96825
Halona Blowhole
Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions that occurred from Oahu’s Koko Head crater formed the natural occurrence known as the Halona Blowhole. This lava tube extends into the ocean with a very narrow opening at the top, and when the surf is just right, water pressure builds up within the lava tube and erupts through the narrow opening creating a special Hawaiian Geyser for your viewing pleasure.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Makapu'u Point, Kalaniana'ole Hwy turnout above Makapu'u Beach, Oahu, HI 96795
Makapu’u Point
Witness Waimanalo’s dramatic sea cliffs as we turn into Oahu’s windward side as we begin our journey to the North Shore of Oahu. Look off into the azure blue waters of the bay and you will see Oahu’s famous Manana Island also known as Rabbit island due to its Rabbit like shape.
Stop At: Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet), 49-227 Kamehameha Hwy Ste A, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-5165
Hawaiian Coffee and Macadamia Nut Tastings
After a beautiful drive along Oahu’s eastern coastline, our next stop is a local shop that finds itself tucked away under aged Banyan Trees with macadamia nut and delicious Kona coffee tastings, along with very tempting Hawaiian chocolates amongst other treats.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mokoli’i Island, Oahu, HI 96744
Mokoli'i Island and Kualoa Valley Mountain Range
Mokolii Island, is nestled right next to the Kualoa Valley Mountain range. This location is known for its dramatic landscape filmed in a number of Hollywood movies; most notably and fan favorite Jurassic Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Beach, Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
A change of pace from the crowded beaches of Waikiki, The infamous Sunset Beach on the North Shore offers tranquility and is the epitome of a beautiful Hawaiian Beach. However don’t lets the summer months fool you, during the winter months, swells of 30 to 40 feet can be seen from the safe confines of shore.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302
We stop at a North Shore Fruit stand where you can gorge on local fruits such as mangos, dragonfruit, pineapple or quench your thirst on a fresh coconut.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-8411
The exceptional botanical collections at Waimea Valley feature dozens of distinct gardens representing flora from different parts of the world. Examples include the Ogasawara Islands, Central and South America, Fiji, Guam, and the Mascarene Islands. Stroll through the Hawaiian collection and enjoy an assortment of plants found only in Hawai'i, many of which are rare and endangered. Many were brought here as seed or cutting from the places where they evolved. Waimea Waterfall is also a splendid highlight of the park. Guests can swim in the waterfall if they want. Lifeguards are on duty.
Admission included in the cost of the ticket.
Swimming is allowed at the waterfall. Please bring a bathing suit and towel if you wish to swim. Lifejackets are provided and lifeguards are on duty at all times.
Guest should be advised it is a 1.5 mile roundtrip walk to and from the waterfall. There is a $10 tram but that is not included into the cost of the tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
A historic pineapple plantation home to pineapple magnets, pineapple t-shirts, pineapple keychains and most importantly pineapple ice cream aka Dole Whip!! A great way to end the day and get some pineapple themed souvenirs for your friends and family back home.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Bring cash for lunch and gratuities
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- 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.
Miriam_D
April 2022
The tour guide was very knowledgeable, very personable. Learned a lot and a great overview of the island. Both the kids and adults enjoyed very much.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable, very personable. Learned a lot and a great overview of the island. Both the kids and adults enjoyed very much.APT1029
April 2022
Great tour, Eddie was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and personable. Would totally recommend!
Great tour, Eddie was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and personable. Would totally recommend!JennyGoGoGoes
May 2022
I did this my first day on Oahu and it was a perfect way to get to know the history of the island as well as things to do! Jay was my tour guide and he did wonderful sharing knowledge the entire time. He talked most of the time we were on the bus so you have time to enjoy the stops in your own wa...
I did this my first day on Oahu and it was a perfect way to get to know the history of the island as well as things to do! Jay was my tour guide and he did wonderful sharing knowledge the entire time. He talked most of the time we were on the bus so you have time to enjoy the stops in your own way. Waimea Botanical Garden was my favorite stop and I'm so glad it was the one we spent the most time at! If you're not interested in the falls itself the gardens there are amazing to explore. If you have children under 6 I would NOT RECOMMEND this tour. We had a family with 2 young children and they were crying and screaming almost the entire time on the bus because they had so much energy. It made it really hard to hear our guide. The waterfall which is the main thing the kids wanted to do doesn't come until over half way through the tour, and the hour and half there was not enough time to tire them out. If you have young children please consider this! Regardless of that, this was a great experience!Christine_C
May 2022
This tour gave us a chance to see a lot of the island in a short amount of time. We enjoyed eating local foods and our guide, Jay was wonderful.
This tour gave us a chance to see a lot of the island in a short amount of time. We enjoyed eating local foods and our guide, Jay was wonderful.parkjungchan
May 2022
Yesterday (5/2/22), my husband and I took the Circle Island Tour. Our tour guide Jay was very professional, friendly and easygoing. (Thank you, Jay!!!). We enjoyed the tour very much!
Yesterday (5/2/22), my husband and I took the Circle Island Tour. Our tour guide Jay was very professional, friendly and easygoing. (Thank you, Jay!!!). We enjoyed the tour very much!Chris16365
May 2022
We had a great day with Jay, our guide. It was a great way to see a lot around the island all in one day. Very enjoyable
We had a great day with Jay, our guide. It was a great way to see a lot around the island all in one day. Very enjoyable