Day trip

Experience the top sightseeing bus tour on Oahu with this island day trip. Explore Oahu's natural wonders, cultural sites, surfing spots, and shopping meccas on this full-day tour.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: You will be picked up from your chosen pickup location in Waikiki, Kahala, or Ala Moana when the activity starts.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Peter – United Kingdom

Our guide Kimo was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and a great stroy teller. He's a credit to the island and made our experience fantastic. The stops were brilliant and I would 100% recommend this tour. Just keep your fingers crossed you get Kimo.

Deborah – United States

Our guide Humu was great!! So knowledgeable and made the day trip enjoyable. You won’t regret taking the tour, hits all the great sites!

Itinerary

83 pickup location options:
Hertz Car Rental, Tori Ton Food Truck Matsuri, The Veranda, 2863 Kalakaua Ave, 2377 Kalakaua Ave, Sparkle And Shine Services LLC, Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites, Hale Koa Sundries, Regency on Beachwalk Waikiki by Outrigger, Miraclei LLC, Yard House, Hotel Renew, Whalers General Store, ABC Store #49, Pearl Hotel Waikiki, First Hawaiian Bank Atm, Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, Tikis Grill & Bar, ABC Store #31, 100 Holomoana St, Hostelling International Waikiki, Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head, 2040 Kūhiō Ave., Waikiki Heights, Pagoda Floating Restaurant & Catering, Sheraton Waikiki, Aqua Oasis Hotel, Waikiki Hotel, 225 Saratoga Rd, 2240 Kūhiō Ave., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa, Ilima Hotel, Hawaii Resolution - Hi Flying Aerial Solutions, Island Sweetie, Fairway Villa, Halekulani Boutique, Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach, Cream Pot, 2947 Kalakaua Ave, Coconut Waikiki Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, 2425 Kūhiō Ave., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Blue Rentals, Prince Waikiki - Honolulu Luxury Hotel, Gerry's Waikiki Ocean View Condos, Royal Aloha Vacation Club, Heavenly Island Lifestyle, The Makana Chapel, 349 Seaside Ave, The Cabana At Waikiki Hotel, Hilton Waikiki Beach, 2424 Koa Ave, Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites, The Breakers Hotel, The Equus, Mandara Spa at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, 2303 Ala Wai Blvd, Salon AKUA, OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani, Oasis by Kolohe, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Park Shore Waikiki Hotel, Seaside Hawaiian Hostel, Royal Grove Waikiki, 23 Aloha Tower Dr, Waikiki Beachcomber By Outrigger, Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, ABC Store #25, Trump International Hotel Waikiki, Imperial Plaza, Hawaii Express Freight Soultions Inc, Aspire Perspire Nourish Lodging & Concierge, LLC, 413 Nāmāhana St, 2330 Kūhiō Ave., Aston Waikiki Sunset, Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra, Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 2377 Ala Wai Blvd, Kuhio Banyan Club, Waikiki Resort Hotel
Nuuanu Pali Lookout
Byodo-In Temple
Sightseeing
North Shore, Oahu
Sightseeing
Waimea Valley
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Hiking, Swimming
Dole Plantation
Shopping, Sightseeing
Transfer
83 drop-off locations:
413 Nāmāhana St, Hawaii Express Freight Soultions Inc, 2377 Ala Wai Blvd, Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani, OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger, The Makana Chapel, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Seaside Hawaiian Hostel, Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Park Shore Waikiki Hotel, Oasis by Kolohe, 2303 Ala Wai Blvd, Blue Rentals, Salon AKUA, Heavenly Island Lifestyle, Mandara Spa at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Royal Grove Waikiki, Royal Aloha Vacation Club, 2425 Kūhiō Ave., 100 Holomoana St, 2424 Koa Ave, Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach, 225 Saratoga Rd, Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites, Sheraton Waikiki, 2040 Kūhiō Ave., ABC Store #49, Hertz Car Rental, Prince Waikiki - Honolulu Luxury Hotel, Hostelling International Waikiki, Miraclei LLC, Halekulani Boutique, Coconut Waikiki Hotel, 349 Seaside Ave, Pagoda Floating Restaurant & Catering, Fairway Villa, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa, 2240 Kūhiō Ave., Ilima Hotel, Island Sweetie, Cream Pot, Hawaii Resolution - Hi Flying Aerial Solutions, 2947 Kalakaua Ave, Aston Waikiki Sunset, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, ABC Store #31, Whalers General Store, Waikiki Resort Hotel, Yard House, Aqua Oasis Hotel, Waikiki Hotel, First Hawaiian Bank Atm, 23 Aloha Tower Dr, The Veranda, Imperial Plaza, Tori Ton Food Truck Matsuri, Sparkle And Shine Services LLC, Waikiki Heights, Tikis Grill & Bar, Hale Koa Sundries, Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head, 2863 Kalakaua Ave, The Equus, Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, The Cabana At Waikiki Hotel, Hotel Renew, Aspire Perspire Nourish Lodging & Concierge, LLC, Regency on Beachwalk Waikiki by Outrigger, The Breakers Hotel, Pearl Hotel Waikiki, Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, 2330 Kūhiō Ave., Gerry's Waikiki Ocean View Condos, Waikiki Beachcomber By Outrigger, ABC Store #25, Trump International Hotel Waikiki, Hilton Waikiki Beach, 2377 Kalakaua Ave, Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, Kuhio Banyan Club, Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Take a dip at Waimea Valley
Visit Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
See famous north shore surfing beaches
Discover Byodo-in Temple

Full description

Uncover Oahu’s majestic grandeur on a full-day day trip. Ride in a spacious and air-conditioned bus and be captivated by the unique beauty and the dramatic history that is found behind every corner. Take an unforgettable journey through the history of the island. Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation. History comes alive before your eyes as you weave your way up the Koʻolau Mountains to the Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout where King Kamehameha I battled to unite the Hawaiian Islands. Shortly after, gaze at the beautiful Byodo-In Temple, a replica of the Byodo-in Temple in Japan, built to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants in Hawaii. Cruise along 7 miles of world-famous surfing beaches on Oahu’s north shore and sample the local flavors along the way. Waimea Valley and its waterfalls await you, discover this beautiful place steeped with history, spirituality and island traditions. Follow your guide through the botanical gardens of this vast and tranquil setting. Learn how deeply embedded tradition is in today’s Hawaiian culture. Stop at the historic Dole Plantation surrounded by rows of pineapples and fields of sugarcane. Hear about how this plant became a symbol of Hawaii before returning to your accommodation.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at your chosen pickup location
Full-day sightseeing tour
Admission to Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Falls
Stops at Dole plantation and Nuʻuanu Pali lookout
Transportation via air-conditioned minibus
Local guided experience
Lunch
Bottled water

Hotel pickup from Ko Olina

Not suitable for

People with pre-existing medical conditions

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Towel
Biodegradable sunscreen
Comfortable clothes
Cash

Know before you go

The tour can be driven either clockwise or counterclockwise depending on traffic
The driver may choose the lunch spot at their discretion depending on the timing of the day

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