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Grand Circle Island Tour

A $60.75 value, included in the Go Oahu Card!

 
4.3 stars
Grand Circle Island Tour

Be sure to set aside a whole day for this unforgettable tour of Oahu. During your 120-mile journey, you'll see natural wonders such as the famed Diamond Head volcano crater and stop for breathtaking views, like at the 1,186-foot Pali Lookout. Photo-ops galore!

The Grand Circle Island Tour is Oahu's most popular narrated tour, and affords a great way to get oriented to the island if it's your first visit—or to learn new things if you've been to Oahu before. Grand Circle Island Tour is a day-long trip that covers 120 miles of Oahu, from end to end.

Starting in Waikiki , you'll travel aboard air-conditioned buses through the upscale neighborhoods of East Oahu, through Hawaii Kai, and along the rugged southeast coastline past the Halona Blowhole and Sandy Beach. See the cliffs of Makapuu with their stunning view of Rabbit Island, continue through the Hawaiian Homestead lands of Waimanalo, and then into laidback Kailua town. Travel up the tree-lined Pali highway for a stop at the 1,186-foot Pali Lookout, the site of King Kamehameha's last battle and unsurpassed views of the windward coast.

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  • Not seasonal
  • Good for families
  • No parking available
  • Restaurant or snack bar
  • Restrooms
  • Disabled access
  • Reservations required

Hours

Departs daily at 7:50 am and returns at approximately 5:00 to 5:30 pm .

Closed

May be closed major U.S. holidays.

Redemption Instructions

Included tour with the Go Oahu Card.

Reservation Instructions

Reservations required. Open daily from 7:00 am-6:00 pm.

Note

A stop for lunch (cost is not included) will be made enroute daily at Coral Kingdom, as well as a stop at the Dole Plantation. No stop is made at Polynesian Cultural Center. Actual route for tour will be left to the driver’s discretion. Reservations required.

Address

307 Lewers Street
Suite 307
Honolulu, HI 96815

Driving Directions

Call for pickup locations.

From there, continue on to the North Shore, passing through rural towns like Haleiwa and Waimea Bay, where the winter surf can create legendary 30-foot waves. You'll have the opportunity to see other famous surfing spots like Sunset Beach, Ehukai, and the Banzai Pipeline. The tour continues past the quaint towns of Kahuku and Laie, home of the Mormon Temple and the Polynesian Cultural Center. Last but not least, you'll continue through Punaluu all the way to Kaneohe town before heading back to Waikiki after a full day's sightseeing.

Your day-long tour also includes a stop for lunch (cost not included) at the Coral Kingdom restaurant and gift shop on the windward side of the island, plus a stop at the Dole Plantation in central Oahu.

Skip the rental car, and let the professionals from Grand Circle Island Tour take you on a stunning and comprehensive tour of one of the world’s most beautiful and beloved island destinations. This monumental drive will leave you in awe of the diverse scenery of the island of Oahu and of the dense natural beauty that covers this geographic location. Just sit back and let Grand Circle Tours show you the wonders of island life!

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One of the highlights of the holiday
By Wendy Verified Reviewer from Sydney, Australia on 12/6/2010
Pros:
You see everything
Cons:
Long bus trip
Best Uses:
Must do at the start
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

We had a wonderful day. Saw all the best bits of the Island. Lots of photo opportunities. Wonderful driver/guide. Shops had lovely gifts with native made artifacts. Lovely cheap jewellery-locally made, with pearls and pink and black Coral, to suit all budgets.Nice meals, clean restrooms etc.

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Loved It
By shakeys world Verified Reviewer from Utah on 10/22/2010
Pros:
Great way to see Oahu
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

It was the first time visiting the island. My husband and I loved the tour. You got to see all the main parts while enjoying the scenery. Our tour guide "Cousin" James was the best. Great for the whole family

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TOTALLY WORTH IT!!
By Mire from Santa Cruz, CA on 10/4/2010
Pros:
Time well spent, First trip activity, Island orientation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

The island tour was our first activity in Oahu. This served as a starting point in getting to know the island and its favorite/famous spots. The driver was awsome.

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Must do attraction
By Marcus from Garland, TX on 9/16/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

This is a great way to get aquainted with the island. The tour literally covers the entire island. "Cousin" Benny, our tour driver was fantastic. He is incredibly knowledgable about the island and you can tell that he loves to show off his home land. he even sang for us at the end of the tour.

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a must!
By NMY from sicklerville, NJ on 9/16/2010
Best Uses:
A taste of oahu,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

great way to see oahu if you're crunch for time.our host was great (UA). our tour started late though because of the pick ups from different hotel but other than that, it was a good experience esp it was my first time in hawaii.

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Enjoyed this alot!
By Carolyn from Tulsa, OK on 8/23/2010
Pros:
Nice to not have to drive
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

Saw a lot of things in a short amount of time. Carl was great! Wish we could have stopped for Hawaiian Ice on north shore :-( Definitely one of our favorite activities with the GO Card

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Beautiful beaches
By Jennifer from San Francisco, CA on 6/24/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

Great tour. The driver was funny.

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OK, I guess
By Jim from Iowa City on 6/20/2010
Pros:
Orientation to island
Cons:
Not too exciting
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

Got a good feel for the island, but seemed like a lot of time to invest for not that great a payback...

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Great way to see the island
By ptflip Verified Reviewer from Pasadena, CA on 6/3/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

This was the first activity off the card that we did. It was great seeing a lot of the island as it was our first time there and learning some history about the island. Our driver was "cousin Fred" and he made the tour enjoyable.

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See it all
By Couple from CA on 5/5/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Grand Circle Island Tour:

I went to Oahu on April 28, 2010 with my husband. We took this tour in the next day. It was very fun. We like it so much. The driver (cousin good looking) is very funny and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Hawaiian history. I really recommend that everybody should take this tour.

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307 Lewers Street
Suite 307
Honolulu, HI 96815

Phone: 808-923-4340

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