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GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR

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DurationDuration6-8 hrs
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Tour stops Tour Stops 21
$19.99
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Hawaii

GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR

DurationDuration6-8 hrs
DirectionAudio Points121
tour Tour Stops 21
$19.99

About The Tour

Get an in-depth look at Oahu on the Grand Circle Island Tour! You’ll travel the island stopping at world-renowned surf spots, historic sites, foodie towns, and the famous North Shore.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline
•⁠ Hike to a waterfall at Waimea Valley
•⁠ Eat garlic shrimp in Kahuku and shave ice in Haleiwa
•⁠ Snorkel at Shark’s Cove (no sharks)
•⁠ Grab a Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Waikiki, Ko Olina or Turtle Bay Resort
Direction: Counterclockwise loop, ending where you began

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Sample Tour Audio

Leonard's Malasada
Byodo-In
Tropical Nut Farm Pit Stop

Tour Stops

Tour Route

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Oahu Driving & Walking Tour Bundle

$29.99 $59.98 50% off

  • GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR
  • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
  • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
  • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
  • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
  • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP

Hawaii Tour Bundle Collection -

$69.99 $139.98 50% off

  • HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK TOUR
  • NORTH ISLAND JUNGLE ADVENTURE LOOP
  • KOHALA COAST BACKCOUNTRY TOUR
  • SOUTH ISLAND EPIC COASTAL JOURNEY
  • KONA BIG KAHUNA TOUR
  • NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR
  • WAIMEA AND NA PALI DRIVING TOUR
  • WAILUA VALLEY AND WATERFALLS TOUR
  • POIPU AND KOLOA DRIVING TOUR
  • SUNRISE AT HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK TOUR
  • CLASSIC ROAD TO HANA TOUR
  • LOOP ROAD TO HANA
  • REVERSE ROAD TO HANA
  • SUNSET AND STARGAZING HALEAKALA TOUR
  • WEST MAUI COASTLINE TOUR
  • GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR
  • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
  • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
  • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
  • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
  • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP

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Customer Reviews

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Kauai North Shore Tour

This was a great tour and resource. We found places and saw things you would never find by yourself (IMHO). The stories and history were also very entertaining. A must if you have not been here before.

North Shore Tour

Myself and my family of 4 loved this tour!!!! Awesome spots to stop, a lot of great stories about Kauai! We stopped almost everywhere that was suggested! Beautiful hidden beaches we would have never found, cute little town stops and food along the way too! Highly highly recommend!!!!

Worth Every Penny and a Million More!

My sister and I decided to rent a car for our time in Waikiki so we would not be tethered to large group tours. When I found the Shaka guide, I was excited to use it but wasn’t 100% sure how it would work and how well it would work. From the second, I started my first tour I was blown away by how in depth the directions were, how entertaining and educational the stories were, and how delightful the presenter was. I would recommend this and will recommend this to everybody that I know that is heading to Hawaii and the other national parks. Thank you Shaka for making my Waikiki trip even better than what I thought it could be!

Is the Grand Circle Island Tour Self-Drive?

Is the Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour Self-Drive: Yes, Shaka Guide’s Grand Circle Island Tour is self-drive, meaning you take the tour in the comfort of your own vehicle. It’s self-guided and you have the freedom to stop and go as you please.

What’s on the Oahu Circle Island Tour Itinerary?

Shaka Guide’s Circle Island Tour visits all of Oahu’s must-see stops including, Kualoa Ranch, Polynesian Cultural Center, the Dole Plantation, Banzai Pipeline, Byodo In Temple, and more! With – stops you won’t miss a thing.

Where does the Grand Circle Tour route start?

The Circle Island Tour route begins in Waikiki and travels around the island’s east coast before making your way to the North Shore. From there, you return to Waikiki. This tour is also available with starting points on the North Shore and in Ko O...

Self guided audio tour

What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.

Tour FAQs

This tour has three starting points, Waikiki on the south shore of the island; Ko Olina on the west side; and Turtle Bay on the north shore. Regardless of where you start, the tour will travel in a counterclockwise loop, ending where you began.

 

Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! 

 

  • Byodo-In Japanese Temple
  • Sunset Beach 
  • Banzai Pipeline 
  • Haleiwa 
  • Shark’s Cove
  • Kahuku Shrimp trucks 
  • Kualoa Ranch 
  • Polynesian Cultural Center 
  • Waimea Valley 
  • Waimea Bay
  • Dole Plantation 

For help planning your day check out our Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs:

  • $5.00 per person: Byodo-In Temple (cash only)
  • $25.00/adult and $15.00/child per person: Waimea Valley entry
  • $15.00 per person: Lunch
  • $27.00/adult and $23.00/child per person: Dole Plantation — Train, Maze and Garden pass
  • $6.00 per person: Dole Whip
  • $4.00 per person: Pie at Ted’s Bakery or shave ice at Matsumoto’s

Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day. 

  • Sneakers
  • Hiking Clothes
  • Water Bottle 
  • Bug Spray (for Waimea Valley)
  • Towel 
  • Bathing Suit 
  • Sandals 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Sun Glasses and/or Hat 
  • Snacks 
  • Cash 
  • Car Charger *Very Important*
  • Phone Mount 

    • Leonard's Bakery  5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m, open daily 
    • Moanalua Gardens 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
      • Green World Coffee   7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
        • Dole Plantation  9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily 
          • North Shore Soap Factory Weekdays 10AM–4PM                                              Saturday 8:30AM–4PM Sunday 11AM - 4PM
          • Matsumoto Shave Ice  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, open daily 
            • Waimea Bay    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
              • Hawaiian Temple - Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau    7AM–5:30PM  Daily
                • Ted's Bakery  8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, open daily  
                  • Kahuku Shrimp & Food Trucks  10AM–6PM daily
                    • Laie Temple  9 AM to 9 PM daily
                      • Laie Point   7AM–6:45 PM  daily
                        • Polynesian Cultural Center  12:45 PM – 9:00 PM, open Monday - Saturday, closed Sundays. Restaurant and Marketplace open at 11:00 AM
                          • Kahana Bay 7AM–8PM  Daily
                            • Kualoa Ranch  8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily  
                            • Byodo In - Japanese Temple 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., open daily

                              No, this tour can only be done counterclockwise. If you’re looking for a similar experience but want to travel clockwise around the island starting your day on the North Shore check out our Legendary North Shore Loop

                              Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

                              GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR

                              $19.99

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                              Oahu Driving & Walking Tour Bundle

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                              • GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR
                              • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
                              • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
                              • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
                              • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
                              • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP

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                              Hawaii Tour Bundle Collection -

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                              $139.98 50% off

                              • HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK TOUR
                              • NORTH ISLAND JUNGLE ADVENTURE LOOP
                              • KOHALA COAST BACKCOUNTRY TOUR
                              • SOUTH ISLAND EPIC COASTAL JOURNEY
                              • KONA BIG KAHUNA TOUR
                              • NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR
                              • WAIMEA AND NA PALI DRIVING TOUR
                              • WAILUA VALLEY AND WATERFALLS TOUR
                              • POIPU AND KOLOA DRIVING TOUR
                              • SUNRISE AT HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK TOUR
                              • CLASSIC ROAD TO HANA TOUR
                              • LOOP ROAD TO HANA
                              • REVERSE ROAD TO HANA
                              • SUNSET AND STARGAZING HALEAKALA TOUR
                              • WEST MAUI COASTLINE TOUR
                              • GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR
                              • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
                              • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
                              • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
                              • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
                              • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP

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