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 or Ko Olina.
Direction: Counterclockwise loop, ending where you began
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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.
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.
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...
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:
This tour has two starting points, Waikiki on the south shore of the island and Ko Olina on the west side. 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!
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:
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.
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.