Grand Circle Island Tour

Tour Description

Join O’ahu’s most experienced tour company on an exciting Waimea Waterfall and Circle Island Adventure that will satisfy your senses and provide exceptional photo opportunities.  Our journey begins at the Amelia Earhart Monument that overlooks the Pacific Ocean from the slopes of the world-famous Diamond Head Crater, a 100,000-year-old extinct volcanic crater — overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  From here we travel up the spectacular southeast shore of O’ahu to experience the stunning natural scenery, white sands, snorkeling sites, turquoise waters, and volcanic cliffs and shorelines of popular sites including Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, From Here to Eternity Beach, Sandy Beach, and Makapu’u Lookout.  Driving up the eastern side of the island, step into the peaceful Valley of the Temples and marvel at the Byodo-In Temple nestled under the lush Ko’olau Mountains.  View the incredible offshore islet of Chinaman’s Hat in Kane’ohe Bay and visit Malaekahana Bay, a favorite site of O’ahu residents for beach-going.

We will stop at Pounders Restaurant for a run-of-the-menu meal or at the local shrimp trucks for a shrimp plate lunch (9 varieties of shrimp, or vegetarian, burger, or chicken options) and shave ice for dessert.  After lunch, walk on the sands of Sunset Beach, a major big-wave surf competition site in the winter months and peaceful sandy beach in the summer.  Next, we will drive to Waimea Valley, an ancient valley filled with over 5,000 unique species of tropical flowering plants and ancient Hawaiian cultural sites.  A short hike (1.5 miles round-trip) on a paved road will take you to the enchanting Waimea Waterfall, one of the most scenic on the island.  Our final stop is at the historic Dole Pineapple Plantation, where you can taste pineapple treats and view colorful varieties from around the world.