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Every page on OahuGrandCircleTour.com in one place. Most visitors start with the circle island tours, then read the guides.
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Tours
- All tours
- Grand Circle Island & Haleiwa Town TourThe classic big-bus loop: six stops on the full day, a restroom on board, and 90 minutes for lunch in Haleiwa.
- Grand Tour Around the Island with SnorkelingTwelve stops in 8 to 10 hours, snorkel gear, snacks and soft drinks, for the lowest price of the guided loops.
- Majestic Circle Island with Waimea FallsLunch, Byodo-In and Waimea Valley entry included, in a mini-bus for up to 28. The only tour here with all three.
- Small-Group Circle Island with Turtle SnorkelingA guided snorkel where green sea turtles feed, plus the Blowhole, Mokoli'i and Dole, in a minibus for up to 28.
- Hidden Gems of Oahu with Byodo-In TempleEleven stops around the coast, from Diamond Head to Sunset Beach, with Byodo-In Temple entry included.
- Premium Small-Group Circle Island TourA group of 13 at most, snorkel gear and a North Shore beach stop, for about the price of the big bus.
- Shuttle to Dole Plantation & HaleiwaTransport only: two hours at Dole Plantation, a shrimp truck, an hour in Haleiwa, back in about six hours.
- Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving TourAn audio guide for your own car: one price per vehicle, 18 suggested stops, your pace. Car and fees not included.
- Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu TourThe USS Arizona Memorial and visitor center with Waikiki pickup, plus downtown Honolulu from the coach.
Guides
- All guides
- Prices: half vs full dayWhy $100 is the half day, and what the full circle costs.
- Every stop explainedWhat you see, how long you stay, and what is a drive-by.
- Haleiwa TownYour 90 minutes on the North Shore: lunch, shave ice, beaches.
- Small group vs big busGroup sizes from 13 to 50, and what each one buys you.
- Driving it yourselfRental car and audio app vs a guided day: costs and route.
- With kidsChild rates, age rules, strollers and a long day on the bus.
Blog
- All posts
- North Shore big wave season 2026-27The Eddie window, Pipe Masters dates and which tours stop.
- Hanauma Bay and Diamond Head fees 2026Non-resident fees, booking windows and what tours cover.
- Pearl Harbor tickets and rules 2026Booking windows, the bag rule and the 85th anniversary.
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- How much is the Oahu Grand Circle Island tour?
- What is the difference between the half day and the full day?
- What stops does the Grand Circle Island tour make?
- Is lunch included on the circle island tour?
- Is the Oahu circle island tour worth it?
- Will I see sea turtles on the Grand Circle Island tour?
- What time does pickup start?
- Is the Dole Plantation free?
- Is the circle island tour good for kids?
- Small group or big bus: which circle island tour is better?
- Can I drive around Oahu myself instead?
- Can I cancel my circle island tour?