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Lei Greeting Private Transfer Arrival Honolulu Airport to Waikiki
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Aplus Hawaii Travel meets you at HNL with an orchid lei for your private ride to Waikiki. The 60-minute transfer costs from $35 per person in a group of 7. Your driver sets the meeting point directly. Pickups run daily from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. It's the arrival option with a lei already included, plus luggage help when you land.
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Lei Greeting Private Transfer Arrival Honolulu Airport to Waikiki at a glance
| Vehicle | Private vehicle |
| Price | from $35 per person in a group of 7 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Party size | Up to 12 travelers per booking |
| Route | HNL to Waikiki hotels only |
| Pickups | Daily, every 30 minutes from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. HST |
| Meeting | HNL pickup arranged directly with the driver |
| Main trade-off | Separate booking for the return to HNL |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Private one-way transfer
- One Orchid Lei per person upon Arrival
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The single arrival option pairs your private transfer with an orchid lei. It runs daily with half-hour pickups from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Lei Greeting Private Transfer Arrival Honolulu Airport to Waikiki | every 30 minutes from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., daily |
The catch: The starting price applies to a group of 7, and your return to the airport isn't covered.
The day
How does the day work?
You meet the driver at HNL for the lei greeting, then travel with your bags to a Waikiki hotel.
- 1
Book the arrival
This reservation is for the ride from HNL to Waikiki. It doesn't cover a hotel departure back to the airport.
- 2
Arrange the meeting
The driver contacts you directly to arrange the airport meeting. Your party meets at the agreed point.
- 3
Receive the lei
Each passenger receives an orchid lei on arrival. The greeting is part of this transfer booking.
- 4
Bags and ride
Your driver helps with luggage before the private ride to Waikiki. Infant seats are available for the journey.
- 5
Hotel arrival
The driver drops your party at the Waikiki hotel. That's the end of this one-way transfer.
The transfer to Waikiki is scheduled for 60 minutes. Airport waiting has a 60-minute allowance. The greeting and baggage collection don't have separate time estimates.
Pickup and meeting point
- Airport meeting: HNL is the pickup point for this arrival option. Keep the driver's meeting instructions available when you land.
- Hotel area: The ride serves Waikiki hotels. The arrival booking doesn't offer a custom pickup elsewhere on Oahu.
- Children and strollers: Infant seats and stroller access are available. Your child seat arrangements should be settled with the operator before arrival.
Before you book
- The airport wait allowance is 60 minutes. Your driver helps with bags, and infant seats are available for younger travelers.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
This arrival suits travelers who want an orchid lei with their private ride to Waikiki. The starting price applies to a group of 7. Your driver also helps with the bags. It's a single arrival trip, so the return needs its own reservation.
Without a lei, Aplus arrival costs from $20 per adult in a group of 8. It still provides luggage help. For a larger arrival party, the passenger van costs from $140 per vehicle for up to 14.
Who it's not for
- Travelers leaving a hotel for HNL
- Parties above 12 travelers
- Hotel destinations outside Waikiki
Good to know
Know before you go
The main ticket band covers ages 1 to 99. Infants under 1 have a separate category. Your booking can contain up to 12 travelers.
Bring the mobile ticket for this arrival transfer. Your reservation covers the private party's trip to Waikiki, with the lei greeting already included.
The driver contacts you about the HNL meeting point. The destination must be a Waikiki hotel. This option doesn't collect a party from a custom address elsewhere.
The pickup includes a 60-minute wait at HNL. Luggage help is part of the service. That wait isn't a guarantee of unlimited time if the arrival process runs late.
Infant seats can be arranged for younger passengers, and a stroller can travel with your party. Check those needs before booking. The lei greeting doesn't replace the child seat arrangements.
A full refund requires cancellation at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure. Canceling later leaves the payment nonrefundable. Your hotel-to-airport trip needs a separate booking.
Reviews
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
An arrival without the lei package
Arrival: Private Transfer from Honolulu Airport to a Waikiki HotelThe private arrival costs from $20 per adult in a group of 8. You still get help with your luggage.
★ 4.9 · 71 reviews · from $20 per adult in a group of 8
Space for a larger arrival group
Honolulu Airport and Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Passenger Van, up to 14The Waikiki passenger van costs from $140 per vehicle for up to 14. It has more seats for your group.
★ 4.9 · 70 reviews · from $140 per vehicle for up to 14
An SUV with a defined meeting point
Honolulu Airport and Waikiki Private Premium SUV Transfer, up to 5The SUV has separate domestic and international meeting points, from $140 per vehicle for up to 5. A lei isn't part of that price.
★ 5.0 · 61 reviews · from $140 per vehicle for up to 5
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Questions
People also ask
- How much is the Aplus lei arrival transfer to Waikiki?
The lei arrival starts from $35 per person in a group of 7. The group size is part of that starting price. The orchid greeting and transfer fees are included.
- How long does the Aplus lei transfer from HNL take?
The transfer has a 60-minute duration to Waikiki. A 60-minute airport waiting allowance is also provided. The greeting doesn't have a separate published time allocation.
- Can infants join the Aplus lei arrival transfer?
Yes, infants under 1 have their own ticket category. The other ticket band runs from age 1 to 99. Infant seats can be arranged before your party arrives.
- Does the Aplus lei transfer include the return to HNL?
No, it covers the airport arrival only for a party of up to 12. You finish at the Waikiki hotel. The departure back to HNL needs another reservation.
- Can you cancel the Aplus lei greeting transfer?
Yes, with a full refund if cancellation is at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Later cancellations don't receive a refund. The cutoff applies to this arrival booking.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.