Things to do in Oahu › Oahu tours and activities › Circle island tours › Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour: North Shore and Local Food
Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour: North Shore and Local Food
★ #10 of 14 in our Circle island tours list Picked from the 176 circle island tours in the Oahu catalogue, the way every tour here gets picked.
Updated the price every day; listing, departure times and pickup notes
Fun Group Hawaii takes you around Oahu with lunch time at Kahuku's food trucks. The 8.5-hour day costs from $99 per adult. Daily departures start at 8 a.m. with Waikiki and Kahala pickup. Your option caps the van at ten guests. You'll have 1 hour at Kahuku Sugar Mill to choose and buy your own lunch.
Our check
Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour: North Shore and Local Food at a glance
| Duration | 8.5 hours |
| Price | from $99 per adult |
| Main stops | Kualoa Regional Park and Kahuku Sugar Mill, with Dole Plantation later |
| Swim stop | None scheduled |
| Group | Selected option: ten guests in a 14-seat van |
| Pickup | Waikiki or Kahala hotel, or nearby assigned point |
| Departs | 8 a.m. daily, pickup window 8 to 8:30 a.m. |
| Food | 1 hour at Kahuku food trucks, lunch bought separately |
| Main trade-off | Food costs separate from the tour price |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
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 . Children pay less.
What's included
- Round trip Transportation to and from Waikiki/Kahala
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking driver/guide
What's not included
- Lunch
Options
Which option to book
The single option limits your group to ten guests. It runs daily at 8 a.m. with transport from Waikiki or Kahala.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore | 8 a.m., daily |
The catch: The 1-hour food truck stop gives you time to eat, but your lunch bill is separate.
Route
How does the day work?
The van follows the coast toward Kahuku for lunch before Haleiwa Beach Park and the final Dole stop.
- pass by
1. Waikiki and Kahala
The van collects guests in Waikiki or Kahala. Your assigned time determines when you join the group.
- 15 min
2. Halona Blowhole
The lookout gives you views of the blowhole and Halona Cove. This is a photo stop.
- 30 min
3. Tropical Farms
You can sample macadamia nuts at the farm. Products are available to buy if you want more.
- 15 min
4. Kualoa Regional Park
The park gives you a shore view of Mokolii. The mountains behind the beach fill out the scene.
- 60 min
5. Kahuku Sugar Mill
The former sugar mill has several food vendors. You choose your own lunch during the break.
- 15 min
6. Kuilima Fruit Stand
The roadside stand offers farm produce. You can buy fruit to eat or take along.
- 15 min
7. Haleiwa Beach Park
The beach park is beside Haleiwa Town. You may see turtles here, but sightings aren't assured.
- 45 min
8. Dole Plantation
You can shop or buy pineapple soft serve. This is the final scheduled attraction stop.
- pass by
9. Waikiki
The van returns to Waikiki after the inland drive. Traffic can delay your drop-off.
The lunch break has 60 minutes and Dole has 45 minutes. The planned Waikiki return is 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. Traffic can extend the ride back to your hotel.
Pickup and meeting point
- Collection area: Pickup is at your Waikiki or Kahala hotel, or the closest assigned point. The location depends on where you're staying.
- Hotel message: Your pickup instructions arrive by email or text the day before departure. The general collection window is 8 to 8:30 a.m.
- Meeting time: Arrive 5 minutes before your assigned collection time. The return is to your hotel area, with delays possible in traffic.
Before you book
- Check your pickup location and time in the email or text sent the day before. Your assigned point may be near the hotel.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Choose the ten-guest option if you want a small van and your own lunch choice. You have 1 hour at the Kahuku food vendors. It's a sightseeing day with beach views, so your group doesn't need to plan around swimming.
For an included shrimp lunch and tastings, Island and You costs from $128 per adult. Fun Group's hike combination adds Diamond Head before the island drive, from $125 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Groups needing more than ten places in one van
- Guests expecting their food purchases to be covered
- Travelers wanting snorkeling during the tour
Good to know
Know before you go
Infants through age 2 travel on an adult's lap. Child tickets cover ages 3 to 11, and your party needs an adult on the booking.
Your collection details arrive the day before by email or text. You need to be waiting 5 minutes early at the hotel or assigned nearby point.
The tour covers your transport and driver guide. Your food truck meal is paid separately, as are any fruit or treats you choose along the route.
Your departure can be canceled if too few passengers book. Check the minimum passenger requirement with Fun Group before making other plans around the tour.
At least 24 hours before departure is the full-refund cancellation deadline. You lose that refund after the cutoff, even if your personal itinerary changes.
The booking form accepts 1 to 15 travelers on a mobile ticket. Your selected option still limits the van to ten guests, so the larger form limit doesn't promise seats together.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
A shrimp lunch with tastings
Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops and Local FoodsIsland and You includes lunch and several food tastings within its island tour. The price starts from $128 per adult.
★ 4.8 · 275 reviews · from $128 per adult
A summit hike before sightseeing
Diamond Head Hiking And Oahu Circle Island Tour Feat. North ShoreFun Group includes Diamond Head admission before a North Shore drive in a ten-guest van. You pay from $125 per adult.
★ 4.8 · 333 reviews · from $125 per adult
A small group with ocean time
Small-Group Oahu Circle Island Tour with Professional PhotographyThe Pineapple EXP caps its group at 13 and provides gear for North Shore snorkeling. It costs from $99 per person.
★ 4.8 · 1,818 reviews · from $99 per person
All 14 Circle island tours we picked · Oahu tours and activities by category
Good to know
People also ask
- What does Fun Group's North Shore circle island tour cost?
It starts from $99 per adult for the guided drive and return transport. The selected option has a ten-guest limit. Lunch isn't part of that payment, giving you a separate choice at the Kahuku food stop.
- Can you choose lunch on Fun Group's North Shore tour?
Yes, the 1-hour Kahuku Sugar Mill stop lets you choose among food vendors. You pay for what you order. This is time to buy a meal, not an included tasting menu or a prepaid lunch.
- Is Fun Group's North Shore van limited to ten guests?
Yes, the selected option limits passengers to ten in a 14-seat van. That option is the relevant capacity for your day. The booking form's 15-person allowance shouldn't be treated as a larger shared-van guarantee.
- When does Fun Group return to Waikiki from the North Shore?
The planned hotel return is 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. Traffic can push it later, even though the tour duration is 8.5 hours. Keep your next commitment clear of that return window if it requires punctual arrival.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.