Is the Oahu circle island tour worth it?

Yes, if you want stops without driving. E Noa's Majestic includes lunch and both admissions. You won't choose how long each stop lasts. For more time swimming, use the snorkeling list for a dedicated swim.

How long is a circle island tour of Oahu?

Full days take 8 to 11 hours; shorter options run 3 to 6.5 hours. Aloha Ke Akua's half day takes 3 to 4 hours. Fun Group's Diamond Head combination takes 11 hours. Traffic affects return.

What stops are on an Oahu circle island tour?

Stops vary by option, with Dole and North Shore common. Go Tours' temple day includes Byodo-In admission. Fun Group's hike adds Diamond Head's summit trail. Other Diamond Head stops are lookouts; you won't hike there.

Do circle island tours include Dole Plantation?

Many do, including Star of Honolulu's Dole and Haleiwa half day. The visitor center is free; attractions cost extra. Dole sells attraction tickets on arrival in queue order. You can't reserve tickets ahead through Dole.

How much is an Oahu circle island tour?

Fares range from $75 per person to from $186.39 per adult. Fil-Am's from $75 per person option includes snorkel gear. E Noa's Majestic from $186.39 per adult includes lunch and both admissions. Pay on the booking page.

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Top 14 Oahu circle island tours (2026)

Updated October 30, 2026 prices, pickups

We compared all 176 circle island tours Viator has for Oahu and kept 14, picked the way every tour here gets picked. Swimming depends on conditions.

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Circle island tours on Oahu, compared by the exact option

Tour	Main stops	Swim stop	Group	Pickup	Departs	Hours	Rating	Price
1. Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events	Dole, Haleiwa, downtown drive	No	coach, maximum 50	Hyatt Regency	8:05 a.m. daily	6 h 30 min to 9 h	★ 5.0 19,875 reviews	from $100 per adult
2. Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island with Snorkeling by Nui Tours	Halona, Mokolii, Dole	Yes	bus, maximum 50	Waikiki pickups	7 a.m. daily	8 to 10 h	★ 4.8 11,341 reviews	from $89 per adult
3. Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo-In by E Noa Tours	Byodo-In, Waimea, Dole	Yes	minibus, maximum 28	Waikiki hotels	8 a.m. Tue to Sun	9 h	★ 4.9 8,377 reviews	from $186.39 per adult
4. Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling by Hawaii Turtle Tours	Halona, Mokolii, Dole	Yes	minibus, capacity varies	Waikiki hotels	7:20 a.m. daily	8 h	★ 4.9 5,274 reviews	from $149 per adult
5. Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Valley Waterfall by Go Tours Hawaii	Pali, Waimea, Dole	Yes	bus, maximum 40	Waikiki/Ala Moana	7 a.m. daily	8 h	★ 4.8 4,480 reviews	from $154 per adult
6. Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple by Go Tours Hawaii	Byodo-In, Sunset Beach, Dole	No	bus, maximum 40	Waikiki/Ala Moana	7 a.m. daily	9 h	★ 4.9 4,334 reviews	from $159 per adult
7. Small-Group Oahu Circle Island Tour with Professional Photography by The Pineapple EXP	Pali, Haleiwa, Dole	Yes	vehicle, maximum 13	Waikiki/Ala Moana	6:30 a.m. daily	9 h 30 min	★ 4.8 1,818 reviews	from $99 per person
8. Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 Lookouts by Aloha Ke Akua Tours LLC	Diamond Head, Pali, Tantalus	No	vehicle, maximum 28	Waikiki locations	9 a.m., 3 p.m. Mon to Sat	3 to 4 h	★ 4.9 1,130 reviews	from $77 per adult
9. Oahu Day Tour with Waterfalls Food Trucks and Lookout Points by Oahu Photo Tours	Waimea, Kahuku, Pali	Yes	vehicle, maximum 12	Waikiki hotels	7 a.m. daily	10 h	★ 5.0 1,099 reviews	from $185 per adult
10. Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour: North Shore and Local Food by Fun Group Hawaii	Kualoa, Kahuku, Dole	No	van, maximum 10	Waikiki/Kahala hotels	8 a.m. daily	8 h 30 min	★ 4.8 523 reviews	from $99 per adult
11. Oahu Circle Island Tour by Fil-Am Travel and Tours by Hawaii Super Transit	Halona, Mokolii, Dole	Yes	group, maximum 56	Waikiki locations	7 a.m. daily	8 h	★ 4.7 489 reviews	from $75 per person
12. Oahu Sunrise and Circle Island Adventure by Oahu Photo Tours	Sandy Beach, Byodo-In, Haleiwa	No	minivan, maximum 7	Waikiki hotels	4:45 to 6 a.m. daily	10 h	★ 5.0 405 reviews	from $175 per adult
13. Diamond Head Hiking And Oahu Circle Island Tour Feat. North Shore by Fun Group Hawaii	Diamond Head, Kualoa, Dole	No	van, maximum 10	Waikiki/Kahala hotels	5:30 a.m. daily	11 h	★ 4.8 333 reviews	from $125 per adult
14. Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops and Local Foods by Island and You	Halona, Kahuku, Haleiwa	No	bus, maximum 24	Waikiki/Kahala hotels	8:30 a.m. daily	8 h	★ 4.8 275 reviews	from $128 per adult

Each price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, from an option that runs in the next ten weeks; a tour with a later season shows its season's price. Prices, ratings and review counts are re-read every day, last on October 30, 2026. Each rating combines the booking platform's own reviews with Tripadvisor's where a tour has both. Hours are the length of the lowest-priced option where the operator states one, else the tour's range. Times and what's in the price are the operator's own terms.

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Our most recommended circle island tours on Oahu

Ranked by reviews. Cards give options and pickup, with inclusions and downsides.

#1 Restroom Snacks

Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour

The half day gives you 90 minutes at Dole and 2 hours in Haleiwa Town. It's a fit if your children need fewer stops. Your coach includes snacks and an onboard restroom. The full circle route requires another option, so choose the half day deliberately.

6 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours Dole, Haleiwa · by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events

★★★★★ 5.0 (19,875 reviews)

6.5 h 8:05 a.m. daily Snacks Hyatt Regency, Koa Avenue Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Lunch and Dole attractions cost extra.

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#2 Snorkeling Snacks

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island with Snorkeling

Nui's route pairs east coast lookouts with North Shore snorkeling. You'll stop at Dole before returning to Waikiki. Gear and snacks are included, which suits a budget day with some beach time. The buses carry up to 50 passengers; you won't have a private vehicle.

8 to 10 hours North Shore · by Nui Tours

★★★★★ 4.8 (11,341 reviews)

8 to 10 h 7 a.m. daily Gear, snacks Waikiki pickups Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Lunch costs extra.

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#3 Lunch Admissions

Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo-In

E Noa includes lunch and admission to Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Valley. It's a choice for your family's first visit if you want fewer separate payments. Your guide joins the walk toward the falls. Swimming depends on conditions; admission doesn't guarantee you a dip there.

9 hours Waimea Valley · by E Noa Tours

★★★★★ 4.9 (8,377 reviews)

9 h 8 a.m. Tue to Sun Lunch, admissions Waikiki hotels Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Departure days vary.

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#4 Snorkeling Minibus

Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling

Hawaii Turtle Tours includes snorkeling gear for its North Shore stop. You also visit Halona Blowhole and Dole Plantation. A farm stop gives you a lunch break; food costs extra. Choose this minibus day if you want the chance to see turtles in the water.

8 hours North Shore · by Hawaii Turtle Tours

★★★★★ 4.9 (5,274 reviews)

8 h 7:20 a.m. daily Gear Waikiki hotels Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Groups may exceed 28.

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#5 Admission Waterfall

Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Valley Waterfall

Go Tours includes Waimea Valley admission with its coastal sightseeing day. You get 90 minutes there for walking and any permitted swim. It's a choice if you prefer a waterfall to ocean snorkeling. The price covers return transport and guiding; lunch is a separate purchase.

8 hours Waimea Valley · by Go Tours Hawaii

★★★★★ 4.8 (4,480 reviews)

8 h 7 a.m. daily Waimea admission Waikiki/Ala Moana stops Moderate fitness Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Waimea closes some Mondays.

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#6 Temple Sightseeing

Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple

This Go Tours route includes Byodo-In Temple admission and a North Shore beach visit. It's a fit if you don't want swimming to shape your plans. You get 30 minutes at the temple. Dole Plantation comes toward the end of your sightseeing day around Oahu.

9 hours Windward Oahu · by Go Tours Hawaii

★★★★★ 4.9 (4,334 reviews)

9 h 7 a.m. daily Admission Waikiki/Ala Moana stops Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: There's no ramp; food costs extra.

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#7 Snorkeling Water

Small-Group Oahu Circle Island Tour with Professional Photography

The Pineapple EXP limits the group to 13 people and includes snorkel gear. You get a North Shore beach break and free time in Haleiwa. Choose it if you want fewer passengers without paying for private transport. Allow 9.5 hours despite the option's shorter title.

9 hours 30 minutes North Shore · by The Pineapple EXP

★★★★★ 4.8 (1,818 reviews)

9.5 h 6:30 a.m. daily Gear Waikiki/Ala Moana pickup Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Pickup times conflict.

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#8 Photos Afternoon

Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 Lookouts

Aloha Ke Akua offers morning and afternoon departures for this shorter route. You visit the southeast coast lookouts, with Tantalus also on the return route. Guide photos and water are included. It's a choice for couples who want help with pictures during a shorter day.

3 to 4 hours Southeast Oahu · by Aloha Ke Akua Tours LLC

★★★★★ 4.9 (1,130 reviews)

3 to 4 h 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. Mon to Sat Photos Waikiki pickups Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Makapuu's upper lookout is closed through November 4.

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#9 Photography Waterfall

Oahu Day Tour with Waterfalls Food Trucks and Lookout Points

Oahu Photo Tours takes up to 12 people with a photographer guide. Waimea Valley admission includes the falls when swimming is allowed. You stop at Kahuku food trucks and get a malasada. It's a full day for friends who want help taking their own photos.

10 hours Waimea Valley · by Oahu Photo Tours

★★★★★ 5.0 (1,099 reviews)

10 h 7 a.m. daily Admission Waikiki hotels Moderate fitness Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Seasonal Monday closures apply. Lunch costs extra.

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#10 Van Kahala

Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour: North Shore and Local Food

Fun Group's selected option caps the van at ten guests. You spend 1 hour at Kahuku Sugar Mill choosing your lunch. Halona Blowhole and Kualoa Regional Park provide photo stops. Book it if your group wants a choice of food; transport and guiding are included.

8 hours 30 minutes North Shore · by Fun Group Hawaii

★★★★★ 4.8 (523 reviews)

8.5 h 8 a.m. daily Guided transport Waikiki/Kahala pickup Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Lunch isn't included.

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#11 Snorkeling Water

Oahu Circle Island Tour by Fil-Am Travel and Tours

Fil-Am has the lowest adult price among the cards. You follow the coast to the North Shore and stop at Dole. Water and snorkeling equipment are included, though gear supplies are limited. Choose it for price if you don't mind groups of up to 56.

8 hours North Shore · by Hawaii Super Transit

★★★★★ 4.7 (489 reviews)

8 h 7 a.m. daily Mask and snorkel Waikiki meeting points Swim waiver Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Allow 9 to 10 hours.

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#12 Sunrise Photography

Oahu Sunrise and Circle Island Adventure

Oahu Photo Tours starts before sunrise with up to seven guests. You photograph Oahu's southeast coast before visiting Byodo-In Temple. A professional photographer guide and temple admission are included. Take it if you're happy with an early alarm and want 1 hour in Haleiwa afterward.

10 hours Southeast Oahu · by Oahu Photo Tours

★★★★★ 5.0 (405 reviews)

10 h 4:45 to 6 a.m. daily Guiding, admissions Waikiki pickup arranged Moderate fitness Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Lunch costs extra.

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#13 Hike Admission

Diamond Head Hiking And Oahu Circle Island Tour Feat. North Shore

Fun Group combines Diamond Head's summit trail with a North Shore day. Your entry and return transport are included, so you won't drive between them. The selected option caps the van at ten. Choose it if you can hike before a long day of sightseeing.

11 hours Diamond Head · by Fun Group Hawaii

★★★★★ 4.8 (333 reviews)

11 h 5:30 a.m. daily Admission Waikiki/Kahala pickup Moderate fitness Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: You hike unguided; lunch costs extra.

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#14 Lunch Tastings

Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops and Local Foods

Island and You includes a garlic shrimp lunch plus food tastings. You visit coastal lookouts before heading to Kahuku and Haleiwa. This suits your family if you want food built into the day. Children must be at least 2; younger infants can't join this tour.

8 hours North Shore · by Island and You

★★★★★ 4.8 (275 reviews)

8 h 8:30 a.m. daily Lunch, tastings Waikiki/Kahala pickups Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Four guests are required.

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Which circle island tour is right for you

For a first visit from a Waikiki hotel, E Noa's Majestic includes lunch and both paid admissions. You visit Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Valley. Book Nui Tours for ocean snorkeling if you don't mind a larger bus and a meal bought separately.

For a family with young children, Star of Honolulu's half day keeps the route to Dole and Haleiwa. Your coach has a restroom. Infants ride on laps for free, while children aged 3 to 11 pay less.

For Ko Olina or a windward rental, arrange transport to the pickup before booking. The Pineapple EXP collects only in Waikiki and Ala Moana. It won't pick you up in Ko Olina, so include that extra journey in your plans.

For a cruise day, Aloha Ke Akua's half day leaves more room around your ship's schedule. You need to reach its Waikiki pickup. Agree your return deadline with the operator before booking; the schedule doesn't promise a ship connection.

Above the bar, without a card

Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore snorkeling from $149 per adult; 692 reviews at 4.85. Same operator's similar route already selected. · dates and prices ↗
Small-Group Circle Island Tour: Snorkeling, Lunch and Admissions lunch and admissions, from $149 per person for 2 or more; 256 reviews at 4.97. Fewer reviews; minimum two; 13 maximum. · dates and prices ↗
Scenic Full Day Circle Island Tour-Snorkeling/Breakfast/Byodo-in breakfast and snorkeling, from $100 per person; 160 reviews at 4.95. Fewer reviews; 13 guests maximum. · dates and prices ↗
Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu private touring, from $377 per person for 2 or more; 281 reviews at 4.89. Private format excluded; minimum two travelers. · dates and prices ↗
Customizable Island Tours Tours on Oahu private touring, from $925 per vehicle for up to 5; 237 reviews at 4.95. Vehicle pricing excludes cards. · dates and prices ↗
Oahu Northshore Island Tour a North Shore day, from $179 per adult; 257 reviews at 4.53. Narrower route; three days weekly. · dates and prices ↗

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Pickup Spiritual Tours charges extra per van for Ko Olina pickup. Get a separate quote for pickup at your windward address.
Meals Most food stops don't include your meal. The buttons open the booking page, where you pay the price shown there.
Children Free infant places often mean your lap. Hawaii Turtle Tours has infant seats; arrange yours before booking for your child.
Cancellation Dream Island requires operator acceptance and gives no cancellation refund. Card options allow free cancellation until 24 hours before departure.
Packing Pack swimwear and dry clothes. Bring water. NOAA recommends staying 10 feet from turtles on shore or in the water.
Swimming North Shore waves are smaller May to September. Swimming isn't guaranteed; Waimea requires life jackets and permission from its lifeguards.

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Top 14 Oahu circle island tours (2026)

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