12 Full-Day Tours in Hawaii Worth Booking

1.Maui Ocean Center All Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 910 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Spend the day at Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea, exploring more than 60 exhibits devoted to Hawaiian marine life. You can watch sharks and turtles, see live Pacific corals, touch selected sea creatures, attend naturalist presentations, and experience the Humpbacks of Hawaii 3D Sphere. Plan two hours, or longer if you read every display.

“So much history is part of this experience! I truly appreciated it. The 3D sphere was like diving with humpback whales! The focus on conservation and restoration was well done. The native species of fish presented in small enough spaces to really see them was thrilling. The many children there were totally delighted!”

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2.Road to Hana: Full-Day Scenic Drive with Blacksand & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 837 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $209

You’ll travel Maui’s twisting Hana Highway in a small group of up to 11 people, with hotel or port pickup, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and water included. Guides such as Lepa, Heavenly, Malia, Kristie, Jeff, and Justin share local stories while you visit Ho‘okipa, Ke‘anae, waterfalls, Wai‘anapanapa’s black sand beach, lava tubes, and Hana-area farm stands.

“We had Jeff as our driver . He did a fantastic job keeping us safe and aware of Hawaii rules. He has a wealth of information and knowledge about Hawaii!”

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3.Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 762 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

This nine-hour Oahu tour circles the island in an air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blow Hole, Tropical Farms, a North Shore beach, Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Johnny Cage, Matt, and Mua are known for lively narration. Bring swimwear, a towel, cash, and your own snorkel gear.

“Matt is one of the best tour guides, he's very knowledgeable, funny and a lot of great stories! This is my 2nd time on the tour, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see the whole island!”

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4.Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110Top rated

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu with a local guide such as Justin, Mike, or Kurt. Stop at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Chinaman’s Hat, a macadamia farm, Dole Plantation, and the North Shore. Snorkel gear is included, but turtle sightings depend on weather and sea conditions. Lunch costs extra and requires cash.

“The most memorable part was the Chinese hat, snorkeling, seeing sea turtles, going to the dole plantation, trying the pineapple seeing pink pineapple, our tour guy giving up flowers.He was the best tour guide of all time! He knew everything, the history, the legends, the Greek legends, the war, the name of the view sites and why they were name that way! He knew everything of this islands! I would definitely recommend him. He has long blonde hair with tattoos!”

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5.Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 506 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

Travel around Oahu by air-conditioned bus with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, the North Shore, Waimea Valley, and Dole Plantation, with lunch, bottled water, and admission to Waimea Falls and Byodo-In included.

“Enjoyed the day Hum made the trip enjoyable and very humorous. Learnt a lot. Well worth the money. Thank you for a great day. Full recommended.”

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6.The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $208

Start with a 6:30 am pickup in Waikiki and spend the day at Pearl Harbor with a professional guide. You’ll visit the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, USS Bowfin, Pacific Aviation Museum, National Cemetery of the Pacific, and historic Honolulu, including ʻIolani Palace. The group is limited to 25 people.

“Such an amazing tour to see all four sites of Pearl Harbour. Our tour driver was great, even staying calm as the bus load of people received notifications around the incoming tsunami warning. Would highly recommend this option for anyone wanting to see all Pearl Harbour has to offer.”

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7.Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · from $140

Spend a long day seeing Oahu’s major sights, from Halona Blowhole and Makapuʻu Point to Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, Tropical Farms, and Dole Plantation. The tour includes Waikiki pickup, admission to the temple and Waimea Valley, a paved rainforest walk, and time to swim beneath the falls. Guides may include Rob, Benny, Snyder, Justin, or Anthony.

“Our tour leader, Rob, was fantastic and told us a lot of interesting stories and sights. My friend and I had never been to Byodo Temple or Waimea Falls. He gave us a trip which we will remember for a long time.”

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8.Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops & Local Foods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $115

Travel around Oahu in about eight hours with a local guide, stopping for Kona coffee, Leonard’s malasadas, macadamia nuts, garlic shrimp, banana lumpia, tropical fruit, sea turtles, and North Shore views. Guides such as Jason, Jackson, Koa, and Kanako are known for adding Hawaiian culture and humor to the ride.

“Great tour for newbies to Oahu. Thought it would be more of a food tour but where we stopped was great fun local foods!”

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9.Circle Island Top Sights Full-Day Tour w/ Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 245 reviews · 11 hours · from $145

Spend 11 hours circling Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see Diamond Head, Nu‘uanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, North Shore surf beaches, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Temple and Waimea Valley admission, hotel pickup, water, and local treats are included. Lunch and snacks are extra.

“It was a perfect day. Almost 10 hours trip around the island, that none of us will ever forget, I think. Leo was the best your guide I have met in many, many years. Beautiful time.”

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10.All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $72

This 9 to 10-hour Oahu tour takes you from Waikiki around the island by vehicle, with stops at Diamond Head, Makapuʻu, Kahana Bay, North Shore beaches, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Snorkeling gear is included, but ocean conditions can cancel the swim. Guides such as Rob, Henry, Maya, and Kawika are known for adding humor and Hawaiian culture to the ride.

“This is a really long day with multiple short stops. It does make the loop from Waikiki past Diamond Head, along the coast, to the Dole Plantation and back to Waikiki. Beautiful scenery. In retrospect, I would have preferred an actual stop at Diamond Head instead of a quick drive-by and more time at Dole. Unfortunately this was the only option to get both done in 1 trip.”

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11.Full Day Adventure Tour of the Kohala Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $261

Spend seven hours exploring Kohala with Hawaii Forest & Trail in a small group of up to 10. Ride a 4WD Mercedes Sprinter, walk about a mile through a private reserve, swim beneath a waterfall, visit historic taro terraces, and eat lunch above Pololu Valley. Guides such as Tracy, Gary, Nick, and Jeff lead in English.

“We had a wonderful walk through the forest to see several waterfalls, with the highlight being a refreshing swim at the base of one of the falls. It was a nice sunny day but the trail was a little slick at some points. I’d recommend wearing tennis or hiking shoes and bringing water shoes for the swim. It is very rocky getting in the water. After the swim we had a picnic lunch with a gorgeous view of the ocean and neighboring cliffs and valleys. Our guide was excellent and we met some great people in our group of hikers.”

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12.Full-Day Kohala Zipline and Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 9 hours · from $361

Spend nine hours with Kohala Zipline, traveling from Kona to Hawi for eight ziplines, six sky bridges, a rappel, lunch, and a waterfall swim. Two certified guides lead the canopy course and share Kohala stories. The small group is limited to nine, with pickup from selected Kona and Waikoloa area locations.

“Lots of fun! Dane was our guide and he was amazing. We loved the zip lining and waterfalls; the van was comfortable and Dane did great getting to know everyone and giving us some cool Hawaiian history.”

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