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The 15 Best Island Highlights Tours in Hawaii

32 tours  ·  from $60 a head

The one-day version of an island, for trips that are short or flights that are tight. These 15 compare how much ground each covers and how much of the day is spent in the van.

Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Nuʻuanu Pali gives you a dramatic start
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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

1.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,014 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $181Our pick

Spend about nine hours touring Oahu in an air-conditioned mini-bus with guides such as Keoki, Big Jon, Humu, and Kimo. Visit Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and more. Hotel pickup, admissions, and lunch are included, with a waterfall swim and island stories along the way.

“Prince was an excellent tour guide and driver. He was entertaining and did a great job of promoting interaction and connection. The outlook was great for a view, but windy. The temple was beautiful and interesting. He stopped at a great park to view the ocean. Dole and the nut farm are basically shopping stops. Lunch was pretty good and allowed for more shopping. The highlight was the falls. Don’t forget your suit. There are changing rooms at the top so you can decide after you see it. The water was slightly cloudy and super cold but incredible. I would have hated to miss it. Prince gave us lots of…”

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in a tight 80 minutes
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

2.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264

This 11-hour small-group tour circles the Big Island from Kona or Waikoloa, pairing Kona coffee, Punaluʻu Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, lava tubes, waterfalls, and Waipio Valley. A guide such as Chris, Drew, or Kevin adds island history and cultural context while you ride in a Mercedes Sprinter with lunch included.

“Prepare yourself for a full day of walking and climbing. Do some research and be prepared to interact with the tour guide. Our guide, Henry was absolutely amazing.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Halona Blowhole, Sandy Beach, and Makapuʻu country
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

3.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel around Oahu in an air-conditioned minibus with a local guide, stopping at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, and Dole Plantation. Snorkeling gear and Waikiki pickup are included. Guides such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, and Mike are known for lively island stories, though turtle sightings depend on sea conditions.

“We had a great time with this tour and learned a lot about Hawaii. Nevin was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and also entertained us playing his ukulele I between stops. He also had a life guard that met us at the snorkeling beach and gave lessons for people that are first time snorkeling. I saw a turtle swim under me and some fish. Great crew.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Nuʻuanu Pali and the windward side
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

4.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,912 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu from Waikiki, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, Waimea Waterfall, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Ian, Bill, Charlie, and RJ are known for lively island history. Admission to Waimea Valley is included, but bring cash for lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

“Our tour guide was Bill. He was wonderful. On time, engaging and super knowledgeable. My one regret was I didn't bring cash. There were no ATM machines along route and couldn't tip him.”

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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple - Waikiki pickup starts the day early
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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

5.Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,450 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $146

Spend about nine hours touring Oahu from Waikiki with a local guide. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, turtles, and Dole Plantation, with Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and a North Shore lunch. Guides may include RJ, Charlie, Rocky, Ian, or Bill.

“Saw a lot of amazing things in a well managed tour. Great tour guide who was passionate and experienced.”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Waikiki, Kapiolani Park, and Diamond Head from the road
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

6.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu with Oahu Nature Tours, stopping at coastal lookouts, Byodo-in Temple, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Pickup, entry fees, lunch, and live commentary are included. Guides such as Hailey add history, geology, and local detail, while the full-day schedule covers a lot of ground.

“Very enjoyable albeit a little tiring by the end of the day because of so many stops and sights to see. We were so fortunate to have Halley as our guide who was beyond fabulous. Extremely informative, enthusiastic and expressive, Read more”

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Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight - The GA8 Airvan makes the views the main event
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Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight

7.Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,162 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Fly over Kauai for about 65 minutes in a GA8 Airvan with large bubble windows and a guaranteed window seat. Your pilot, often Koa, Marcus, Kamaka, or Kao, narrates the island’s geology, agriculture, and history through Bose headsets. Expect Na Pali cliffs, Waimea Canyon, Hanalei Bay, waterfalls, Poipu, and Kipu Kai.

“We took this tour before leaving Kauai and we're so glad that we did this! Before this tour we did drive to most scenic spots on the island but many were hard to access by car / by foot (many of those most famous hikes are at hard level), but this air tour just gave us a totally different angle to see the island's nature beauty! Our pilot Kamaka was quite knowledgeable and experienced, he made the ride very pleasant and stable. Jill helped us store the luggages while we were on this tour and she was fun & passionate!”

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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour - Halona Blowhole and the eastern coast
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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

8.Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,123 reviews · 10 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $145

See Oahu’s major sights in one long coach day, from Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole to Waimea Valley, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and Byodo-In Temple. Your guide handles the driving and adds Hawaiian history, legends, and local tips. The tour suits first-time visitors who want a broad island overview without renting a car.

“Fabulous tour of the island. Loved the temple and the taste of what Oahu has to offer. Hawaii is amazing”

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Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds - Halona Blowhole and the east coast views
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Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds

9.Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Circle Oahu in a small vehicle with up to 13 other passengers, starting with Waikiki pickup around 6:30 a.m. Guides such as Anna, Tyrone, Nikki, and Justin share island history while you visit Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and more. Lunch, swimming, snorkeling, and free pineapple treats round out the day.

“This was one of my favourite tours in Oahu! We start early to see all the beautiful places before the crowd and enjoy it more quietly. Our tour guide and the driver Nikki was amazing. She was a vibe, knowledgeable and loves her job. I’d recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see part of the Island before they decide where to go alone with a hire car like me. Thank you again to everyone involved to make my day awesome!”

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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall - Greenwell Farms and the Kona coffee story
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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

10.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299

Spend 11 hours crossing the Big Island with Kailani Tours, from Greenwell Farms and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach to Kīlauea, Thurston Lava Tube, Hilo, and Rainbow Falls. Your guide, such as Kawika, Derrick, Chris, or another local escort, handles the long drive, meals, drinks, and park stops for a group of up to 13.

“The tour was great. I like the Green Farm Coffee tour, the malasada, Volcano, Lava Tube and the Rainbow Falls. The Tour Guide was Great. Knowledgeable. i learn a lot from him. I think his name is Chris. It was amazing experience.”

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Oahu Fun Circle Island Tour With Pickup - Halona Blowhole and the east coast viewpoints
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Oahu Fun Circle Island Tour With Pickup

11.Oahu Fun Circle Island Tour With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,049 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

You’ll circle Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Johnny, Shellie, Joe, or Leo. Expect beach lookouts, movie locations, macadamia samples, Kahuku lunch, turtle spotting, Dole Plantation, and Oahu-grown coffee. Pickup begins around 7:30 am, but your meeting point may change.

“You get to see a lot of the island. Our guide Leo was wonderful. Learned about local life, history and culture”

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Oahu: Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour - Starting in Waikiki and reaching Diamond Head
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Oahu: Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour

12.Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,047 reviews · 1 day · from $84

See Oahu’s best-known sights without renting a car. English-speaking guides such as Johnny, Fuji, Dirk, and Auntie Mary lead a full-day loop from Honolulu, with Diamond Head, Makapuʻu Point, Kualoa, North Shore beaches, shrimp lunch, Dole Plantation, coffee samples, and an hour at Turtle Beach.

“This was a great way to start our trip to Hawai'i! We were able to see a lot of O'ahu without having to deal with renting a car and driving ourselves. Being able to hear about the history and culture of the islands was also a great part of having a tour guide”

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Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience - Diamond Head and the Kaiwi coast
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Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience

13.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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Maui: Small-Group Road to Hāna Sightseeing Tour - Early pickup, Maui fruit, and a small van
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Maui: Small-Group Road to Hāna Sightseeing Tour

14.Small-Group Road to Hāna Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 609 reviews · 8 hours · from $250

Travel Maui’s winding Road to Hāna in a van limited to eight people, with hotel pickup, local fruit and pastries, waterfall or beach time, Waiʻānapanapa admission, and a hot BBQ lunch. Guides such as Larry, Louie, Ed, and Georg add island history, botany, legends, and safe driving to a long but rewarding day.

“Larry was an amazing guide/driver. He has so much experience of the area, an expertise on the natural features and botany as well as an extensive knowledge of the history and fakelore of the region. My best tour ever! What a gracious guy!”

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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour - Inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

15.Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Hilo and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by air-conditioned vehicle. Walk through Nahuku Lava Tube, see Kilauea’s crater and steam vents, visit Akaka and Rainbow Falls, and hear island stories from your guide. An optional helicopter ride adds views of craters, waterfalls, coastlines, and vegetation from above.

“Our group had a fantastic time with our guide Chester! We had some bad luck with the foggy weather and a surprise sulfur gas release that closed the crater road the night before, but Chester made sure to make up for it by showing us some extra spots around Hilo. Overall the volcano sites we saw were beautiful and the extra history about the island was much appreciated.”

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