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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Hawaii

222 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a rotor attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole: a short stop with real drama
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

1.Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17,387 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

This nine-hour Oahu circle tour pairs famous viewpoints with short stops at Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Marlon, Lola, Tony, and Lulu share Hawaiian history, language, and local tips. Pickup is offered at selected Honolulu hotels, with lunch time in Haleiwa.

“Mainly it’s a bus ride around the island. You need to have a good tour guide to share the island’s stories and history. Our guide Marlon was excellent in telling stories about the island.”

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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head, Halona, and Oahu’s east coast
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

2.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,669 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Start around 7 a.m. for a full-island loop with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu, North Shore beaches, Waimea Bay, Haleʻiwa, Dole Plantation, and more. Guides such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, and Jay bring local stories and humor. Snorkel gear and snacks are included, though weather and surf can change the route.

“Aka was great and thanks victor for getting us everywhere safely aka explained everything very well and my wife and I will remember this forever”

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

3.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

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

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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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Eternity Beach and Halona Blowhole
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

4.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend 10 to 12 hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned bus, with stops at Diamond Head Lookout, Eternity Beach, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, Tropical Farms, Haleiwa, turtle-snorkeling areas, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Dirk, Kap, and Rob lead the day, though routes and stops can change with weather, traffic, or vehicle issues.

“We are first time visitors to Hawaii. This is a great tour to get to know Oahu outer area. Highly recommend!!!”

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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

5.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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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Morning pickup from Waikiki
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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

6.Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,143 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $143

Spend about seven hours visiting Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and the USS Missouri, then tour historic Honolulu by bus. Guides such as Oli, Kimo, Nani, and Humu add local stories and clear instructions. Hotel pickup, the Arizona program, and Missouri admission are included, but lunch, storage, and some Pearl Harbor attractions cost extra.

“This was a great tour and the guide was excellent at both sharing stories on the way to and from Pearl Harbor, but also preparing us to get the most out of our time at the USS Arizona and USS Missouri. Our time was adjusted due to availability of the boat shuttle to the Arizona memorial, but that is common. Communication on the change was excellent: a text, call and email. I would recommend this tour to anyone. We appreciated the pickup in Waikiki near our hotel!”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - What to see at the Pearl Harbor grounds
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

7.Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,866 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $94

Visit the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, then see downtown Honolulu by air-conditioned coach. Upgrade to the USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Guides such as Kimo, Patrick, Lola, and Kilani provide island history and practical help, but memorial boat access can depend on same-day conditions.

“The pickup and drop off were seemless. This is a great way to see the highlights of the city and Pearl Harbor. Kilani was a great guide. He is a native of the island so he is very knowledgeable about the history of Honolulu. He had a good sense of humor and interacted with the people on the bus . The bus was very comfortable. I highly recommend this tour!.”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - Blue Line: Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

8.Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,783 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Use a 1-, 4-, or 7-day Waikiki Trolley pass to reach Diamond Head, Chinatown, Honolulu Zoo, museums, beaches, and shopping areas. Choose one line or all five. Guides such as Tyler, Tim, Sam, Oli, Duke, and Tony are praised for lively local commentary, though busy periods can mean long waits or standing-room-only rides.

“Duke was the best, informative, funny, so much knowledge of the area. It was wonderful. It was rhe exact tour to find out about Waikiki and Honolulu, the culture and the important people. Like Don Hoe...”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - Boarding at Living Ocean Tours
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

9.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join Living Ocean Tours for a two-hour boat trip from Honolulu to Turtle Canyon, Waikiki’s popular turtle-snorkeling site. Your guide provides a short water lesson, gear, life jackets, snacks, and refreshments. Guides such as Chance and Aaron have been praised for helping beginners feel safe while pointing out turtles, fish, sea urchins, dolphins, and seasonal whales.

“Staff was amazing and so knowledgeable!! We saw so many turtles and schools of fish !! They had equipment and life jackets in all sizes .”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - The Honolulu drive and Hawaii’s political past
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Pearl Harbor City Tour

10.Pearl Harbor City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,254 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about five hours touring historic Honolulu and Pearl Harbor from a Waikiki pickup point. You’ll see Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha statue, watch a Pearl Harbor film, explore the visitor center, and ride a ferry to the USS Arizona Memorial when shuttle space allows. Guides such as Oli, RJ, Kimo, and Juicy add local history and humor.

“Humu our handsome driver did an excellent job orienting us on the drive and at the PH park. He told us how to spend our time wisely. It was very powerful. On the ride home he gave us more history. It was time well spent. Excellent service.”

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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

11.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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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Macadamia nuts and Chinaman’s Hat
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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

12.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu by minibus, from Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole to Chinaman’s Hat, North Shore shrimp, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and Nuʻuanu Pali. Waikiki pickup, a narrated guide, and Waimea Valley admission are included. Guides such as Ian, Rocky, Tim, Cap, and Kanamu are known for lively island stories.

“Tim is an amazing tour guide who provides wonderful antidotes during a full day tour of Oahu! Tim pointed out all the celebrity homes, Hollywood movie highlights, took us to epic sightseeing vista points, gave us plenty of time to explore Waimea Falls and Botanical Gardens, and took us to multiple eateries. We ate and enjoyed a lot!”

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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

13.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

14.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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Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch - Ho’okipa starts the day with surf and sea turtles
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Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch

15.Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,064 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $209

Spend 8 to 11 hours on Maui’s famous Hana Highway with a guide such as Heavenly, Kristy, Malia, or Lepa. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, stop at Ho’okipa, Pua’a Ka’a, Wai’anapanapa, Ke’anae, and Wailua Falls, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, banana bread, and coconut ice cream along the way.

“Heavenly is an expert driver and very kind and compassionate. She is great with people and very knowledgeable about Hana and Hawaii. Our group quickly gelled socially because of the ease with which she communicated and entertained us. We will definitely look her and her tours up again when we next are in her area. Two thumbs up!!!!!”

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