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Mini Circle Island Tour

★ 4.6 (14 reviews) · By Karma Tour Hawaii

Discover the Best of Oʻahu – Half-Day Island Tour!

Experience the beauty and charm of Oʻahu on one of the island’s best half-day sightseeing tours! Explore the breathtaking East and South Shores of Oʻahu while discovering iconic landmarks, stunning coastal views, and unforgettable natural wonders.

Visit the world-famous Diamond Head Lookout, witness the spectacular Hālona Blowhole, and take in panoramic ocean views from some of the island’s most scenic viewpoints.

Enjoy a beautiful drive along the Pali Highway, surrounded by towering trees and lush tropical forests. As the bustling city fades behind you, immerse yourself in Hawaiʻi’s peaceful natural beauty before arriving at the breathtaking Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, famous for its dramatic mountain cliffs and sweeping views of Oʻahu’s Windward Coast.

From sparkling turquoise waters to lush green mountains, this half-day adventure offers the perfect combination of sightseeing, natural beauty, and Hawaiian history.

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Duration 3.5 hours

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English

Key facts

Duration 3.5 hours
Languages English
Group size Up to 15
Ages Infant 0–2; Child 3–12; Adult 13–99
Accessibility Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included

Included

  • Admission fee
  • Convenient Pickup/Drop-off from Waikiki
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Ko Olina pick is not offered unless booking tittle says from Ko Olina

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    The foothills of world famous Diamond Head State Monument. Amelia Earhart Lookout is a beautiful lookout near Diamond Head State Monument and overlooking the clear blue water where Amelia Earhart gained the reputation as the first person to solo flight from Hawaii to North America. The view overlooks the surfers who hit the waves at one of Oahu's most legendary surf spots.

    15 minutes
  2. Stop 2 Pass by

    Oahu beverly hills where the eastern Honolulu neighborhood of Kahala is famous for the affluence of its residents. Billionaires, celebrities and business moguls worldwide have gravitated to the oceanfront enclave. Enjoy Kahala resort with rich history Despite its reputation for attracting the rich and famous, the resort also became a legendary gathering place for Honolulu’s local society.

  3. Stop 3

    Koko Marina Center, where you will find many local restaurants and famous leonards malasadas truck, and Kokonut shave ice, specialty gift shops, and entertainment.

    20 minutes
  4. Stop 4

    Hanauma is a marine embayment formed within a tuff ring and located along the southeast coast of the Island of Oʻahu in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood of East Honolulu, in the Hawaiian Islands.

    20 minutes
  5. Stop 5

    The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawaii's natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions. Absolutely stunning views from this lookout point.

    20 minutes
  6. Stop 6 Pass by

    Sandy Beach is a beach on the South Shore of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi. It is known for its excellent bodyboarding and bodysurfing opportunities due to shore break that breaks very close to the shore, and consistent barrels all along the beach. Local residents named a Fractured Beach reason consequently, more injuries occur per year at Sandy Beach than any other beach in Hawaiiʻi,

  7. Stop 7 Pass by

    Drive through "God's Country" Waimanalo Bay Beach Park & Recreation Area is a place rarely visited by tourists, that has one of the Oahu Beaches that will leave you in awe of the fact that you had no idea it existed in Oahu. Waimanalo beach on a sunny day is jaw-dropping dead gorgeous, with turquoise blue waters and miles of some of the softest white sand your will toes will ever touch!

  8. Stop 8

    Perched over a thousand feet above the Oahu coastline amid mountain peaks shrouded by clouds, the stone terrace overlooks the areas of Kaneohe and Kailua, Mokolii (a pointy island locals call Chinaman’s Hat) and the University of Hawaii’s marine biology research center, Coconut Island. Other notable landmarks that can be seen are Hawaii Pacific University’s Windward campus, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base and the Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, which is part of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. The Pali Lookout is a site of deep historical significance. Named “Pali” meaning "cliff" in Hawaiian, the Pali Lookout is the site of the Battle of Nuuanu, wherein 1795 King Kamehameha first won the struggle that finally united Oahu under his rule. This fierce battle claimed hundreds of soldiers’ lives, many of which were forced off of the Pali’s sheer cliffs.

    20 minutes
  9. Stop 9

    Visit famous Tantalus lookout (Puu Ualakaa State Park) 1049 ft, where you will see Panoramic view of Honolulu, forested area on a cinder cone close to downtown Honolulu. The lookout provides a sweeping view of southern Oahu from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor, including Manoa Valley.

    20 minutes

Meeting point & pickup

Hotel pickup included for all travelers

Dear travelers, to receive your tickets, you must travel in our commercial vehicle at Pearl harbor. We cannot meet you at Pearl Harbor and hand over your tickets, it’s against Pearl Harbor policies. A day prior between 12pm - 4pm local time all travelers with U.S phone numbers will receive a text message, International travelers will receive an email message with all pick up details.

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How to get there

Pickup is available from 94 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
  • May be cancelled for bad weather
  • May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers

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Infant Age 0–2
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Child Age 3–12
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Adult Age 13–99
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