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Oahu Island Tour: Discover Hidden Gems with Local Guides
4.9
1,078 Ratings
Honolulu
Discover Oahu’s hidden gems with our expert guides. Enjoy laughter, stunning photos, and local insights on the best island tour.
Discover Oahu’s hidden gems with our expert guides. Enjoy laughter, stunning photos, and local insights on the best island tour.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Diamond Head State Monument - This initial stop offers a glimpse of the island’s beauty beyond the city. Enjoy a stunning lookout point that highlights skilled surfers.
- Eternity Beach - Discover a breathtaking secluded beach, a popular filming location for movies and music videos. Watch for turtles and Hawaiian monk seals.
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- Diamond Head State Monument - This initial stop offers a glimpse of the island’s beauty beyond the city. Enjoy a stunning lookout point that highlights skilled surfers.
- Eternity Beach - Discover a breathtaking secluded beach, a popular filming location for movies and music videos. Watch for turtles and Hawaiian monk seals.
- Halona Blowhole - Formed thousands of years ago, the Halona Blowhole can shoot water up to 100 feet high when waves enter. On clear days, neighboring islands are visible.
- Sandy Beach Park - Known as the nation’s most dangerous beach, it’s ideal for experienced body boarders and body surfers only!
- Makapu’u Point - The first view of Oahu’s east side is sure to impress. Renowned for its beautiful beaches, the view from above is spectacular.
- Waimanalo - Drive through Waimanalo, home to the Robin’s Nest from Magnum PI. Enjoy a bathroom break and grab some snacks and drinks.
- Oahu’s Windward Coast - Experience the island’s windiest and wettest side, showcasing its lush beauty beyond the city.
- Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet) - Indulge in delicious free samples of various mac nuts, coffee, hot sauces, and more!
- Kualoa Regional Park - Get a close view of Chinaman’s Hat and capture photos of Kualoa Ranch, a filming location for Jurassic Park and other movies. This stop offers fantastic photo opportunities.
- Polynesian Cultural Center - A top attraction on Oahu, where you can explore and learn about its offerings.
- Laie Hawaii Temple & Visitors’ Center - Pass by the site of the first Mormon Temple built outside the continental US.
- Kahuku - Enjoy a memorable lunch and the chance to try shave ice.
- North Shore - Witness waves reaching up to 50 feet, attracting the world’s top surfers. Drive by and see all the famous surf beaches.
- Puaʻena Point Beach Park - Relax on the beach and appreciate the island’s beauty. This beach is also known for Hawaiian green sea turtles.
- Dole Plantation - Discover the world of pineapples and taste the famous non-dairy pineapple ice cream. Admire the stunning rainbow eucalyptus trees.
- Green World Coffee Farms - Get up close with a coffee tree and enjoy free samples of Oahu-grown coffee.
What's Included
- Professional, experienced, and kind guide
- Entertaining, funny, and educational narration
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional, experienced, and kind guide
- Entertaining, funny, and educational narration
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Gratuities
Additional Information
We are travelers just like you. We know how important and stressful it can be booking a tour company. What sets us apart is our experienced kind, caring and funny drivers. We only hire tour guides that have lived on the island for a minimum of ten years. We will try our best to show you all the hot spots on the island, make you laugh, and give you…
We are travelers just like you. We know how important and stressful it can be booking a tour company. What sets us apart is our experienced kind, caring and funny drivers. We only hire tour guides that have lived on the island for a minimum of ten years. We will try our best to show you all the hot spots on the island, make you laugh, and give you unlimited knowledge of Oahu to make it the best vacation day of your life. You will know so much by the end of the tour you will want to live in Hawaii and work for us. But sorry to say, you will have to wait 10 years ! O ya did I mention we love what we do and we are excellent photographers?
Location
Diamond Head State Monument
18th Ave., Waikiki
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1078 Ratings)
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Yifei_c
Feb 3, 2026
Spent great time at... - Spent great time at Laniakea beach. Really enjoyed the weather and vibe. The guide was very friendly.
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Jordan_c
Feb 1, 2026
Johnny was great! Very... - Johnny was great! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the island. Gave great recommendations, especially for great restaurants to try! The tour provided an excellent opportunity to view many different portions of the island and was a great opportunity to see other parts of Ohua other than Waikiki. The tour stopped at or drove by many recommended locations. There were many opportunities for excellent pictures and delicious snacks!
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Explorer789241
Jan 28, 2026
One word...AWESOME!!! You will be so happy you booked this tour...just DO IT!!! - I wish I could give our trip 10 stars!!! What a day...Johnny promptly picked us up at 7:30am and we were off for a fun-filled excursion! My husband and I have never been to Oahu and this is the perfect way to get familiar with everything the island has to offer! Great sites, great food and super fun people! Saw surfers on the North Shore, saw turtles at one of the beaches, loved the Dole Plantation, as well as many stops to try the delicious local foods...we couldn't ask for a better experience!!! We were so glad we didn't rent a car and try to do this on our own...by booking Aloha Shaka Tours we could both enjoy the beauty of the island without one of us driving the whole time!
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Dianesj9685yh
Jan 26, 2026
So glad we choose Shaka Aloha tours! - Great trip with Johnny who is a patient and knowledgeable guide, and an excellent driver. Beautiful route with lots of interesting stops. It was so nice to sit back and have someone else do the driving!
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H6773iozacharym
Jan 21, 2026
Johnny is the man! - Johnny took my family of 6 on a private island tour just last week. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Super knowledgeable about the island, he is fun and very professional. When talking to co workers or friends we are all telling them about amazing our island tour was. Mahalo again Johnny for an unforgettable experience.
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Barbara_f
Jan 19, 2026
Great way to see the sights - Great way to see so many sights! They had all the places listed and got to the stops before everyone else.
Lunch was great! About $20 per person (additional charge) at a little side of the road place. Definitely would of eaten there again!
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Aj_mccluskey
Jan 18, 2026
Wonderful Day Trip to Oahu's North Shore - All day drive out of Waikiki to the North Shore of Oahu. Our guide Jonny was hillarious - he had us all going with trivia, as well as local history. Stopped at a famous bakery truck for donuts; shrimp shack for lunch; Dole Plantation; Macadamia Nut grove; Waimea Bay (the venue of the pipeline surf classic), stunning vista points.
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Kelly_w
Jan 11, 2026
It gives a good... - It gives a good introduction or refresher (if you have been here before) to the island. Good selection of stops, including good food and coffee stops.
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U3188tcfrancinef
Jan 4, 2026
An Unforgettable Day with Aloha Shaka Tours - We spent an unforgettable day yesterday on the Island Circuit Tour with Aloha Shaka Tours. It wasn’t just a sightseeing trip; it was a true immersion into the heart and soul of Hawaii.
Our Extraordinary Guide
The highlight of this adventure was undoubtedly our guide, the legendary Chief Enely. Despite his age, he is impressively energetic, seamlessly juggling the roles of driver, interpreter, and storyteller.
Immense Knowledge: Throughout the journey, he shared treasures of information regarding the history and culture of the archipelago.
Humor and Generosity: Very funny and naturally likeable, his true joy is clearly meeting people and passing on his knowledge. It was a deeply enriching human encounter.
The Itinerary
The route was perfectly orchestrated to showcase the diversity of the island:
Diamond Head & Hanauma Bay: Panoramic stops overlooking volcanic craters and marine reserves.
Halona Blowhole: Watching the natural maritime geyser.
Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm: A taste of local flavors.
Byodo-In Temple: A moment of serenity in this Buddhist temple nestled at the foot of the mountains.
North Shore: Driving past the famous surf beaches and the Kahuku shrimp trucks.
Dole Plantation: A classic stop to end on a sweet note.
The "Chief’s Surprise"
One of the most memorable moments was a surprise from the Chief on the North Shore. While this region is a "big wave paradise" reserved for pro surfers, Chief Enely found us a superb, very safe secret beach. We were able to swim in total peace in calm waters while the "pipes" (as they call them here) roared in the distance. A true protected corner of paradise!
As another little bonus, he stopped in a shopping center parking lot so we could visit the Malasadamobile to try Portuguese donuts. My choice: the Haupia, stuffed with coconut cream... pure delight.
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D8013oalauram
Jan 4, 2026
Don’t book this tour - Truly disappointed. The tour operator never picked us up. Called several times and paid online and crickets. Don’t give them your business.
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