This tour has two starting points, Waikiki on the south shore of the island and Ko Olina on the west side. Regardless of where you start, the tour will travel in a counterclockwise loop, ending where you began.

Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! 

• Byodo-In Japanese Temple
• Sunset Beach 
• Banzai Pipeline 
• Haleiwa 
• Shark’s Cove
• Kahuku Shrimp trucks 
• Kualoa Ranch 
• Polynesian Cultural Center 
• Waimea Valley 
• Waimea Bay
• Dole Plantation 

For help planning your day check out our Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs:

• Byodo-In only accepts credit card and contactless payments.
• $25.00/adult and $15.00/child per person: Waimea Valley entry
• $15.00 per person: Lunch
• $27.00/adult and $23.00/child per person: Dole Plantation — Train, Maze and Garden pass
• $6.00 per person: Dole Whip
• $4.00 per person: Pie at Ted’s Bakery or shave ice at Matsumoto’s

Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day. 

• Sneakers
• Hiking Clothes
• Water Bottle 
• Bug Spray (for Waimea Valley)
• Towel 
• Bathing Suit 
• Sandals 
• Sunscreen 
• Sun Glasses and/or Hat 
• Snacks 
• Cash 
• Car Charger *Very Important*
• Phone Mount 

• Leonard's Bakery  5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m, open daily 
• Moanalua Gardens 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Green World Coffee   7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
• Dole Plantation  9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily 
• North Shore Soap Factory Weekdays 10AM–4PM                                              Saturday 8:30AM–4PM Sunday 11AM - 4PM
• Matsumoto Shave Ice  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, open daily 
• Waimea Bay    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hawaiian Temple - Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau    7AM–5:30PM  Daily
• Ted's Bakery  8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, open daily  
• Kahuku Shrimp & Food Trucks  10AM–6PM daily
• Laie Temple  9 AM to 9 PM daily
• Laie Point   7AM–6:45 PM  daily
• Polynesian Cultural Center  12:45 PM – 9:00 PM, open Monday - Saturday, closed Sundays. Restaurant and Marketplace open at 11:00 AM
• Kahana Bay 7AM–8PM  Daily
• Kualoa Ranch  8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily  
• Byodo In - Japanese Temple 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., open daily

No, this tour can only be done counterclockwise. If you’re looking for a similar experience but want to travel clockwise around the island — starting your day on the North Shore — check out our Legendary North Shore Loop. 

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.