Grand Circle Island Tour
About The Tour
Get an in-depth look at Oahu on the Grand Circle Island Tour! You’ll travel the island stopping at world-renowned surf spots, historic sites, foodie towns, and the famous North Shore. Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour! • Watch surfers at Sunset ...
Show More• Watch surfers at Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline
• Hike to a waterfall at Waimea Valley
• Eat garlic shrimp in Kahuku and shave ice in Haleiwa
• Snorkel at Shark’s Cove
• Grab a Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation
And so much more! With 15 unforgettable stops this full-day tour gives you a true sense of the island's beauty, history, and unforgettable landscapes.
Sample Tour Audio
La'ie & the Hukilau
Eddie Would Go
Pearl Harbor & WWII
Tour Stops
Waimea Valley - North Shore
La'ie Point
Byodo-In - Japanese Temple in Kaneohe
Tropical Nut Farms - Kaneohe
Kahana Bay - North Shore
La'ie Temple
Pounder's Beach - La'ie
Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline) - North Shore
Kualoa Ranch
Mokoliʻi - Chinaman's Hat
Leonard's Bakery - Kapahulu
Kahuku Shrimp & Food Trucks
Kahuku Fruit Stand
Ted's Bakery - North Shore
Matsumoto Shave Ice
Customer Reviews
The best!
Why go on a tour of the Hawaiian islands stuck in a bus with a ton of strangers when you can ride with your family in your rental car with an excellent narrator, guided by your exact GPS location. I use this when visiting Maui and again this week in Oahu and both were so well done and worth every penny.
SkiPow54 | 6 days ago | iOSOahu No Sho Tour
Love Shaka but rough start from Ko Olina with the app’s directions to the starting point. It tired to have us do 2 illegal u turns as directed to Apple Maps and did not guide us about staying out of express lane to exit 8B. It just played happy music while we got 30 min off track.
CO Mtn Family | 1 month ago | iOSGreat Travel Partner
We used Shaka tours on Oahu and Maui and loved having a tour guide. The directions were accurate and extremely helpful. We got a great overview of both islands, learned a bit of history, and enjoyed the music. We'll take them with us again soon!
Selmoseven | 2 months ago | iOSBest Tour & App!
So glad we were told of Shaka Guide Tours when we visited Oahu! So easy to use, directions were spot on, locations were all the popular ones & local treasures that you’d never find on your own. And you hear stories, legend, history, & location themed music while traveling between points of interest. (If for some reason you don’t want to hear anything but directions you have that choice. I’d recommend enjoying all that is included in your tour.) I have done all of the Shaka Guide’s Oahu tours every time I go visit my family that moved to Oahu, and love it each time! I’ve also done other locations that Shaka Guide has done, and all have been Grrreat! They are expanding to many other locations, & I’m very excited about that bc I’ve never experienced a travel tour like Shaka! 😎🤙
BigkidTam | 2 months ago | iOSOahu North Shore
The best! We found Shaka on our trip to Maui a few years ago and we couldn’t imagine another trip without him! Driving in unfamiliar areas can be so stressful and distracting. The directions and suggestions keep us on track and stress-free. 🤙
Smomz | 2 months ago | iOSAmazing!
Such a fun way to explore somewhere new! We used it on Oahu and got to just relax and follow along on our drive. Gave us all the tips on places to eat and explore and even kept our little one engaged. Highly recommend!
NattyPNW | 2 months ago | iOSGreat trip today
My wife and I did the loop around the North Shore today and decided to use the Shaka Guide to fill in things we may have missed in the past. The narration was spot on, directions were clear, and the narrator was delightful. In between narration we were treated to wonderful Hawaiian music. Great way to spend the afternoon. Thank you.
The Duke of Wainright | 2 months ago | iOSBest Tour Guide
This was a great tour. We started on Waikiki and it was as if a guide was with us. We’ve been to Hawaii more than 3 times and we learned things we never heard before. We appreciated being able to stop and pause and resume later. The GPS on the app was fantastic and the best part was when the tour ended the guide directed us back to our start point. We highly recommend this app. If we could, we would have left a tip. lol
Shina B | 3 months ago | iOSExcellent tours!
We’ve used Shaka Guide on Maui, Kauai, and Oahu and it’s absolutely wonderful. Very entertaining and take the guesswork out of taking a road trip!
MehtaFamily2003 | 4 months ago | iOSI don't usually care that much about the history of the places I travel to as I enjoy natural scenery but this guide exceeded my expectations, I just did the Kauai North shore tour and it was great and worked well. I just hope they can get it working in Android Auto soon.
Matthew S. | 4 months ago | AndroidIs the Grand Circle Island Tour Self-Drive?
Is the Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour Self-Drive: Yes, Shaka Guide’s Grand Circle Island Tour is self-drive, meaning you take the tour in the comfort of your own vehicle. It’s self-guided and you have the freedom to stop and go as you please.
Show MoreIs the Grand Circle Island Tour Self-Drive?
Is the Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour Self-Drive: Yes, Shaka Guide’s Grand Circle Island Tour is self-drive, meaning you take the tour in the comfort of your own vehicle. It’s self-guided and you have the freedom to stop and go as you please.
What’s on the Oahu Circle Island Tour Itinerary?
Shaka Guide’s Circle Island Tour visits all of Oahu’s must-see stops including, Kualoa Ranch, Polynesian Cultural Center, the Dole Plantation, Banzai Pipeline, Byodo In Temple, and more! With – stops you won’t miss a thing.
Show MoreWhat’s on the Oahu Circle Island Tour Itinerary?
Shaka Guide’s Circle Island Tour visits all of Oahu’s must-see stops including, Kualoa Ranch, Polynesian Cultural Center, the Dole Plantation, Banzai Pipeline, Byodo In Temple, and more! With – stops you won’t miss a thing.
Where does the Grand Circle Tour route start?
The Circle Island Tour route begins in Waikiki and travels around the island’s east coast before making your way to the North Shore. From there, you return to Waikiki. This tour is also available with starting points on the North Shore and in Ko O...
Show MoreWhere does the Grand Circle Tour route start?
The Circle Island Tour route begins in Waikiki and travels around the island’s east coast before making your way to the North Shore. From there, you return to Waikiki. This tour is also available with starting points on the North Shore and in Ko Olina on Oahu’s West Side.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
- Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let's explore together.
Tour FAQs
Where does the Grand Circle Island Tour start & end?
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!
Can I join the Grand Circle Island tour along the route?
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What are the hours of operation for stops on the Grand Circle Island tour?
Saturday 8:30AM–4PM Sunday 11AM - 4PMMatsumoto Shave Ice 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, open daily Waimea Bay 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMHawaiian Temple - Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau 7AM–5:30PM DailyTed's Bakery 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, open daily Kahuku Shrimp & Food Trucks 10AM–6PM dailyLaie Temple 9 AM to 9 PM dailyLaie Point 7AM–6:45 PM dailyPolynesian Cultural Center 12:45 PM – 9:00 PM, open Monday - Saturday, closed Sundays. Restaurant and Marketplace open at 11:00 AMKahana Bay 7AM–8PM DailyKualoa 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
Can I take the Grand Circle Island tour in the opposite direction?
Other Questions? Contact us!
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