Hawaii
GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR

This tour has three starting points, Waikiki on the south shore of the island; Ko Olina on the west side; and Turtle Bay on the north shore. 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:$5.00 per person: Byodo-In Temple (cash only)$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. SneakersHiking ClothesWater 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. dailyDole Plantation  9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily North Shore Soap Factory Weekdays 10AM–4PM
                                             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

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.