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
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ShakaMETOYER | 1 week ago | iOSGreat self guided tour
We really enjoyed the Oahu Circle Island tour. Very informative, entertaining and accurate. The only recommendation that we have is allowing a little more notice when you have to get on/off of highways. A couple times the instructions say to exit in a quarter mile. That’s not much time if you’re not in the correct lane with heavy traffic. Otherwise this is a fantastic trip and would highly recommend.
LWfam | 1 week ago | iOSOahu grand tour
We loved this tour. We were able to see so many great parts of the island. The best part was we were able to contour own pace. The directions were perfect and the tour guides history of the island was a great perk!
Jobeiber | 2 weeks ago | iOSMade a trip to Oahu even better
How do you make a trip to Hawaii even better? With this great app! Gray was our companion, friend, comedian, and trusted counselor. Highly recommend.
aeitingon | 3 weeks ago | iOSLove this guide!
We purchased a Hawaii pack after hearing good things about Shaka Guides. We were not disappointed - if anything they over delivered. Great info on both a North Shore Oahu and the Maui Road to Hana tours. Will be using it a few more times on this vacation and will definitely check it out when we go to national parks. Great job Shaka team!
JJM Spartan | 4 weeks ago | iOSBest guide ever
Hubby and I decided last minute to do North Shore loop and their audio guide was so helpful, both for driving (our rental didn’t have GPS), history, and finding spots we wouldn’t have known about on our own.
Thexplorer_dora | 1 month ago | iOSAwesome, this was a welcome addition on the drive to the North Shore Oahu. helped to keep the kids occupied too!
Nathan A | 1 month ago | AndroidBest Oahu Hawaii Self Guided Tour App
I used this app twice. First when I went to Oahu with my wife in 2022, we did the Grand Circle Island Tour, it was Amazing, very memorable. Today in 2026, we came back to Oahu with my 4 kids, and we did Legendary North Shore Loop, everyone got a good time. My kids said they had fun and will remember this trip forever. Thank you for making this app.
Ryuda31 | 1 month ago | iOSThis was an amazing way to explore the North Shore of Kauai. The recordings are very intuitive/well synced with the GPS; you can start anywhere on the route, and it will create an awesome experience for you. The music was amazing.
Paul Herrick | 2 months ago | AndroidUsed the Shaka Guide for my trip to Oahu, HI. I did a few tours - North Shore, Honolulu downtown, Windward, and small part of the Island circle. It was exceptional experience and the app helped us explore the whole island with little to no previous reading and planning. Highly recommend the Shaka Guide and would certainly buy and use it for future trips.
Dimitar A | 2 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!
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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
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