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Changes:&nbsp;48 hours&#39; notice is required to request a tour change of date or time. All rebookings are subject to availability and must not conflict with the minimum capacity requirements listed below

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Oahu is a sightseeing paradise, full of spectacular lookout points, incredible white sandy beaches, colourful culture, outstanding surf and unique wildlife. Join your local guide for an Oahu circle island tour, visiting some of the island&#39;s popular spots as well as hidden gems.&nbsp;

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Where we visit

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Morning

The shuttle will pick you up from selected locations in Waikiki with a local guide to help you prepare for a day of exploring the island of Oahu.

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The first lookout you&#39;ll visit is&nbsp;an elevated view perched on the eastern side of Waikiki&#39;s famous Diamond Head Volcano.&nbsp;This lookout grants an excellent opportunity for pictures of the southeastern coastline of Oahu, with notable sights as far as Hanauma Bay and Maui on a clear day. The location is formally known as Amelia Earhart Lookout, known for where bystanders gathered to watch Earhart make her first solo aviation journey from Hawaii to North America.

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Next up is Halona Blowhole.&nbsp;Molten lava tubes from&nbsp;Koko Head crater eruptions formed this&nbsp;natural occurrence. This particular&nbsp;lava tube extends into the ocean with a very narrow opening at the top. When the surf is just right, water pressure builds up within the lava tube and erupts through the narrow space creating an extraordinary Hawaiian Geyser for your viewing pleasure.

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Witness Waimanalo&#39;s dramatic sea cliffs as you turn onto&nbsp;Oahu&#39;s windward side at&nbsp;Makapu&#39;u Point and begin your journey to the North Shore of Oahu. Look off into the azure blue waters of the bay, and you will see Oahu&#39;s famous Manana Island, also known as Rabbit Island due to its Rabbit-like shape.

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Your morning also includes entry to the&nbsp;Byodo In Temple.&nbsp;The temple grounds are a lushly landscaped paradise nestled in a cleft of the pali and are home to wild peacocks and hundreds of Japanese koi carp. The beautiful grounds include a large reflecting pond, meditation niches, and small waterfalls.&nbsp;

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Continuing along the eastern coastline, the next stop is a local shop that finds itself tucked away under aged Banyan Trees with delicious macadamia nut and Kona coffee tastings, along with very tempting Hawaiian chocolates, among&nbsp;other treats.

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Finally, Mokoli&#39;i, also known as Chinaman&#39;s Hat due to its conical shape,&nbsp;is nestled right next to the Kualoa Valley Mountain range. This location is known for its dramatic landscape, featured in several Hollywood movies, most notably the&nbsp;fan favourite Jurassic Park.&nbsp;

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<h4>Afternoon</h4>

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You&#39;ll break for lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant where you can have your pick of either a famous North Shore garlic shrimp plate or other local delicacies. Non-shellfish and vegetarian options are also available. Please bring cash for lunch, as there are no card facilities available.&nbsp;

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After lunch, stop at a North Shore tropical fruit stand that offers ice-cold coconuts to drink from, fresh mangos, and other tropical treats (not included).

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As you continue around the North Shore, you&#39;ll undoubtedly notice the&nbsp;change of pace from the crowded beaches of Waikiki.&nbsp;The infamous Sunset Beach&nbsp;offers tranquillity and is the epitome of a beautiful Hawaiian Beach. However, don&#39;t let the summer months fool you; during the winter months, swells of 30 to 40 feet can be seen from the safe confines of the shore.

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Honu is the Hawaiian name for the beloved Green Sea Turtles. The Honu are very Hawaiian in that they love to lay on the sand and bask under the warm sun. Your guide will take you to a beach where you&#39;ll hopefully spot this incredible occurrence.

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Turning back toward Honolulu, the journey takes you through the centre of the island. Make a stop at the&nbsp;historic Dole Pineapple plantation. Visit the gift shop for a range of&nbsp;pineapple magnets, pineapple t-shirts, pineapple keychains and most importantly, the cool and refreshing Dole Whip ice cream (own expense)! It&#39;s a&nbsp;great way to end the day and get some pineapple-themed souvenirs for your friends and family back home.

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After a day of activities and fun, you&#39;ll&nbsp;return to Honolulu between 4pm and 4:30pm, just in time to make plans for the night.&nbsp;

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Go Tours Hawaii

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Ala Moana Hotel

Aloha Towers Condominium

Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki

Aqua Bamboo Waikiki Hotel

Aqua Oasis

Aqua Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites

Aqua Pacific Monarch

Aqua Palms Waikiki

Aqua Skyline at Island Colony

Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan

Aston Waikiki Beach Tower

Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel

Aston Waikiki Sunset

Aulani, A Disney Resort Spa

Beach Villas at Ko Olina

Big Surf Condo-Apartments

Coconut Waikiki Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach

Cruise Guest (SEG)

Diamond Head Beach Hotel

Discovery Bay Condominiums

Doubletree by Hilton - Alana Waikiki Hotel

Embassy Suites - Waikiki Beach Walk

Espacio The Jewel Waikiki

Ewa Hotel Waikiki

Fairway Villa by Diamond Resorts International

Foster Tower

Four Paddle Condominiums

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations

Hale Koa Hotel

Halekulani Hotel

Halepuna Waikiki Hotel

Hawaiian King Condo-Hotel

Hawaiki Tower

Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations

Holiday Inn Express Waikiki

Holiday Surf Hotel

Hotel LaCroix

Hotel Renew by Aston

Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach

Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa

Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

Ilikai Marina Condos

Ilima Hotel

Imperial Hawaii Resort of Waikiki

Inn on the Park Condominiums

Ka La‘i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kaimana Beach Hotel

Ko Olina Beach Club by Marriott Vacation Club

Kuhio Banyan Club

Kuhio Village Towers

Lagoon Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations Club

Local Resident

Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head

Luana Waikiki

Maile Sky Court Hotel

Marina Hawaii Vacations

Marine Surf Waikiki

Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club

Ohana Waikiki East

Other

Outrigger Reef on the Beach

Outrigger Regency on Beachwalk

Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach

Pacific Marina Inn by Castle Resorts

Pagoda Hotel

Park Shore Waikiki Hotel

Polynesian Hostel

Prince Waikiki

Queen Kapiolani Hotel

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

Romer House Waikiki

Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador

Royal Aloha Vacation Club

Royal Grove Hotel

Royal Hawaiian Hotel

Royal Kuhio

Seaside Hawaiian Hostel

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel

Sheraton Waikiki Hotel

Shoreline Hotel by Joie de Vivre

Stay Hotel Waikiki

Surfjack Hotel & Beach Club

The Breakers at Waikiki

The Equus Hotel

The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

The Laylow, Autograph Collection

The Modern Honolulu

The Polynesian Residences, Waikiki Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

The Twin Fin Waikiki (fka Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel)

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	A full-day island tour of Oahu
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	Visit popular attractions plus some hidden gems
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	See landmarks including Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapu&#39;u Point,&nbsp;Mokoli&rsquo;i, &amp; Kualoa Valley Mountain Range
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	Admission to the&nbsp;Byodo In Temple
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	Hawaiian coffee &amp; macadamia nut tastings&nbsp;
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	Spend time spotting Honu (Hawaii green sea turtles) on the North Shore
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	Visit the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation
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	Convenient return transfers from selected Honolulu locations
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TOUR CANCELLATIONS

48 hours notice is required to be eligible for a full refund. Guests giving less than 48 hours notice and no-shows may be charged full price without exception.

TOUR CHANGES

48 hours notice is required to request a tour change of date or time. All rebookings are subject to availability and must not conflict with minimum capacity requirements listed below.

TOUR MINIMUMS

A combined minimum of 2 guests is required for a tour to operate. Should a tour not meet the tour minimum, customers will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund. While advanced notice will be provided when possible, tour cancellations may be up until 1-hour before the activity start time.

INCLEMENT WEATHER OR COMPANY CLOSURES

Trips will run rain or shine. All trips are subject to change or be canceled without notice due to the weather or other unforeseen circumstance. The company will make the final decision and may cancel at any time should the weather conditions be deemed unsafe or unfit to complete the activity. Customers will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund in the case of any operator cancellation. While advanced notice will be provided when possible, tour cancellations may occur up until the activity start time.shows.

GO OAHU CARD HOLDERS

In the event the GoCard number(s) provided cannot be validated on the day of the tour - the credit card on file will automatically be charged the full price of the tour. Go Hawaii Tours is not responsible for any GoCard issues or restrictions. All guests are subject to any terms and conditions included in their GoCard purchase.

TURTLE SIGHTINGS

&bull; Snorkeling may be limited during winter months due to high surf conditions. 
&bull; Turtles are wildlife and there is no 100% guarantee to see them or we don&rsquo;t have any control to the number of the turtles you will see on that day. 
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	Trips will run rain or shine. All trips are subject to change or be canceled without notice due to the weather or other unforeseen circumstance
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	Strollers are not allowed on the bus &amp; guests must purchase an additional seat if they wish to bring a car seat
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