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Circle Island
Itinerary Guide

Every stop on our Full Circle tour in one place. Click any stop to see what's there, what makes it special, and read the full guide — no tab-hopping required.

10
Tour Stops
8hrs
Full Circle
110mi
Around Oahu
100%
Customizable
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The satellite map below shows the complete circle island route in driving order
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🛰️ Full Circle Island Route — Satellite view · Waikiki → East Oahu → Windward → North Shore → Back
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Circle Island Tour — All 10 Stops
Diamond Head → East Coast → Windward → North Shore → Back to Waikiki
10 Stops
1stop
Diamond Head
15 min photo stop

What makes this stop special

Oahu's most iconic landmark — the ancient volcanic tuff cone that defines Honolulu's skyline. Your guide will position you for the best angles and share the real story of Hawaii's most photographed crater.

⏱️ 15 min photo stop
2stop
Halona Blowhole
15 min photo stop

What makes this stop special

A natural lava tube that shoots seawater 30 feet into the air. Famous Pirates of the Caribbean filming location with one of Oahu's most dramatic coastlines.

⏱️ 15 min photo stop
3stop
Makapu'u Lookout
15 min photo stop

What makes this stop special

The easternmost tip of Oahu. Breathtaking windward coast panorama and the best whale watching spot on the island December through April.

⏱️ 15 min photo stop
4stop
Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut
30 min

What makes this stop special

Free macadamia nut tasting tour at one of Oahu's most beloved roadside stops. Chocolate covered, honey roasted, and every flavor in between.

⏱️ 30 min
5stop
Kualoa Beach Park & Chinaman's Hat
15 min photo stop

What makes this stop special

One of the most photographed spots on Oahu — the dramatic Ko'olau mountains meeting turquoise water with the famous Mokoli'i island (Chinaman's Hat) offshore.

⏱️ 15 min photo stop
6stop
Kahuku Food Trucks
1 hour lunch

What makes this stop special

The most famous food truck strip in Hawaii. Giovanni's Shrimp Truck (garlic butter plates since 1993), Seven Brothers Burgers, Kahuku Superette poke, and Mike's Huli Huli Chicken — all competing for your appetite on one legendary stretch of road.

⏱️ 1 hour lunch
7stop
Sunset Beach & Laniakea Turtle Beach
15 min

What makes this stop special

Walk the world's most famous surf beach then search for Hawaiian green sea turtles. Turtles bask on the beaches at an array of different spots along the North Shore — we'll search for them together.

⏱️ 15 min
8stop
Haleiwa Town
1 hour

What makes this stop special

The soul of the North Shore. Matsumoto Shave Ice since 1951, Patagonia, local art galleries, surf shops, and the best small-town Hawaii vibe on the island.

⏱️ 1 hour
9stop
Dole Plantation
30 min

What makes this stop special

World famous pineapple plantation and home of the iconic Dole Whip soft serve. The sweetest stop on the Circle Island Tour.

⏱️ 30 min
10stop
Green World Coffee Farm
30 min

What makes this stop special

Hawaii's only working coffee farm open to visitors. Free tastings of locally grown Oahu coffee — a hidden gem on the drive back to Waikiki.

⏱️ 30 min

⏱️ Planning Tips for the Full Circle

🕗Start at 7 or 8am — Start at 7 or 8am to get out before the crowds. Lunch lines are usually shorter.
💧Water included — 1 bottle of water is included.
🤿Hanauma Bay requires advance booking — Reservations fill up fast. On a private tour, we handle all the logistics for you.
🐋November–May = whale season — Makapuu is the best land-based whale watching on Oahu. Plan accordingly.
🍤Kahuku lunch stop — Plan to eat at Kahuku food trucks between 11am–1pm.
👟Sandals are fine for most stops — Comfortable shoes recommended for Diamond Head and Makapuu — both are paved but hilly.
☀️Reef-safe sunscreen only — Required by Hawaii law at Hanauma Bay. Bring mineral SPF50.
🚗On a private tour, we handle it all — Reservations, parking, timing, and insider knowledge at every stop.

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