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Schedule:

• Availability: Daily
• Tour Times: 7:20 AM
• Duration: 9 Hours

Experience an Oahu island tour in Hawaii unlike any other! See Hawaiian green sea turtles in their natural habitat on Oahu’s beautiful North Shore. This fun island expedition takes you to a secret location where the turtles like to hang out. You’ll even get to snorkel with them (weather conditions permitting). This Oahu Turtle Eco Adventure is truly a unique tour and is great fun for the entire family. 

About the Tour

Welcome to our beautiful Circle the Island Hawaii Turtle Tour of Oahu with an emphasis on the majestic Hawaiian sea turtle or “Honu.” Sit back and relax as we chauffeur you out of the city and immediately immerse you into the real Hawaii.

Throughout the day, we will show you all of the wonderful island locations such as Turtle Beach and Chinaman’s Hat, as well as introduce you to some of the most delicious seafood dishes on the island.

On this trip, you’ll be transported to see a rural side of Oahu where you’ll learn about the unique culture and history and experience some of the most sacred places on the island. Bring your ohana (family) with you on this wonderful family-friendly island tour. Children or Keiki are welcome to explore this paradise with you and infants three and under are free when they ride as a lap child.

Included Fun Stops:

• Diamond Head Lookout.
• Halona Blowhole Lookout
• Tropical Farms
• Chinaman’s Hat
• Famous Shrimp Truck
• North Shore Beaches
• Turtle Town
• Dole Plantation

On the way, we also pass by Kahala neighborhood, Sandy Beach, Makapuu Point, Waimanalo town, Koolau range, and Waimea Bay.

Recommendations:

• Please bring a towel, swimsuit, sunscreen.
• Don’t forget your camera and bottled water.
• Bring some cash for lunch, souvenirs, and tips.

Special Notes:

• Waikiki hotel pick-ups start at 7:20 AM and we return to Waikiki by 4:30 PM.
• Note: As our company name states, we provide a scenic tour around our beautiful island. We make it a priority to visit the beaches most frequented by our Hawaiian green sea turtles, however on occasion due to weather or sea conditions our guests may not experience them on the beaches or while snorkeling. They are beautiful and awesome creatures of nature and sometimes unpredictable, therefore we can not guarantee turtle sightings.

(Itinerary )

Itinerary:

• Waikiki Pickup (7:20 AM – 8:00 AM)

Our shuttle will arrive at 7:20 AM for pick up in Waikiki, with a local guide to help you prepare for a day of exploring the island of Oahu. Pick-up times vary by hotel and will be automatically assigned when you input your information into our online booking platform.

• Diamond Head Lookout

The first lookout we visit is an elevated view perched on the eastern side of Waikiki’s famous Diamond Head Volcano, This lookout grants us a great 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 more 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.

• Halona Blowhole

Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions that occurred from Oahu’s Koko Head crater formed the natural occurrence known as the Halona Blowhole. This lava tube extends into the ocean with a very narrow opening at the top, and when the surf is just right, water pressure builds up within the lava tube and erupts through the narrow opening creating a special Hawaiian Geyser for your viewing pleasure.

• Makapuu Point

Witness Waimanalo’s dramatic sea cliffs as we turn into Oahu’s windward side as we begin our journey to the North Shore of Oahu. Look off into the azure blue waters of the bay and you will see Oahu’s famous Manana Island also known as Rabbit island due to its Rabbit shape.

• Hawaiian Coffee and Macadamia Nut Tastings

After a beautiful drive along Oahu’s eastern coastline, our next stop is a local shop that finds itself tucked away under-aged Banyan Trees with macadamia nut and delicious Kona coffee tastings, along with very tempting Hawaiian chocolates amongst other treats.

• Chinaman’s Hat and Kualoa Valley Mountain Range

Chinaman’s Hat, also known as Mokolii, is nestled right next to the Kualoa Valley Mountain range. This location is known for its dramatic landscape filmed in a number of Hollywood movies; most notably and fan-favorite Jurassic Park. The island has earned the nickname Chinaman’s Hat from its resemblance to the straw hats that the Chinese immigrants wore when working Oahu’s sugar plantations during the early 1900s.

• Famous North Shore Shrimp Lunch on Local Hawaiian Farm

Our guide will walk you through a local taro patch on a farm located at the base of the Koʻolau Mountain Range. Get a first-hand look at how ancient Hawaiian agriculture practices live on and how to this day still manage to provide for local families to live off the land using the techniques and traditions passed down through generations. We also eat lunch at the farm. The farm has a restaurant that can prepare all of the famous North Shore delicacies. Garlic Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, and Kalua Pork are just some of the mouth-watering plates available for lunch. Vegetarian options are available. Please bring cash for lunch.

• Tropical Fruit Stands

After lunch, we make a stop at North Shore tropical fruit stands, which offer ice-cold coconuts to drink from, fresh mangos, and other tropical treats.

• North Shore Sunset Beach

A change of pace from the crowded beaches of Waikiki, The infamous Sunset Beach on the North Shore offers tranquility and is the epitome of a beautiful Hawaiian Beach. However don’t lets the summer months fool you, during the winter months, swells of 30 to 40 feet can be seen from the safe confines of shore.

• Hawaii Green Sea Turtle Beach Snorkeling

Hono is the Hawaiian name for our beloved Green Sea Turtles. Our Honu is very Hawaiian in that they love to lay on the sand and bask under the warm sun. We take you to a beach where we spend 90 minutes hoping to spot this incredible occurrence and we will also provide snorkeling gear so guests can go for a swim and hopefully snorkel alongside a green sea turtle as well. Snorkel Gear is included in the price of the tour. Please alert your guest to bring sunscreen and a towel.

• Dole Pineapple Plantation

A historic pineapple plantation home to pineapple magnets, pineapple t-shirts, pineapple keychains, and most importantly pineapple ice cream aka Dole Whip!! A great way to end the day and get some pineapple-themed souvenirs for your friends and family back home.

• Drive-by to Kahala neighborhood, Sandy Beach, Makapuu Point, Waimanalo town, Koolau range, and Waimea Bay.
• Waikiki Return (Approximately 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM  – depending on the traffic.)