Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour
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Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour
By Royal Star Hawaii Deluxe Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 9h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- More Scenic Spots and Drive
- Hard-to-Get-to Places
- Historical Sites
- Tropical Farms
- Unparalleled Comfort aboard our Deluxe Bus Tour
- Our Exceptional Driver Guide
- Taste of Hawaii Poi Malasada with bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- *IMPORTANT: Please refer to our image gallery for pick-up times and locations for each option. Pick-up Schedule: *Ala Moana, 6:30AM *Hotel La Croix Olohana Street, 6:50AM *Hale Koa, 6:45AM *Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot, 6:40AM *Hokulani Waikiki, 6:55AM *Hyatt Regency Back Entrance on Koa Avenue under green awning, 7:05 AM *Prince Waikiki at Main Entrance, 6:35 AM *Seaside Avenue front of Ross Dress for Less, 7:00AM *Waikiki Beach Marriott Paoakalani Ave. Bus Depot, 7:10 AM
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3961P37- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Products may be adjusted due to government COVID-19 guidelines.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3961P37
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Itinerary
- Pass byDiamond Head Beach ParkKahalaHanauma Bay Nature Preserve
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- D3380HQmariau0 contributionsHighly recommend!Perfect tour to see the Dole Plantation and visit Haleiwa. Our tour guide Kalani made the trip with all his facts of Hawaii, personal stories, and tips on where to eat!!Written 16 March 2025
- willieg8990 contributionsGreat tour, great driverSix and a half hours was perfect, it was enough time to really enjoy the trip and gave us enough time in the afternoon for other activities. The tour was great and very in-depth. Chris the bus driver was awesome! Super knowledgeable and kind, he made the trip even better. If you have the chance, take it! I didn’t take pictures because I was too busy enjoying everything.Written 12 March 2025
- G3369YXoliviaa0 contributionsOh yeah!!Chris! What a guy man! He was so great to have as our guide and driver. Not only intelligent but also very kind hearted and wise. The actual activities themselves were a lot of fun. This program is new and it’s super cool to know we’re one of the very few first riders to do it! I wanted to visit the plantation last yet but wasn’t able to due to no ride! This solved that for me!Written 12 March 2025
- justinsX191OD0 contributionsThe amazing KimoKimo is amazing and we loved every minute of the tour. Brings the Hawaiian culture alive with this focused tour. He asked that we shout out Larry also… you’re great too. Great day for my wife’s birthdayWritten 11 March 2025
- victorjU7885VM0 contributionsAmazingThe view was amazing. Our driver Lola has a very pleasant personality. We really enjoyed her. We enjoyed the tour at Dole.Written 10 March 2025
- M7431RScynthiaj0 contributionsAmazingOur tour was amazing with Lola. She has a very pleasant personality. The Dole Pineapple train tour was exiting. The food at Northshore was excellent.Written 10 March 2025
- Venture135613096610 contributionsAmazing TripLola was great. She really knew the history of Hawaii and was very helpful and funny. She made it easy to get the tickets for dole and recommended amazing lunch spots.Written 10 March 2025
- 4-from-Ottawa0 contributionsPerfect day.What a beautiful magnificent day we spent with Lola. We went to Dole Plantation. Lola walked us to purchase our tickets for the train ride around the pineapple fields. We arrived in Haleiwa shortly before lunch and stayed for 2 hours. Enjoyed some good shopping and lunch at Uncle Bo’s. We had time to stop at a small outdoor market to buy some macadamia nuts. It was a perfect day. Lola’s knowledge about all things Hawaiian is unsurpassed. She is the absolute best driver and tour guide.Written 9 March 2025
- T9032RLstephanies0 contributionsDole Plantarion and HaleiwaChris was an awesome driver & tour guide He took us to important sites in Honolulu, shared great information along the way to Dole Plantation and the town of Haleiwa. He recommended a fabulous restaurant for lunch in Haleiwa. You can tell Chris really enjoys his job - he take such good care of his passengers. The tour is alot of fun!Written 7 March 2025
- roselinb20220 contributionsHawaiian tour of city and dole and north shoreChris was EXCELLENT TOOK US TO HIS FAVORITE LOCAL FOOD SEVEN BROTHERS WHICH WAS DELICIOUS! Loved Dole platation espically dole whip! Enjoyed all the city tourand new hawaiin words we learned 5 stars!Written 7 March 2025
- happytrails1220150 contributionsPearl Harbour ExperienceJay picked us up from our hotel on time and gave us a fantastic history of Hawaii before taking us through downtown Honolulu taking us past Iolani Palace, the Capitol Building and the King Kamehamena statue. I really enjoyed visiting the Bational Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Our next stop was Pearl Harbor. What a sobering experience to learn of the lead up to and day of 7 December 1941. A visit to USS Arizona and Battleship Missouri is a must. Thank you for a great day Jay.Written 6 March 2025
- Navigator509286279090 contributionsDo the tour! You won’t regret itWe weren’t planning on doing a tour but I am so glad we did! Kalani was so informative, funny and made the trip a real pleasure - Kalani thank you for your awesome tour and advice! We highly recommend you do this if you’re on the fence about booking a tour - we got to see areas we wouldn’t have seen and then be told so much great information about Honolulu! 10/10 - we will be back!Written 6 March 2025
- booter860 contributionsExcellent history day in Pearl HarborOur driver Jay did a great job giving us details about island history on the way over and Chris was just as informative on the way back. We did all 3 destinations- the Arizona, the USS Missouri and the Aviation museum and while a museum buff who could have spent the entire day at one museum the timing for each place was about perfect. Would recommend to friends and family.Written 6 March 2025
- danielbZ3293DG0 contributionsN/AKalani and Jay were entertaining and were very knowledgeable of them home of Honolulu. Would recommend to anyone to go with them.Written 6 March 2025
- Quest181068263040 contributionsHaleiwa Express with Lola!Lola was amazing! We enjoyed it so much. She studied Hawaiian History and European History and she taught us a lot. Haleiwa is amazing and a must try, and the Dole Plantation is a nice commercial experience too. Would recommend!Written 3 March 2025
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Jan 2025 • Friends
Tony was really awesome! He gave us lots of fun facts that are actually fun and he delivered them in a funny way. He had lots of great local stories too!
We did this tour on our second day and it felt like it was a great introduction to our Hawaii trip because we got to explore pretty much the entire Oahu island and got to know about Hawaiian culture. I suggest doing this early on in your trip as well!
I’m glad we did this because renting our own car would have been more expensive. All of the entrance fees (except for the Dole plantation maze and ride) and parking fees were already included in the trip. We also got free local malasadas and a bottle of water.
It’s great value for the money!
We did this tour on our second day and it felt like it was a great introduction to our Hawaii trip because we got to explore pretty much the entire Oahu island and got to know about Hawaiian culture. I suggest doing this early on in your trip as well!
I’m glad we did this because renting our own car would have been more expensive. All of the entrance fees (except for the Dole plantation maze and ride) and parking fees were already included in the trip. We also got free local malasadas and a bottle of water.
It’s great value for the money!
Written 5 January 2025
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Aloha, avS8544KX!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that Tony made your tour fun and informative with his great stories and facts. It’s fantastic that the tour helped you explore Oahu and learn about Hawaiian culture early in your trip. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience!
Mahalo!
Royal Star Hawaii
Written 9 January 2025
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Aachen, Germany4 contributions
We booked this trip via our concierge at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. At $135 per person a little pricier than the various coupon booklet offers, but definitely worth it —it was a wonderful trip!
Our guide Tony was a fountain of knowledge, he clearly cares deeply about sharing great stories and interesting facts about Oahu, while taking us safely around the island. Recent events were reflected in his narrative, so clearly not one of those canned and never-updated scripts.
We’d recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a first impression and overview of the island beyond the Waikiki hustle-and-bustle.
Our guide Tony was a fountain of knowledge, he clearly cares deeply about sharing great stories and interesting facts about Oahu, while taking us safely around the island. Recent events were reflected in his narrative, so clearly not one of those canned and never-updated scripts.
We’d recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a first impression and overview of the island beyond the Waikiki hustle-and-bustle.
Written 11 May 2024
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Davante H
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Dec 2023 • Solo
The Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour is highly recommended by travelers, with a 99% recommendation rate. It’s praised for its comprehensive itinerary that includes scenic spots, historical sites, and tropical farms, providing unparalleled comfort aboard a deluxe bus tour. The exceptional driver guide and the Taste of Hawaii Poi Malasada with bottled water are highlights of the tour. The tour is known for its excellent value, starting at $135.00 per adult, and offers free cancellation with a full refund if done at least 24 hours in advance
Written 22 March 2024
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Jayashree S
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Dec 2024 • Family
If you’re a first time visitor to Honolulu or short on time highly recommend the city tour with Grand Star City Island tour. It’s a day tour that covers all the top spots in Oahu. Best way to cover the entire island in a day. And the bus driver/ guide Tony was amazing!!!! He is a local and explained the history of each spot really well. He was relatable, humorous and kept the entire trip interesting. Overall a great experience!!!
Written 24 December 2024
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Rosalba J
San Antonio, TX13 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Reserved this tour online a day before the event and was pleasantly impressed by the prompt response by the staff confirming my reservations. The driver, Lola, arrived on time & full of positive energy! The bus was so comfortable and clean with excellent accommodations & great temperature! Lola was such a great & fun host, very informative & had a lot of historical knowledge about each destination. She really made it so fun & enjoyable for all of us! I also felt safe on her bus. She brought us all a Hawaiian poi “donut” - which was absolutely delicious, and water! Lola is very personable & likable. She is very proud of her heritage & studied cultural history at the University which explains her great speaking skills & knowledge. I felt very entertained & a bit more informed of Hawaiian culture. The tour itself drove us by many beautiful beaches on the North Shore, rich & famous neighborhoods, gorgeous landscapes, saw many rock formations such as the Chinaman hat, alligator, rabbit popping out & the lion rock. Did some coffee & a variety of macadamia nuts tasting, visited the Dole Plantation, the Byodo-In Temple, saw a black goose, 2 huge turtles and a seal relaxing on the beach! Enjoyed the quaint beachside town of Haleiwa & the various food trucks! We ate coconut shrimp from the famous Cameron Shrimp truck, which I highly recommend and then stopped by a new Mexican restaurant for a drink. I highly recommend this tour, you will gain so much knowledge, there’s shopping at each stop, food & drinks! Be sure to try an ice cream cone at the Dole plantation too! Again, Lola was an excellent host and she kept us on schedule!
Written 11 August 2023
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corenana
Madrid, Spain70 contributions
Nov 2024 • Business
This tour takes you to several attractions, you get to see part of the island without having to drive yourself.
Our guide was Marlon: fun, gave us a lot of historic info, even taught us some words in hawaiian.thank you Marlon!
In Haleiwa, i would recommend bringing your own food and visiting the town, instead of spending one hour waiting for the food.
At the Dole plantation go to the back of the building to get dole whip, the truck in the front gets crowded. You have time just fo walk around a bit. No time for the pineapple express, the tour takes 15 min but the waiting time is more than 30 mins. If you really want to go, first check out the queue, then buy the tickets.
Our guide was Marlon: fun, gave us a lot of historic info, even taught us some words in hawaiian.thank you Marlon!
In Haleiwa, i would recommend bringing your own food and visiting the town, instead of spending one hour waiting for the food.
At the Dole plantation go to the back of the building to get dole whip, the truck in the front gets crowded. You have time just fo walk around a bit. No time for the pineapple express, the tour takes 15 min but the waiting time is more than 30 mins. If you really want to go, first check out the queue, then buy the tickets.
Written 20 November 2024
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Deb S
Green Bay, WI172 contributions
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I had an amazing all-day Oahu Island tour with the best guide, Lola! The coach bus was comfortable and had a convenient, clean restroom. Lola was not only funny and informative, but she also gave fantastic recommendations at each stop. To top it all off, she treated us to fresh poi donuts, which were absolutely delicious. This tour exceeded all my expectations and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Oahu. Thank you, Lola, for making our day unforgettable!
I had an amazing all-day Oahu Island tour with the best guide, Lola! The coach bus was comfortable and had a convenient, clean restroom. Lola was not only funny and informative, but she also gave fantastic recommendations at each stop. To top it all off, she treated us to fresh poi donuts, which were absolutely delicious. This tour exceeded all my expectations and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Oahu. Thank you, Lola, for making our day unforgettable!
Written 14 November 2024
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James S
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Nov 2024 • Family
I want to share my thoughts on Ellen's tour. The whole family found it to be a fun and uplifting experience. The way she connected with us gave us a positive vibe. Plus her sense of humor always made us smile, whether providing interesting history of the big island or just chatting with us. It's refreshing to see someone who genuinely cares about making people laugh and feel good. Ellen is great at her job!
If you’re interested in a tour of the big island, I highly recommend Ellen!
If you’re interested in a tour of the big island, I highly recommend Ellen!
Written 14 February 2025
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Jessica J
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Mar 2024 • Couples
Lola was amazing. She knew the cute like the back of her hand. She not only provided us with the history of the land, but she made it fun. We had delicious traditional donuts and ice coke water. I want to recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater because some stops can get really chilly. Also, this is a nine hour trip, bring a few snacks for the ride.
Written 28 March 2024
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DrCP
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July 2023 • Family
An Amazing tour for the whole family , especially if you don't want a Circle Island Tour that involves snorkeling as part of the package. The bus driver/tour guide , Ms. Lola, was extremely entertaining and informative. She kept our attention toward the major landmarks to see at all times while giving us a history of the rich Hawaiian culture.
The Macadamia Farm and Dole Plantation offer unique souvenirs (particularly the Macadamia nuts and Local coffee) that aren't found in the ABC store. The 100% Kona variety is so delicious , but so pricey and difficult to find on the East Coast so we splurged on a few bags without regret.
Don't miss out on the photo op at the Japanese Temple to ring the giant bell for Long life, Health, and Prosperity. I taught my girls that if you hold out your hand very still with the koi/duck food in your palm close to the ground, the local doves will literally fly onto your palm to feed on it !
ALSO, Don't miss out on Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleiwa on the North Shore part of the excursion, its worth the hype ! There are local art stores from famous artists such as Tabora and Wyland who specialize in Sea Scapes that are so life-like that it'll will blow you away . You may be tempted to buy one before you leave !
The Macadamia Farm and Dole Plantation offer unique souvenirs (particularly the Macadamia nuts and Local coffee) that aren't found in the ABC store. The 100% Kona variety is so delicious , but so pricey and difficult to find on the East Coast so we splurged on a few bags without regret.
Don't miss out on the photo op at the Japanese Temple to ring the giant bell for Long life, Health, and Prosperity. I taught my girls that if you hold out your hand very still with the koi/duck food in your palm close to the ground, the local doves will literally fly onto your palm to feed on it !
ALSO, Don't miss out on Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleiwa on the North Shore part of the excursion, its worth the hype ! There are local art stores from famous artists such as Tabora and Wyland who specialize in Sea Scapes that are so life-like that it'll will blow you away . You may be tempted to buy one before you leave !
Written 4 August 2023
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Hello, we will be staying at Aqua Palms Waikiki, 1850 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96815. Do you pick up from this hotel?
Written 5 October 2024
Is this your similar to the grand circle tour that visits 16 locations? Do you see similar spots? I’ve seen both online and don’t know which one to book.
Written 25 September 2024
Would you be able to pick up from Seaside Ave, infront of Ross Dress store. Since my booked hotel Kuhio Bayan is not included from the location pick up, but near Seaside ave. Lastly, what to select in booking, if the hotel is not included in pick up location? "Hotel not yet booked". Let me know . thanks.
Written 5 February 2023
Contact the tour company. Our hotel were not pick up station, but usually they assign near by hotel, pick people up together. Contacting them is the best way.
Written 5 February 2023
Are admission tickets to the various stops, such as Dole Plantation and Coffee factory included? Thank you!
Written 12 September 2022
The dole plantation is free to visit but you will have to pay for extra stuff such as dole whip, anything you purchase in the gift shop, and in order to take a tour you will also have to pay but you are free to walk the grounds. The coffee factory is also free to visit and has free coffee and nut samples. You will have to pay for the items you want to purchase. I highly recommend this tour and I recommend going with Lola! She was the best. Mahalo!
Written 13 September 2022
What is the nearest pickup to the Bamboo Waikiki Hotel and what time? Also is there a lunch stop?
Written 7 July 2022
When you book the trip, they will give you the pickup locations. I hope you get Lulu as your driver/tour guide. She's hilarious! There is a lunch stop and there will be a number of places to choose from. There is also a stop at the Dole pineapple plantation where you can get pineapple ice cream. It's really good and they give you a large portion. My wife and I split one and it was very filling. Definitely recommend this tour!
Written 9 July 2022
What should we wear? Are we going to any places that we could potentially get dirty?
Written 12 June 2022
Great excursion for wearing white, no problem. A couple of stops are windy so a flared sundress would be annoying.
Written 15 June 2022
What would be the closest pick up location - I'm coming via cruise on pier 2. Thanks
Written 30 May 2022
There are several pick up points, you may need to UBER to one of them. When you check their website I remember it listing the various pick up points but I don't think any were close to you.
Written 2 June 2022
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