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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
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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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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  • 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 offered
    During 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
        • Stroller 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 travelers can participate
        • Products may be adjusted due to government COVID-19 guidelines.
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

        • 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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        About the operator
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        • Royal Star Hawaii Deluxe Tours
          20,515
          Honolulu, Hawaii
          Joined in August 2008
        • L9880NRlenak
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience with Kalani
          Kalani was a perfect guide to Pearl Harbor. It was a pleassure riding with his bus. Would definitly do it again, everbody had a great time. 10/10
          Written February 10, 2025
        • Flyer18097720952
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          great experience with driver kalani
          much information during the ride it was a great experience driving with kalani really recommend the trip everybody enjoyed it
          Written February 10, 2025
        • W2412SLseanm
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Pearl Harbor Tour Review
          Great trip with an awesome Tour Guide Kalani. Great time learning about the history of Pearl Harbor and the history of Honolulu
          Written February 10, 2025
        • jenmS2370OJ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          great driver
          Kalani was an excellent driver. he was very funny and entertaining. 10-10 best driver ever. he has a hard job and he does it the best.
          Written February 10, 2025
        • U6391WBjanv
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Lola is the best ever !!!
          Trip was great but best of all was our guide & driver Lola !!! Couldn’t have had a better person for a tour guide, sent us in the right direction for food and snacks. A+ 🌞😊
          Written February 10, 2025
        • yolimarf2025
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Just Wondering
          Lola was incredibly knowledgeable, pleasant and funny throughout the tour!!!! Nice views and places we got to explore and enjoy…, 100 recommended!!!
          Written February 7, 2025
        • Charles M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          2025 1st visit to Hawaii, Pete Barb
          Kim are bus narrator was the best couldn’t ask for anything better,very professional Very experience, Very knowledgeable.
          Written February 7, 2025
        • 653JenniferK
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome tour — a must!
          KALANI was an amaxing tour bus driver! His wealth of knowledge about Honolulu and Pearl Harbour was incredible. It was a great day learning so much. Thank you!!
          Written February 6, 2025
        • Sunshine11857820308
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Pearl Harbour tour
          Kalani was a super upbeat, friendly and knowledgeable guide. He provided a good amount of information and was really knowledgeable on the Hawaiian language. In a short period of time he gave great insight into historical sites and people. Great guide and highly recommended.
          Written February 6, 2025
        • Takeshi M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          We toured the Dole Plantation and the town of Haleiwa!
          Chris was an excellent tour guide! He was very informative and a good sense of humor! Enjoyed the whole tour! Will definitely recommend it to other people!
          Written February 6, 2025
        • H5012WXjenniferr
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Good Tour
          This is an excellent tour. Our guide Kalani was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really learned a lot! The memorial was crowded but well worth it. The tour gives you just the right amount of time to experience and appreciate the Memorial. The information about the city was an added bonus!
          Written February 4, 2025
        • joshuarJ1097RL
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          Kalani was a great Guide. Different knowledge than the island tour guide we had the day before which was nice to have variety. Very nice and entertaining
          Written February 4, 2025
        • Pioneer05297662247
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Kalani was so personable.
          Kalani was so personable and had great insight and information. Highly recommend him and the Royal Star tour bus. Great stories and a lot of inside information about the island.
          Written February 3, 2025
        • kellylouise1977
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience
          Kalani was great! Fantastic guide with lots of great information and entertainment. Kalani was friendly and very knowledgeable.
          Written February 3, 2025
        • dhdjbb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Dole plantation trip
          Lola was an amazing tour guide driver super friendly and funny, whilst also very informative and gave great suggestions on how to spend our time
          Written February 3, 2025
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        A V
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        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!
        Written January 5, 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 January 9, 2025
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        Aachen, Germany4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        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.
        Written May 11, 2024
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        Davante H
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        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 March 22, 2024
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        Jayashree S
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        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 December 24, 2024
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        Rosalba J
        San Antonio, TX13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        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 August 11, 2023
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        corenana
        Madrid, Spain70 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        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.
        Written November 20, 2024
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        Deb S
        Green Bay, WI173 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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!
        Written November 14, 2024
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        Jessica J
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        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 March 28, 2024
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        DrCP
        11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 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 !
        Written August 4, 2023
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        Trail284729
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Family
        Lola is an amazing tour guide and an even better driver! She can reverse park her bus with no reverse camera and parking sensors. I was beyond impressed 😂 On a serious note, Lola is very knowledgeable of Hawaiian history and she delivered them in the most fun way. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see Oahu in a day. Thanks Lola!
        Written January 31, 2025
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