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13M – Oahu Grand Circle Island, Dole Plantation, and Macadamia Farms Tour Departing from Maui by Aloha Sunshine Tours: Runs Daily @ 8AM – Pick-up between 7AM – 8AM – Duration 11 – 12 Hrs – All Ages.
Price: $459.99 (Adult) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Island: Oahu
Best for: Maui-based visitors giving up a whole day to see Oahu. The 11-12 hour tour starts in Honolulu, so you fly from Kahului (OGG) and back on top of it – round-trip flights are included
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WHAT THE CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR INVOLVES
Next, marvel at the natural wonder of Halona Blowhole, where ocean waves erupt through volcanic rock formations, followed by a drive past the scenic Sandy Beach Park, known for its powerful surf. As the tour continues, you’ll take in the serene beauty of Makapu’u Beach and the postcard-perfect sands of Waimanalo Beach before arriving at Kualoa Regional Park, where you’ll enjoy views of the iconic Chinaman’s Hat Island. For lunch, savor the island’s famous garlic shrimp at Tanaka’s Shrimp Stand in Kahuku, offering a true taste of local North Shore cuisine. Your journey through Oahu’s North Shore continues with stops at Turtle Bay Beach and drive-throughs of legendary surf spots like Sunset Beach, Banzai Pipeline, and Shark’s Cove, where world-class waves meet stunning coastal views.
HOW IT RUNS
The tour starts in Honolulu after your flight. Pass by Waimea Bay and Laniakea Beach, famous for its sea turtles, before visiting Puaʻena Point Beach Park, a peaceful spot for reflecting on the island’s natural beauty. To complete your adventure, explore the charming town of Haleiwa with a visit to a local macadamia nut store, followed by a stop at the Dole Plantation for a taste of Hawaii’s famous pineapples. Wrap up your day with a refreshing cup of local coffee at Green World Coffee Farms. This tour offers the perfect mix of natural beauty, local flavors, and cultural history, making it an absolute must for anyone looking to fully experience Oahu.
GETTING THERE FROM MAUI
Round-trip airfare between Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu is included in the $459.99. That is the key to the price: the same Oahu circle island loop booked from Waikiki runs about $137, and the difference here is essentially your flights. Aloha Sunshine Tours price their other inter-island day trips the same way – their Maui to Oahu Pearl Harbor trip states plainly that the fare sits above an Oahu ground tour precisely because it covers round-trip airfare.
Expect a very early airport start. On this operator’s comparable trips you meet at your home island’s airport rather than in Honolulu, and check in at the airline counter yourself; their Kauai equivalent has guests at the airport by 5:45am. Plan for something similar out of Kahului, and confirm your exact meeting time and terminal when you book – the meeting address shown on this listing is the operator’s Honolulu location, not an OGG meeting point.
Bring valid government-issued photo ID and make sure the name on your booking matches it exactly. This is a real airline check-in, so a mismatch can cost you the trip outright.
The flight is about 35 minutes, and OGG to HNL is the busiest inter-island route in the state. That is the biggest thing working in your favour: more departures across the morning than from any other neighbour island, so a delay is less likely to end your day. The tour itself runs 11 to 12 hours on Oahu; add flights and airport time at both ends and a realistic door-to-door day is around 15 to 16 hours.
One thing people miss: because flights are involved, cancellation terms are stricter than on an ordinary tour. The same operator’s Kauai day trip requires seven days’ notice for a full refund and charges change fees per segment. Confirm the window that applies here before booking.
Honest verdict: of the three departure islands, Maui is where this makes most sense – shortest hop, highest frequency, and a long day rather than a punishing one.
PRICING
Rates are set by the operator and vary by season, group size and session length. Current pricing is shown on the live booking calendar above. Checked against FareHarbor, August 2026.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– It is a long day, so bring water and a hat
– Wear comfortable shoes for repeated stops
– Bring a card for lunch and entry fees where not included
– Cancellation: Confirm the operator’s current cancellation window when you book.
WHO IT IS FOR
Visitors staying on Maui who want Oahu’s full coastal loop in a single day, and who will trade a pre-dawn start and a 15-hour day for it. Round-trip airfare from Kahului is included in the $459.99, so this is a packaged day rather than a tour you arrange your own flights around – which is the main reason to book this version instead of assembling a $137 Oahu-based loop and an OGG-HNL fare yourself. It suits people who want one booking and no logistics. It suits families with young children badly, and it is poor value on a short Maui trip where losing a whole day costs you more than the fare does. Airport timing, ID requirements and the stricter flight-inclusive cancellation terms are covered above.
Consider instead: if you are already on Oahu, do not book this version – the same loop runs from Waikiki at $137 with Fly Shuttle Tours, or as the eight-hour Sights and Bites tour at $149. Equivalent departure-island versions run from Kauai and the Big Island.
HOW IT COMPARES
The same day is sold from Kauai and the Big Island at the same $459.99. If you are already on Oahu, the Ultimate Circle Island tour from Waikiki covers similar ground in ten hours for $137, without the flights. Read island-hopping day trips to compare every inter-island option.
BROWSE MORE
More Oahu island bus tours are here, alongside the wider Oahu collection. Planning ahead? Read which Hawaiian island suits your trip. Planning ahead? Read our guide to whether a circle island tour is worth a full day. Deciding how to split your trip? Read how many days you need in Hawaii. Comparing inter-island days? Read every Hawaii island-hopping day trip and what it costs.
