Where does the Grand Circle Island Tour start & end?

This tour has three starting points, Waikiki on the south shore of the island; Ko Olina on the west side; and Turtle Bay on the north shore. Regardless of where you start, the tour will travel in a counterclockwise loop, ending where you began. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! Byodo-In Japanese Temple Sunset Beach Banzai Pipeline Haleiwa Shark’s Cove Kahuku Shrimp trucks Kualoa Ranch Polynesian Cultural Center Waimea Valley Waimea Bay Dole Plantation For help planning your day check out our Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!

Can I join the Grand Circle Island tour along the route?

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

What should I budget for the Grand Circle Island tour?

How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs:$5.00 per person: Byodo-In Temple (cash only)$25.00/adult and $15.00/child per person: Waimea Valley entry$15.00 per person: Lunch$27.00/adult and $23.00/child per person: Dole Plantation — Train, Maze and Garden pass$6.00 per person: Dole Whip$4.00 per person: Pie at Ted’s Bakery or shave ice at Matsumoto’s

What should I pack for the Grand Circle Island tour?

Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day. SneakersHiking ClothesWater Bottle Bug Spray (for Waimea Valley)Towel Bathing Suit Sandals Sunscreen Sun Glasses and/or Hat Snacks Cash Car Charger *Very Important*Phone Mount

What are the hours of operation for stops on the Grand Circle Island tour?

Leonard's Bakery 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m, open daily Moanalua Gardens 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Green World Coffee 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. dailyDole Plantation 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily North Shore Soap Factory Weekdays 10AM–4PM Saturday 8:30AM–4PM Sunday 11AM - 4PMMatsumoto Shave Ice 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, open daily Waimea Bay 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMHawaiian Temple - Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau 7AM–5:30PM DailyTed's Bakery 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, open daily Kahuku Shrimp & Food Trucks 10AM–6PM dailyLaie Temple 9 AM to 9 PM dailyLaie Point 7AM–6:45 PM dailyPolynesian Cultural Center 12:45 PM – 9:00 PM, open Monday - Saturday, closed Sundays. Restaurant and Marketplace open at 11:00 AMKahana Bay 7AM–8PM DailyKualoa Ranch 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily Byodo In - Japanese Temple 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., open daily

Can I take the Grand Circle Island tour in the opposite direction?

No, this tour can only be done counterclockwise. If you’re looking for a similar experience but want to travel clockwise around the island — starting your day on the North Shore — check out our Legendary North Shore Loop.

Grand Circle Island Tour

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About The Tour

Get an in-depth look at Oahu on the Grand Circle Island Tour! You’ll travel the island stopping at world-renowned surf spots, historic sites, foodie towns, and the famous North Shore.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline
•⁠ Hike to a waterfall at Waimea Valley
•⁠ Eat garlic shrimp in Kahuku and shave ice in Haleiwa eewfwfe
•⁠ Snorkel at Shark’s Cove (no sharks)csc
•⁠ Grab a Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation

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Recommended Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Waikiki, Ko Olina or Turtle Bay Resort
Direction: Counterclockwise loop, ending where you began

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Things to do on the Tour Include:

Laie Temple

Kahuku Fruit Stand

Kahana Bay

Tropical Nut Farms

Polynesian Cultural Center

Byodo In - Japanese Temple

Laie Point

Waimea Valley

Dole Plantation

Matsumoto Shave Ice

Ted's Bakery

Chinaman’s Hat — Mokoliʻi

Kahuku Shrimp & Food Trucks

Leonard's Bakery

Kualoa Ranch

Haleiwa Beach

Waimea Bay

Shark's Cove

Banzai Pipeline

Sunset Beach

Pounder's Beach

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Hello Shaka Guiders!
It’s been about a year since Hurricane Helene impacted the Blue Ridge Parkway South and Asheville tours (don’t worry—the Virginia tour is unaffected!), and we’ve been receiving a lot of questions about current conditions.
Unfortunately, many roads in the affected areas are still closed, and from what we can tell, full recovery will take many more months—possibly even years. We strongly recommend checking the links we’ve provided for the latest updates so you can plan the best route for your adventure.
That said, don’t let this discourage you from exploring the region. The towns surrounding the Parkway—especially Asheville—are still full of charm, character, and incredible things to see and do. And now more than ever, they could use your support. Local businesses that depend on Parkway travelers are feeling the impact of reduced traffic.
Even if you can’t drive every mile of the Parkway, you can still have an amazing trip. Enjoy Asheville’s artsy vibe and mountain views, take in the beauty of Craggy Gardens when the rhododendrons bloom, and don’t miss a visit to one of our favorite stops—the North Carolina Arboretum.
We’ll continue to update this notice as the area recovers.
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Shina B
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This was a great tour. We started on Waikiki and it was as if a guide was with us. We’ve been to Hawaii more than 3 times and we learned things we never heard before. We appreciated being able to stop and pause and resume later. The GPS on the app was fantastic and the best part was when the tour ended the guide directed us back to our start point. We highly recommend this app. If we could, we would have left a tip. lol

MehtaFamily2003
28 Dec 2025

We’ve used Shaka Guide on Maui, Kauai, and Oahu and it’s absolutely wonderful. Very entertaining and take the guesswork out of taking a road trip!

Matthew S.
27 Dec 2025

I don't usually care that much about the history of the places I travel to as I enjoy natural scenery but this guide exceeded my expectations, I just did the Kauai North shore tour and it was great and worked well. I just hope they can get it working in Android Auto soon.

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