Oahu Tour Busby Oahu Genius

The original circle island tour, running since 1974

Get out of the bus and onto the island.

Who wants to spend a vacation day stuck on a bus?

The Majestic Circle Island Tour gets you out and into the places cheaper circle island tours drive past. You leave Waikiki for about nine hours in a small air-conditioned mini-bus, with lunch and a drink included, plus admission to Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Valley. E Noa Tours has run this day since 1974 and has served more than 2,000,000 guests in the last 50 years.

Pick your date and check availability on the booking page.

At a glance

About nine hours from Waikiki, with lunch and admissions included.

Duration
About 9 hours
A full loop, from your Waikiki pickup back to Waikiki.
The ride
Small-group mini-bus
Air-conditioned, with a certified E Noa Tours guide.
Included
Lunch and the two big admissions
A meal and a drink, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, and Pali parking.
Pickup
Waikiki only
Six hotels and landmarks.

Your guide may adjust the route for your enjoyment and safety.

Majestic Circle Island Highlight Video

This is the highlight film for the day, so you can see the island before you book.

Where you get off

Seven stops, in this order. Cheaper circle island tours mostly drive past. This one is built so you spend the day at the places. Waimea Valley has occasional seasonal closures; your guide may adjust the route on those days.

Read the stop guide
  1. 01
    Nuuanu Pali Lookout

    Windward cliff views, and the pass from Kamehameha's 1795 battle. Parking is included.

  2. 02
    Byodo-In Temple (admission included)

    A replica of the Uji temple, in Kaneohe's Valley of the Temples. Admission is included.

  3. 03
    Tropical Macadamia Nut Farm

    A windward farm stop for Hawaii's macadamia nut. You get off here instead of rolling past.

  4. 04
    Lunch (included)

    Lunch (and a drink) is included; the lunch spot is confirmed when you book.

  5. 05
    North Shore community & coastline scenic drive

    The North Shore road itself: coastal communities, beaches, and the surf this shore is known for.

  6. 06
    Waimea Valley (admission included)

    A botanical garden walk to Waimea Falls. Admission is included. Occasional seasonal closures.

  7. 07
    Haleiwa Town / Dole Plantation

    Haleiwa's harbor town, then Dole Plantation for pineapple treats and a stretch.

Book the Majestic Circle Island Tour

Pick your date and check availability on the booking page.

Need the bus for your own group?

A private or group day starts with your date, your headcount, and where you want to be picked up. Send a note and we'll reply with options. A request does not hold a seat.

Private and group tours are planned and handled by the Oahu Genius team. Request a private or group tour.

Private & group tours

Before you book

The short version: get off the bus, lunch is included, and pickup is in Waikiki.

All questions

What is the best circle island tour on Oahu?

The best circle island tour on Oahu is the one that gets you off the bus. E Noa Tours offers the Majestic Circle Island Tour, the original circle island tour, running since 1974. E Noa Tours has served more than 2,000,000 guests in the last 50 years. Cheaper loops mostly stay on the road. This one is planned around time at the stops.

What stops are on the Oahu circle island tour?

In order, you stop at Nuuanu Pali Lookout; Byodo-In Temple (admission included); Tropical Macadamia Nut Farm; Lunch (included); North Shore community & coastline scenic drive; Waimea Valley (admission included); Haleiwa Town / Dole Plantation. You step off at each of them instead of watching the island from your seat.

Is lunch included on the circle island tour?

Yes. Lunch (and a drink) is included; the lunch spot is confirmed when you book.

Majestic Circle Island TourAbout 9 hours

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