Oahu Coach Tour Including Dole Plantation and Waimea Falls
Oahu, Hawaii
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Trip Type: Plantation Tours
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Experience Oahu’s natural beauty and historic sites on a full-day coach tour that circles the island of Oahu. See North Shore beaches like Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay. Take in the scenery at Diamond Head, the Halona Blowhole, Hanauma Bay and Nu'uanu Pali lookout. Walk through the grounds of Byodo-In Temple, the Dole Plantation and Waimea Valley. Your expert guide shares informative commentary throughout the day as you enjoy stunning views and island landmarks during your 120-mile (193 km) drive.
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Experience Oahu’s natural beauty and historic sites on a full-day coach tour that circles the island of Oahu. See North Shore beaches like Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay. Take in the scenery at Diamond Head, the Halona Blowhole, Hanauma Bay and Nu'uanu Pali lookout. Walk through the grounds of Byodo-In Temple, the Dole Plantation and Waimea Valley. Your expert guide shares informative commentary throughout the day as you enjoy stunning views and island landmarks during your 120-mile (193 km) drive.
Your full-day sightseeing tour of Oahu starts with morning pickup from your Waikiki hotel, traveling by air-conditioned coach with an expert local guide.
En route to Oahu’s South Shore, pass Diamond Head then stop at the lookout over Hanauma Bay, known for excellent snorkeling, and at the Halona Blowhole. Drive by scenic Sandy Beach, a boogie boarding favorite, and on to the spectacular Makapu’u Lookout.
Further inland, your coach climbs to the Nuʻuanu Pali lookout for sweeping views of Kanehoe Bay and Kailua Bay. Hear from your guide about the bloody battles that King Kamehameha I fought here in 1795 as part of his campaign to unite the Hawaiian islands.
Next, a short drive brings you to Byodo-In Buddhist Temple in the Ko’olau Mountains. Walk around the beautiful temple grounds to admire the Japanese-style temple buildings, 9-foot tall (3-meter tall) golden Buddha statue and the Peace Bell; ring the bell for happiness and a long life.
Head back to the coast and stop for photo ops at the famous surfing beaches along the North Shore: Sunset Beach, Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay. Then stroll through a lush rainforest in the Waimea Valley where your guide identifies native plants, birds and archeological sites. At the end of the path you find the stunning Waimea Falls.
After seeing the falls, head to your final stop: the Dole Plantation, where you can check out the gardens and pineapple fields, purchase a refreshing frozen pineapple treat or browse at the gift shop.
Throughout the day, your guide provides entertaining commentary on Oahu’s history, culture and news. Around midday you stop at a charming spot where you can purchase lunch; you can also expect plenty of rest stops and photo ops along the route.
Your full-day tour ends when your guide returns you to your Waikiki hotel.
En route to Oahu’s South Shore, pass Diamond Head then stop at the lookout over Hanauma Bay, known for excellent snorkeling, and at the Halona Blowhole. Drive by scenic Sandy Beach, a boogie boarding favorite, and on to the spectacular Makapu’u Lookout.
Further inland, your coach climbs to the Nuʻuanu Pali lookout for sweeping views of Kanehoe Bay and Kailua Bay. Hear from your guide about the bloody battles that King Kamehameha I fought here in 1795 as part of his campaign to unite the Hawaiian islands.
Next, a short drive brings you to Byodo-In Buddhist Temple in the Ko’olau Mountains. Walk around the beautiful temple grounds to admire the Japanese-style temple buildings, 9-foot tall (3-meter tall) golden Buddha statue and the Peace Bell; ring the bell for happiness and a long life.
Head back to the coast and stop for photo ops at the famous surfing beaches along the North Shore: Sunset Beach, Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay. Then stroll through a lush rainforest in the Waimea Valley where your guide identifies native plants, birds and archeological sites. At the end of the path you find the stunning Waimea Falls.
After seeing the falls, head to your final stop: the Dole Plantation, where you can check out the gardens and pineapple fields, purchase a refreshing frozen pineapple treat or browse at the gift shop.
Throughout the day, your guide provides entertaining commentary on Oahu’s history, culture and news. Around midday you stop at a charming spot where you can purchase lunch; you can also expect plenty of rest stops and photo ops along the route.
Your full-day tour ends when your guide returns you to your Waikiki hotel.
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