OAHU · HAWAII
Oahu’s best days out.
The 9 most popular half-day tours on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.
Oahu scenic half-day tour with hotel pickup and major lookouts: Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nu’uanu Pali, and more photo stops.
Most Popular“Romero was an excellent, very knowledgeable and patient tour guide. I would highly recommend his company!”
Shuttle-led hike combo links Diamond Head and Makapu’u Lighthouse in one early morning, with entry included and winter whale chances.
“It was an easy pickup and drop-offs. Diamond Head and the Makapuu LIghthouse were VERY scenic. Be prepared for some uphill walking. Wear sunscreen. Water is supplied, but it couldn't hurt to bring some.”
Honolulu half-day tour with hotel pickup, seven Oahu lookouts, and DSLR photo stops for share-ready views in 4 hours.
“Our guide was excellent ! The scenic tour was breathtaking. We saw places we would never have seen. I can’t remember his name as it was different from original paperwork- he has a brother in the business and we saw him too but this brother wore glasses! You must take this tour!!!”
Kayak from He’eia to Ahu’olaka on Oahu’s Windward side with snorkel gear and dry bags. Self-guided half-day sandbar fun.
“We debated among several options for kayaking in Oahu, and we were so glad that we went with Active Oahu Tours! Such a friendly and supportive staff, clear instructions, and high-end kayak/gears. We made great memories on the sandbar and would 10/10 recommend.”
A small-group North Shore half-day with cliff views, Chinese Hat photos, Kahuku lunch, Sunset Beach, and a coffee farm stop.
“Viator let us down , tour was cansuled ,, how often do you get to hawaii , waited at dock to be picked up , no one showed up , very disappointed”
Private half-day Circle Island highlights on Oahu with scenic stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Pali, Kualoa, and Dole.
“Ziplines was a 5, the Waterpark was a 3 because only 4 rides were open and the rest were closed, also the icecream machine was being worked on so I couldn't even get icecream..”
Half-day Oahu east coast tour from Waikiki with Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapuu, Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, and breakfast.
Catch Oahu’s sunrise from Waikiki, then ride to Koʻolau viewpoints like Lanai Point, Makapu’u Point, and the Pali Lookout.
“BLUE HAWAIIAN TOURS HAD NO CONFIRMATION OF THIS BOOKING THAT WE PAID FOR FROM THIS COMPANY! I WILL GIVE THE WORST POSSIBLE REVIEW OF YOUR COMPANY TO EACH AND EVERYONE WILLING TO LISTEN. I HAVE ALREADY OPENED A DISPUTE TO HAVE MY FUNDS REPLACED.”
A small-group half-day Oahu hike to two off-trail waterfalls, rainforest photos, Tantalus viewpoints, and a final poke stop from Waikiki.
“The hike was beautiful and Erik was a wonderful hiking guide. The hike is worth the treasure find of the waterfall! Great experience”
Waikiki to the North Shore, and the whole loop in between.
