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.
“We ended up having two tour guides on our double outing. The first guide showed up 30 minutes late for pickup to Diamond Head. His knowledge along the drive was very limited and not much better about Diamond head. We were transferred to another driver, Matthew, wish was outstanding and Very knowledgeable every second of…”
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.
“I'm giving the high marks for the tour operator, Active Hawaii, as theywere very understanding and provided great service. Regretavly, we did not ended up taking the tour due to inclement weather. We are hoping to take the full guided tour next time. The independence guided tour offers flexibility, but you must kayak your way…”
A small-group North Shore half-day with cliff views, Chinese Hat photos, Kahuku lunch, Sunset Beach, and a coffee farm stop.
“I recommend going on this Tour. The Tour guide was very knowledgeable, the transportation was very comfortable and our stop for lunch was delicious!”
Private half-day Circle Island highlights on Oahu with scenic stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Pali, Kualoa, and Dole.
“Had a fab time at coral crater and wet and Wilde our driver was prompt at picking us up and all the information provided was really good, definitely recommend this tour. Only negative is that you don’t get enough time to spend at the water park we were dropped off just before 12 and picked…”
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.
