East Oahu Little Circle Island Tour+ Dole Plantation + Polynesian Culture Center (10 hours）:
This private charter tour will take you to the best historical and natural site seeing points on the island. Highlights include Diamond Head lookout, Hanauma Bay, Waimanalo Beach, Pali Lookout, Polynesian Cultural Center and Dole Plantation. This tour includes pick up and drop off at any Waikiki hotel.
Itinerary：All Admins are not included
—8:00am Departure from Waikiki Hotel Zone on Oahu (please be sure to arrive at the meeting place at the time specified)
—8:15am Pass by the world-famous Waikiki Beach and make a short stop at the landmark Diamond Head Crater Look out
—9:30am-11:00am Drive through the high-end residential Kahala area, Hanauma Bay Nature Reserve, Halona Blowhole, Waimanalo Beach, Nuuanu Pali Lookout
—11:30am-6:00pm Dole Plantation and Polynesian Culture Center
Waikiki Beach：(pass)
The world-famous Waikiki is located on the southern shore of Honolulu, and used to be a recreational place for the royal family of Hawaii. In Hawaiian, Waikiki means "Spouting Water". When the first hotel, Moana Surfrider, was established on its beach in 1901, Waikiki officially opened to the world. Today, Waikiki is home to Oahu’s major hotels and resorts, and is a vibrant gathering place that welcomes visitors from all over the world. The main block along Kalakaua Avenue is lined with world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, event venues and resorts.
Waikiki is most famous for its beaches, and each hotel is only two or three blocks away from the sea. The calm sea of Waikiki is a great place for you to learn to surf. In fact, Duke Kahanamoku, the legendary Hawaiian water athlete, grew up here and learned to surf in the waves of Waikiki. The Olympic swimming gold medalist actually taught visitors how to surf at the turn of the century, and he was later known as the "father of modern surfing." Today, "Waikiki Beach Boys" uphold Duke's legacy and teach visitors how to surf and canoe. The Duke Kahanamoku statue has become an iconic symbol of Waikiki.
But the charm of Waikiki is not limited to the beach. Attractions such as the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium can bring you a lot of fun and are suitable for the whole family. Walk along the Waikiki Historical Trail and read the words engraved on the bronze surfboard to learn more about the history of Waikiki. On both sides of Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues, as well as gathering places such as the Royal Hawaiian Center and Waikiki Beach Walk, you will find some great, very distinctive shops and restaurants. After watching the magnificent Waikiki sunset, the excitement is not over, wonderful nightlife and live music await you!
Diamond Head Look out:
The iconic outline of the Diamond Head State Monument connects Honolulu’s skyline with Waikiki Beach. This 760-foot (232-meter) high crater is one of Hawaii’s most famous landmarks.
The crater was named “Leahi”, meaning brow of the tuna, by the native Hawaiian people, and was later named "Diamond Hill" by British sailors in the 19th century. They thought they had found a "Hawaiian diamond" on the slopes of this crater. These "Hawaiian diamonds" were actually shiny calcite crystals that Native Hawaiians wore to ward off evil spirits.
This crater was formed more than 100,000 years ago and was used as a strategic military observation post in the early 20th century. It was named a national natural landmark in 1968. Today, Diamond Head is a popular hiking destination with panoramic views of Waikiki and the south coast of Oahu.
Hanauma Bay : (Monday & Tue close and admin not included)
Gazing at the annular coast of Hanauma Bay at the southeastern tip of Honolulu in the east, it is hard to imagine that this beautiful bay was once a volcanic crater. Today, this volcanic crater eroded by the waves has become an important nature reserve and the most popular snorkeling destination on the island.
Waimanalo (Sandy) Beach (pass):
Waimanalo Beach, known locally as Sandy Beach, is a surfing destination in Hawaii. While the sand Waikiki Beach was imported, the soft white sand at Waimanalo Beach was naturally and locally generated. The soft sands and energized waves here have made the beach an attraction for locals and visitors alike!
Nuuanu Pali Lookout: (parking fee not included)
The Pali Lookout is a site of deep historical significance. Named “Pali” meaning "cliff" in Hawaiian, the Pali Lookout is the site of the Battle of Nuuanu, where in 1795 King Kamehameha I won the struggle that finally united Oahu under his rule. This fierce battle claimed hundreds of soldiers’ lives, many of which were forced off of the Pali’s sheer cliffs.
Dole Plantation:
Dole Plantation, where guests can taste the original pineapple ice cream, visit different varieties of pineapple in the pineapple field, and take a small train (at your own expense) and tour the maze (at your own expense). Dole Plantation has a wealth of experience activities, while demonstrating and imparting knowledge about Hawaiian sugar-making plants such as sugar cane and sugar beet. There is a very large souvenir shop and restaurant in the park, providing a variety of Dole plantation gifts, local food and beverages, before tourists leave, you can also buy fresh pineapples to take home.
Polynesian Culture Center - Islands of Polynesian (Admin not included) The Polynesian Cultural Center is operated by a non-profit educational organization. Most of the staff and actors are students from Brigham Young University in Hawaii, which integrates Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, and New Zealand Maori culture. Combining six lively and colorful cultures of Pacific island countries, the Polynesian Culture Center educates many visitors. We will stay in the center for about 2.30 hours to experience the most authentic indigenous culture, the most authentic epitome of Polynesia, and one of the exotic cultural experiences that cannot be missed. Ground. The Polynesian Cultural Village is the most popular tourist attraction in the afternoon. Visitors can learn hula dancing, hula dancing, weaving straw mats and small animals. You can also enjoy wonderful performances such as aboriginal people's performances such as making wood for fire and opening coconuts with bare hands. It is a tourist attraction not to be missed.