Best Spots Circle Island Tour AND Sunset Sail on a Polynesian Sailing Canoe

A collection of what we think are the best spots on Oahu and a breathtaking Sunset Sail. Lots of scenic photo spots, movie sites & local food. Learn about Hawaiian history and enjoy fun facts about Hawaii as you explore. See more than 30 Spots and visit more than 10 Stops on our Oahu island tour! This small group tour is perfect to explore Oahu in a day.

End your tour with a sunset sail on the ONLY all-wood, double-hulled polynesian sailing canoe in Hawaii, the Kamoauli. This canoe was owned by the King of Tonga. It was traditionally blessed before it made it's journey to Hawai'i. Kamoauli is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian culture by offering a unique educational platform to share ka mo'olelo o ka 'aina - the native history, myths, legends and stories of this land - while sailing the waters of Oahu.

Quick Facts

Group Size: max 14 (Please call for bigger groups) Duration: ~8 hours Start: ~9am End: ~630pm Stops: ~12 Spots: more than 40 Pick up & Drop Off: Free at Waikiki Hotel

Ground Tour Overview (*denotes stops)

• Godzilla Movie Spot - Where Godzilla hit Waikiki
• Moana Surfrider Hotel - First Hotel in Hawaii
• Waikiki Beach - Where Surf Legends were born
• Duke Kahanamoku Statue - Legendary Surfer & Swimmer
• Exclusive Stop: World War I Memorial* - Salt Water Swim Stadium
• Exclusive Stop: Secluded Beach in Waikiki* - Home of Hawaiian Monk Seals
• Diamond Head Beach Lookout* - Whale Watching During Season
• Hawaii Five-0 Movie Spots - Different Spots along our route
• Most expensive Neighborhood on Oahu - Mansions & Japanese Mafia
• Koko Head Lookout* - Diamond Head & Koko Head Crater View
• Hanauma Bay - Great Snorkel Spot for Beginners
• Eternity Beach* - Movie Spot Pirates of the Caribbean & From Here to Eternity
• Halona Blowhole* - Volcanic Lava Tube Spouting Water
• Sandy Beach Lookout* - Most Dangerous Beach in the USA
• Makapu'u Lookout* - WWII Bunkers & Whale Watching During Season
• Sea Life Park - Movie Spot 50 First Dates
• Waimanalo Beach - Rated #1 Beach in the USA by Huffington Post
• Macadamia Nut Farm* - Free Coffee & Macadamia Nut Tasting
• Chinamans Hat - Basalt Island off the coast
• Kualoa Ranch - Movie Spot Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Pearl Harbor, Jumanji 2, Hawaii Five-0, Godzilla, Elvis Blue Hawaii etc.
• Polynesian Cultural Center - Book a visit to explore all of the Polynesian Cultures in a day
• Mormon Temple - First Mormon Temple outside the mainland US
• LUNCH (not included) at Kahuku Local Food Trucks* - Variety of freshly prepared Hawaiian Food, Korean BBQ, Poke Bowls, Vegetarian, North Shore Shrimp etc.
• Shrimp Farms - Where the famous North Shore Shrimp are raised
• North Shore Surf Spots - Sunset Beach, Pipeline & Big Wave Surf Spot Waimea Bay
• Turtle Beach Laniakea* - High Chance of Green Sea Turtles lounging on the beach
• Haleiwa Town - Drive-By the famous Surf Town Haleiwa
• Dole Pineapple Fields & Dole Plantation - Learn about Dole & the success of Pineapple in Hawaii
• Military in Hawaii - Schofield Barracks & View of Pearl Harbor Shipyard
• Kewalo Yacht Harbor - Drop off at the Polynesian Sailing Canoe

Sunset Sail Overview

• Hawaiian Opening Ceremony - Traditional Greeting and Welcoming you aboard
• Skyline of Waikiki - Enjoy a beautiful view of the Waikiki Skyline while getting comfortable on the Polynesian Yacht
• Learn about Oahu - Let the crew tell you about the mountains, valleys and streams surrounding Waikiki
• Try Hawaiian Food - Try POKE, a typical hawaiian raw fish dish. Have fresh fruit and hawaiian dessert made with sugar cane
• Prepare Food the traditional Hawaiian way - Prepare your own POI from the TARO root, just like the Polynesians did centuries ago
• Learn about Hawaii - From Kingdom to Territory to State. How did it happen?
• Play Hawaiian Games - Have fun playing Hawaiian Board games
• Listen to Hawaiian Music - Enjoy LIVE Music, Hawaiian songs played on the Ukulele
• Ceremonial Sunset - Learn how to chant in Hawaiian while watching the beautiful hawaiian sunset

Important Information

• Tour Duration 9am ~630pm (Approximate timings)
• Moderate walking, please wear comfortable shoes and dress weather appropriate
• Routes and time may be modified or restricted due to circumstances beyond of the control of DanielsHawaii
• Minimum of 2 Guests per Tour. If the minimum is not met we will try to reschedule with you. If we can not reschedule you will get a full refund.
• Included: Expert Guide, Luxury Vehicle, Box of Water for every guest, Snacks on the Boat, Hawaiian Kumu (teacher)
• Excluded: Gratuity, Lunch, Custom Souvenir Video of Tour (Surcharge)

Transportation - Pick up & Drop off

Waikiki: Free North Shore & Westside: $100 Honolulu: $25 Harbor & Airport: $25 Group Size: 14 max (Please call us for bigger groups) Vehicle: Spacious Luxury Van Boat: Polynesian Sailing Canoe

Languages

English, German (Please let us know the preferred language at time of booking) (Language on board: English)