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title: Small-Group Oahu Circle Island Tour with Professional Photography
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 1817
duration_minutes: 570
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 38 of 56 (Circle Island Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/small-group-oahu-circle-island-tour-with-professional-photography/
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# Small-Group Oahu Circle Island Tour with Professional Photography

In our comparison: #38 of 56 in Circle Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

During December and January, this tour begins with a sunrise viewing from a beautiful, hand-picked location, timed so you actually get to watch the sun come up over Oahu. It’s a peaceful and memorable start to the day, and a unique seasonal experience you won’t find on most tours.

After sunrise, we explore Oahu’s top highlights with a focus on comfort, culture, and connection. Our groups are intentionally small so you can ask questions, share stories, and get to know your guide and fellow travelers. You’ll feel like a welcomed guest, not part of a crowd.

At The Pineapple EXP, we believe quality matters. We might not be the biggest company on the island, but we work hard to make every guest feel cared for. If you’re visiting in winter and want a Circle Island experience with great views, good company, and genuine hospitality, this is the tour for you.

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 9h 30m
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 1817 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: The Pineapple EXP
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 06:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.8 from 1817 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1727 of 1817.

- 5 stars: 1619 (89%)
- 4 stars: 108 (6%)
- 3 stars: 45 (2%)
- 2 stars: 17 (1%)
- 1 star: 28 (2%)

## What's included

- Waikiki hotel pickup and drop off
- Water
- Live Commentary
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Itinerary

1. **Diamond Head State Monument** (10m) - Have you ever thought you would be driving on the exact same road that Amelia Earhart used as her runway in 1935? Well, that is our FIRST stop! Diamondhead lookout is an amazing location that offers panoramic views of the southern shore of Oahu and Waikiki!
2. **Kahala** (pass by, no stop) - Sometimes it is good to dream and day dreaming is what most of us will be doing as we pass by the luxurious neighborhood of Kahala wherein the Sony Open is played every year. The estates here will have most of us rethinking our life choices.
3. **Halona Blowhole** (15m) - Halona means “Of Happy Fortune” this amazing sight is one of just three in the world! And what happy fortune we have to be able to show it to YOU!
4. **Sandy Beach Park** (pass by, no stop) - Cruzen over to Makapu’u Lookout we will be passing by the most sought out bodysurfing beach on the island-even by presidents; Sandy Beach! Don’t let the smaller waves fool you, that water is ruff!
5. **Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve** (pass by, no stop) - Some call this place “The Dragon” These cliffs whereupon The Dragon lay will loosen the jaw in awe! I’m sure your tour guide will be more than happy to explain way! Well, SHOW you why! It’s an amazing site! Unfortunately this place is closed to commercial vehicles. However,...
6. **Nu'uanu Pali Lookout** (20m; admission included) - Experience Hawaiʻi’s natural “wind bath” at Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, where powerful trade winds, towering cliffs, and panoramic Windward Coast views create one of Oʻahu’s most unforgettable stops.
7. **North Shore** (35m) - Are you hungry yet? Well, you will be. And what better place to get lunch than the North Shores’ Fumis shrimp truck! These generously sized shrimp has taste you will call home about. If you are not a shrimp eater it’s completely okay; there are other options. Including a very...
8. **North Shore** (1h) - Now, let us get those swimsuits on! If you don’t want to swim or snorkel it is completely fine; there is plenty enough shade to stretch, relax and read that favorite book! Don’t forget; the snorkel gear is FREE to rent!
9. **Makapu‘U Point** (15m) - Cliff walking anyone? of course it is completely up to you; you can always stay on the safe side of the railing and still get to see an amazing view. Makapu’u Lookouts’ amazing cliffs make a feast for your eyes. Not only because it means “bulging eye” in Hawaiian, either.
10. **Waimea Bay** (pass by, no stop) - The very first place a foreigner landed in Hawaii was here in the 1700's! That was Capitan Cook and his crew. Waimea Bay is beyond majestic. From the beautiful, rainforest kissed cliffs that surround it to the proud protruding rock in the center. You will see nothing but beauty.
11. **Sunset Beach** (pass by, no stop) - The original Hawaiian name for this place is Paumalū. Sunset Beach is known for big wave surfing during the winter season and I mean BIG. Keep your eyes open, you may see some surfers on the tops of the waves!
12. **Hale‘iwa Town Center** (15m) - Let us time travel back to the 1800’s. Back to a little place now called Historic Haleiwa Town. Matsumoto’s Shave Ice isn’t the only thing cool about this place! Just wait and see!
13. **Dole Plantation** (20m) - Our last location is sweet to say the least; The Dole Plantation. Home of the world famous, oh yes, DOLE WHIP. Ask your Guide how you can win a FREE one!
14. **North Shore Macadamia Nut Company** (15m) - Food and beach usually equates to a long nap but not yet! We are headed to the North Shore Macadamia Nut Farm! And yes, there are FREE samples of both macadamia nuts AND coffee!

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Circle Island Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #38 of 56** | €90 | 9h 30m | 4.8 (1817) | shared |
| [Oahu Day Tour with Waterfalls Food Trucks and Lookout Points](/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-day-tour-with-waterfalls-food-trucks-and-lookout-points/?format=md) | €168 | 10h | 4.99 (1083) | shared |
| [Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour](/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-full-or-half-day-grand-circle-island-tour/?format=md) | €91 | 6h 30m | 4.96 (19822) | shared |
| [Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn](/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-majestic-circle-island-tour-with-waimea-falls-and-byodo-inn/?format=md) | €169 | 9h | 4.94 (8346) | shared |

Ranked #38 of 56 in Circle Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €34 to €634, median €135; typical length 8h. 13 of 56 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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