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Free Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Waterfall Circle Island Day Tour

Bamboo Waikiki Hotel, 2425 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-3301
Duration

8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

See many of Oahu's most interesting attractions in a single day on this island circle tour. Stops along the way include Diamond Head State Monument, Halona Blowhole, a macadamia farm, and the Dole Plantation, with time left over to sample treats such as banana lumpia and malasada. You'll also spend time at the lovely Byodo-In Temple, modeled after an ancient temple in Japan.

  • Travel in an air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi
  • Stop along the way to try out local treats (at your own expense)
  • Pick-up from select hotels is included
  • Byodo-In Temple admission is included

What To Expect

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Waikiki Beach



High-rise hotels line the shore in Waikiki, a vibrant neighborhood known for its popular surf beach. Designer fashion stores line Kalakaua Avenue and nearby streets, and the area buzzes after dark with waterside cocktail bars, fine dining and Kuhio Beach hula shows. Honolulu Zoo is home to Komodo dragons and wandering peacocks, while parrotfish and urchins inhabit Waikiki Aquarium’s reef exhibit.

• Admission Ticket Free

Diamond Head State Monument



Home to the Emelia Earhart monument as well as Iconic Views of Oahu.
We will Stop during Whale season to view the Whales passing by starting End of November thru March.

• Admission Ticket Free

Halona Blowhole



Popular lookout point featuring panoramic views of the ocean, cliffs & neighboring islands. Halona Beach Cove (see more photos, view panorama) is a small pocket of sand located on the southeastern shore of Oahu. It was made popular in the movie From here to Eternity, filmed here in 1953, where it was a love scene of a couple (Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr).
We will stop for Picture taking and expeditiously get in and out to stay in front of all other Companies and lots of other Guests.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Makapu‘U Point



Makapuʻu Point is the easternmost point on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, located in the Makapuʻu region. Twelve miles east of Honolulu, it is a popular hiking spot, offering great views of Makapuʻu and Waimanalo Bay on one side and the Ka ʻIwi Channel on the other side.
Rabbit Island is an uninhabited islet located 0.75 mi off Kaupō Beach, near Makapuʻu at the eastern end of the island of Oʻahu in the Hawaiian Islands. In the Hawaiian language, mānana means “buoyant”.

• Admission Ticket Free

Waimanalo



Hawaii Treasure Shop for Amazing selection of delightful and beautiful designed jewelry along with unique souvenir’s. Enjoy a restroom break while you enjoy some local Hawaiian hand made items as well as a Rest Room Break.
*Possible Extra Stop for Malasadas “Time Permitting”
This will be at Owners Discretion!

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Byodo-In Temple



The Byodo-In Temple is located at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. It was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. The Byodo-In Temple in O’ahu is a smaller-scale replica of the over 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple, a United Nations World Heritage Site in Uji, Japan.
The Byodo-In Temple is a non-practicing Buddhist temple which welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)



Located on the east coast of Oahu, 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Honolulu, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts is set in the shadow of the mountains of the Koolau Range and is a stop on many circle-island tours. It’s a great place to enjoy a Hawaiian treat and shop for gifts and souvenirs.

Rest Rooms Available.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mokoli’i Island



Mokoliʻi, commonly known as Chinaman’s Hat, is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii. Mokoliʻi is part of Kualoa Regional Park and located 1⁄3 mile offshore of Kualoa Point, Oahu. The 12.5-acre islet was at one time part of a basaltic ridge on Oahu before marine erosion separated it.

We stop for Picture taking Only. We do not spend a lot of time at this Stop.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kahuku



Enjoy some North Shore fresh Shrimp from Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp Shack. Enjoy as there are several varieties to choose from with Garlic Butter standing ahead of the rest. The Shells are left on for better taste and not to dry out and will need to be peeled off before consuming.
Plate Lunch is $18

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea Waterfall



This is a 1 Hour and 45 Minute Stop!
You have 1 Hour to Swim and 45 Minutes for the walk through the World Famous Waimea Botanical Garden.
Waimea Valley is an area of historic cultural significance on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The valley, being an important place in Hawaiian religion, includes several historical structures including stone terraces and walls constructed during the time of the Hawaiian monarchy. Also enjoy this picturesque waterfall in Waimea Valley drops into a pool surrounded by lush foliage.
Swimming is allowed. Life Vests are supplied at no additional cost and are required to Swim.
Entrance to Waimea is $20 per person for Adult.
This 3/25 of a Mile walk is not for Everyone. Please consider taking the Golf Cart Ride which is an additional $20 Round Trip Per Person.
The walk into the Waterfall is still natural and is very Rocky. Be Advised if you choose to bring Reef walking Shoes or Water Shoes it is entirely up to you. The Pacific Islanders walked Bare Foot.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dole Plantation



Be Advised THis Tour will not have time to go Into the Maze or Ride the Train. Both take over 2 Hours.

In 1899, James Dole, just 22 years old, moved to Honolulu from Massachusetts and purchased 64 acres of land in the central plains of Oahu. After trying several experimental crops, he settled on pineapple. This was the beginning of the pineapple empire. Dole created two canneries in Wahiawa and Honolulu Harbor and started advertising, resulting in nationwide consumer popularity. After bringing in automatic pineapple peelers, business boomed even greater. In 1950, a small fruit stand was created in Dole’s fields. A plantation-style home was erected in 1989 and turned into an archive and living museum, honoring the work and life of James Dole.
Please understand you will not have time to ride the Train or get in the Maze. The lines are long and this stop is only for 30 minutes.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iolani Palace



Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii’s last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom’s political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.
Registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962 and the only official royal residence in the United Stated.

• Admission Ticket Free

King Kamehameha Statue



A great warrior, diplomat and leader, King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict.
Kamehameha’s unification of Hawaii was significant not only because it was an incredible feat, but also because under separate rule, the islands may have been torn apart by competing western interests. Today, four commissioned statues stand to honor King Kamehameha I, Hawaii’s first king.
The most recognized Kamehameha statue stands in front of Aliiolani Hale (home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court) across from Iolani Palace and a short walk from historic Kawaiahao Church and the State Capitol. Dedicated in 1883, this was actually the second statue created after the ship delivering the original statue from Europe was lost at sea near Cape Horn.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kahuku Farms



Stop to enjoy an Amazing Philipino dessert freshly fried Banana Lumpia.
Virgil’s Farm Fruit Stand with Momma on the North Shore. Cost is $1 per Treat.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nico’s Pier 38



This late Lunch option is only available when we have any Allergin folks on board.
This late lunch which has a bigger variety of Food and is located at Pier 38. We will discuss with the entire group on the morning of the Tour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance Fee to Byodo-In Temple.
  • Gratuities
  • Waimea Waterfall. Cost 20 USD per person paid by Customer.
  • Lunch
  • No Motorized Wheelchair.

Durations

8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

Bamboo Waikiki Hotel, 2425 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-3301
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