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Oahu Off the Beaten Path Sacred Sites Small-Group Tour from Honolulu

151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Duration

5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

Get off the typical tourist path and discover sacred sites with a local guide. This half-day outing takes you to five or six locations around the island, each of which has a fascinating story behind its cultural significance. Learn about the history, geology, and spiritual practices of Hawaii as you explore this tropical haven.

  • Half-day Oahu tour
  • Small groups—maximum of seven people
  • Learn about local history, geology, and spiritual practices
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What To Expect

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Makapu‘U Point



One of the most beautiful lookouts on Oahu, Makapu’u means ‘bulging eye’ in Hawaiian, named after a Tahitian god that lived in a cave in the area and possessed eight bright eyes.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kaka’ako Waterfront Park



Kakaʻako Waterfront Park, also known as “Point Panic Park”, is a public park in Kakaʻako, south of downtown Honolulu with a beautiful spiral of Whales Chamber

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Byodo-In Temple



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. This temple on 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.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ulupo Heiau State Monument



This is an ancient site associated in legend with the menehune, but later with high chiefs of Oʻahu, such as Kakuhihewa in the 15th century and Kualiʻi in the late 17th century.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

He’eia State Park



On this windward side of Oʻahu you will earn the history of He’eia State Park, known as Keʻalohi Point, and the significant changes over the course of its storied history. This place is home to a number of indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants.You will see the oldest fish pond on Oahu, and learn about its significance.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kahi Hali’a Aloha



The place of loving remembrance this is a memorial designed by the lineal descendants to accommodate Hawaiian ancestral remains. The Memorial is the first of its kind to offer permanent and dignified protection to generations of Hawaiian ancestral remains.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Local guide
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Gratuities

Durations

5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
from 144 $

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