OAHU
Oahu’s best days out.
The 13 most popular 1-day tours on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.
Fly from Oahu to Hilo for a full day of volcano views, steam and lava features, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, plus Hilo town stops.
Most Popular“Definitely worth doing, full day catered too. Our Guide Dexter made the Tour.”
Oahu to Maui Road to Hana day trip with flights, pro driving, Pa'ia and Ke‘anae views, black-sand Wai‘anapanapa, plus a waterfall swim.
“Before the lunch our driver Henry (good guy) found out that the car’s back frame was broken(cracked), it wasn’t shiny, so he figured it must have been cracked for some days and wasn’t checked properly. We were abandoned with another family for about three hours and almost missed our flight back to Honolulu. Finally when…”
Oahu to Kauai day trip with Waimea Canyon, Wailua River and Fern Grotto, plus waterfalls, Spouting Horn, and a coffee stop.
“The tour was good, but things got off to a rough start with a driver that took us to the airport who seemed very unprepared for the task. Once we got to Kauai, our driver guide Kamu was exceptional. We made all our stops and the scenery was breath-taking.”
Oahu to Hilo in one long day: a 45-minute Blue Hawaiian helicopter over volcano country plus Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Akaka Falls.
“This was a comprehensive way to get to see Kilauea and other interesting Hilo sites. Tourguide Dexter was excellent.”
Oahu circle-island day trip with 100% Kona coffee, garlic shrimp lunch, sea turtle spotting, and fast photo stops from lookouts.
“Jackson was amazing we couldn't have asked for a better tour guide..we had tons of fun and enjoyed our day to the fullest”
Fly from Oahu to Kauai for a packed 16-hour highlights tour: Hanalei, Opaekaa Falls, Kilauea Point, chocolate tastings, and movie sites.
“We were at the Honolulu airport at 5:25 am for a 6:25 am flight. Arrived in Lihu at 6:50am. We sat outside the baggage claim for an hour, until 8:05am when the tour shuttle finally arrived. There was some confusion as to who we were. They said on the phone that some people were late…”
Oahu to Maui in one long day: Haleakala crater, Iao Valley, Wailuku sights, and a distillery lunch with flights included.
“I have been coming to Hawaii every year for 24 years. This tour was the absolute worst tour I have ever been on. Ron our guide had a lot of knowledge but was so boring it was all we could do to stay awake. The bus was full when he picked us up at the…”
Oahu to Maui day trip with a guide on the Road to Hana, Wai’anapanapa black-sand beach, waterfalls, Hana town, Paia, and Ho’okipa.
“It was a great time.”
Private 8-hour Oahu loop with pickup: Diamond Head, North Shore turtles and beaches, Dole Plantation, coffee farm, and local bites.
“Amazing experience! Luz was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Greeted us with necklaces and snacks! She made us feel very comfortable and catered the tour to our exact needs and accommodated changes along the way. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! 10/10 highly recommend!”
Oahu to Kauai day trip with movie sites and a 45-minute Blue Hawaiian helicopter over the Na Pali Coast, plus flights from Waikiki.
“I had really looked forward to a great tour but ended up very disappointed. I was at the designated pick up location 10 minutes before the scheduled time (5 AM) and waited for 25 minutes. I returned to my hotel and then received a phone call telling me they were late, so I had Read…”
Soar over an active volcano by helicopter, then spend the morning in Hilo’s key sights, from Rainbow Falls to Lili‘uokalani Park.
“Karen was absolutely fantastic on our tour . Very good at sharing her experience and knowledge of the island.”
Ride the LeaLea and Waikiki Trolley Pink Line for a day of scenic stops from Waikiki to Honolulu. Trolley pass only, no entry tickets.
“Very disappointing. First lack of communication where to park. I went to the Royal Hawaiian Center where you get the trolley and they charged $2.50 for 20 min. Parking more expensive then trolley. The trolley to Diamond Head was basically a bunch of bus stops. Our driver, was not understable and lacked knowledge.”
Oahu to Maui in one day: Road to Hana by bus with airfare, meals, water, and time at waterfalls, turtles, black-sand beaches, and banana bread.
“Malia was so knowledgeable and super friendly with sharing her own family's stories in kona. We had a wonderful time and the tour planned everything for us including round trip flights and hotel pick up.”
From Waikiki to the North Shore, and every way to spend a day on the island.
