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

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Duration:8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Honolulu, Oahu

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This Tour is Designed to whisk you around Oahu and show you things of Interest as well as a few Stops along the Drive in case you want to return with a Rental Car and spend more time on your own. Stops are Brief except "Temple" and "Waterfall".
Walk to Waterfall is a 3/25 Mile Walk.
Walk into Waterfall is Rocky.

Enjoy an Amazing Circle Island Tour of the Island of Oahu that is guaranteed to deliver excitement and adventure with a unique individual who will share Hawaiian history, trivia and teach a few local words. This tour will be laid back and just a full day of enjoying the beauty of Oahu with Ohana "Family".

Please be advised this Tour starts pick ups between 6:30am and 7am from Waikiki Hotels Only.
Enjoy Picture taking at some breath taking views.
Take in the Island from the perspective of a local guide.

CRUISE SHIP GUESTS:
Anyone Embarking Late "After 9am" off of Cruise Ship. This Tour will be condensed at Owners Discretion!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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".
5. 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!
6. 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.
7. 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.
8.
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.
9. 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
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15.
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.

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Posted By : mattcD3770LY
Justin was amazing! Small intimate group ahead of the masses in the tour buses! Got to see everything without the hoards of people and the chaos and Justin shared and talked and answered every question. Very personable! Would recommend this tour over all of the others! Knew all the best places to take the best pictures!
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 17:54:14

Posted By : Nicole_S
Justin from Epic Tours was amazing.
Viator is a third party booking site. Definitely recommend Epic Tours
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Posted On : 2023-12-23 09:19:20

Posted By : Sarah_M
My family got a tour with Justin. He is very knowledgeable and talked about the history of the places we visited. Each stop provided sufficient amount of time to visit the famous spots.
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Posted On : 2023-12-22 22:34:52

Posted By : Q1562NUjenniferh
We had such a great time on this tour. Captain Vince was our driver/guide and he had so many stories and facts for us. Our group was small, only 10 people, so we were able to get to know one another and customize our day a bit more than if we were on a big tour bus. We would absolutely do this tour again.
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Posted On : 2023-12-19 07:59:09

Posted By : Nancy_D
The beautiful Byodo-In Temple is amazing as well as the beautiful Waimea Waterfall.
Our tour guide, Justin, was the best. He gave us much insight into Hawaiian culture as he is native Hawaiian himself. And we toured with a great group of people which made the tour fun and memorable. Do not miss getting the pineapple ice cream at the Dole Pineapple Plantation. It’s the best!!
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Posted On : 2023-12-14 12:46:15

Posted By : Darsha_K
Justin, our guide was great. He provided personalised expertise to our small group. We made lot of stops and saw many attractions. We felt we needed more time at some of the famous attractions like Boydo temple
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Posted On : 2023-12-11 07:11:27

Posted By : ddpiza
Great tour around the island. Captain Vincent was very informative. It was nice that we were at stops before the other tour buses and we're able to take pictures without having people around.
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Posted On : 2023-12-10 20:55:58

Posted By : 884immaculateb
Captain Vince was absolutely amazing! He did a spectacular job showing us around Oahu! We even had our questions answered AND we learned a few Hawaiian words we can go back home with and share with the rest of our family. What we loved about his tour is, it felt like we were on our private little group tour and we were all Ohana. A special Mahalo Lui Noa to Captain Vince for taking his precious time to spend the day with us, educating us on the beautiful island and also taking great pictures of us! If you’re still looking for a tour guide, you do not want to miss out on this one! BOOK NOW! Captain Vince will make sure you have a stupendous day trip! Mahalo! And you’ll always be our Ohana!
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Posted On : 2023-12-07 12:57:56

Posted By : Deborah_M
Justin was a great guide. It was a long day but he kept things moving so we had time to see all the sites ahead of the crowds. He gave us troves of information about the history and culture of the islands.
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Posted On : 2023-12-03 17:37:02

Posted By : HeatherW318
The driver never shut up! Mainly about his family ! We were sooooo disappointed. This was a whistle stop with a visit to the dole Gordy shop , no or allowed to go on train as it took too long! The macadamia nut factory just a gift shop stop. The coffee and soap was canned as he said it was a gift shop , we wouldn’t see anything ! Suggested we went to seven bros cafe and then realised he got free lunch there! He did tell us the different places but said he ate there! Flew past surf beaches!!! So wanted to see pipeline !
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Posted On : 2023-11-23 14:37:50