First Day Must: Oahu Sunrise & Circle Island Adventure
Overview
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10 hours
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Beat the crowds and seize the day — this is the ultimate first-day tour of Oahu.
Our Sunrise Circle Island Tour isn’t just for photographers — it’s for anyone who wants to experience Oahu before the traffic and tour buses roll in. Whether you’re using a phone or a camera, you’ll capture epic views and explore sacred sites, scenic lookouts, and local gems.
Start with a breathtaking sunrise on the Windward coast, then circle the island with stops at dramatic cliffs, Buddhist temples, surf towns, and peaceful beaches. You’ll end the day searching for turtles or watching surfers tackle monster waves at Banzai Pipeline.
This tour isn’t just sightseeing — it’s a deep, unforgettable connection with the island.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is tropical
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Watch the Sunrise from Sandy Beach. A great vantage point for the Halona Blow and the sun lighting up the morning sky.
Makapu'u Beach
Capture photo of this landscape on the high cliffs overlooking the bay. Ask your guide to point out turtles and whales when here.
What‘s Included
Pali lookout and Byodo-In Temple
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Photographer guide
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
You guides will accept
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Departure
Pickup included
Reviews
306 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome tour!
reikow60,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome!!! Best tour of our trip! Chris is fun, knowledgable and made our group feel like family by the end of the trip.
The highlight of our trip!!
242jemalm,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down the highlight of our trip!!! Chris, our guide, was AMAZING!! All the stops were awesome and well timed. The day flew by and we have the best photos of our trip!! We have done many tours and this was the absolute BEST! Fun, informative, and full of the aloha spirit with Chris as our host! This an excellent tour for anyone who wants to experience the island and see the sights. Do yourself a favor and book this excursion. Thank you, Chris, for such a great day!
Fabulous
sharim778,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time. Chris is awesome, the company with other vacationers was great, and stops and sights were all very fun and phenomenal. Highly recommend.
Best tour ever!
yongk368,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was an amazing host he really provided us with amazing photo opportunities and I had so much fun! he really did provide the best vibes and amazing time it was truly a blast a memory I won’t forget.
Great visit , amazing tour
Wander64044308490,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing , Andrew was a great tour guide and helped us so much with tips and photograph ideas , we will do it again having Andrew as our guide !!
Amazing tour of Oahu
Wander64044308490,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour of the island. Our guide Andrew was the best Would highly recommend
A photo for your scrapbook, Kurt :)
X2271AHstephaniet,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kurt was the guide & he had a lot of good energy! He shared his passion for the culture & the sites & I learned a lot. He was not in a rush when we were out of the van, enjoying the moment, but also was efficient in the time driving, allowing us see as much of Oahu as possible & get me back in time for work. The food stops were great! The photos he took of us were great! The temperature & vibe in the van were comfortable & safe. He took time to get to know each of us. There really was only one hiccup. A full bladder at the Boydo-in temple which did not have one functioning bathroom or portapotty! I’m grateful to this tour for the new friends who stood by, blocking anyone’s view of me going about my business behind this stump. Kurt was no where to be found! Haha but he did let me borrow his phone charger..so it’s ok!
Highly recommend!
Departure54716580121,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! Best way to see the island and experience the culture. Andrew made everything easy and fun going out of his way to make the day special.
Great tour
amysA8454BT,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time seeing the sights on the island. Andrew was a great tour guide! He gave us so many camera tricks to make our photos so much better.
Sunrise to a fun time!
J9572KBmichaels,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a tour and lucked out with our tour guide Andrew. He picked us up right on time and we headed out to the beach for sunrise. We chatted along the way about where we wanted to go and how much time we wanted to spend on specific stops. Right from the get go he was showing us the super cool Sandy Beach with the rocks and tide pools. Andrew even shot a few pics of us while we were shooting our own photos. We headed up the eastern side of the island and got to see pipeline (a must even on a flat & blown out day). There were malasadas, lunch in Haliewa and a bonus stop for us at a coffee farm. We had to get souvenirs for our loved ones back home. However, pack coffee in your carry on so they don’t rip open the packages through TSA. Once you get out of Waikiki, life gets a little slower pace and the drive is part of the trip. We both wanted to enjoy the views and not have to rent a car and find out where to go and where to park, etc. If we had another day we would have gone on the other side tour with the waterfall. All in all we were super stoked on the tour, the experience, and Andrew! Mahalo brother!
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