First Day Must: Oahu Sunrise & Circle Island Adventure

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

5.00

328 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

328

Great day in Hawaii
I8899AKrogerc,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kurt gave us a wonderful day he told us all about the island and was very personal and helpful. We enjoyed our day very very much. Robert and I had a great time. Thank you Kurt!!!
Excellent
markdebbiem,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Today my family did the circle Island tour with Kurt. He was very knowledgeable and patient with my group. Kurt was very fun and entertaining. We would definitely suggest he and this company. Mahalo and thank you again.
Perfect 1st day trip!
Explorer63492707792,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing day! The sunrise, beaches and beautiful lookouts, the little towns and stops for food were all perfect! Kurt was a great tour guide, knew the area well, gave interesting local history and excellent photography tips!!
Best tour ever!
lisahM3166HE,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was amazing! Kurt was THE BEST!
Oahu Sunrise and Circle Island Tour
gregnU2205NM,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was amazing. Kurt was very friendly and knowledgeable. There were only 3 of us on the tour so it was very relaxing and gave us all many chances to ask questions. Kurt was fantastic. We would recommend him to anyone.
An Excellent Tour With Andrew
Road501204,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I really enjoyed this all day tour with Andrew, our tour guide. We were picked up at 5:15 a.m. in a van and there were a total of 5 people on the tour. Andrew taught us new photography tips for our iPhones and cameras at many of the first few stops and then we were encouraged to continue to practice the techniques throughout the day. Each of the stops had just enough time allocated to it and Andrew provided informative facts about Hawaii and was very open to answering our questions as we made our way around the island. It was a highlight of our trip to Hawaii and we will definitely be back for another tour on our next visit to Hawaii! Thank you Andrew for an incredible day!
Better than expected
Jet729633,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! Andrew was awesome! Highly recommend!
Kurt is wonderful!
55cameronr,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My experience was wonderful on this tour! Our guide Kurt did an amazing job at explaining technics on shooting photos, and gave some great insight into the island life and culture. He took the time to connect with everyone on the tour so that no one felt left out. The vibes were great! The stops were just right with the timing and we got to see everything that was set out before us. The size of people was just enough, and we were able to beat the other crowds as our tour was ahead of the game.
Amazing must do trip
Venture03711499535,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing day! Our tour guide Andrew was fantastic! He was so knowledgable about O’ahu it made the day so enjoyable. The photography tips were brilliant too. Can’t say enough good things about our day
Incredible tour!
Inspire34723643219,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible tour! Andrew was awesome. He was very knowledgeable about the island and it's history. He took photos of everyone, gave great photography tips, and even shared the photos from his own camera. There were lots of great scenic and food stops. I highly recommend it.