Tours/Oahu/Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore
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Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

4.8(678)Oahu1 hour
VIATOR4.7(124)TRIPADVISOR4.9(554)

Description

Our North Shore Circle Island Adventure including Snorkeling with the turtles offers a one-of-a-kind experience that seamlessly blends natural beauty, cultural immersion, and unforgettable encounters with marine life. Snorkeling with sea turtles in their natural habitat is a rare opportunity to connect with these ancient creatures, leaving you with awe-inspiring memories. Led by our expert guides, you'll gain insights into Hawaiian history and culture, adding depth to every stop along the way. The tour's flexibility allows for a personalized experience, ensuring you get the most out of your adventure. With smaller group sizes, you'll forge connections with both guides and fellow travelers, enhancing the sense of community throughout the journey. This is more than just a tour; it's an opportunity to create lasting memories while exploring the stunning landscapes and rich heritage of Hawaii's North Shore.

Tour Options

Grand Circle Island Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

40 min

Our shuttle will arrive at 7:20am for pick up in Waikiki, with a local guide to help you prepare for a day of exploring the island of Oahu. Pick up times vary by hotel and will be automatically assigned when you input your information into our online booking platform.

10 min

The first lookout we visit is an elevated view perched on the eastern side of Waikiki’s famous Diamond Head Volcano, This lookout grants us a great opportunity for pictures of the south eastern coastline of Oahu, with notable sights as far as Hanauma bay and Maui on a clear day. The location is more formally known as Amelia Earhart Lookout, known for where bystanders gathered to watch Earhart make her first solo aviation journey from Hawaii to North America.

15 min

Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions that occurred from Oahu’s Koko Head crater formed the natural occurrence known as the Halona Blowhole. This lava tube extends into the ocean with a very narrow opening at the top, and when the surf is just right, water pressure builds up within the lava tube and erupts through the narrow opening creating a special Hawaiian Geyser for your viewing pleasure.

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Witness Waimanalo’s dramatic sea cliffs as we turn into Oahu’s windward side as we begin our journey to the North Shore of Oahu. Look off into the azure blue waters of the bay and you will see Oahu’s famous Manana Island also known as Rabbit island due to its Rabbit like shape.

25 min

After a beautiful drive along Oahu’s eastern coastline, our next stop is a local shop that finds itself tucked away under aged Banyan Trees with macadamia nut and delicious Kona coffee tastings, along with very tempting Hawaiian chocolates amongst other treats.

15 min

Chinaman’s Hat, also known as Mokolii, is nestled right next to the Kualoa Valley Mountain range. This location is  known for its dramatic landscape filmed in a number of Hollywood movies; most notably and fan favorite Jurassic Park. The island has earned the nickname Chinaman’s Hat from its resemblance to the straw hats that the Chinese immigrants wore when working Oahu’s sugar plantations during the early 1900’s.

45 min

Famous North Shore Shrimp Lunch on Local Hawaiian Farm  Our guide will walk you through a local taro patch on a farm located at the base of the Koʻolau Mountain Range . Get a first hand look at how ancient Hawaiian agriculture practices live on and how to this day still manage to provide for local families to live off the land using the techniques and traditions passed down through generations.  We also eat lunch at the farm. The farm has a restaurant that can prepare all of the famous North Shore delicacies. Garlic Shirmp, Coconut Shrimp, and Kalua Pork are just some of the mouth watering plates available for lunch. Vegetarian options are available. Please bring cash for lunch.

10 min

Tropical Fruit Stands After lunch we make a stop at North Shore tropical fruit stands, which offers ice cold coconuts to drink from, fresh mangos, and other tropical treats.

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Outskirts of Haleiwa Town, Pineapple, Coffee and Agricultural Fields

30 min

A historic pineapple plantation home to pineapple magnets, pineapple t-shirts, pineapple keychains and most importantly pineapple ice cream aka Dole Whip!! A great way to end the day and get some pineapple themed souvenirs for your friends and family back home.

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Sandy Beach is a beach on the South Shore of Oʻahu in Hawaii. It is known for its excellent bodyboarding and bodysurfing opportunities due to shore break and consistent barrels.

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Waimanalo have gorgeous white sand beaches, snorkeling with near-guaranteed honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle) sightings, several hole-in-the-wall but worth a stop eateries, roaming bands of wild chickens, and a handful of family-owned farms

60 min

Hawaii Green Sea Turtle Beach Snorkeling Hono is the Hawaiian name for our beloved Green Sea Turtles. Our Honu are very Hawaiian in that they love to lay on the sand and bask under the warm sun. We take you to a beach where we spend 90 minutes hoping to spot this incredible occurrence and we will also provide snorkeling gear so guests can go for a swim and hopefully snorkel along side a green sea turtle as well.  Snorkel Gear is included in the price of the tour. Please alert your guest to bring sunscreen and a towel.

10 min

A change of pace from the crowded beaches of Waikiki, The infamous Sunset Beach on the North Shore offers tranquility and is the epitome of a beautiful Hawaiian Beach. However don’t lets the summer months fool you, during the winter months, swells of 30 to 40 feet can be seen from the safe confines of shore.

Highlights

Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Use of snorkeling equipment
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Use of snorkeling equipment
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

MAHALO for choosing us! The hotels and meeting points where we pick up our guests, are strategically spread within Waikiki neighborhood. We start at 7:20am at the northernmost location and finish around 8am at the south end of Waikiki.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bottled water and change of dry clothes in a small day bag for this tour
  • Some places listed may not be followed or will be skipped due to availability, restrictions and etc.
  • As our company name states, we provide a scenic tour around our beautiful island. We make it a priority to visit the beaches most frequented by our Hawaiian green sea turtles, however on occasion due to weather or sea conditions are guests may not experience them on the beaches or while snorkeling. They are beautiful and awesome creatures of nature and sometimes unpredictable, therefore we can not guarantee turtle sightings.

Reviews(678)

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brianbL203UM
July 2, 2026
Berber Family Vacation 2026

We can’t say enough about the overall service of the guides and lifeguard (only company that offered one) went out of their way to ensure our family received the most wonderful Hawaiian experience. I would highly recommend this company. Would definitely book with them again. Brian Berber

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U527MZjosephs
July 2, 2026
Simply Amazing!!!

Incredible experience with Mike and his crew!!! So many unforgettable views and a true taste of Hawaii!! Snorkeling with the turtles was an amazing experience and our family loved it! They even had a lifeguard with them to help and assist everyone! Truly an unforgettable experience! Book your tour with these guys!!! A+

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Rachel_L
June 27, 2026
This tour is great! Tour...

This tour is great! Tour guides are super friendly and knowledgeable of all the hidden gems Hawaii has to offer. Fun, on time, and one of the best ways to see the island.

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stephaniesM9169WP
June 27, 2026
Family Vacay

What an awesome day! The info along the way from Mike with all the fun facts and ways to see the island for free was SO COOL! Mole, our lifeguard and turtle whisperer made snorkeling easy and fun!

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Storyteller213542
June 25, 2026
Great tour!!

Nevan was an OUTSTANDING guide and so knowledgeable! We felt that we got a complete experience and met great people on our bus (a/c was a HUGE plus). The sites taken to were exactly what we wanted to see and the snorkeling with turtles was amazing. COMPLETELY WORTH IT!! We would do it again, and highly recommend it to first time visitors!

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aidanh555
June 23, 2026
Interactive, hands-on, and fun

The guide was amazing and should be my new best friend.

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katycD1908YB
June 23, 2026
You won’t regret booking this trip!

We spent two weeks on the island and one of our favourite days was the north shore turtle trip. Nevins’s knowledge of the island was incredible and we learnt so much. The admission fee was well worth it for the experience. Our day began at 7am and we returned home just before 4pm. The minibus had air conditioning so we were comfortable throughout the journey. It was a small group of about 12, making the trip intimate. We managed to speak to everyone and made some great connections. Nevins and his dad were lovely and the family-run business really shone through. I highly recommend booking this trip.

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0tarynm
June 15, 2026
Too many turtles!!!

We had an amazing time today with Benji. This guy showed us so many turtles it was ridiculous! Thank you Hawaii Turtle Tours!!!!

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Patricia_K
June 13, 2026
Try others first.

Other, less expensive, tours of the same kind offer more stops. These guys gave a seat of the pants impression.

Operator response

Thank you for the review..Yes we may charge more but we also have the legal PUC compliance we provide a tour guide and driver and the only company to offer a snorkeling guide/lifeguard ..We are a more premium ticket..If you like bottom feeding ghetto tours try the competition 😉

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aaronkT3432FR
June 11, 2026
Great experience

Mike and John were absolutely amazing guides during our tour! They made the entire experience fun, informative, and stress-free from start to finish. Both of them were incredibly knowledgeable about the island, shared great local history and recommendations, and kept everyone entertained the whole trip. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. You can really tell they care about giving people the best Hawaii experience possible. If you’re booking with Hawaii Super Transit, I highly recommend asking for Mike and John they made our trip unforgettable! 🌺🤙

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