Honolulu

*Byodo-In Temple & *Waimea Waterfall Circle Island Tour

Honolulu, United States

From USD 145.00

Select Date and Travellers

Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
Recommendations
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Gratuities
    • Waimea Waterfall. Cost 20 USD per person paid by Customer.
    • Lunch

    Meeting And Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

    Opening hours

    • 2/22/2022 - 6/2/2024

      Monday - Sunday : 07:00 am - 04:30 pm

    Pickup details

    This Company will send out a group text the night before Tour to notify all guests of exact Hotel Pick Up's. Hotel Pick Up's start at 6:30am thru 6:50am to avoid long Restroom Lines. Direct Hotel Pick Up. Please confirm your exact Hotel Pick Up by a courtesy text to the Company. Mahalo

    What To Expect

    Waikiki Beach (Pass By)

    Diamond Head State Monument

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Halona Blowhole

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Makapu'u Point (Pass By)

    Waimanalo

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Byodo-In Temple

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Mokoli’i Island

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Kahuku

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Waimea Waterfall

    2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

    Dole Plantation

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Iolani Palace

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    King Kamehameha Statue

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    Kahuku Farms

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Featured review
    nancywoodward
    Captain Vince (owner and operator for this tour) made this tour amazing. I am often bored on bus trips but this one was different. This is a small bus tour which is much better than the big bus tours. We were able to go into places that the big busses can’t go! Captain Vince keeps everyone in the group engaged (no sleeping on this bus)!! He is very knowledgeable about Oahu. He also taught us some Hawaiian words. He took lots of pictures of our group (and by the way, he’s a very good photographer)! I have travelled a lot and this was by far the best and most memorable tour ever. If you are looking for a circle tour, this is the one to choose.

    Reviews

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    Absolute must-do tour
    Jeremy_P, May 2023
    Absolutely fantastic tour. Captain Vince is a masterful tour guide that shares a wealth of knowledge about the island, Hawaiian culture, history, and language. His warm and genuine connection to the locals is on display for the entire tour and is shared with you as well. I highly recommend the tour and especially recommend taking it early in your trip to Hawaii. We felt much more oriented to the island after the tour and Captain Vince's insight into other activities on the island has been invaluable throughout our stay here. Mahalo nui loa, Captain Vince!
    Response from Host, May 2023
    Wow! Jeremy, I really appreciate yku noticing how much work goes into what we do. It is all for the Customer and I want to make sure everyone has an experience of Hawaii that will never be forgotten. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince
    Lots of fun, very informative - Do this tour first!
    Michael_S, May 2023
    Captain Vince was fantastic. He was energetic from start to finish, really knowledgeable, interesting and fun. He made an effort to interact with each of us and called everyone by name. We had a fun little group. We saw so many sights, Captain Vince allowed us photo ops at several great spots we didn't expect. The Temple was impressive, the Waterfall was just gorgeous, and the Dole Plantation was a fun stop. Lunch was good, also. All in all, it was worth every penny and I definitely recommend it for a good overview of the island. Captain Vince took lots of questions toward the end of the tour and gave all of us some great recommendations for things to do and places to visit.
    Response from Host, May 2023
    Michael, It is a pleasure to have said I was the Captain for this group. The Aloha from this group was second to none. I am grateful for the oppurtunity and pleased the entire Family enjoyed. Mahalo Nui Lia, Captain Vince
    Best Tour Ever!!
    nancywoodward, May 2023
    Captain Vince (owner and operator for this tour) made this tour amazing. I am often bored on bus trips but this one was different. This is a small bus tour which is much better than the big bus tours. We were able to go into places that the big busses can’t go! Captain Vince keeps everyone in the group engaged (no sleeping on this bus)!! He is very knowledgeable about Oahu. He also taught us some Hawaiian words. He took lots of pictures of our group (and by the way, he’s a very good photographer)! I have travelled a lot and this was by far the best and most memorable tour ever. If you are looking for a circle tour, this is the one to choose.
    Response from Host, May 2023
    Nancy, I really appreciate the kind and considerate words. So much goes into doing these tours daily and it feels so good when it is recognized. I do it for all of you and I am thankful and proud to have met you. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince
    Fantastic Experience
    CatherineRose_C, Apr 2023
    We had a great time, enjoyed every part of the tour, complete and comprehensive including the food stops....Wassanta and Captain Vince were awesome. Would reco to friends and family....
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    On behalf of 1 Epic Tour and Wasa, we both would like tonsend an huge Mahalo to you Catherine. We both pride ourselves to be Ambassadors of Hawaii. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince
    Awesome Tour
    Carolyn_V, Apr 2023
    Stopping at all the picturesque places, eating all the delicious food and drinks. Captain Vince made this experience very memorable and fun.
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    Carolyn, I cannot send enough Thank You's to you and Mother. What a day we had and I look forward in seeing you both again one day soon. Mahalo Nui Loa and "A Hui Hou" Captain Vince
    Outstanding Tour
    Lester_F, Feb 2023
    Captain Vince was extremely accommodating and very knowledgeable. He kept everyone involved and went out of his way to help whenever he could. Tons of fun!!
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    The reviews that you all take time to send are just as Amazing as each and everyone that I am fortunate enough to meet. "A Hui Hou", Captain Vince
    Island tour
    Jewell_B, Feb 2023
    Our experience was great! Solomon did a great job with our tour. I will definitely be booking again.
    Response from Host, Feb 2023
    Jewell, I appreciate the kind words and we do this for our customers. Soloman says he had a great day with you all.. Mahalo Nui Loa and "A Hui Hou" Until we meet again! Captain Vince
    Great tour and narration
    Manognya_G, Dec 2022
    Excellent tour with great narration m, captain vince was kind enough to take pictures as well. Highly suggested
    Response from Host, Jan 2023
    Aloha Manognya, I love when you all send geuine and authentic reviews. It really makes my day. This is what I do it for. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince
    A good glimpse around the entire island
    Swetha_D, Dec 2022
    Let us start with expectations from the tour. In recent times, I always try to do a local guided tour of the place when I visit the first time. This tour gave a glimpse to a lot of things around the island which is what I wanted. Second, Captain Vince is a good human. He keeps you engaged throughout the tour telling stories about the island and teaching Hawaiian words. He takes you to these stalls where you can get fresh pineapple, coconut, sugarcane juice, lumpiang saging (Filipino fried banana). It is recommended you try these. They are local eats. Third, he has all these spots and activities like feeding birds and ringing the bell in the temple where he takes pictures of the group and shares immediately. That said, I would recommend the tour. There are enough breaks for snacks, restrooms and souvenirs. It is well paced. We had a small group. So that helped as well. The stops themselves are great as well. Diamond Head Monument has good views. We could see some activity of Halona Blowhole. The waves weren't too high. Byodo-in temple is very serene. We rang the bell and fed some birds. The macadamia farm outlet has some good flavored samples. It also has great hot sauces. There is also coffee to taste. Lunch is around 12 pm at Kahuku Shrimp Shack. The spicy garlic shrimp is amazing. It is cooked with skin on to hold in the juices. Captain Vince preorders it so food is fresh and hot when you arrive there. Waimea waterfall and the botanical garden were good. There was some water in the waterfall. You have a choice to go to the beach instead, opposite the garden. You have the most time to spend here as you can swim near the waterfall. You only visit the Dole plantation store. The tours are longer. We drove past Iolani Palace and Kamehameha statue. Along the way we spotted couple sea turtles swimming ashore Laniakea Beach. We got fresh lei on the way back. The lei flowers have an exotic fragrance. Mahalo nui loa! I still remember the words.
    Response from Host, Jan 2023
    Aww Swetha. We had an Amazing day with an Awesome group. The kind words are touching and an epitome of what we strive to give on daily basis. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince
    Mostly drive around
    gkhjkp686z, Dec 2022
    The lunch was good. But not much content in the tour, just very brief stops along the way. Did not go to the fall and garden that was mentioned.
    Response from Host, Jan 2023
    I do not believe you have the correct company. If you booked the Amazing Tour with 1 Epic Tour it consists of the Waimea Waterfall and Byodo-In Japanese Temple daily. Every company on Island offering a Circle Island Tour covers 120 miles of driving. You are correct in mostly driving around. It's alot of driving daily I would like to also point out that every Circle Island Tour on Island is designated to show each guest popular places on the Island to visit if and when you return to the Island or if you choose to get a rental car and spend more personal time at each location. These tours take 8 to 10 hours with brief stops at every location. 1 Epic Tour puts so much work in so we can provide every guest with history and culture of the Island as well as stop at a multitude of stops for picrure taking and sight seeing. So this company has alot of content. We teach Hawaiian Culture and History on every Tour. I would like to know the date you toured and which driver you had as well as your booking number. If for any reason you were not given what was sold I will give you a Full Refund Immediately. Please contact the Owner at 8083548021 Mahalo, The Owner.
    Best tour & tour guide ever!
    Maria_M, Oct 2022
    The tour was amazing & Captain Vince was awesome! He’s funny & gives you so much info about the island & its culture. We arrived from a cruise a little late. He waited for us & even took us on our own private tour! It was fun & we learned a lot. I definitely recommend Captain Vince & his tour company!
    Response from Host, Oct 2022
    It was my pleasure and what a day the three of us had enjoying the Island and sharing stories. I look forward in your return to the Island. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince
    Great day
    Shane_S, Oct 2022
    Captain Vince was amazing and he even helped us find transportation for something the next day. Learned a lot of history and saw so many sites. Would recommend anyone takes this tour.
    Response from Host, Oct 2022
    I am very appreciative of the kind words. Mahalo Nui Loa and "A Huo Hou"
    Cicle Island Tour
    Sandra_C, Sept 2022
    Captain Vince really took care of our group. Very knowledgeable about explaining every stop we had. Made this experience very special for all of us. I highly recommend him as your Tour Guide
    Tour with lots of Aloha
    Eloisa_M, Sept 2022
    Had a great time exploring the amazing Island of Oahu. Capt Vince our driver, tour guide and owner of Epic Tour is very entertaining and learned so much about the hawaiian culture. Never a dull moment at this tour. Aloha ohana tour mates Sept 19, 2022. From the California family
    Super fun tour
    Mihaela_B, Sept 2022
    I totally recommend this trip. Our tour guide, Captain Vince it’s the most upbeat and energetic person I have met during my travels. He manage to create a strong bond between all the travelers that we were on the trip in that day and he teached us few hawaiian words as well. The entire day was really fun as Vince was keep joking and even created small surprised and gifts for us which I wont reveal in order not to ruin the surprise for you. The tour covered pretty much all the important landmarks and beaches of the island and he even stopped us for sone delicious hawaiian food. If you are looking for a fun and informative tour in Hawaii then Vince it’s your guy! Thank you Vince Ida
    Response from Host, Sept 2022
    I am so appreciative that you did not tell all of our Secrets. Ha In order to find out what the hype is all about the next guests will have to come and ride on the #1 Tour on Island. 1 Epic Tour. We are thankful for your time and send an huge Thank You for your review. Mahalo nui Loa, Captain Vince
    Never a dull moment!!
    Mimosa_L, Sept 2022
    Make this tour the 1st thing u do when arriving in Oahu, u might end up making friends! Cap Vince is truly a charismatic tour guide, not just a bus driver. He calls you by your name, engages with every personality, and is flexible with any limitations you have with doing activities!
    Response from Host, Sept 2022
    Aww Mimosa, This is exactly what this company stands for. I want each and every person to get an experience of a lifetime while visiting the beautiful Island of Oahu. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince
    Great Experience
    John_T, Aug 2022
    Capt. Vincent was very charismatic guide; extremely knowledgeable of the Island and Hawaiian culture. We had the opportunity to see both city and country side of the island in addition to countless tourist attractions. Captain Vince prides himself on being punctual and beating the rush of the dozens of tour buses following. This circle tour will occupy your entire day so clear your schedule and prepare to see what the island has to offer.
    Response from Host, Sept 2022
    John T, I am very appreciative of your Review and grateful that you allowed 1 Epic Tout to show you this Incredible Island. We look forward in your return. A Hui Hou, Captain Vince
    Best Oahu tour ever
    Araceli_S, Aug 2022
    Captain Vince was our tour guide he was excellent, funny, extremely knowledgeable, very kind and great story teller. He took us to the beautiful Oahu sites and took some amazing pictures and send It to us.the food was good, the best of all was the waterfall we really love it if you don’t know what tour to get this is the one you won’t regret Thank you Captain Vence.
    Response from Host, Sept 2022
    ALoha and many Mahalos Araceli for your kindest words. ! Epic strives to be the best and you all were Awesome. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince
    Great trip
    theboteros, Aug 2022
    Captain Vince made our trip one of a kind. Great trip with a lot of stops and delicious food. Mahalo!
    Response from Host, Aug 2022
    I am always appreciative of the Great and Honest Reviews. My Team and I will always keep you all First. I look forward in your return to the Island. In Hawaii we never say good bye. We simply say "A Hui Hou" Until We Meet Again. Mahalo Nui Loa, Captain Vince
    Hawaii with our family
    Sherry_W, July 2022
    Captain Vince is AWESOME! Started our vacation with the tour of the island so that we can fill in must see places to visit for longer. Very knowledgeable and so friendly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
    Response from Host, July 2022
    Sherry, We had such an Amazing Day. I appreciate the kind words as well as your consideration of leaving such a wonderful review. Mahalo Nui Loa and "A Hui Hou" Until We Meet Again

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