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Overview
1 Epic has received the City Baloon Tours Traveler's Choice Award as "The Best of the Best".
We provide a Van or Shuttle to drive our guests around the Island on a Circle Island Tour with a Driver who is also the Guide. We will show you many of the most visited stops on the Island.
Tours are 8 to 10 Hours and are an all-day Tour to get the most out of the Tour. Please be mindful this tour consists of 130 miles of Circling the Island from start to finish Stops are for Picture Taking and soaking up the Beauty of the Island of Oahu in Honolulu. We cover every part of the Island with the exception of the West Side. You immediately become Family on our Tours and we can accommodate any group size as well as any age Group.
Top Visited Locations like: Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Japanese Temple, Mac Nut Farm, Chinamans Hat, Drive by Laaie Church. Stop at Waimea Botanical Garden and the Dole Plantation. We just might add an extra stop at the World Coffee Farm if enough guests are interested.
Description
Stop At: Diamond Head State Monument, 18th Ave., Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
The crater, also called Diamond Head Lookout, was used as a strategic military lookout in the early 1900s. Spanning over 475 acres (190 ha) (including the crater's interior and outer slopes), it served as an effective defensive lookout because it provides panoramic views of Waikīkī and the south shore of Oahu.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanianole Highway, Hawaii 96825
This natural wonder on the island of Oahu was formed due to past volcanic activity thousands of years ago. Halona Blowhole now occasionally shoots seawater up to 30 feet in the air because of waves coursing through the underwater lava tubes. The viewing point provides a breathtaking view of Halona Cove, a beautiful beach that has been featured in many movies and music videos. If you visit during winter, you may be lucky enough to witness whales in the nearby waters.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Makapu‘u Point, Makapu‘U Point, Hawaii 96795, USA
Makapuʻu Point (also Makapuu 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. It is the home of the Makapuʻu Point Light, which was established in 1909; the light was automated in 1974. Containing one of the world's largest Fresnel lenses. According to Neal McHenry the procedure to produce another 12-foot (3.7 m) high Hyper-Radiant Fresnel Lens is no longer known. The Light House is lit by a single 1000 watt 120 volt alternating current lamp. Should the first lamp burn out a tangent lamp will automatically rotate into place. The light house and the area around it is owned by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The location is also popular for viewing the ocean, whale watching in the Winter, or seeing the neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai. 50 First Date First Kiss from this Location
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: New Hawaii's Treasures, 41-1537 Kalanianaʻole Hwy #1, Waimanalo, HI 96795, USA
Souvenir Shop with Clean Restroom. We will stop for 20 to 30 minutes to rest your legs and do a little Hawaiian Shopping. Complimentary Coffee available. Plenty of Snacks and Drinks to purchase.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
Visit and Explore one of Oahu's Best Kept Secrets.
The Byodo-In Temple, located at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty and history as a non-practicing Buddhist temple. Built in 1963, the Byodo-In Temple is a Hawaii state landmark and one of the states’s best kept secrets.
O’ahu’s Byodo-In Temple represents a smaller scale replica of the almost 1,000-year old Byodo-In Temple in Uji, Japan, which is a United Nations World Heritage Site. Find out more about the history behind the Byodo-In Temple and the temple artifacts that reside within this beautiful state landmark
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
Kualoa Ranch is a 4,000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch located on the windward coast of Oahu in Hawaii 12. It is a popular tourist attraction and filming location, known for its breathtaking landscapes, cultural heritage, and diverse outdoor activities 23. The ranch is comprised of three valleys - Hakipuu, Kualoa, and Kaaawa 4. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as horseback riding, ATV tours, zip lining, and movie site tours 25. The ranch also has a café, catering, and gift shop 2. If you’re planning a trip to Oahu, Kualoa Ranch is definitely worth a visit!
We will Stop at the Beach to take Pictures of the Chinaman's Hat, Turtle Island and Camel Island.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Laie Hawaii Temple, 55-600 Naniloa Loop, Laie, Hawaii 96762
Laie Hawaii Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) located on the northeast shore of the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu. The temple sits on a small hill, half a mile from the Pacific Ocean, in the town of Lāʻie, 35 miles (56 km) from Honolulu. Along with Brigham Young University–Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Laie Hawaii Temple
Pass By: Haleiwa, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Haleʻiwa is a North Shore community and census-designated place in the Waialua District of the island of Oʻahu, City and County of Honolulu. Haleʻiwa is located on Waialua Bay, the mouth of Anahulu Stream. A small boat harbor is located here, and the shore of the bay is surrounded by Haleʻiwa Beach Park and Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park. Further west from the center of town is Kaiaka State Recreation Area on Kiaka Point beside Kaiaka Bay. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 4,941. The 2018 estimate was 4,040. It is the largest commercial center on the North Shore of the island. Its old plantation town character is preserved in many of the buildings, making this a popular destination for tourists and residents alike, visiting surfing and diving sites along the north shore.
Stop At: Dole Plantation, 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions and welcomes more than one million visitors a year.
Dole Plantation provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze. Also popular are informational displays and presentations, as well as our plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including the world-famous Dole Soft Serve! And, before you leave you can purchase fresh pineapple to take home.
Train and or Maze will add an additional 1 Hour and 30 Minute to the Stop! Cost to go on Train or Maze through the Plantation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Green World Coffee Farms, 71 N Kamehameha Hwy # 101, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
Welcome to Green World Coffee Farm! We are a small farm situated on the famous North Shore of Oahu Hawaii. Our farm consists of 7 acres of land with approximately +3,000 arabica coffee trees. Green World Coffee Farm was established in 2013 by our owner Howard Green. We offer a full menu of items that can be purchased off the espresso bar, while also offer a retail section where coffee bags along with many other local merchandise can be purchased!
We roast all of our coffee here at the Farm! We like to keep fresh coffee available to our customers no matter where you live. Therefore, we do roast our coffee daily.
We buy green beans from all of our local farms across Hawaii such as Maui, Molokai, Kauai as well as Waialua which is grown here on the North Shore of Oahu.
We offer a wide range of coffee and tea samples daily for our guests as well as a self guided tour through our coffee garden where you can learn exactly where coffee comes from and how it gets from the tree to your cup!
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Iolani Palace, 364 S King St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
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 Kalakaua, 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 States, the Palace is one of the most recognizable buildings in Hawaii. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, Iolani Palace tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani walked the grand halls.
Pass By: King Kamehameha Statue, 417 S King St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
This majestic King Kamehameha I statue that stands proudly out the front of Ali’iolane Hale in Downtown Honolulu, is a casting of one of Hawaii's most beloved and revered rulers Kamehameha the Great, who was the first to unify all the islands and welcome westerners to his lands.
Kamehameha was a revered warrior and leader, and he united Hawaii into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. He also encouraged foreign trade and technology while avoiding foreign rule. He is depicted in the 18-foot bronze statue as extending his hand in a welcoming gesture of aloha.
King Kamehameha commissioned the construction of Ali’iolani Hale to be the royal palace of the Hawaiian Monarchy. It was built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style and its name means ‘House of the heavenly King’. Ali’iolani Hale eventually became an administrative building and now houses the Supreme Court of Hawaii as well as the Judiciary History Center.
The 18-foot bronze King Kamehameha Statue.
Stop At: Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck, 7190 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA
In June 1882 the British sailing ship ‘Monarch' brought Arsenio and Amelia DoRego from San Miguel Island, Portugal to Maui, Hawai'i under contract to work the sugar cane fields. Some 33 years later, their grandson Leonard was born. In 1946 Leonard and his wife Margaret moved to Honolulu with their daughter Diane, age 8. Leonard worked at Snowflake Bakery until he founded Leonard's Bakery℠ in 1952.
Leonard and Margaret were no strangers to hard work, both coming from very large families. The bakery prospered. Not long after opening, Leonard's mother suggested making malasadas for Shrove Tuesday – a Portuguese tradition. Although thinking it may be too ethnic, Leonard's bakers complied. Malasadas were a huge hit. And, the appetite for malasadas in Hawaii was born.
Duration: 15 minutes
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 8 to 9 hours (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 07:00 AM
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- We have two options for Lunch. Early Lunch at a North Shore Shrimp Truck or Late Lunch at Nico's on the Pier. We will discuss the morning of the Tour with the Group.
- Gratuities
- Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall. Discounted Rate of $20 to Enter.
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included on the total time duration.
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 tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Free cancellation
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 tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.