The 10 Best Windward Coast Tours on Oahu

1.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Full-day Oahu circle tour with Diamond Head, Pali Lookout, North Shore turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“I traveled with my wife, two teenage boys, and in-laws. They all enjoyed the trip, plenty of scenic views, very busy tour(that was a positive), “Cap”was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, the only issue was that we never made it to Haleiwa Beach Park for snorkeling due to the strong waves/weather but there was a plan B, Turtle Beach, which my family enjoyed.”

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2.Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,450 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $146Top rated

Circle Oahu from Waikiki to Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, turtle country, garlic shrimp, and Dole Plantation in one busy day.

“The trip was so worth the price! It was an all day experience that helped kick off our vacation. Charlie was also amazing and personalable. You can tell just in how he speaks he loves his home and was excited to teach us new things.”

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3.Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour – 2nd Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $158

Review the Kaneohe Sandbar snorkeling tour, with turtles, reef fish, paddleboards, snacks, mountain views, and practical booking advice.

“I have been on a tour to the sandbar 5 times but this was the first time with Captain Bruce. I regret that each time I didn’t book with Captain Bruce! They were absolutely amazing and friendly. This is the only trip that actually takes you snorkeling to the reef in deep waters not like the other ones where it’s just by the boat. Also, it wasn’t a big group so everyone had so much space to swim freely and enjoy the paddle boards. They had really good snacks and drinks for everyone to enjoy. The captain and his crew educated everyone really well on what to do and if…”

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4.Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 335 reviews · 2 hours · from $166

Ride a guided Raptor UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s movie-famous valleys, with Jurassic Park sites, Hawaiian history, mountain views, and plenty of dust.

“Loved every second of it! Such a great tour with amazing movie sites and historical culture.”

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5.Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · from $140

See Oahu’s coast, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, North Shore, and Dole Plantation on a full-day tour from Waikiki.

“Excellent tour!!! Our tour guide, Snyder was funny (most of the time) and very knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii. There is so much packed into this tour, but unfortunately, that means you don't get to spend very much time at any one location. The Byodo Temple and Waimea Waterfalls were beautiful. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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6.Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Review of Oahu’s 8.5-hour circle-island tour with Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, hotel pickup, local treats, and practical tips.

“Tour was wonderful. Captain Vince was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and made our time with him a lot of fun.”

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7.Kualoa Ranch Hollywood Film Locations Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 161 reviews · from $63Best value

Tour Kualoa Ranch by vintage open-air bus, visiting Jurassic Park film sites, a WWII bunker, movie props, and mountain views for $63.

“Our tour guide was amazing was clear about any question we had!”

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8.Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour – 1st Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Cruise to Kaneohe Sandbar for snorkeling, turtles, paddleboarding, snacks, and friendly crew support on a 2-hour-45-minute Oahu tour.

“Great time with a fantastic crew! Fun activities and toys to play with but the snorkeling was amazing. We saw so many turtles and large colorful fish. The snacks and drinks were plentiful and tasty.”

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9.Kaneohe Self-Guided Sandbar Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 17 reviews · 4 hours - 570 minutes · from $96

Kayak Kaneohe Bay to its famous sandbar, snorkel by coral reefs, and enjoy Ko'olau Mountain views on this self-guided Oahu outing.

“100% worth it every penny for every moment was fantastic! We saw a majestic turtle near the sandbar and the reefs were full of life! Loved it! The gentleman the works there was very courteous and knowledgeable.”

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10.Half-Day Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Self-Guided Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Paddle from He’eia Kea Boat Harbor to Oahu’s wide Kaneohe Sandbar with a tandem kayak, snorkel gear, dry bag, and four hours to explore.

“Very cool self guided experience. Great for little ones as well! Beautiful and secluded areas with very few tourists.”

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