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Hawaii Small Group Tours

Uncover new and exciting Hawaii tours by taking part in our small group tours. Go sightseeing at your own pace surrounded by travellers like you. Provided by top tour operators & travel companies, our small group tours in Hawaii will offer you the perfect balance between spending time on your own and group activities.

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Hawai'i Big Island: Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, and Snorkeling

I went on the Hawaii GIVE volunteer trip and it was AMAZING. The guides are awesome and truly make your time there more memorable and fun. I met super nice people who I will stay in touch with. The experience is what makes traveling with GIVE the most enjoyable and rewarding. There is so much that I would love to talk about this trip but in summary I would recommend anyone to go, it really is rewarding and life-altering as they immerse you deep into the Hawaiian culture.

Hawaii – Kauai & Maui Islands Adventure

USA – Hawaii Big Island Volcanoes & Beaches

• Sightseeing

5-Day Classic Hawaii Experience

• Hiking & Trekking

On the Dream Islands in the Pacific

Wildlife Oahu

• Intl. Flights Included

Hawaii: Highlights

• Flights included

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Hawaiian Adventure

About this tour.

Embrace the spirit of “Aloha” on a leisurely 3-island tour of Hawaii featuring 3-night stays each in O’ahu, Big Island (Kona) and Maui. Remember Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial. Take in the natural beauty of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. Admire the hula dance, an ancient Polynesian art form. Visit a coffee farm in Kona and learn about the coffee bean’s journey from tree to cup. Uncover the beauty, culture and traditions of all three islands.

Your Tour Includes

• 3 Handpicked Accommodations

Included Highlights

• Waikiki Beach
• Pearl Harbor
• Iolani Palace
• Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Your Tour at a Glance

9 Breakfasts

1 - Light & Leisurely

Travel Style

On tour air, customize your tour.

Optional Excursions

Starting at $210.00

Activity Level

• Level This Tour

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Extension Style

On tour air included.

• The cost of all internal flights on tour or within an extension are included into the total tour cost on our website and brochures.
• Purchasing internal flights through Collette is now required on tours where applicable.
• This price continues to exclude all round-trip air getting to and from the tour, as well as any additional air segments required to arrive at or depart from an extension.
• The cost displayed is based on availability at the time of booking.

Travel Styles

Highlights and inclusions.

Must-See Inclusions:

Visit the Place of Refuge to learn about a sanctuary where people found shelter, safety, and forgiveness in times of war and after breaking the law in Ancient Hawaii.

Remember Pearl Harbor as you visit the USS Arizona Memorial.

• Explore the renowned Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s “Big Island.”

Cultural Experiences:

Create your own lei as part of a cultural demonstration on Big Island.

Visit Iolani Palace to see the last residence of the Hawaiian Royal Family.

Culinary Inclusions:

Savor a Polynesian luau featuring tropical drinks and a sumptuous feast.

Spend time at a Kona coffee farm and learn how coffee is grown.

• Kona Highlights
• Polynesian Luau

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• Traveling Well Safety
• No booking fee, *no change fees
• Top Rated Travel Protection

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Hotel-outrigger kona resort and spa.

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Hotel-Prince Waikiki

Upgrade to an Ocean Front Room to enjoy unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. This upgraded room is larger than standard. Premier rooms are also on higher floors for more unobstructed views.

Hotel-Sheraton Maui Hotel and Spa

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• Tour Extensions

Spend the day visiting some of the most beautiful scenery that Maui has to offer as you make your way to Hana. This full-day guided optional excursion will take you to places where you will see black sand beaches, hardened lava tubes, bamboo jungles, eucalyptus groves, quaint plantations and much more. Highlights include Paia Town, Waianapanapa State Park and Beach, Kaumahina State Park, and Keanai Lookout. No trip to Maui would be complete without traveling the legendary road to Hana!

Explore the renowned Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s “Big Island.”

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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

Private evening with an after-hours tour, reception and dinner at Queen Emma Summer Palace on the island of Oahu, the secluded mountain-home and summer retreat of Queen Emma of Hawaii and her family

Pre-opening visit to magnificent Iolani Palace, the opulent official residence of Hawaii's former monarchy

Helicopter flightseeing on Kauai

Hawaiian feasts for the senses in Maui – an evening of dance, song and exotic flavors at a traditional Hawaiian luau

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Stay in ocean-view rooms at stunning beachfront island resorts all 11 nights

A visit to the USS  Missouri  Battleship Memorial in Pearl Harbor

Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.

Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

Legendary Journeys and Adventures

Tauck's classic four-island journey across Hawaii incorporates natural and historical sights, exclusive cultural experiences, and free days to pursue your own passions on Oahu, the Big Island of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui.

Fairmont kea lani, maui.

Nights 9, 10, 11

Enjoy three nights in Maui at a luxury oceanfront resort

Your stay at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui – an all-suite luxury resort – will be memorable. The resort was artfully redesigned and renovated in 2023, with guest rooms incorporating more local culture, textures and artwork that blend ancient Hawaii with modern. Renovations include a newly reimagined open-air lobby complete with flowing waterfalls, lush gardens, and breathtaking ocean views – and just beyond the lobby, discover the new Hale Kukuna, an immersive space dedicated to Hawaiian culture, designed to inspire deeper connections to Maui and Hawaii.

Travel aboard an outrigger canoe

Ancient meets modern day on the waves.

On the island of Oahu you'll have an opportunity to discover a bit of old Hawaii on a unique adventure aboard a traditional outrigger canoe. From paddling the boat, to riding the waves, to the possibility of observing some of the Pacific Ocean's marine life, your experience will give you a modern take on ancient Hawaiian transportation (they've been around for two millennia) between islands.

Kauai helicopter sightseeing

Kauai – rainforests & mountains (45 - 55 minute adventure).

In addition to sightseeing by land, you'll truly get immersed in the beauty of the island of Kauai on an amazing helicopter adventure that reveals a world of lush tropical rainforests, jagged mountains, sea cliffs, beaches and craters. Music and narration combine as you view the best of the island, including spectacular Waimea Canyon and views of the Na Pali Cliffs.

Private evening at Queen Emma Summer Palace

Attend a private, after-hours tour, reception and dinner at queen emma summer palace.

Known as Hānaiakamalama (The Southern Cross), or Queen Emma Summer Palace, the palace served as a summer retreat for Queen Emma of Hawaii from 1857 to 1885, as well as for her husband King Kamehameha IV, and their son, Prince Albert Edward. It is a now a historic landmark, museum – and it's the site of a special Tauck welcome evening featuring a private after-hours reception, tour and dinner.

Early opening visit to Iolani Palace

Before the day's crowds, visit honolulu's extraordinary iolani palace.

Built in 1882 by King Kalakaua, Iolani Palace in Honolulu was Hawaii's official royal residence and the Hawaiian monarchy's seat of government until its overthrow in 1893. A National Historic Landmark since 1962 and the only official royal residence in the United States, the Palace is one of Hawaii's most recognizable buildings; restored to its former grandeur, it evokes a time when their Majesties King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani, walked its grand halls. An exclusive guided visit, before the day's crowds, provides insights and stories into the palace's rich legacy.

Hawaii is my idea of Paradise, beautiful islands, gorgeous resorts, friendly people. The trip had a nice balance of organized activities and leisure time.

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The Best of Hawaii begins and ends in the U.S.

Real ID Act - Effective May 7, 2025

Beginning in May 2025, some state IDs will no longer permit you to board a domestic flight. Currently, some states are compliant, some have received extensions, and some are not compliant.  Click here  to see the status of your state. If your state license is not compliant, you can use a passport in lieu of a valid state ID. 

Please Note:  The federal government has extended the deadline to May 7, 2025 for domestic airline passengers to secure a Real ID driver's license for use as identification at the airport. Travelers without a verified license or ID card will also have the option of showing other identity documents, such as a passport or military ID to board a plane.

If you are a citizen of another country traveling to the U.S., you should contact an embassy or consulate of the U.S. to determine what travel documentation is necessary. You may also log on to the U.S. State Department's Internet site by clicking here.

If you are traveling by air to join and/or depart from this tour within the U.S., please read the section entitled Airline Security Measures under Additional Information above to determine what travel documentation is required.

If you are a citizen of the U.S. or Canada who travels frequently between the two countries, you may benefit from the NEXUS program, which is joint initiative between the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency and the Canada Border Services Agency that allows pre-screened and approved travelers faster processing at designated highway lanes in high-volume border crossing locations, at a NEXUS kiosk at several airports, and at certain marine reporting locations in the Great Lakes and Seattle regions. For further information, you may log on to the Nexus Internet website by clicking here.

Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.

We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

To facilitate Travel Requirements, destinations are increasingly utilizing online forms that require digital proof that you've successfully completed your submission (via an email, QR code, etc.) To ensure smooth travels and peace of mind, we strongly recommend all guests carry a personal smart phone and sign up for international data plans before traveling overseas.

Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

How to Book a Tour

See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:

• Tour Name and Departure Date
• Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
• Traveler's Address(es)
• Email Address*
• Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
• Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
• Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
• Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
• Interest in our specially negotiated airfares

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Deposit & Final Payment

The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $350 per person

Final Payment:

Final Payment for Land Journeys is due at Tauck's Wilton Woods, CT office 60 days before departure. Any bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Tauck's Guest Protection

Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

• Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
• Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
• Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
• Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
• Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
• Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by Carefree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $449  per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 1, 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL .

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

60 days or more before departure = $350 per person

59-8 days before departure = $600 per person

7-1 days before departure = $900 per person

Time of cancellation  will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control,  Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Fee Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

Travel Terms and Conditions

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Travel Requirements For This Tour

Air Information and Luggage Restrictions

AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.

TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.

AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your international flights.

Special Luggage Restrictions for this Tour

The U.S. TSA has instituted standardized screening procedures at airports across the U.S. At some airports in Hawaii, this procedure is handled manually and will be time-consuming. Please be aware that you will not have access to your bags after they are screened; therefore, you should remove everything that you may want to take on the plane with you before you hand over your checked bag for screening.

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.

Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.

Carry-on Luggage - General

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

Health, Safety and Mobility

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

Please Note:  Destinations around the world have instituted new measures like testing requirements, health insurance coverage, or specific restrictions on travel. These guidelines are in addition to, and may go beyond, Tauck's requirements.  Click here  for more information about the requirements for your journey.

VACCINATIONS  

If you are a resident of another country traveling to or within the U.S., no vaccinations are currently required for travel to Hawaii. For complete vaccination and inoculation information, contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here.

While your journey to Hawaii is very relaxing and the pace leisurely, to enjoy fully all the tour has to offer, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, as some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. For the most part, however, the amount of walking you do is at your discretion.

If you require the use of a wheelchair throughout the tour, it is advisable to bring your own. Wheelchairs are available on all islands at all hotels and may be arranged by the tour directors; however, they are intended for on-site use and cannot be taken off property. In addition, wheelchairs are available at the airports for pre-boarding purposes only. There are disabled access bathrooms with grab bars in all of the hotels.

PLEASE NOTE: We regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.

Regarding Portable Oxygen

The Best of Hawaii tours travel to Haleakala National Park on Maui, an elevation of 10,023 ft (3,055 m). The motor coach drivers and Tauck Directors do forewarn guests with heart and respiratory problems of the elevation and that they may encounter sulfur fumes from the volcano. Specific information concerning volcanic emissions in the state of Hawaii may be found by clicking here .

Oxygen is not carried aboard motor coaches and the drivers are not certified to administer oxygen. Oxygen is a hazardous material as the container is compressed. You are allowed to carry your own providing it does not exceed one hundred pounds per one unit. You need to have proper training on how to use it, and your companion must also be certified in case you are rendered unconscious. A prescription from a doctor plus proof of certification from the Red Cross on how to use it is needed for any purchase of oxygen. It is recommended that you carry the proper paperwork along with your personal supply in case additional canisters are required while on tour. You are responsible for any maintenance and operation that the tank requires while on tour, and for locating what facilities exist on the tour itinerary which can perform tank maintenance. You are also responsible for emptying the tank prior to embarking all tour planes, floatplanes, or helicopters and refilling the tank at a designated facility. You will need to provide us with the exact specifications of the tank, including size, model, and all components that accompany it, prior to booking the tour to determine motor coach storage capabilities.

If you require oxygen on inter-island flights, Hawaiian Airlines stipulates that you MUST have a doctor's certificate written within 30 days of travel. This certificate must include the rate of flow (meters per minute) and whether you require a mask or nasal cannula. This certificate needs to be sent to the Hawaiian Airlines office at least 48 hours in advance of the flight. There are 3 on-tour flights on this tour. Once you have requested the airline for oxygen you MUST use it. Hawaiian Airlines flights reach a cruising altitude of between 12-24,000 ft (3,657 to 7,315 m), become pressurized at 5,000 ft (1,524 m) and average 78°F (26°C).

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

Reading List

We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey! You can view the reading list  here.

The temperature in Hawaii averages 75 ºF (24 ºC) all year long. An average high temperature of 83 ºF (28 ºC) is reached in August. Winters are nearly as mild with an average low temperature of 69 ºF (21 ºC), and sunny weather occurs throughout the year. Although the weather is nearly perfect, Hawaii does have a tropical climate and it does rain from time to time. Very few days of touring are interrupted by rain. When it does rain, it usually occurs during the night. The rainy season is December through March; however, a light shower is possible at any time of the year.

To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov.us, by clicking here.

What To Pack

Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with Necessary Gear who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site .

We suggest you dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is flexible and allows for layering. Casual, cotton clothing is recommended. Women often dress in bright pastels or other vibrant hues. Sun hats, aloha shirts and floral print muumuus are customarily worn and are readily found in stores on all the islands. For fine dining, dresses are recommended, as are light wraps for evenings. For men, coats and ties are rarely worn in hotels, but "aloha shirts" and dress pants are perfectly acceptable. Men are requested to wear long pants in the evening.

Bathrobes, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards are provided in each hotel guest room.

Valet laundry and dry-cleaning services are available at all the hotels on this itinerary.

We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription, or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.

We recommend you pack the following items for your journey to Hawaii:

• Sturdy but comfortable walking shoes that have already been broken-in for sightseeing
• Aloha shirts and dress pants for men
• Sundresses and cocktail dresses for ladies
• A light wrap for evenings
• Colorful resort wear
• Short and long-sleeved cotton shirts
• Shorts and slacks
• Light jacket, sweater or windbreaker
• Raincoat and rain hat
• Collapsible umbrella
• Insect repellent
• Camera, lenses, batteries, chargers and extra memory cards
• Daypack for camera equipment
• Travel alarm clock/cell phone with alarm function (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
• Reusable zipper lock bags or other waterproof bags
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North America

Central america & caribbean, south america, north africa & middle east.

Few travellers make it to this icy continent, but the lucky ones who do get to explore a frozen Eden ruled by the elements and teeming with wildlife.

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Whether it’s a family retreat or a girls trip, you can surround yourself with a hand-picked crew and customize a tour that fits you all perfectly.

The Geluxe Collection

Our new line of premium active adventures is officially here. With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations and elevated dining, this is adventure at its finest.

National Geographic Journeys

Go deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore. More is included and you’ll enjoy greater hands-on exploration, interactions with local experts, and freedom to roam.

National Geographic Family Journeys

Are you an adventure-loving family in search of meaningful ways to discover the world together? These tours are specially designed for travellers seven and up and their inquisitive families.

Jane Goodall Collection

Step deeper into the animal kingdom while respecting all of its inhabitants. Our incredible collection of wildlife-focused tours is endorsed by the world-renowned ethologist.

Roamies by Hostelworld

The thrill of adventure. The awesomeness of hostels. Get ‘em both on these immersive small group trips for 18 to 35-year-old travellers.

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As the leader in small group travel for 30 years, we know how to do it right: flexible itineraries, freedom to roam, safety, peace of mind, and locally based guides.

Change the world just by having the time of your life. When you travel with us, you become a force for good by acting responsibly and creating positive impact.

Together with our non-profit partner, Planeterra, we ensure local communities touched by our tours benefit from our visits in as many ways possible.

Trees for Days

Leave your destination even greener than you found it! For every day on tour, we’ll plant a tree in your honour and ensure that our forests get to live their best lives.

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Middle of the Pacific and the centre of excitement

Hawaii might be a part of the USA, but the scenery, vibe, history, and culture on these stunning islands make the 50th state seem like a distant cousin a couple times removed. Sail into the setting sun along Waikiki Beach, walk on an active volcano, join a traditional luau in Maui, and enjoy beach time in, well, all over. There’s no wonder Hawaii is the backdrop for paradise in the movies – the islands don’t have to act the part of “jaw-dropping oasis”, they’re naturals.

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Tips for Small Groups

• Advance Planning : Research and book activities in advance to avoid disappointment, especially for popular tours like helicopter rides or snorkeling excursions.
• Diverse Interests : Consider the interests of everyone in the group. Mix adventurous activities like surfing with relaxing ones like beach days or spa visits.
• Group Discounts : Look for group discounts. Many tour operators offer reduced rates for larger groups.
• Local Recommendations : Ask locals for recommendations. They often know the best spots and tours that are less touristy.
• Flexible Itinerary : Have a flexible itinerary. While it's good to plan, some of the best experiences can be spontaneous.
• Transportation : Arrange transportation in advance, especially if you're planning to visit multiple islands or remote locations.
• Cultural Experiences : Include cultural activities like a luau or a visit to historical sites to learn about Hawaii's rich history and traditions.
• Nature and Wildlife : Don't miss Hawaii's unique nature and wildlife. Consider eco-tours, whale watching, or hikes in national parks.
• Safety First : Prioritize safety. Always adhere to guidelines provided by tour operators, especially for activities like scuba diving or hiking.
• Budgeting : Set a budget for activities. Hawaii offers a range of options from cost-free hikes to more expensive helicopter tours.

Remember, the key is to balance adventure with relaxation, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Oahu Private Tours

Small Group and Private Tours of Volcanoes National Park, Big Island Hawaii

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Visit Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm

Savor the rich, bold flavors of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee as you soak in the stunning views of the lush, verdant farm as our day begins with an exhilarating visit to an award-winning coffee farm.

Turtle Watch at Punaluʻu Beach

Turtle watch at Punaluʻu Beach, Hawaii’s stunning black sand beach.

Lunch at Lava Rock Cafe*

Enjoy a delectable lunch at Lava Rock Cafe, a sit-down restaurant where you choose from a menu of delicious options. *Some days may include alternative dining options depending on availability.

Experience Volcanoes National Park

Explore the captivating geological history of the Volcanoes National Park and witness firsthand the mesmerizing molten lava flows and steam vents with geological insights.

See, Learn About Kilauea Caldera

Experience the raw power of nature as you venture through the captivating landscapes, witnessing the untamed beauty of this volcanic wonder. We’ll be taking you off the beaten path to breathtaking vistas, craters, and lava flow walks, ancient petroglyphs, sea arches, a lava tube and see diverse vegetation, making your experience truly unforgettable.

Drive Saddle Road

Revel in the picturesque beauty of Hawaii’s largest island as you travel through the heart of the island over the famous Saddle Road. The stunning raised slopes (the saddle) between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea will leave you in awe of the island’s natural wonders.

Explore Kilauea Caldera within

Volcanoes national park.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our comprehensive private tour of Volcanoes National Park. Sit back, relax, and soak in the stunning scenery as our knowledgeable expert guides do the driving on this all-day luxury tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off included.

This small group tour ensures personalized attention, making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Take A Personalized VIP Adventure

Immerse yourself in the power of one of the most active volcanoes on the planet with Hawaii Geo Tours.  This Adventure is a 100% tailored tour to whatever you want. We can accommodate groups from 1 to 14 guests ! We call you ahead of time, discuss their standard tour day, and can make special stops. Or we can do something completely different!

Explore Any Part of The Big Island That You Want!

Our VIP tour is a combination of our standard tour including a sit down restaurant lunch, but if there is anything you would or would not like to do, we will adjust to your desire. This is your tour! We will custom tailor to what you would like to see, give you great options and show you things no other tours do.

We’ll pick you up wherever you are staying on the Island!

Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choosing. Depending on the tour and route, there are plenty of wonderful dining experiences along the way.

Well worth the time and money

David was an outstanding host and tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour. You will see a ton, learn a lot about the island and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Hawaii Geo Tours are the best!

Wow! Fantastic tour of the erupting volcano!!! The guides are geologists and explained so much about the volcano and how all the Hawaiian islands were created. The pictures I got during the day, and especially at night were incredible! The food and winery tasting were good too. I’ve done this tour twice in the past year and recommend it highly! I wish I could give more than 5 stars!!! 🤙

Highly Recommend!!

Zane was incredibly knowledgeable about the island! If you want to go on a tour with a geologist, this is the one to take!! As a privately owned company, he was able to hit all of the major island highlights as well as take us to places on the island that other tour companies don’t visit. We learned so much about the history of the island and the volcanos on the island all while having a fantastic time! HIGHLY recommend!!

Fantastic Tour

Amazing tour! Our guide Dave was absolutely fantastic, very knowledgeable and funny, kept everyone entertained over the trip.

Geo adventure family trip for the win!

David has a vast knowledge of so much of the island it’s amazing and he charmed us with a ton a factoids the whole day. Highly recommend if you are short on time on the island but want to see as much as you can in little time.

Best Island Tour!

A must tour experience! Such an incredible day. What is unique about This tour, is how much you learn about the island formation and the flexibility in where he takes you! We traveled with friends and booked the VIP tour…if you can swing it, definitely put Geotours on your itinerary! Erik will not disappoint. You can see that he is passionate about the island and what he does. Mingled well with our group, lots of laughs, great energy and had a BLAST!!!

Awesome adventure!

We couldn’t have made a better choice!!! Definitely the guides know their stuff, from history of the island and its people to the geological topics that kept me entertained throughout the trip. We just about went around the island in vip style, the guys were well known everywhere they took us as well as knew their way. Will recommend it to a few friends that are planning to visit the island, it’s a must in your itinerary and couldn’t have made a better choice in tour guide services

Very Best Geo Tour on the Big Island of Hawaii

Zane found his calling. He is incredibly well educated in geology, has traveled the world and knowledgeable about not only the local history, but the flora and fauna of the island too. And he is super personable and able to keep all 10 of interested for almost twelve hours of the day. We conversed about what we wanted to see on a big scale and he narrowed it to specifics based on weather, crowds and our groups patience. He was a saint. If you want to enjoy the very best island tour and get educated on the land and history, hire Zane and you will write the next five star review!

Bolt says Geo Tour Big Island

Dave was a great guide. Very informative tour. I really enjoyed the geological aspect and lots of information on how the islands were formed and keep growing. Many interesting stops along the way including a walk through a lava tube. Very cool! Great experience!

One of the best tours ever

What an excellent way to get to know the Big Island and learn about its unique place on Earth. Our tour guide Eric picked us up on time at our rented villa along with a number of other visitors and we proceeded to spend one of the better days on a tour of the island. Eric is one of the proprietors of the tour, is a degreed geologist and is truly an engaging and friendly person. The tour was excellent which combined both interesting sights and a tremendous amount of local knowledge about lava flows and local history. To say that this was worth the day spent would be to put it mildly. Even at twice the price, I would happily do this again and recommend the tour to anyone.

Hawaii Small Group Tours & Trips

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Croatia, Dubrovnik, Kona

• Relax at a rustic farm villa with friendly croatian hosts
• Sample local wines and olive oil
• Cycle through the rural countryside
• Cook traditional fare alongside a croatian family
• Explore the walled city of dubrovnik

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"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

Hawaii Multi-Island Explorer

Hawaii, Kona, Volcanoes National Park

• Warm up to nature at volcanoes national park
• Take in road to hana's scenic viewpoints
• Spend a night on the beach and snorkel the day away
• Behold the grandeur of waimea canyon

The Best of the Big Island and Kauai

• Explore waimea canyon on a guided tour
• See the beauty of 'akaka falls en route to hilo
• Stay at local hotels and support local businesses

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Hawaii, Maui

• Snorkel in search of starfish and sea turtles
• Paddle your heart out on a kayak tour
• Take in the waikiki sunset on a sailboat
• Enjoy glorious views on the road to hana

Hawaii’s National Parks: Exploring Four Islands from Volcanoes to Pearl Harbor

• I like to spend much of the day exploring
• Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
• Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

Tropical Splendor: Exploring the Hawaiian Islands

• I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
• I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

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On the Road: Best of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai and Oahu

The Best of Hawaii 2024

• Tauck's classic four-island journey across Hawaii incorporates natural and historical sights
• exclusive cultural experiences
• and free days to pursue your own passions on Oahu
• the Big Island of Hawaii
• Kauai and Maui.Stay in ocean-view rooms at some of Hawaii's finest oceanfront resorts; experience one of the most poignant chapters of World War II history at the USS Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor; enjoy a private catamaran sail at sunset on the Big Island; enjoy a pre-opening hours visit to Iolani Palace; learn about Hawaii's iconic botanical world and key product

"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 

5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. 

Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."

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Super staff and lovely accomodation

Tour:   Local Living Croatia – Southern Dalmatia

To me, this was the ultimate "local living" trip

To me, this was the ultimate "local living" trip! The Mujo family were THE BEST hosts! We learned so much about the local culture, lifestyle, traditions, food, and m...

This trip provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the rich history of Dubrovnik and surrounding area, while also putting visitors in the heart of a warm family setting to experience the traditions of rural life

This trip provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the rich history of Dubrovnik and surrounding area, while also putting visitors in the heart of a warm f...

What made this tour great was the experience at the local living property

What made this tour great was the experience at the local living property. They are unbelievable hosts, a very loving family. Very accommodating. Beautiful property....

Full of fun activities and adventure

Full of fun activities and adventure. Biking through rolling hills and vineyards and getting treated with delicious breads, olive oils and wonderful wine. You get a ...

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Hawaii Tour Selection Trips

Planning a trip to Hawaii? Here are some essential travel tips to ensure a smooth and memorable experience:

Pack light and bring comfortable clothing suitable for warm tropical weather.

Apply sunscreen regularly to protect against the sun's intense UV rays.

Book accommodations and activities in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.

Rent a car to explore each island's hidden gems and scenic drives at your own pace.

When visiting sacred sites, respect the local culture and traditions, including proper attire.

Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water, especially if engaging in outdoor activities.

Try local cuisine and support small businesses by dining at family-owned restaurants during sightseeing tours.

Be mindful of ocean safety and heed warnings from lifeguards regarding currents and surf conditions.

Embrace the aloha spirit and greet locals with a warm smile and a friendly "aloha."

Leave no trace and practice responsible tourism by disposing of trash properly and respecting natural habitats.

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Top Hawaii Tour Companies for Ages 18-30

1. TripMasters - If you like having full control and the utmost customization, TripMasters is for you! They specialize in fully customizable non-guided tours in muli-destination trips. So you can sign up for all the activities you actually want to partake in, and skip the places and things that don't interest you. 

Top Hawaii Tour Companies for Ages 30+

1. Perillo - Although they are known for their Italy tours, Perillo also offers tours to Hawaii that travelers ages 30+ would enjoy. Their packages are all-inclusive, so you can relax knowing everything is planned for you. You'll get the best oceanfront deluxe hotels, daily breakfast buffets,  À la carte dinners with wine, and cocktail sunset sails. 

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Wasabi Tours Hawaii

Experience the Best Big Island Guided Tours

Wasabi Tours Hawaii is an award-winning Big Island of Hawaii based tour company specializes in small group Hawaii volcanoes tours, circle island tours, stargazing tours, and waterfall adventures from Kona and Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. Join our certified tour guides to explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park , spectacular waterfalls and lush rainforest valleys , rare black sand beach , world famous Kona Coffee farms , and many more hidden and off the beaten path places on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Big Island in a Day

Volcanoes, waterfalls, sightseeing, history.

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Day and Night Combo

Combine Big Island helicopter tours with either the Grand Circle Island Tour or Big Island Waterfalls Adventure for two full days of fun and adventure!

From $559 / person

Land and Sea Combo

Combine  Body Glove Hawaii’s morning dolphin snorkel  with either the  Grand Circle Island Tour  or  Big Island Waterfalls Adventure  for two full days of fun and adventures!

From $285 / person

Fire and Water Combo

Private and Custom Tours

Wasabi Tours Hawaii specializes in private and custom tours on the Big Island of Hawaii for groups of all sizes.

Whether you are a family or a large meeting and incentive group, we can create and tailor tours to your interest and needs.

Top Reasons to Choose Us

We specialize in small group tours.

Even though our spacious tour vehicles are equipped to seat 15 passengers comfortably, all of our tours have a maximum of 13 guests per vehicle. This allows you to enjoy the intimate setting of a smaller group, promotes more interaction between the tour guide and each guest, and allows us to take great care of you throughout the tour. And most importantly, it gives us the ability to do what large group or motor coach tours can’t –we visit more places in less time, and access areas that the larger groups won’t get to see.

We offer unique experiences and adventures

Whether you want to explore the whole island in one day or wander off the beaten path in a remote valley, we’ve got you covered! Our different tours and adventures are crafted to offer one-of-a-kind experience to suit the interest of visitors from all age groups and backgrounds. Each site we visit and route we take are tailored to reveal only the best of the raw and natural beauty of our fascinating island to the visitors.

We have the best professional guides in the industry

Our interpretive guides are professionally trained and State of Hawaii Certified to be the best ambassadors of Hawaii with years of experience guiding tours. They will tailor the tour to the capability and interest of the group, and create an interactive and educational experience full of interesting facts and stories of all things Hawaiian: the cultures, history, geology, flora, and fauna. Guests will find our guides friendly and entertaining, yet intelligent and knowledgeable. All of our guides are first aid and CPR trained. We also have multilingual English, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish guides on staff.

We use luxury and first class vehicles on our tours

Our luxury Mercedes Benz tour vans range from 11 to 14 seats and are customized for full-day tours. All the vans offer ample legroom and high ceilings for maximum comfort. Guests will enjoy individual seats with headrests, tinted windows, and air conditioning. Why settle for less when you can enjoy your once-in-a-lifetime trip in luxury and comfort?

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Oahu Small Group Circle Island Tour

• June 28, 2018
• DanielsHawaii

Luxury Oahu Small Group Circle Island Tour

This luxury, small-group guided tour of Oahu takes you to the best spots on the Island of Oahu!

This 6 hour tour is about quality. Experience THE REAL HAWAII on our Circle Island Tours of Oahu. Our experienced guides know history (get yourself a book about Hawaiian history here ), fun facts and lots of stories about Hawaii, the Hawaiians and their culture. Go to Live Calendar and book today!

• Max 7 passengers
• See 30 Spots
• More than 10 Stops
• Luxury Vehicles
• Experienced Guides

Lean back and relax on our 6 hour tour around the beautiful island of Oahu. Small group tour with only 7 passenger per tour in our luxury vehicles. Free Pickup and drop off in Waikiki.

After your hotel pickup at 9am settle in to the cozy luxury Van for an action-packed tour that is sure to offer a great primer on the island.

See up to 30 memorable spots including (stops marked +): 

• Duke Kahanamoku Statue
• +Secret & secluded beaches in and close to Waikiki
• +World War I Memorial,
• +Diamond Head Beach lookout for whale watching (winter)
• Mafia homes & mansions
• +Halona Blowhole
• +Most dangerous beach in the US
• Rated #1 Beach in the US
• +Free coffee and macadamia nut tasting at the Macadamia Nut Farm,
• +Local Lunch at Food Trucks
• +Turtle Beach – see giant Green Sea Turtles in the water or even on the beach,
• North Shore Surf beaches, Waimea Bay & Sunset Beach
• Movie set spots of Godzilla, Jurassic Park, 50 first Dates, Jumanji 2, Hawaii Five-0, etc.
• Dole pineapple fields
• Drive by historic Haleiwa town

DanielsHawaii is the only company that offers a professional souvenir video with drone footage of your tour! When the tour is complete, you can opt for an individual tour video of your travels around the island (own expense). Check our Live-Calendar and book now!

Movie buffs will love seeing some of the spots where Hawaii Five-0, 50 First Dates, Jurassic Park , Pearl Harbor and Godzilla were shot. And foodies will salivate on the spot when stopping at local food trucks on the North Shore where you can have shrimp, hawaiian food or check out local Poke Bowls.

The Oahu Island Tour concludes when you get dropped off at your hotel again, usually between 3 and 4pm, having just gotten a beautiful eye-full and mouth-full of Oahu.

Interested in one of our Oahu Small Group Circle Island Tours? Book online  or call us at (808) 384-0116

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Why now is the best time for a group tour to Hawaii

When I told people I was going on holidays to Hawaii, the conversation went like this:

Them: “Great! Are you going by yourself or…?” Me: “I’m doing an Intrepid trip.” Them (incredulously): “Intrepid do trips in Hawaii?”

If you’re after something a little more exciting than lounging around at a beach resort in Honolulu, here’s why a small group adventure in Hawaii might be just what you’re looking for.

1. Hawaii is expensive (like, really expensive)

Maui sunset. Photo by loneroc.

Flights into Honolulu are cheap (from Australia at least), but once you get there, expect to pay top dollar for your accommodation and activities. I was travelling solo, and going on a group trip was a much more affordable option. Not only can you share a room, but it meant that many of our optional activities were free as our ever-obliging tour leader, Charlie, could drive us around, meaning we saved money on hiring cars or booking day tours. Public transport is in short supply anywhere outside of Oahu.

2. Group tour = instant friends

Happy hour! Photo by Claire Baxter.

If I’d gone on my own I’m not sure I would have done half the things that we were able to do as a group, beginning with a sunset sail in Waikiki Bay and getting to know my new Australian, Swiss, German, South African and American friends over a Mai Tai or two.

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3. Hawaii is made for adventure

The stunning Waimea Valley. Photo by The Seven Layers

After a quick flight to Kauai, we kayaked up the Wailua River, then trekked for an hour through beautiful (but muddy) forest trails to a waterfall for a swim. The next day, we took a helicopter flight over Waimea Canyon and the cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, followed by an afternoon hike through the Na Pali Coast State Park. In Kona, we snorkelled above coral reefs alongside tropical fish and dolphins, then enjoyed a night swim with manta rays. A small group of us paddled out to a platform, which was lit from below by fluorescent lights; the lights attracted plankton, which drew in the huge rays, who fed on the plankton while we looked on in awe. The graceful creatures are truly magnificent and being able to see them so close was a real privilege.

RELATED: YOUR ULTIMATE HAWAII ISLAND-BY-ISLAND TRAVEL GUIDE

4. The landscapes have to be seen to be believed

Wailua waterfalls on Kauai. Photo by MNStudio.

Craggy mountain ranges, dense jungle, colourful tropical flowers, stunning coastlines… I could go on and on. The landscapes in Hawaii are really something else. And sure, you can enjoy them just as much as if you were travelling on your own, but with a group there’s always someone to ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ and ‘hey, isn’t that where they shot Jurassic Park?’ with.

5. Someone else takes care of the driving

The famous Road to Hana. Photo by MNStudio

When we arrived in Maui, Charlie suggested a driving tour of part of the famed Road to Hana. Some stats on this road: 52 miles (84 kilometres) long, 617 switchbacks, and 56 one-lane bridges. It’s not an easy drive, and certainly not something I’d feel comfortable doing on my own. The Road to Hana deserves its fame as one of the world’s most scenic drives (and it was rated as a highlight by most of our group). There are heaps of spots to stop along the way, like waterfalls, lava tubes, bamboo forests, and ice cream shops (a must).

RELATED: 6 REASONS TO DO A GROUP TOUR IN AMERICA (FROM AN AMERICAN GROUP TOUR SKEPTIC)

Exploring. Photo by Claire Baxter.

As a solo traveller, doing an Intrepid trip was really the best way to maximise my time in Hawaii and minimise the cost. All the activities I’ve mentioned would have required transport to get to – either a rental car, taxi or day tour – plus some of them just weren’t possible or safe for one person. Kayaking was in double kayaks, swimming with Manta rays at night by yourself would just be stupid, and if you self-drove the Road to Hana, you’d miss half the sights from having to concentrate on the road. For me it was really the best way to truly experience all that Hawaii has to offer.

Urm, but what about the volcano? It’s not safe to travel to the Big Island, right?

Lava flow. Photo by Rachel Blaser

Since early May, reports on many news networks have been depicting the Island of Hawaii (aka the Big Island) as a burning inferno of spewing lava, ash clouds and toxic fumes, but this isn’t entirely the case. Kilauea volcano has actually been erupting from a remote vent in its East Rift Zone since 1983, and has been belching out lava flows in parts of the Volcanoes National Park ever since. On May 3, following a 5.0 earthquake, cracks in the ground near a housing estate in Puna opened up, forcing the evacuation of residents; to date, there have been no reported fatalities.

But in terms of safety, travel to the Big Island is totally fine. Travellers are obviously not allowed into the lava flow area, and are not in danger of breathing in any toxic gases (this is only a problem when lava hits seawater).

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Are visitor attractions still open?

Kaumana Caves. Photo by orxy.

They sure are. While most of the Volcanoes National Park is closed, there’s still HEAPS to do on the Big Island, like hiking, exploring the Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and Kaumana Caves, checking out a coffee plantation (and sampling their famous brew), or enjoying some beach time at Spencer State Beach, Beach 69 or Hapuna State Beach.

So I shouldn’t cancel my plans?

Definitely not. Hawaii needs our travel dollars more than ever right now.

Ready to explore Hawaii’s spectacular islands? Book your spot on a small group adventure now . 

Feature image by Graig Zethner. 

Feeling inspired?

Claire Baxter

Claire loves books. And travelling. And travelling to places she has read about in books. Her main goals in life are to do a dance class on every continent and eat dessert without getting fat.

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7 Best Pearl Harbor Private Tours Worth Booking

Are you a history buff or want to world-school on your trip to oahu check out these incredible pearl harbor private tours for the ultimate oahu experience. scroll for the full list, this post about the best pearl harbor private tours was written by hawaii travel expert marcie cheung and contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something from one of my affiliate links, i may earn a small commission that goes back into maintaining this blog..

One of the most popular things to do on Oahu is  visit Pearl Harbor . In fact, many go on Hawaii vacations to see Pearl Harbor!

If you’re a history lover, you’ve probably learned a lot about the attack on Pearl Harbor that occurred on December 7th in 1941.

On that fateful day, the Japanese attacked American military members at the naval base in Pearl Harbor. This caused the death of more than 2,400 people.

After learning about the attack and how everything happened, you may want to experience the area for yourself while learning more about its lengthy history. 

Or maybe you have a friend or family member with a Pearl Harbor connection and want to learn more for personal reasons.

Sometimes, researching Pearl Harbor tours can be overwhelming. That’s why I pulled together this list of private Pearl Harbor tours. These are awesome for asking a lot of questions and hearing all kinds of stories about Pearl Harbor and World War II.

Here is your entire guide on the best private tours of Pearl Harbor. You will see half day Pearl Harbor tours, along with full day Pearl Harbor excursions the entire family will love.

Click  HERE  for the top rated private Pearl Harbor tour.

Don’t have time to read a bunch of Hawaii blog posts and reviews? Here are some of our top picks for visiting Oahu.

Popular Oahu Tours/Activities

• Kualoa Ranch UTV Tour (this is a fun adventure with the prettiest views)
• Full Pearl Harbor Tour (this is the BEST way to do everything at Pearl Harbor)
• Hawaii Bucket List Tour (you get to pick where you stop on this custom Oahu Circle Island tour)
• Toa Luau (this is my all-time favorite Oahu luau)
• CLIMB Works Ziplining (this is the longest zipline on Oahu)
• Book a Photo Shoot (this is a Hawaii souvenir you’ll treasure forever)

Favorite Oahu Resorts/Hotels

• Hilton Hawaiian Village (this is our favorite Waikiki resort because of the amazing pool area and nearby restaurants)
• Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa (this is a splurge that is totally worth it)
• Royal Hawaiian Hotel (this is a luxury resort in Waikiki that is pink and gorgeous)

Want to Rent a Car in Hawaii? One of the best places to rent a car in Hawaii is Discount Hawaii Car Rental because they get the best rates from top national companies like Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, and Payless.

Want to skip all the planning and just access my detailed Oahu Itinerary complete with daily schedules, kid-friendly activities, and travel hacks? Click the button below.

7 Amazing Pearl Harbor Private Tours

One of the best ways to really understand Pearl Harbor is through a private tour. These guided tours provide tourists with valuable information while allowing them to experience the area, take photos, and ask questions about Pearl Harbor. I think it is the best way to tour Pearl Harbor!

While Pearl Harbor group tours might be cheaper, you are more restricted on what you can do and learn.

If you’d prefer a private tour that gives you and your loved ones more time to talk with the guided tours who have plenty of knowledge to share, consider booking one or more of the private tours of Pearl Harbor listed below.

Here are some of the best private tours to Pearl Harbor!

1.  Half-Day Pearl Harbor and Honolulu Landmarks Tour

Spend half your day on an enjoyable  Pearl Harbor and Honolulu Landmarks Tour . During the tour of Pearl Harbor, you’ll get to see the USS Arizona Memorial. You can head over to the visitor center and watch a short film on Pearl Harbor. Plus, you can ride along the harbor in a US Navy vessel. 

Private transportation is available for you and your group, whether you’re traveling with family or friends.  Check latest rates and more information .

You can expect a professional guide to take you around Pearl Harbor and Honolulu to see famous landmarks and talk to you about each one. 

This Hawaii Pearl Harbor tour will be an educational experience for you while taking photos of some of the stunning landmarks in the area. 

Snacks and bottled water are available to guests to keep them hydrated and full throughout the duration of the trip. Feel free to ask your guide for tips and suggestions on other great places to visit during your stay on the island.

2.  Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

Make your reservations on this convenient and enjoyable  Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour . One thing you may notice on your trip is that people want to see the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.

Because it’s such a coveted spot for tourists, the line forms early in the morning, and most people need to get there as early as possible to get a good place in line. However, if you book this Oahu Pearl Harbor tour, you’ll get to  skip the line , making it the best USS Arizona tour!  Check latest rates and more information .

Not only will you get the perfect opportunity to see the  USS Arizona Memorial , but your tour guide will take you on a trip to the downtown area of Honolulu. You can expect to see beautiful things while on the excursion, such as the  Iolani Palace .

If you decide to take this Pearl Harbor tour in Hawaii, your guide can pick you and your group up at the hotel and drop everyone back off at the end of the day. This makes things even more convenient for everyone. 

You’ll get a chance to try locally-grown fruit while also enjoying snacks and beverages provided by your tour guide. 

A maximum of 14 people can go on this tour. This makes it an excellent choice for a family or group of friends who’d like to explore Honolulu together. It is one of the best guided tours of Pearl Harbor by far!

3.  Step Back Into History Pearl Harbor Private Tour

Enjoy the most freedom possible with the  Step Back Into History Pearl Harbor Private Tour .  Take a trip with a certified tour guide to experience Pearl Harbor and its natural beauty. 

The best thing about this tourPearl Harbor VIP tour is that you’ll get to decide where you want to go. While most tours already have the itinerary planned out for guests to follow, this tour allows you to determine where you’d like to go next. It truly is the best way to visit Pearl Harbor!  Check latest rates and more information .

The Pearl Harbor guided tour lasts for eight hours. And it consists of all the fun and exciting things you’re interested in doing and seeing while you’re there. During your tour, you’ll get to visit historical spots, including the USS Arizona Memorial. 

If you’re unsure where to go next, the Pearl Harbor tour guide will provide you with plenty of suggestions for you to choose from, making this a customizable experience. This is one of the best Pearl Harbor tours.

4.  Private Half-Day Guided Tour in Pearl Harbor and Honolulu

Enjoy a high-end tour tailored to your needs with this  Private Half-Day Guided Tour in Pearl Harbor and Honolulu .  You can check out the visitor center in Pearl Harbor to learn more about the attack and the soldiers who lost their lives fighting. 

This private Pearl Harbor tour is geared toward families who primarily want to see the USS Arizona Memorial and don’t have time/interest in seeing the other Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.  Check latest rates and more information .

You can ride on a ferry to get to the USS Arizona Memorial, experiencing the beautiful ocean while you’re on your way to this popular spot in the area. 

Plus, you’ll also get to take a tour of the Punchbowl Cemetery. Choose some of the monuments you’d like to see and places you’d like to visit, and your tour guide will make sure you get there with ease.

If you need a shorter trip, this Pearl Harbor half day tour is perfect for you!

5.  Private Guided Pearl Harbor Tour for Small Groups

This is another one of the best tours of Pearl Harbor!

Tour a meaningful piece of history with one of the most popular things to do in Hawaii, visiting Pearl Harbor. And this private Pearl Harbor tour comes with free transportation from Waikiki. Or you can add transportation from other parts of the island for an added fee.

With this guided tour, you can experience this historic expedition at your own pace without feeling rushed or stressed about time and spend as much time exploring Pearl Harbor as you want!  Check latest rates and more information .

After visiting the USS Arizona Memorial, you can choose to explore the  Pacific Aviation Museum , the  USS Battleship Missouri , the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum, the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, or take a tour around Honolulu. This is an excellent option for anyone who wants their family members to see sights on vacation too.

Take advantage of a half-day or full-day sightseeing tour so that you have enough time around Honolulu’s best spots before heading back home. This is one of the best Pearl Harbor tours from Waikiki.

6.  Private Pearl Harbor & North Shore Tour

If you are short on time during your trip, enjoy spending the entire day touring both Pearl Harbor and the entire North Shore.

With this full day tour, you will get a Lei, water, snacks, coffee, and so much more provided for you. You will head to Pearl Harbor and explore all they have to offer.  Check latest rates and more information .

From there, you’ll hop back in the car and drive up to the North Shore where you will explore  Dole Plantation ,  historic Haleiwa Town , watch surfing at Sunset Beach, see some sea turtles, and so much more.

This is a fun option if you are just  island hopping  to Oahu for the day or need a cruise shore excursion.

7.  Royal Star Private Tour – Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

If you are heading to Oahu with a group (like a bunch of extended family, work colleagues, wedding guests, or school group), you might consider booking this Royal Star Private Tour. They have private tours available for groups of 10 and possibly more.

On this Pearl Harbor tour Hawaii, you’ll get to visit Pearl Harbor and explore the moving history of WWII. You will be given a reserved ticket for the USS Missouri battleship.  Check latest rates and more information .

Your driver will provide additional commentary about Hawaii’s involvement during WWII. Royal Star Tours is committed to making your experience unforgettable by providing friendly service from start until finish.

You’ll also drive past historic Hawaii sites like Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha statue, and Chinatown.

Something important to know about this tour is that they do NOT provide the USS Arizona Memorial tickets. You’ll need to reserve those  HERE .

This is one of the Oahu Pearl Harbor tours that allows you to see the USS Missouri Battleship, so definitely check it out!

Pearl Harbor Small Group Tours

If you’re debating between a private Pearl Harbor tour and a small group Pearl Harbor tour, here are a few options to think about. Small group tours tend to be less expensive than private tours, but you might have strangers in your group.

Small Group Pearl Harbor City Tour

For one of the Pearl Harbor tours from Honolulu, get picked up at your hotel for a lengthy  Pearl Harbor City Tour . You’ll get to spend the day with less than 25 people while traveling through the city and checking out different military memorial sites. 

The guides will provide educational narration throughout the Hawaii Pearl Harbor tours. And they will make sure you understand the history of Pearl Harbor and how the events happened. 

You don’t have to worry about feeling hot or uncomfortable on this tour. Guests get to ride around on an air-conditioned minibus.  Check latest rates and more information.

The tour begins in the morning when you meet your guide. Then, head off on the journey, starting with a trip to the National Memorial Cemetery. This Hawaii cemetery is a place to pay respect to those who fought for the country. 

It’s an eye-opening experience and a fantastic way to get the day started by learning about the Pearl Harbor attack. 

Once you’ve stopped by the Cemetery, you and your loved ones can head to downtown Honolulu to visit churches and other important buildings. You can spend the day learning and exploring the city before getting dropped back off at the hotel.

It is another one of the Pearl Harbor best tours to go on!

Salute to Pearl Harbor Small Group Tour  

If you want to visit memorial sites on Pearl Harbor, take the  Salute to Pearl Harbor Tour .  The tour lasts for four hours and is a fun yet educational experience appropriate for people of all ages. There are a maximum of 12 people on this Pearl Harbor tour.

You’ll get to ride in a minivan that picks you up from your hotel. Once you’re on the minibus with your loved ones, you’ll get to head over to several local hot spots. This includes the USS Arizona Memorial and Pacific National Monument.  Check latest rates and more information .

Your guide will provide you with detailed information on the history of these monuments, including what they stand for and why people come to see them. 

Hear some of the most remarkable stories about the island with your tour guide, who is happy to answer any questions you might have on your journey.

If you need one of the Pearl Harbor tours with hotel pick up, this is a great tour!

Pearl Harbor Tours for Large Groups

Just in case you want to compare prices or experiences between private groups and the regular Pearl Harbor tours in Oahu, I’m listing some more popular tours at Pearl Harbor.

Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure Group Tour

If learning more about World War II is on the agenda, this   Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure Tour  is a must. The full-day tour typically lasts for about nine hours, giving you plenty of time to learn and explore. This tour holds up to 56 people.

You’ll get picked up at your hotel and conveniently dropped back off at the end of the day. Expect to visit the USS Missouri while learning about Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor.  Check latest rates and more information.

Not only do you get to see these stunning sights, but you actually have the chance to get on them! 

And don’t hesitate to step foot on the USS Bowfin. You’ll learn about the critical role it played in the war many years ago. The tour guide will provide you with in-depth information on each spot you visit, ensuring you know what these places are known for and why.

It is another one of the top Pearl Harbor tours!

Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

Never forget what happened in Pearl Harbor when taking the  Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour . The average tour lasts for seven hours, providing guests with many opportunities to experience the area’s history for themselves. This tour has a maximum of 60 guests.

During this tour, you’ll see the USS Arizona Memorial, along with the USS Missouri and Pacific National Monument.  Check latest rates and more information .

Besides visiting these monuments and experiencing them firsthand, you can learn more about Hawaii’s history, tour the downtown area of Honolulu, and stop by the most popular places in Oahu.

Expect to have a memorable time with a considerate tour guide who will get you from one destination to the next while talking to you about the beautiful island. It’s an experience you won’t forget.

Pearl Harbor Oahu Tour Reviews FAQs

Pearl Harbor is located on Oahu right by Honolulu.

The top four things to do at Pearl Harbor are the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Battleship Missouri, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, and the USS Bowfin Submarine and Park.

Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial are free to enter, as long as you make your Pearl Harbor reservations online. However, you’ll need to get a ferry ticket for the USS Arizona Memorial. You can either get one of the free tickets they distribute first thing in the morning, or you can reserve online  HERE . You’ll need to pay entrance fees for the  USS Battleship Missouri ,  Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum , and the  USS Bowfin Submarine .

Pearl Harbor is about 15 minutes away from the middle of Honolulu.

Visiting Pearl Harbor on your own is nice and can certainly be done. But, I think the Pearl Harbor tours Oahu has to offer are incredible and worth doing at least once.

Yes absolutely. You should plan to go on at least once Pearl Harbor excursion, but most visitors do a Pearl Harbor Hawaii tour every time they visit the islands!

The best tour of Pearl Harbor all depends on what you want to see and do. A visit to Pearl Harbor can be done with a half day tour or full day tour. A private tour of Pearl Harbor is usually best so you can go at your own pace and enjoy all it offers. If you want to see all the sites, this is probably the best private tour of Pearl Harbor .

Take Educational Pearl Harbor Private Tours 

When learning more about Pearl Harbor is one of several things you’d like to do while in Hawaii, these are some of the best tours to take. You can take advantage of private tours with fewer people. 

Pearl Harbor trips are so incredible that you will want to take a least one Pearl Harbor tour Oahu has to offer!

Instead of traveling with large groups, visit the wonderful places on the island with loved ones, such as your family and friends. No matter which private tour Pearl Harbor you choose, you can have a fun learning experience while stopping by many memorial sites and  historical places .

Purchase your best Pearl Harbor tours tickets above from the one that best interests you and enjoy!

Looking for more Pearl Harbor activities and tours? Read my  Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum review ,  where to eat near Pearl Harbor ,  how to get from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor ,  USS Battleship Missouri review , and my guide to  Pearl Harbor with kids .