6 1-Day Tours on Oahu Worth Booking

1.Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 570 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $654Our pick

Fly from Honolulu to Hilo for a full day with Polynesian Adventure Tours. Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea, steam vents, Thurston Lava Tube, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Hilo’s banyan-lined streets. Guides such as Dexter and Rob add local history and volcano stories.

“Definitely worth doing, full day catered too. Our Guide Dexter made the Tour. He was very knowledgeable and nothing was a problem.”

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2.Day Trip from Oahu to Maui: Road to Hana Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $664

Fly from Oahu to Maui for a 14-hour guided Road to Hana trip. You’ll pass Paia, Keanae, Hana Farms, Wai’anapanapa’s black-sand coast, and Pua’a Ka’a’s waterfall pool, with airfare, park fees, breakfast, lunch, and narration included.

“Am meisten hat mich die nette Betreuung beeindruckt. Es fing mit einem Frühstück an und setzte sich mit verschiedenen Pizzasorten und Pineapplegetränk zum Lunch fort. Man konnte viele neue Sachen vom Fahrer erfahren. Die Fahrt war sehr kurzweilig.”

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3.Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Wailua River

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $654

Fly from Oahu to Kauai, then explore Waimea Canyon, Spouting Horn, Old Koloa Town, Opaekaa Falls, the Wailua River, Fern Grotto, and Kauai Coffee Company with a local guide. The 14-hour trip includes roundtrip airfare, boat tickets, and van transport.

“I went on this trip booked through Viator but run by Polynesian Adventures. The pick up at the airport was a disaster. They provided directions. After waiting for 10 minutes beyond the pick up time, I call as instructed and find the phone # provided does not work. Then I hunt and find another number, call to be told the driver is on the way, and I see the coach approaching but the driver does not stop at the designated pick up location but speeds off around a corner. I inform the representative on the line who assures me the coach will come back. I wait for another 15-20 mins…”

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4.Circle Island Day Trip with Shrimp Plate Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 8 hours · from $128Best value

Spend eight hours circling Oahu by comfortable tour bus, from Halona Blowhole and Makapuʻu to Kualoa, Kahuku, Puaʻena Point, and Haleiwa. You’ll taste Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, malasadas, fresh fruit, and garlic shrimp while guides such as Koa, Bart, and Jackson share island culture and stories.

“Jackson was amazing we couldn't have asked for a better tour guide..we had tons of fun and enjoyed our day to the fullest”

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5.One Day Heavenly Hana Tour: Island Hopping from Oahu to Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $540

Leave Waikiki before dawn, fly to Maui, and follow the Road to Hana with a guide such as Bjorn, Keith, or Tai. See black lava coast, waterfalls, Hana town, and Paia before returning to Oahu. Expect a long, tightly scheduled day with lunch, airport transfers, and a small group of up to 15.

“It was a great time. Bjorn was the best tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and quite entertaining. And the road experience was fantastic. Lunch was provided and it was good. Thanks”

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6.Best of Oahu in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 8 hours Top rated

Explore Oahu in a private group of up to five with guides such as Luz or Misha. Set your start time, adjust the route, and see highlights from Diamond Head to Haleiwa, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and child seats available.

“Our guide Misha was an excellent! Very helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating to our specific needs. Your owner was kind and helpful as well! Highly recommend.”

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