Most reviewedGrand Circle Island Deluxe Coach Tour
Six real stops, 90 minutes for lunch in Haleiwa and a restroom on board; the $100 fare is the half day.
Off the bus: 6 stops, about 3 hours; longest 90 min in Haleiwa
Ten full-day loops around Oahu from Waikiki, grouped by what they give you time for: the classic viewpoints, a swim, or a day with everything paid. Each has its own page with the stop list and what guests say.
Coach and minibus days built around the viewpoints, the temple and a long break in a North Shore town.
Most reviewedSix real stops, 90 minutes for lunch in Haleiwa and a restroom on board; the $100 fare is the half day.
Off the bus: 6 stops, about 3 hours; longest 90 min in Haleiwa
Temple entryTen stops after pickup: Byodo-In with entry paid, 40 minutes at Kahuku Farms and a turtle beach; food extra.
Off the bus: 10 stops, about 4 h 10 min; longest 40 min at Kahuku Farms
Lowest priceTwelve real stops with a snorkel beach and three hour-long breaks, plus snacks and soft drinks; cheapest full loop.
Off the bus: 12 stops, about 6 hours on paper; longest 60 min (three stops)
Shrimp lunch stopTen stops over 10 to 11 hours, with an hour at a Kahuku shrimp stand and an hour of snorkeling; meals extra.
Off the bus: 10 stops, about 4 h 35 min; longest 60 min (shrimp lunch, snorkel)
Tours that give an hour to a turtle beach or a walk to Waimea Falls. Bring a swimsuit.
Turtle snorkelNine stops after pickup and a guided hour of snorkeling on the North Shore; gear included, food and turtles not.
Off the bus: 9 stops, about 3 h 40 min; longest 60 min snorkeling
Waterfall entryEleven stops after the meeting point, with 90 minutes inside Waimea Valley and the $26 entry paid.
Off the bus: 11 stops, about 5 h 20 min; longest 90 min in Waimea Valley
Max 13 guestsA van of 13 at most, nine stops and an hour of snorkeling on the North Shore; gear and water included.
Off the bus: 9 stops, about 3 h 25 min; longest 60 min snorkeling
Lunch and entries included, a food-first day, or a private van with your own guide.
Lunch + entriesSix stops with lunch at Pounders, Byodo-In and Waimea Valley entries paid; wheelchair accessible, max 28.
Off the bus: 6 stops, about 2 h 50 min; longest 45 min at lunch
Food tastingsLunch and four tastings included, from Leonard's malasadas to banana lumpia in Kahuku; max 24 guests, later pickup.
Off the bus: 10 listed stops; minutes not published
Private vanYour own guide and Mercedes van for 2 to 14 people; you choose the stops and pace, entries and lunch extra.
Off the bus: Your call; the sample day lists 12 stops, about 4.5 hours
No circle island tour stops at Pearl Harbor. This is the morning trip most visitors add.
Another dayThe USS Arizona Memorial by Navy boat, then downtown Honolulu by coach; Missouri and aviation museum on upgrades.
Off the bus: Arizona Memorial program 75 min, visitor center 30 min