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Spiritual Tours Hawaii · Honolulu

Private circle island tour

Spiritual Tours Hawaii sends a private guide and an air-conditioned Mercedes van, and the stops are yours to choose. It is the only way here to spend an hour in Waimea Valley and still see the temple, or to skip the farms altogether.

Private Customizable Circle Island Tour

About this experience

Here the itinerary is a suggestion. The sample day on the listing runs 12 stops: Diamond Head, the Halona Blowhole, Sandy Beach, Makapu'u Point, Byodo-In (30 minutes), Tropical Farms (30), Mokoli'i, Kahuku Farms, an hour in Waimea Valley, Haleiwa, Dole and Green World Coffee Farm. Guests report guides who drop what you do not care about and add a 'secret' spot or two, and one toured with her 86-year-old mother at their own pace.

The price is from $377 per person with a minimum of two, so a couple pays from $754, for up to 14 people. That buys the van, the guide, parking, fuel and bottled water. Entry fees are extra ($3 to $25 a stop, says the operator; Byodo-In is $10 and Waimea Valley $26 for adults), lunch is extra, and hotels at Ko Olina or on the North Shore add $140 per van.

You set the start time, so you can reach Byodo-In at its 8:30 AM opening before the coaches, or sleep in. The listing asks for smart casual dress. The van is not wheelchair accessible; infant seats are available.

  • Your own guide and air-conditioned Mercedes van
  • Pick the stops, skip the rest
  • Byodo-In and Waimea Valley on the same day
  • Parking, fuel and water included
  • 2 to 14 guests, all ages

How the day runs

  1. Your startHotel pickup

    The guide collects you in Honolulu; Ko Olina and North Shore hotels cost $140 extra per van.

  2. MorningSoutheast shore

    Diamond Head, Halona, Sandy Beach and Makapu'u Point, 10 to 15 minutes each in the sample day.

  3. Late morningByodo-In and Tropical Farms

    Thirty minutes each in the sample plan, longer if you like.

  4. MiddayKualoa and Kahuku

    Mokoli'i, Kahuku Farms and lunch where the guide suggests. You pay for lunch.

  5. AfternoonWaimea Valley and Haleiwa

    An hour in the valley in the sample plan (entry extra), then Haleiwa.

  6. Late afternoonDole and coffee

    Dole Plantation and Green World Coffee Farm before the drive back.

Koolau cliffs and the H-3 viaductIolani Palace in downtown Honolulu

What's included

Included

  • Private guide and Mercedes van
  • Bottled water
  • Parking fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Extra luggage fees

Not included

  • Entrance fees ($3 to $25 per stop)
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and tea
  • $140 per van for Ko Olina or North Shore hotels

Who it suits

Book it if

  • Families with older relatives who need a gentle pace
  • Photographers who want time at one view
  • Couples marking an occasion
  • Anyone who wants Byodo-In and Waimea Valley on one day

Skip it if

  • You travel solo (minimum two)
  • You are on a budget
  • You use a wheelchair
  • You enjoy the social side of a group

What guests say

★★★★★

Gordon is a really knowledgeable guide. Local born and raised. Showed us all the highlights plus a “secret” spot or 2. [...] Very accommodating to our interests and choices.

Bruce · Sep 2026
★★★★★

This trip was just myself and 86 year old mother. We chose a few of the major sites to visit and Simina did the rest , she was informative, interesting and very caring and considerate.

Nicole · Oct 2026
★★★★★

Ama was fantastic explaining the history and took us to some cool spots a normal tour would not have visited.

Richard · Sep 2026
★★★★★

This was an excellent tour. The privacy is great and the guide was very informative. Definitely worth it!

Rita · Aug 2026

Tips before you book

  • Send your wish list when you book; the guide plans around it.
  • Budget $10 for Byodo-In and $26 for Waimea Valley per adult if you want both.
  • Ask for Byodo-In at the 8:30 AM opening, before the buses.
  • Lunch is your call. Guests are split on the guide's pick, so name a place if you have one.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the private circle island tour?

From $377 per person in October 2026, minimum two people, up to 14. Entries, lunch and the $140 Ko Olina or North Shore surcharge are extra.

Can we choose the stops?

Yes. The sample itinerary is a starting point; you choose the places and the time at each.

What vehicle is used?

An air-conditioned Mercedes van. Infant seats are available.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

No, according to the listing.

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