For some people finding their way around a holiday destination
is part of the fun. Getting lost can mean having to find
your way back to familiar territory, often discovering
hidden gems along the way. Figuring out how to get around
isn’t at the top of things
to do in Oahu for others. Some tourists would rather
spend more time exploring major attractions than local
neighborhoods or transit routes. The latter often opt
for Oahu island tours as
a means of exploring the area in more depth with a guide.
Those on a budget are happy to discover that there are
many affordable Oahu tours to the more complicated or
faraway destinations while many other Oahu
attractions are easily explored without a guide.
There are many Oahu Honolulu tours that depart near
Waikiki Beach.
Tours often offer round trip transportation which is a
great convenience. Tour operators pick guests up from
Honolulu hotels,
or from Waikiki hotels,
and deliver them back at the end of the day. There are
a large variety of one day tours from Oahu, one of the
most popular being Oahu
helicopter tours. Popular Oahu tours also include
jaunts to the other Hawaiian islands. One day tours from
Oahu accommodate trips to Big
Island, Maui and Kauai
and cover a round-trip interisland flight or an interisland
cruise as transportation, lunch or dinner and admission
to all attractions.
Once at a neighboring island, the most common type of
transportation is an air-conditioned mini van which takes
guests to all the island attractions. One day tours from
Oahu head to Big Island attractions like Akaka Falls,
Waipio Valley and the Orchid Gardens. When touring Kauai
on one day tours from Oahu visitors will experience a
choice of attractions including Wailua
Falls, popular Kauai
beaches and other scenic points. Maui is another of
the popular Oahu tours where visitors can see the fascinating
Molokini Crater,
hike through the Iao
Valley and visit other exciting Maui
attractions.
Oahu island tours also include cruises which come in a large variety. Sunrise and sunset cruises, lunch and dinner cruises and other sightseeing trips are all possibilities. Pearl Harbor tours are also extremely popular. The somber excursions allow visitors a chance to explore Pearl Harbor, the adjacent museum, the visitors center and the USS Arizona along with many old artifacts, documents and a submarine associated with the tragic attack.
Oahu Honolulu tours also incorporate a Waikiki trolley
ride with an all-day trolley pass. The pass, good for
unlimited trips, follows three lines that stop at many
great attractions like the Diamond
Head Crater, Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, and the
Bishop Museum.
These Oahu Honolulu tours can be taken as guided or self
guided. Parasailing, private yacht charters, submarine
adventures, island bicycling and sport fishing are other
Oahu Honolulu tours available to choose from.
Whale watching Oahu island tours are a great way to see the majestic beasts frequenting the pacific waters near the island during winter months. See the giant whales spout and breach the water at different points around Oahu. If getting into the water is on your agenda, Oahu tours consist of excursions to some of the best snorkeling and diving spots where the watery home of Oahu’s native marine animals is displayed around coral reefs, submerged coves, deep caverns and exciting ocean tunnels.
Sea kayaking and canoeing are yet another way to explore the island through Oahu tours. Many of these Oahu island tours frequent the scenic north and east coasts and also take visitors to the nearby Lanikai Beach islands. Via land Oahu island tours take visitors horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch, swimming and snorkeling at Hanauma Bay and to the Punchbowl Memorial. When booking any Oahu tours try to arrange them well in advance as excursions fill up fast. There is a great deal to do and see on the island that doesn’t require a guide so choosing an area difficult to get to provides the best value for visitors. Choose your adventure, talk to your hotel’s activity desk or concierge and book a tour that’s sure to be the highlight of your Hawaii holidays.
