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    4.0 (100 reviews)
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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Drew M.

    The Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki was an amazing way to experience the island of Oahu!!! Day was full of beautiful views and breathtaking views!!! Our tour guide Johnny was fantastic, he had fun island vibes and was truly knowledgeable and passionate about Hawaii. He truly treated his guests like family (Ohana)!!! We had ample time to vist all of the stops, we never felt rushed. I loved how it easy and convenient it was to get picked up and dropped off in Waikiki! Perfect way to spend Memorial Day 2025!!!

    Alejandro E.

    We took the O'ahu Grand Circle tour on October 25 and had an incredible day. Our guide, Miah, was a walking encyclopedia, he wove the island's history into every stop and gave us context that went far beyond the typical tourist highlights. Thanks to him, we came away with a deeper understanding of why Native Hawaiians protect their environment and the profound love they have for their culture, people, and home. The itinerary was packed, but never felt rushed. Miah kept everyone engaged, answered every question, and was an all-around awesome host. He shared so much in one day that it transformed how we see this place, well beyond the usual tourist point of view. I would 100% recommend this tour, and especially Miah. If you're visiting O'ahu and want a meaningful, memorable experience, book this and you'll be well taken care of.

    Impromptu ukulele sesh!
    Cindy L.

    Papa P made this tour truly remarkable. He was super knowledgeable, sharing with us the hidden gems of Oahu and his family memories growing up in the island. He added a few additional stops outside of the planned stops, making it extra meaningful and memorable for my mom and I. I especially appreciated his guided tour throughout the Polynesian Cultural Center, he recommended shows to us which were super entertaining and fun to watch! He is also super talented!! We had a mini jam sesh at the ukulele shop and towards the end of our tour. Papa P is an incredible person, we had the privilege to have him as our tour guide. I highly recommend this tour and booking with Papa P!!

    Gary L.

    Not at all worth the money they're charging for the island tour. BUYER BEWARE. A lot of riding around listening to the driver rant on and on about rich people and the establishment. Beside visiting the USS Arizona memorial we visited some other tourist traps. All the nice looking places we passed by on our way to the next tourist traps. Highly disappointed. I'm not rich but I paid for an island tour not a political lecture and a hot back country bus ride (the AC never worked..... smh). WOMP WOMP WOMP !!!

    If you see this bus. Hope that there is not a crying baby on board

    The Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki: We were originally scheduled to meet around 7:20 AM. However, the bus didn't arrive until about 8:00 AM. We recognized the name on the bus and attempted to board, but the driver told us we weren't on the list and that our bus would arrive later. At around 8:20 AM, I called the company to ask where our bus was. The representative initially seemed confused, and it appeared that our names weren't on the list. About 15 minutes later, he called back to say, "The driver is on his way back." It turned out that the driver we had spoken to earlier was our actual bus driver all along! When he came back, he still called out the wrong names, and even after we spoke to someone at the office, he was given incorrect information again. As a result of this mix-up, my girlfriend and I were unable to sit together for the entire 10-hour ride. On top of that, we lost about 1-2 hours just waiting. Since buses are likely required to return by a certain time, that delay probably cut 1-2 hours off our actual sightseeing time as well. Another issue is the company's policy of allowing, and seemingly encouraging, very young children on board. Their policy allows children under 2 years old to join the tour, which I find completely unreasonable. There was a 9-month-old baby on board (we overheard the parents mention the age), and the baby cried for about 70% of the trip. The inconsiderate parents sat right in the front, and due to the constant crying, we could barely hear the tour guide. While I understand that babies are allowed on flights and other forms of travel and it is unavoidable, bringing a crying infant on a 10-hour tour bus is inconsiderate, and this couple went to sleep a few times while the baby was crying, (WHY EVEN GO ON THE TOUR TO BEGIN WITH?!). While the main blame falls on the parents, the company should have an age minimum for these types of tours. The crying disrupted the experience for all the other paying customers, we were all talking about it amongst each other during the stops. Additionally, It stated that "snacks are provided," but only beverages were actually offered. While the tour itself wasn't worth the money, the bigger issue is the waste of time. We only have so many days to enjoy this beautiful island, and losing an entire day of our vacation is time we will never get back. There are plenty of tour companies to choose from, so it's easy to go with someone else. If you're considering this tour, I strongly recommend choosing a different company. I can only give a review based on my experience, if it was not for the grievances listed above, this would have been an OK tour.

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    Alice A.

    Brain was amazing. He went out of his way for us. He was very patient with us. My mom & I will definitely request him.

    Papa P made those headbands for us. He made everyone feel like family.

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    Had to leave the tour midway, unsafe driver, bus broke down, unorganized. Do not book!

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    Brandon was great on the Volcano tour. Wonderful experience! Mount Kilauea was erupting and the lava tube was amazing.

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    Anthony was the tour guide on our tour yesterday. It was a fun and informative tour of the island. Ask for Anthony when you book your tour.

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