Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Beat the crowds! Get up with us and let's seize the day together.
Our Photo Hawaii Circle Island Tour is the “BEST” tour of Hawaii. This opportunity is the best way to experience Hawaii, no matter what your skill in photography is. Now is your chance. Will you let it pass you by, or will you seize the moment and never look back?
You will photograph and experience ancient natural sites, revered landscapes, Hawaiian wildlife, and a peaceful Buddhist temple, all with a savvy photographer. The time will pass as you have so much fun on this highly-rated tour!
From an inspiring sunrise on the Eastside of Oahu to the iconic North Shore, our Circle Island Sunrise tour brings you up close and personal to locations like Makapu’u Beach Lookout, extinct volcanoes, century-old marketplaces, and hidden nature spots. One of your last stops will be searching for turtles or daredevils at the pulse-pounding Banzai Pipeline.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Photographer guide
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
You must contact us to verify your pickup time and location.
Traveler pickup
151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Honolulu Harbor Fishery Management Area, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Don Ho St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
521 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Sandy Beach, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA Watch the Sunrise from Sandy Beach. A great vantage point for the Halona Blow and the sun lighting up the morning sky. 45 minutes
Makapu'u Beach, Waimanalo, Hawaii, United States Capture photo of this landscape on the high cliffs overlooking the bay. Ask your guide to point out turtles and whales when here. 20 minutes
Koolaus Mountains, Hawaii, United States Photograph majestic mountains not seen by many travelers. We found a great spot to stand in awe while viewing the cliffs of the Ko'olaus. 20 minutes
Kalapawai Historic Market, Kailua, Hawaii, United States Sit down and enjoy a local spot for coffee and the best breakfast burrito in town at this 85-year-old market. 45 minutes
46 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA Our treat to you. A delicious Malasada from Leonards. 15 minutes
Byodo-In Temple, Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States A wonderful place that you should not miss while on Oahu. Built to commemorate the first Japanese immigrates to Hawaii, you will be able to photograph this template with its amazing backdrop. 20 minutes
Kualoa Regional Park, Hawaii, United States Check out Chinamans Hat. This island has been used in countless films. Ask your guide to snap a photo of you wearing the hat. It's hilarious! 20 minutes
Kahuku Farms, Kahuku, Hawaii, United States Grab a locally grown snack. Pineapples, Mango, Coconut and of course the Banana Lupia are must try at this side road stop on the North Shore. 15 minutes
Kawela Bay, Kahuku, Hawaii, United States A secret bay with the largest Banyan tree on Oahu. Play Tarzan on the vines of this magnificent tree. 20 minutes
Banzai Pipeline, Pupukea, Hawaii, United States Watch the most dangerous wave in the world and photograph the surfers risking their lives trying to tame this beast. 20 minutes
Shark's Cove, Pupukea, Hawaii, United States We will drive by this location to admire the cove.
Haleiwa, Haleiwa, Hawaii, United States We will stop in this historic town and allow you to explore the art shops, food trucks, and surf shops. 60 minutes
Haleiwa Beach Park, Haleiwa, Hawaii, United States Let's find some turtles!!! This is where we will have the greatest chance to find turtles without the big crowds. 20 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is tropical
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Trinh_V
28 Jun 2023
The whole tour was well-paced. Kurt, our tour guide, gave us lots of great tips on photographing the many beautiful sights we visited during the tour. The small group was also a plus; there were only 7 of us! My teenagers (13 and 15) were never bored. I would whole-heartedly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oahu and wanting to see the island beyond Waikiki! Bonus, our tour guide gave us access to all the photos he took during the tour.
Q7175WDjeffreys
26 May 2023
We are returning (lifetime membership) travelers on our 3rd visit to Oahu and we took our 5th, 6th, and 7th tours with OPT this time around!! We have taken the Circle Island (sunrise) tour, Sunset + Night Photography, Full Moon, and Food Tour during our visits!
Mac was an amazing guide as always (third time with him). We also met Andrew and took two tours with him! Both guys were a blast, had amazing knowledge of the island, cameras, knew the best locations, and we all really connected very well. Even though we've taken multiple tours with OPT, each time we see/learn new things and we're already looking forward to our next visit!
Kudos to everyone in the company and thank you all again for a wonderful time!
Ishani_D
23 May 2023
Do this tour!!! Get on Andrew's tour. Such a great tour... saw such beautiful things. Andrew knew everything. Loved it!
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