Oahu Things to Do: 5 Best Oahu Tours

There is so much more to visiting Oahu than spending the day relaxing on Waikiki Beach with a Mai Tai in your hand…although that does not sound too bad.  But really, there is so much to discover about our wonderful island paradise and you can do so with some fantastic tours of our beaches, hikes, the North Shore, even a Submarine Tour…see our previous article, ‘Oahu Things to Do: 7 Best Oahu Tours’ for more information and insights.

This Oahu Travel Blog article, ‘Oahu Things to Do: 5 Best Oahu Tours,’ introduces you to some of the best tours that you can choose from to enjoy your visit and make the most of your visit. As always, you can ask our Concierge about any of these or other tours during your visit.

Kualoa Ranch Tour – Movie Set, Zip Line, ATV’s & more!
Location: Kualoa Ranch – 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
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Distance from Ambassador Waikiki: 22 Miles

Where else can you walk through popular film location sets for over 50 movies and television programs including Hawaii Five-0, Godzilla, Jumanji, Jurassic Park and more, Zip Line across tree tops, ride ATVs, enjoy a Kayak Tour, ride Electric Mountain Bikes along the feet of lush green mountains and more. Kualoa Ranch covers 4,000 acres of protected land and is an ideal destination to spend a few hours or an entire day at one of Oahu’s most famous attractions. A wide variety of tours are available so be sure to contact our Concierge as far in advance as you can to help schedule the best activities for you and your family.

Hiking Tours
Location: Various locations

What better way to discover the wilderness beauty of Oahu than to experience a hike to one of the 11 main waterfalls on the island. Even if you are not an avid hiker, there are easy to moderately difficult, to very difficult hikes to beautiful waterfalls like Moana Falls, Lulumahu Falls, Likeke Falls, Waimea Falls and more. You can also choose from coastal hikes and hikes along the peaks for amazing views. There is a long list of hikes you can manage on your own or if you like you can take part in a guided Hiking Tour which is a great way to enjoy the knowledge of an experienced guide who can share with you the history of the area you are hiking. From easy to extremely difficult hikes, Oahu has a hike you will most certainly enjoy. Be sure to contact our Concierge as far in advance as you can to book the best Hiking Tour to match your interests and fitness level for the very best experience.

Dole Plantation Tour
Location: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786
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Distance from Ambassador Waikiki: 26 Miles

This tour is much more than ‘just about Pineapples’ but the Pineapples are so tasty, and don’t forget the famous ‘DoleWhip’ which is worth the visit alone. Come to the Dole Plantation for an amazing history lesson on the importance the Pineapple contributed to the development of Oahu and Hawaii overall. The Dole Plantation includes a Plantation Garden Tour, Train Ride around the plantation, the Pineapple Garden Maze which is 2.5 miles of maze paths made up of 14,000 tropical Hawaiian plants, making it the world’s largest maze. The Dole Plantation is consistently one of the most popular Oahu attractions with over 1 million visitors each year.

Sailing & Sunset Cruise Tours
Location: Various locations 

Imagine gliding along the coastline for a popular Sunset Mai Tai Cruise to watch the sun setting on the island of Oahu. There are several different types of Sailing Tours and Cruise Tours offered on Oahu. Enjoy the coastline of this amazing island from the view of a luxury cruise yacht, sailboat, or Catamaran. Some of the Sailing Cruises leave right off Waikiki Beach, Waikiki Marina, and the Ko Olina Marina. You can choose from larger luxury cruise ship that offers dinner and dancing tours, or a more casual sailing cruise on a large Catamaran Sailing Boat. 

Polynesian Cultural Center Tours
Location: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762
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Distance from Ambassador Waikiki: 34 Miles

When you think of a Luau on Oahu, one of the first names that is mentioned is the Polynesian Cultural Center. However, the Polynesian Cultural Center is much more than just a Luau, this one of a kind attraction on Oahu allows visitors to enjoy the rich culture and amazing history of the Pacific Islands. Of course, they offer an incredible Luau, but there are interesting exhibits, IMAX Theater, demonstrations of how life is and was in the Pacific Islands. A visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center can be for a couple of hours or a full day of discovery and entertainment. There are several options for getting to the Polynesian Cultural Center and for enjoying the various activities offered there. Be sure to ask our knowledgeable Concierge for rates, tour times and more.

In this latest Oahu Travel Blog article, 'Oahu Things to Do: 5 Best Oahu Tours’ we've highlighted some of the best tours you can enjoy along with your partner or family during your upcoming visit.

If you have any questions about the tours mentioned in this article or other Oahu Tours you may have heard of, be sure to contact our Concierge.  

Be sure to check out our Oahu Visitors Guide for more recommendations on all there is to do, see and experience during your next visit to Oahu.

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