Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Day 1: Oahu Circle Island Audio Driving Tour

1. 20m
   It’s time to fuel up for the day ahead and what better way than a deep-fried, Portuguese donut, known as a malasada?
   
   We’ll guide you to Leonard’s Bakery, one of O'ahu’s most famous spots for these delicious treats.
   
   Leonard’s features eight different types of malasadas from its original that’s coated in sugar to custard-stuffed varieties filled with flavors like
   
   haupia (coconut)
   guava, and
   macadamia nut
   
   There’s usually a line, but don’t let that deter you -- it moves pretty fast.
2. Byodo-in Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit a beauiful temple
3. Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)
   10m
   Make a quick pit stop at The Tropical Nut Farm to try a wide variety of macadamia nuts from Maui Onion and Garlic to Kona Coffee Glazed.
   
   The farm offers free coffee and nut samples so you can try them before you buy.
4. Mokoli’i Island
   20m
   Take a look at this unique little islet at this beautiful white sand beach
5. Kualoa Regional Park
   Pass by
   Stop by and take a ranch tour or drive by
6. Kahana Bay Beach Park
   Pass by
   Lovely mountain views
7. Laie Point State Wayside Park
   15m
   Beautiful view of Sea Arch
8. Polynesian Cultural Center
   Pass by
   Stop by or drive by
9. Pass by
   Stop for a quick view of a breathtaking sea arch at La'ie Point. As waves crash below you’ll see just how this magnificent geologic wonder was formed!
10. Laie Hawaii Temple & Visitors' Center
    Pass by
    Neat looking mormon temple
11. Kahuku Farms
    1h
    Fruit stands and shrimp trucks
12. Kahuku
    30m
    Visit food trucks and try some tasty garlic shrimp!
13. 15m
    At this point, you might be thinking to yourself, is this a food tour? And, in a way it is!
    
    This tour has some of the best food stops on the island. We hope you saved room for dessert because you won’t want to miss Ted’s Bakery's famous cream pies.
    
    The specialty is their chocolate haupia pie, but they also have strawberry guava, blueberry, and pineapple macadamia nut, just to name a few!
14. Sunset Beach Park
    30m
    Famous surfing spot with great sunset views
15. Banzai Pipeline
    30m
    Famous surf spot
16. Shark's Cove
    1h
    Great place to snorkel with the family
17. Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument
    15m
    Visit this ancient historic site.
18. Waimea Valley
    30m
    Hike to a waterfall!
19. Waimea Bay
    1m
    Cliff jumping!
20. Laniakea Beach
    10m
    Also known as Turtle Beach, this little beach is a natural feeding ground for honu or sea turtles.
    
    This beach tends to get crowded, and parking is extremely limited. If you can’t find a spot, just keep driving down the road to the next stop.
    
    If you do visit the beach, be careful while crossing the road from the small parking area, and please be mindful to keep your distance from these protected animals.
    
    Getting too close to sea turtles will result in a large fine.
21. Hale‘iwa Town Center
    2h
    Eat and shop
22. 20m
    Dating back to the early 1950’s, this dessert spot serves up Hawaiian shave ice in dozens of flavors! It’s a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.
    
    There will most likely be a long line, but don’t let that stop you -- it moves fast.
    
    Or--cross the road and check out Aoki's Shave Ice, another local favorite.
23. Dole Plantation
    1h
    Go on a maze and eat some dole whip!
24. Pearl Harbor National Memorial
    Pass by
    Drive by or take a visit!

Day 2: East Oahu Shoreline Audio Driving Tour

1. Kapiolani Park
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   One of the first stops along the Shaka Guide East Oahu Shoreline Tour!
2. Diamond Head State Monument
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   One of the popular stops on the tour... We visit the Diamond Head Lookout and Diamond Head Crater!
3. Koko Crater Arch Trail
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the Koko Head scenic lookout and see one of the inactive volcanoes of Oahu.
4. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Take a swim at one of the most well-known snorkeling locations on the entire island - Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve!
5. Halona Blowhole
   Pass by
   The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawai'i's natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions.
6. Eternity Beach
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   A nice little beach hidden right beside the unique Halona Blowhole!
7. Sandy Beach Park
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Sandy Beach Park is notoriously known for it's powerful shore breaks and fine sand that gets into everything!
8. Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Choose to visit the Makapu'u Viewpoint - featuring an incredible coastal view of East Oahu - or hike up to the popular Makapu'u Lighthouse trail. If you visit during winter months - you might be lucky enough to see humpback whales out in the distance!
9. Waimanalo Beach
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Waimanalo Beach Park on Oahu is a great place for a long beach stroll or a picnic. The 3-mile beach is backed by ironwood trees that provide plenty of shade.
10. Kailua Beach Park
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Kailua Beach Park is rated as one of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu! It's seriously the full package... Soft white sand, towering ironwood trees, and crystal clear turquoise waters! What else could you ask for?!
11. Lanikai Beach
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Much like Kailua Beach - Lanikai Beach is famously known for it's turquoise blue waters, soft white sand, and picturesque islands out in the distance. No better way to spend the day!
12. Ulupo Heiau State Monument
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Ulupō Heiau on the eastern edge of Kawai Nui Marsh in Kailua, Hawaiʻi, is an ancient site associated in legend with the menehune, but later with high chiefs of Oʻahu, such as Kakuhihewa in the 15th century and Kualiʻi in the late 17th century.
13. Nu’uanu Pali
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Just north of Honolulu, the Nuuanu Pali Lookout offers breathtaking views of the Windward Side of Oahu.
14. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Judd Trail is a 1.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Urban Honolulu, Hawaii that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.
15. Honolulu Botanical Gardens
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit this 400-acre botanical gardens that features plant species from all over the world.

Day 3: Honolulu's Backyard Rainforest Audio Driving Tour

1. Manoa Falls
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Located just 10 minutes from Waikiki, Manoa Falls feels like a world away! Hike along a jungle path that leads to a 150-foot waterfall.
2. Lyon Arboretum
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Visit an artificial lowland tropical rainforest with numerous trails and small water features
3. 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Take a walk at the oldest and largest Chinese Cemetery in Hawaii
4. Manoa Marketplace Farmer's Market
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Manoa Marketplace - a neighborhood shopping center in beautiful Manoa Valley
5. 30m
   Hike a loop trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels
6. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Visit a popular national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu
7. Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Enjoy strolling in the garden made for Hawaiian native plants and flora
8. Foster Botanical Gardens
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
9. Shimazu Shave ice
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Check out one of our favorite places to get shave ice
10. Chinatown
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit a town bustling with traditional dim sum restaurants, noodle shops and hip bars in converted lofts, as well as crowded Asian markets full of antiques and stalls
11. Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Park
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Check out the best sunset lookout on Oahu situated in a huge grassy hill and looking out over Diamond Head Crater and all of Waikiki
12. Waikiki
    10m
    After your drive through Chinatown, you can choose to pull over and take a look around, or we’ll guide you back to Waikiki where you can hit the beach, do some shopping, or take our Heart of Waikiki Walking tour!
    
    When you’re in Hawaii, we ask that you act respectfully toward the locals, land, and wildlife.
    
    Please pick up your trash; never touch any marine life, plants, or other animals; and avoid unsafe spots.
    
    Hawaii’s natural resources are precious, it’s up to all of us to help preserve these resources.

Day 4: Oahu Legendary North Shore Audio Driving Loop Tour

1. 10m
   It’s time to fuel up for the day ahead, and what better way than a deep-fried, Portuguese donut, known as a malasada?
2. Moanalua Gardens
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   This 24-acre garden is steeped in history. The original Moanalua Gardens was located at a different site, but dates back over a century!
   
   When the gardens were moved to their current location structures from the original were preserved and transported to the gardens you’ll visit today.
   
   The gardens are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and charge $10 admission for non-resident adults and $7 for children 6-12.
3. Green World Coffee Farms
   15m
   Need a quick cup of joe for the day ahead? Stop by Green World Coffee. This shop has a cafe where you can grab a to-go cup.
   
   While you’re there check out the shop for its wide variety of coffees using beans from different farms across Hawaii.
   
   They also offer free samples of coffee, tea, and chocolate--as well as free tours of their coffee farm.
   
   Green World Coffee is open Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4. Dole Plantation
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Enjoyable activities and best attractions for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour & the Plantation Garden Tour
5. Haleiwa
   15m
   Visit Oahu's laid-back surf town, Haleiwa
6. 30m
   Check out the all-natural Hawaiian Bath and Body hand-crafted skincare products made locally right on the North Shore. The factory is located at the historic Wailua Sugar Mill.
   
   One of the best parts? The guided tour of the factory (paid) will show you how the soap is mixed, swirled, cut, and boxed! Call ahead to make reservations.
   
   The soap factory is open daily until 4pm.
7. 20m
   Dating back to the early 1950’s this dessert spot serves up Hawaiian shave ice in dozens of flavors! It’s a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.
   
   There will most likely be a long line, but don’t let that stop you -- it moves fast.
   
   Or--cross the road and check out Aoki's Shave Ice, another local favorite.
8. Laniakea Beach
   10m
   Also known as Turtle Beach, this little beach is a natural feeding ground for honu or sea turtles.
   
   This beach tends to get crowded and parking is extremely limited. If you can’t find a spot, just keep driving down the road.
   
   If you do stop at the beach, be careful while crossing the road from the small parking area and please be mindful to keep your distance from these protected animals.
   
   Getting too close to sea turtles will result in a large fine.
9. Waimea Bay
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Waimea Bay is an exhibition playground for big-wave riders, including Hawaiian surfing legends
10. Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument
    20m
    Now, we’ll take you to one of our favorite hidden gems on Oahu.
    
    You’ll drive up an unassuming road until you reach Pu’u o Mahuka Heiau.
    
    This National Historic Landmark might look like nothing more than a series of rock walls, but over 250 years ago, it was a major temple in Oahu.
    
    Learn about this heiau and see artist depictions of what it must have looked like from the informational displays near the parking lot.
    
    Please remember that a heiau is a sacred place of great cultural and historic significance and should be respected as such.
11. Shark's Cove
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Check out one of the "Top Twelve Shore Dives in the World"
12. Banzai Pipeline
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    See some of the biggest, heaviest waves on the planet!
13. Sunset Beach
    15m
    Visit a famous North Shore beach famous for big wave surfing during the winter season
14. 15m
    At this point you might be hungry for some lunch, but can we suggest some pre-lunch dessert?
    
    You’re on vacation, right? We’re about to visit some great food trucks, but first, we’ll stop at Ted’s Bakery for some famous cream pies.
    
    The specialty is their chocolate haupia, but they also have strawberry guava, blueberry, and pineapple macadamia nut, just to name a few!
    
    If you did want to grab some lunch, Ted’s also has burgers, plate lunches, and sandwiches.
15. Kawela Bay
    30m
    Park at Kahuku Fruit Stand and walk across the street to find a pathway that will take you to Kawela Bay -- a picturesque beach with banyan trees, soft sand, and turquoise waters.
16. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Unassuming food truck offering a range of shrimp & local seafood, fried or steamed
17. Laie Hawaii Temple & Visitors' Center
    5m
    On our way to the next stop, we’ll quickly drive by La'ie Temple.
    
    No need to get out of the car, just listen as we tell you the story of this site that was designed after King Solomon’s temple described in the Bible.
    
    With its gleaming white finish, the temple is dubbed the “Taj Mahal of the Pacific.”
    
    Here you’ll find a visitor center with clean restrooms if you want to make a pit stop.
18. 10m
    Stop for a quick view of a breathtaking sea arch at La'ie Point.
    
    As waves crash below, you’ll see just how this magnificent geologic wonder was formed!
    
    See if you can spot the lizard from the story that the tour describes.
19. Polynesian Cultural Center
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The Polynesian Cultural Center is one of Oahu’s most visited attractions.
    
    It features island villages that represent six Polynesian islands:
    
    Hawaii
    Tahiti
    Samoa
    Fiji
    Tonga, and
    Aotearoa (New Zealand)
    The center also has a luau, night show, and marketplace.
    
    Please note: A visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center is a full-day excursion. We recommend you stop by to check out the marketplace and come back another day if you’d like to do the activities.
20. Pass by
    Go for a quiet beach walk at Kahana Bay, a gorgeous spot without any crowds. There’s also a public restroom if you need a bathroom break.
21. Kualoa Ranch
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit an incredible private nature reserve that has been the scene for a multitude of Hollywood movies and television shows.
22. Mokoli’i Island
    10m
    Pull into Kualoa Regional Park for a stunning view of Mokoli'i Island. Known for years by its nickname, Chinaman's Hat, the cone-shaped island is a well-recognized landmark on the Windward side.
    
    This is just a quick stop for the view, but if you’re looking for some more adventure, you can come back another day with a kayak and paddle out and explore the island.
23. Byodo-in Temple
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit a temple built for commemorating the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaiʻi
24. 30m
    Now we’ll begin to make our way back to Waikiki with more stories about Oahu’s rich history along the way!
    
    When you’re in Hawaii, we ask that you act respectfully toward the locals, land, and wildlife.
    
    Please pick up your trash; never touch any marine life, plants, or other animals; and avoid unsafe spots.
    
    Hawaii’s natural resources are precious, and it’s up to all of us to help preserve these resources.

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• Service animals allowed
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