This deal has expired.

Byodo Temple and Waimea Botanical Garden Tour

1 Epic Tour LLC
4.8

Similar deals

Escape01927414921
43 days ago
I’ve done many tours travelling around the world before, no tour guide is just as good as Captain Vince. Best day ever, could not recommend enough!

Received the Honolulu 2025 Best Tour Agency Award. We have received the 2023 & 2024 Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award as "Best of The Best".. We are proud and excited to give you the best of Oahu. We provide a Transit Van or Shuttle to drive our guests around the island on a Circle Island Tour with a professional and licensed driver and guide. Visit top locations like Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Japanese Temple, Macadamia Nut Farm and the Dole Plantation. Waimea Botanical Garden is Closed on Mondays in October and November of 2025. Please join us on this Laid back Epic Tour of Oahu with Small Groups. Pick up from Every Waikiki Hotel.

Duration8 hoursLanguages Available

  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Waikiki BeachHonolulu, HawaiiHigh-rise hotels line the shore in Waikiki, a vibrant neighborhood known for its popular surf beach. Designer fashion stores line Kalakaua Avenue and nearby streets, and the area buzzes after dark with waterside cocktail bars, fine dining and Kuhio Beach hula shows. Honolulu Zoo is home to Komodo dragons and wandering peacocks, while parrotfish and urchins inhabit Waikiki Aquarium’s reef exhibit.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Diamond Head State MonumentDiamond Head Road - 18th Ave., Honolulu, HawaiiHome to the Emelia Earhart monument as well as Iconic Views of Oahu. We will Stop during Whale season to view the Whales passing by starting End of November thru March.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Halona BlowholeKalanian'ole Highway, , HawaiiPopular lookout point featuring panoramic views of the ocean, cliffs & neighboring islands. Halona Beach Cove (see more photos, view panorama) is a small pocket of sand located on the southeastern shore of Oahu. It was made popular in the movie From here to Eternity, filmed here in 1953, where it was a love scene of a couple (Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr). We will stop for Picture taking and expeditiously get in and out to stay in front of all other Companies and lots of other Guests.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Makapu‘U PointLighthouse Trail, Turnout Above Makapu'u Beach, HawaiiMakapuʻu Point is the easternmost point on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, located in the Makapuʻu region. Twelve miles east of Honolulu, it is a popular hiking spot, offering great views of Makapuʻu and Waimanalo Bay on one side and the Ka ʻIwi Channel on the other side. Rabbit Island is an uninhabited islet located 0.75 mi off Kaupō Beach, near Makapuʻu at the eastern end of the island of Oʻahu in the Hawaiian Islands. In the Hawaiian language, mānana means "buoyant".Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Leonard's Malasada Mobile46 Haiku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744Hawaii Treasure Shop for Amazing selection of delightful and beautiful designed jewelry along with unique souvenir's. Enjoy a restroom break while you enjoy some local Hawaiian hand made items as well as a Rest Room Break. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: The Byodo-in Temple Hawaii47-200 Kahekili Hwy, , Kaneohe, HawaiiPlease know this is Only if Time permitting we will stop expeditiously for the group to purchase a Hot Malasada from Leonard's Bakery. This is an early morning Stop and again only if the Owner deems enough time to do so. This Stop is not guaranteed!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)49-227 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste A, Kaneohe, HawaiiThe Byodo-In Temple is located at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. It was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. The Byodo-In Temple in O'ahu is a smaller-scale replica of the over 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple, a United Nations World Heritage Site in Uji, Japan. The Byodo-In Temple is a non-practicing Buddhist temple which welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty. Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Waimea Botanical Gardens, Oahu59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HawaiiLocated on the east coast of Oahu, 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Honolulu, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts is set in the shadow of the mountains of the Koolau Range and is a stop on many circle-island tours. It’s a great place to enjoy a Hawaiian treat and shop for gifts and souvenirs. Rest Rooms Available.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Dole Plantation64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, HawaiiVenture through the World Famous Waimea Botanical Garden before reaching the Waimea Waterfall. Waimea Valley is an area of historic cultural significance on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The valley, being an important place in Hawaiian religion, includes several historical structures including stone terraces and walls constructed during the time of the Hawaiian monarchy. Also enjoy this picturesque waterfall in Waimea Valley drops into a pool surrounded by lush foliage. Swimming is allowed. Life Vests are supplied at no additional cost and are required to Swim. Entrance to Waimea is a Discounted Price of $20 per person for Adult with No Waiting in Lines. This 3/25 of a Mile walk is not for Everyone. Please consider taking the Golf Cart Ride which is an additional $20 Round Trip Per Person. The walk into the Waterfall is still natural and is very Rocky. Be Advised if you choose to bring Reef walking Shoes or Water Shoes it is entirely up to you. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Liliha Bakery Nimitz580 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817Be Advised this Tour will not have time to go Into the Maze or Ride the Train. Both take over 2 Hours. In 1899, James Dole, just 22 years old, moved to Honolulu from Massachusetts and purchased 64 acres of land in the central plains of Oahu. After trying several experimental crops, he settled on pineapple. This was the beginning of the pineapple empire. Dole created two canneries in Wahiawa and Honolulu Harbor and started advertising, resulting in nationwide consumer popularity. After bringing in automatic pineapple peelers, business boomed even greater. In 1950, a small fruit stand was created in Dole’s fields. A plantation-style home was erected in 1989 and turned into an archive and living museum, honoring the work and life of James Dole. Please understand you will not have time to ride the Train or get in the Maze. The lines are long and this stop is only for 30 to 45 minutes.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Iolani Palace364 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiSit Down Lunch at Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Road. Famous Miso Butterfish, Loco Moco, Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Oxtail Soup, BLT, Terryyaki Chicken, Beef or Pork, Chicken Salad, Hamburgers, Clam Chowder Soup. EtcDuration: 45 minutesStop At: King Kamehameha Statue417 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiIolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii's last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom's political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893. Registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962 and the only official royal residence in the United States.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: New Hawaii's Treasures41-1537 Kalanianaʻole Highway, Waimanalo, HI 96795The most recognized Kamehameha statue stands in front of Aliiolani Hale (home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court) across from Iolani Palace and a short walk from historic Kawaiahao Church and the State Capitol. Dedicated in 1883, this was actually the second statue created after the ship delivering the original statue from Europe was lost at sea near Cape Horn. Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Highly Recommended for Everyone
Traveler Pickup InformationHotel Pick Up starts at 6:30am to 6:45am to ensure a 7:00am Start. The Company receives your Booking from Viator as soon as you Book so there is no need to Text or Call to Confirm your Booking unless you do not get Pick Up Details on the day before your scheduled Tour around 5:30pm daily.Please be Patient and await a very detailed Text.Owner is also a Driver so your Call and Text can be delayed until after the Tour ends that day.Direct Hotel Pick Up from all Waikiki Hotel's Only!Hilton Hawaiian Village Guests, Your Pick up will be at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Bus Terminal below the Grand Islander at 6:30am ALL "Outside" of Waikiki Pick Up's: Please call with any pick up's outside of the Waikiki area so we can discuss your transportation options to get into Waikiki and which location to meet the Shuttle or Transit. Koolina, West and North Shore will have to make transportation arrangements. Call the Owner to discuss. All HOTEL PICK UP'S: Start at 6:30am through 6:45am.Tour Starts at 7:00am and Usually ends around 4 to 4:30pm.Cruise Ship Pick Up Times are determined by the time Guests disembark.Drivers cannot lift any Motorized Wheelchair.Mahalo Nui Loa.Captain VinceVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the 1 Epic Tour LLC in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.

Need To Know Info

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

Customer Reviews

4.8
based on Groupon 40 reviews
100% Verified Reviews
All Groupon reviews are from people who have redeemed deals with this merchant. Review requests are sent by email to customers who purchased the deal.
Reviewed on
Escape01927414921
I’ve done many tours travelling around the world before, no tour guide is just as good as Captain Vince. Best day ever, could not recommend enough!
Corinna_S
It was fun and relaxing. The driver(owner) was very knowledgeable about the areas I went to. Perfect sunny days
nadinet88
Captain Vince was great, he knew everything. Even when there was a major, expected closure, he did his best and made the tour worth taking. The Byodo temple is beautiful and so peaceful, and the birds feeding from our hands and arms was a blast.
Graham_E
The communication and information from Epic Tours was outstanding from the moment we booked the tour. Our collection at our Waikīkī Hotel was dead on time and the tour exceeded expectations (I’m generally not a tour guy). Our tour guide, Justin’s , local knowledge and history of Hawaii made it real special. All through the day his experience as a guide added value at every stop made. a special shout-out and thanks for his care and concern, as we struggled to get back to Waikiki through the traffic grid-lock caused by the Tsunami warning. We would definitely use Epic on any future travel to Oahu and assuredly recommend them through Viator. Thank you again Captain Vince and Justin. Mahalo
amyfK2162RM
Justin was an AMAZING tour guide! He is very informative and friendly. He did a great job of teaching us the history of the island and the Hawaiian people. We enjoyed our day immensely!

Explore more