Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees
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2023 & 2024 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARD "Best of the Best". 2025 Best of Honolulu Award. All "Viator" Booking Agents (Please ask all Customers the Exact Hotel they are staying in.). We Pick up at Every Hotel in Waikiki and also at the Cruise Ship Piers. All "Viator" Booking Agents (Please ask all Customers the Exact Hotel for Pick Up. Please be advised Tour starts pick up's between 6:30am and 6:45am. A very "Detailed" Text message will be sent out by 5pm the day before your Tour. If you have not recieved a Text by 5pm the day before your Tour we might not have recieved your Booking. The walk into Waterfall is Natural and slightly Rocky. Enjoy an Amazing Circle Island Tour of the Island of Oahu that is guaranteed to deliver excitement and adventure unique individuals who will share Hawaiian history, trivia and teach a few local words. This tour will be laid back and just a full day of enjoying the Beautiful Island of Oahu. CRUISE SHIP GUESTS: We Pick up at the Pier.
Duration8 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
- Audio guide - English
- 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: Not AvailableStop 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: WaimanaloWaimanalo, HawaiiHawaii 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. *Possible Extra Stop for Malasadas "Time Permitting" This will be at Owners Discretion!Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Byodo-in Temple47-200 Kahekili Hwy, , 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: Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)49-227 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste A, Kaneohe, 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: Mokoli’i IslandHawaiiMokoliʻi, commonly known as Chinaman's Hat, is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii. Mokoliʻi is part of Kualoa Regional Park and located 1⁄3 mile offshore of Kualoa Point, Oahu. The 12.5-acre islet was at one time part of a basaltic ridge on Oahu before marine erosion separated it. We stop for Picture taking Only. We do not spend a lot of time at this Stop.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kuilima Farm Stand57-146 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI 96731Stop to enjoy an Amazing Filipino dessert freshly fried Banana Lumpia "Turon". Virgil's Farm Fruit Stand with Momma on the North Shore. Cost is $1 per Treat.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Waimea WaterfallWaimea Valley Rd, Haleiwa, HawaiiYou have 1 Hour to Swim and 45 Minutes for the walk through the World Famous Waimea Botanical Garden. 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 $20 per person for Adult. 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. The Pacific Islanders walked Bare Foot.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Dole Plantation64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, HawaiiBe 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 minutes.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Liliha Bakery Nimitz580 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817Lunch at Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Road or Haliewa Sowntown area. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: King Kamehameha Statue417 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiA great warrior, diplomat and leader, King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. Kamehameha’s unification of Hawaii was significant not only because it was an incredible feat, but also because under separate rule, the islands may have been torn apart by competing western interests. Today, four commissioned statues stand to honor King Kamehameha I, Hawaii’s first king. The 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 AvailableStop At: Iolani Palace364 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 Stated.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance Fee to Byodo-In Temple is Covered with Booking..
- Entrance Fee into Waimea and Byodo-In Covered with Booking.
- Gratuities
- No Large Motorized Scooters.
2023 & 2024 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARD "Best of the Best". 2025 Best of Honolulu Award. All "Viator" Booking Agents (Please ask all Customers the Exact Hotel they are staying in.). We Pick up at Every Hotel in Waikiki and also at the Cruise Ship Piers. All "Viator" Booking Agents (Please ask all Customers the Exact Hotel for Pick Up. Please be advised Tour starts pick up's between 6:30am and 6:45am. A very "Detailed" Text message will be sent out by 5pm the day before your Tour. If you have not recieved a Text by 5pm the day before your Tour we might not have recieved your Booking. The walk into Waterfall is Natural and slightly Rocky. Enjoy an Amazing Circle Island Tour of the Island of Oahu that is guaranteed to deliver excitement and adventure unique individuals who will share Hawaiian history, trivia and teach a few local words. This tour will be laid back and just a full day of enjoying the Beautiful Island of Oahu. CRUISE SHIP GUESTS: We Pick up at the Pier.
Duration8 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
- Audio guide - English
- 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: Not AvailableStop 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: WaimanaloWaimanalo, HawaiiHawaii 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. *Possible Extra Stop for Malasadas "Time Permitting" This will be at Owners Discretion!Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Byodo-in Temple47-200 Kahekili Hwy, , 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: Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)49-227 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste A, Kaneohe, 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: Mokoli’i IslandHawaiiMokoliʻi, commonly known as Chinaman's Hat, is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii. Mokoliʻi is part of Kualoa Regional Park and located 1⁄3 mile offshore of Kualoa Point, Oahu. The 12.5-acre islet was at one time part of a basaltic ridge on Oahu before marine erosion separated it. We stop for Picture taking Only. We do not spend a lot of time at this Stop.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kuilima Farm Stand57-146 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI 96731Stop to enjoy an Amazing Filipino dessert freshly fried Banana Lumpia "Turon". Virgil's Farm Fruit Stand with Momma on the North Shore. Cost is $1 per Treat.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Waimea WaterfallWaimea Valley Rd, Haleiwa, HawaiiYou have 1 Hour to Swim and 45 Minutes for the walk through the World Famous Waimea Botanical Garden. 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 $20 per person for Adult. 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. The Pacific Islanders walked Bare Foot.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Dole Plantation64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, HawaiiBe 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 minutes.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Liliha Bakery Nimitz580 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817Lunch at Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Road or Haliewa Sowntown area. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: King Kamehameha Statue417 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiA great warrior, diplomat and leader, King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. Kamehameha’s unification of Hawaii was significant not only because it was an incredible feat, but also because under separate rule, the islands may have been torn apart by competing western interests. Today, four commissioned statues stand to honor King Kamehameha I, Hawaii’s first king. The 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 AvailableStop At: Iolani Palace364 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 Stated.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance Fee to Byodo-In Temple is Covered with Booking..
- Entrance Fee into Waimea and Byodo-In Covered with Booking.
- Gratuities
- No Large Motorized Scooters.
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