We SPECIALIZE in Small group Tours!
You WILL NOT have more than 14 adult passengers on your tour!
Our Fleet: High Roof Ford Transit 350. This is NOT a big bus.
As a thank you for choosing us, we will give you a
FREE WHOLE DOLE PINEAPPLE!
And YES, you can take it on the plane with you! So, Mahalo in advance for picking The Pineapple EXP!
Welcome to Oahus' Prime, Small Group, Circle Island Experience! Our hand selected, cozy vehicles will insure that you will get an intimate, personable experience of the Island! We at The Pineapple EXP want to make sure you have the best experience here in Hawaii. This is why the company was founded; to truly spread aloha. Our informative guides make it a great time for all ages! Make sure to order the large, locally grown Kahuku Shrimp (other food options available)! Now, come find out why people say, YES, to The Pineapple EXP!
(Pineapple limit: 1 per party)
(Note: lunch is not included in price so please bring cash for lunch.)
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live Commentary
Waikiki hotel pickup and drop off
Water
Whole Dole pineapple (limit one per party)
Traveler Information
INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 7
YOUTH: Age: 8 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 62
SENIOR: Age: 64 - 100
Additional Info
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Service animals allowed
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
What To Expect
Diamond Head State Monument
Have you ever thought you would be driving on the exact same road that Amelia Earhart used as her runway in 1935? Well, that is our FIRST stop!
Diamondhead lookout is an amazing location that offers panoramic views of the southern shore of Oahu and Waikiki!
10 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Kahala
Sometimes it is good to dream and day dreaming is what most of us will be doing as we pass by the luxurious neighborhood of Kahala wherein the Sony Open is played every year. The estates here will have most of us rethinking our life choices.
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Admission Ticket Free
Halona Blowhole
Halona Blowhole. Halona means “Of Happy Fortune” this amazing sight is one of just three in the world! And what happy fortune we have to be able to show it to YOU!
15 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Sandy Beach Park
Cruzen over to Makapu’u Lookout we will be passing by the most sought out bodysurfing beach on the island-even by presidents; Sandy Beach! Don’t let the smaller waves fool you, that water is ruff!
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Admission Ticket Free
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Some call this place “The Dragon” These cliffs whereupon The Dragon lay will loosen the jaw in awe! I’m sure your tour guide will be more than happy to explain way! Well, SHOW you why! It’s an amazing site! Unfortunately this place is closed to commercial vehicles. However, you can still see The Dragon!
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Admission Ticket Free
Byodo-In Temple
If you are into meditation and/or calm energy you will absolutely love the Byodo-Inn Temple. Black Swans glide effortlessly across the steady waters of its extensive Koi pond. There is a fee, but worry not, we have you covered!
20 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
North Shore
Are you hungry yet? Well, you will be. And what better place to get lunch than the North Shores’ Fumis shrimp truck! These generously sized shrimp has taste you will call home about. If you are not a shrimp eater it’s completely okay; there are other options. Including a very inviting Vegetarian noodle plate that might have you driving to the north shore for more the next day!
35 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Makapu'u Point
Cliff walking anyone? of course it is completely up to you; you can always stay on the safe side of the railing and still get to see an amazing view. Makapu’u Lookouts’ amazing cliffs make a feast for your eyes. Not only because it means “bulging eye” in Hawaiian, either.
15 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Waimea Bay
The very first place a foreigner landed in Hawaii was here in the 1700's! That was Capitan Cook and his crew. Waimea Bay is beyond majestic. From the beautiful, rainforest kissed cliffs that surround it to the proud protruding rock in the center. You will see nothing but beauty.
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Admission Ticket Free
Sunset Beach
The original Hawaiian name for this place is Paumalū. Sunset Beach is known for big wave surfing during the winter season and I mean BIG. Keep your eyes open, you may see some surfers on the tops of the waves!
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Admission Ticket Free
Haleiwa Town Center
Let us time travel back to the 1800’s. Back to a little place now called Historic Haleiwa Town. Matsumoto’s Shave Ice isn’t the only thing cool about this place! Just wait and see!
15 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Dole Plantation
Our last location is sweet to say the least; The Dole Plantation. Home of the world famous, oh yes, DOLE WHIP. Ask your Guide how you can win a FREE one!
20 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
North Shore Macadamia Nut Company
Food and beach usually equates to a long nap but not yet! We are headed to the North Shore Macadamia Nut Farm! And yes, there are FREE samples of both macadamia nuts AND coffee!
15 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
Five Star Tour Highly Recommended
Cecil_J, 27-09-2022
Amazing tour. Ryan was very knowledgeable and made our trip fun and informative. Every stop was worth it. Even the food was very good. Five star review. Absolutely recommend you to take this tour.
Awesome tour!
Melissa_W, 21-09-2022
Our tour guide was awesome! Thanks Tyrone for a wonderful experience! So glad you were our tour guide!
Great,fun trip
Clare_B, 20-09-2022
Thank you Hawaiian Ryan for a great,fun trip. It was a long day but you managed to keep all the information & entertainment coming throughout the day. Loved listening to all the tunes. We all got to know one another due to you including everyone by asking names & a full simple questions. Thank you. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Perfect usland tour to see it all.
richardcC3920OB, 20-09-2022
Visiting the Byodo-in temple was breathtaking and the highlight of the trip. Although everything we saw throughout the day was amazing.
Enjoyable day trip with small group to North part of Oahu
marthaclarke2, 18-09-2022
Really enjoyed vIsit to Turtle Bay and tour in general. Appreciated Ryan’s sense of humor. Good at lunch stop was great.
Fabulous Experience!
TheVarners, 21-12-2022
Trey was amazing! We learned so much about Oahu, had a fabulous lunch and the stops were great. We would highly recommend this day trip. Byodo-Inn was a special experience as well. Thanks for a memorable trip around Oahu! So much to see and a perfect day!
Awesome experience!
L7494ZCannec, 20-12-2022
Our tour guide “Trey” was so knowledgeable about the Hawaiian history and culture. Gained a lot of info about the island. Too bad that the weather did not participate well so we missed the snorkeling part. Trey’s So gentleman and full of wisdom too! We loved his playlist of Hawaiian songs that my husband looked it up and played them in our hotel room! At least 2 of the songs. Just go with this company! You’ll be happy. And oh! Loved it that they gave us the most famous dole pineapple! Aloha! Mahalo! a hui hou kakou!!!
P.S.
Can we have your playlist of the Hawaiian songs?
Great fun so much to see...
Sally_P, 18-12-2022
Great fun so much to see and enjoy. One of the best Circle Island tours I’ve done. Turtle Bay was really nice
AMAZING Circle Island Tour
lindakelowna2022, 16-12-2022
Totally enjoyed our day with our guide/teacher, Trey Houchin. He customized our tour and stops to suit the guests on the tour that day. He is really knowledgeable about Hawaii. He answered all of our questions and found answers to the ones he didn't know already. He entertained us with history and jokes. Really recommend this Circle Island tour. You get to see a lot of the island's amazing scenery, and learn about Hawaii and the history. Lunch was delicious too. Well done Trey! A great day!
Honeymoon excursion gone RIGHT
zb342, 15-12-2022
Myself and my wife had come to Oahu on our honeymoon. We had Hawaiian Ryan for our tour guide and he without a doubt had shown to us the best spots on the island. He was so inclusive to all and so kind while being incredibly fun. When we come back we will Pick the Pineapple again!!
And you get a free pineapple to take to your home over seas.
Swam with Sea Turtle
eugenel992, 09-01-2023
We stopped at Turtle Bay for hour of snorkeling. I saw a sea turtle and swam and hung out near it. Sea turtles are cool. 10 stops total. Ryan was very friendly and entertaining. Best value tour.
The best guide in Hawaĩ
Jerome_B, 04-01-2023
The guide is so good.. lot of explaination
They love the Island. Very good to discover the entire Island.
Great tour for new or repeat visitors to Oahu!!
Ladonnawa, 04-01-2023
Excellent Oahu circle tour! Tyrone was a great guide and driver. Always felt safe in his van. Interesting stops and commentary along the way. Definitely recommend this tour for those new to the island or those, like us, who have visited many times.
Great tour
allenlT1018KC, 03-01-2023
The tour was flexible enough to take an unexpected opportunity to observe a Monk Seal that had a volunteer who gave a history and commentary of the local seal population.
This tour was the family favorite activity on our vacation.
Great Hawaii Tour
198glorial, 03-01-2023
Trey made this tour. We saw a great deal but his knowledge of the Island, it’s history and it’s plants was exceptional. I liked that he played music associated with what we were seeing. He encouraged questions and had so much knowledge to share
Take This Tour
Holly_D, 04-02-2023
This was a really fun tour with many interesting and beautiful stops along the way. Lunch at Fumis was delicious! Our guide, Tyrone, was informative and funny!!
Hawaiian Ryan
William_M, 03-02-2023
This was a great day. Hawaiian Ryan the excellent host personable made the day more than just driving the island.
Fun and relaxing Oahu tour!
Suji_J, 01-02-2023
The best way to see the island in the shortest amount of time!
My wife and I had a great time on this trip as the tour guide Tyrone did a superb job (he was hilarious too), guiding us and giving us all the fun facts about the locations we come across. We stopped by all the must see places and had some of the best food that we can ask for! All in all the tour was fun, professional and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to tour Oahu!
The best circle island tour
hilathethrilla, 01-02-2023
This tour is 10/10 amazing!! We had such a FUN and relaxing day with Tyrone. A good mix of time allotted for scenic lookouts, swimming, snacks, and shopping!
AMAZING TOUR!
Gilda_Y, 31-01-2023
Thank you so much to Pineapple EXP & our amazing tour guide Tyrone! My family & I are back in CA now & we are still talking about how amazing our experience are thanks to this very tour. We felt like we traveled the whole Oahu in such a short amount of time without it feeling like it was rushed. The whole tour with Tyrone was super insightful, fun & most of all full of laughter. My family & I really got along with Tyrone. It felt like we've been knowing each other for a while so it made it even better. We felt so comfortable & cared for. As for the tour itself my personal favorite was definitely the Byodo Temple. I do wish the time was cut 50/50 on the location before going to Dole (which was where the Matsumoto shave ice shopping plaza) & Dole since we had 20mins at the shopping plaza w/way more to check out vs. 40mins at Dole's gift shop. Also we had a couple in our group that went on the train at Dole which they weren't supposed to, so the rest of us waited for them for almost an hour. I thought it was so inconsiderate of them but I've learned the hard way that not everyone thinks the same way. So....I think I can speak for other guests that Pineapple EXP should feel empowered to say so from the very beginning. Maybe the couple didn't know it would take them that long, I don't know but there should be rules to go over from the get-go 'cause not everyone is as nice & considerate as the locals =)
