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Turtle Eco Adventure to see green sea turtles in Hawaii! When it comes to turtles in Oahu, this is your best deal! We're all about small groups, so that we can focus on providing an awesome experience of swimming with turtles in Oahu. The sea turtles of Hawaii can be found on many parts of the island, but we are the only Oahu Circle Island Tour that will take you to a Hawaii turtle beach where you can have snorkeling as an option and the possibility of swimming with many Hawaiian green sea turtles on Oahu's famous North Shore. (Weather conditions permitting)
But remember, we are more than just a snorkel with turtles tour, this will be a full day exploring approximately twelve of the island’s most popular destinations. Enjoy a midday extended break at Haleiwa Town where we take you to one of the best beaches that you can go swimming with turtles in Hawaii. End your day on the north shore hanging out with the Hawaiian sea turtles at the magnificent sandy beach and lastly touring the historic Dole Plantation where you can enjoy shopping and famous pineapple ice cream.
Have you ever had the chance to snorkeling with turtles in Oahu? Here is your chance! Don’t worry, we are professionals and are here to help you if it is your first time or your fiftieth time. No pressure. If you would rather bask in the sun and hang with the turtles on the beach, that’s fine too. Why pay other tours up to $100 for 3 hours of snorkeling when you can do it with us at your leisure with professional assistance and get all the advantages of our unique turtle tour?
Our 20 passenger vehicles are clean, quiet, and air conditioned. These modest sized vehicles allow us to journey to different special locations the larger buses ignore.
Oahu turtle tour destinations:
Waikiki Pickup (7:20 am – 8:00 am)Our shuttle will arrive at 7:20am for pick up in Waikiki, with a local guide to help you prepare for a day of exploring the island of Oahu. Pick up times vary by hotel and will be automatically assigned when you input your information into our online booking platform.
Diamond Head Lookout
The first lookout we visit is an elevated view perched on the eastern side of Waikiki’s famous Diamond Head Volcano, This lookout grants us a great opportunity for pictures of the south eastern coastline of Oahu, with notable sights as far as Hanauma bay and Maui on a clear day. The location is more formally known as Amelia Earhart Lookout, known for where bystanders gathered to watch Earhart make her first solo aviation journey from Hawaii to North America.
Halona Blowhole
Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions that occurred from Oahu’s Koko Head crater formed the natural occurrence known as the Halona Blowhole. This lava tube extends into the ocean with a very narrow opening at the top, and when the surf is just right, water pressure builds up within the lava tube and erupts through the narrow opening creating a special Hawaiian Geyser for your viewing pleasure.
Makapuu Point
Witness Waimanalo’s dramatic sea cliffs as we turn into Oahu’s windward side as we begin our journey to the North Shore of Oahu. Look off into the azure blue waters of the bay and you will see Oahu’s famous Manana Island also known as Rabbit island due to its Rabbit like shape.
Hawaiian Coffee and Macadamia Nut Tastings
After a beautiful drive along Oahu’s eastern coastline, our next stop is a local shop that finds itself tucked away under aged Banyan Trees with macadamia nut and delicious Kona coffee tastings, along with very tempting Hawaiian chocolates amongst other treats.
Chinaman’s Hat and Kualoa Valley Mountain Range
Chinaman’s Hat, also known as Mokolii, is nestled right next to the Kualoa Valley Mountain range. This location is known for its dramatic landscape filmed in a number of Hollywood movies; most notably and fan favorite Jurassic Park. The island has earned the nickname Chinaman’s Hat from its resemblance to the straw hats that the Chinese immigrants wore when working Oahu’s sugar plantations during the early 1900’s.
North Shore Shrimp at Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp
Sit down on the North Shore and have a delicious shrimp plate at Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp! They have six different shrimp plates to eat! The most popular is the mouth-watering Spicy Garlic Shrimp and the Classic Butter Garlic Shrimp. Fumi’s also has Chicken Katsu if Spicy Shrimp isn’t your favorite! Veggie Noodles are available as the vegetarian option. So there will be something for everyone to eat! All Lunch Plates come with a side of rice and a slice of Pineapple. Bathrooms and Handwashing are accommodated as well. Please Bring Cash as this is the only “Cash Only” stop on the tour. We will remind you on the tour but try not to forget!
Tropical Fruit Stands
After lunch we make a stop at North Shore tropical fruit stands, which offers ice cold coconuts to drink from, fresh mangos, and other tropical treats.
North Shore Sunset Beach
A change of pace from the crowded beaches of Waikiki, The famous Sunset Beach on the North Shore offers tranquility and is the epitome of a beautiful Hawaiian Beach. However don’t let the summer months fool you, during the winter months, swells of 30 to 40 feet can be seen from the safe confines of shore.
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and Snorkeling at Turtle beach
Honu is the Hawaiian name for our beloved Green Sea Turtles. Our Honu are very Hawaiian in that they are native animals and love to lay on the sand and bask under the warm sun. We take you to Turtle Beach where we spend 60 to 90 minutes looking around for Sea Turtles and enjoying the golden sand! A certified Lifeguard will be on duty. Our Lifeguards are trained and will make sure you are safe! We will also provide snorkeling gear so guests can go for a swim and hopefully snorkel alongside a Green Sea Turtle as well. Snorkel Gear Rental is included in the price of the tour. Please alert your guests to bring sunscreen and a towel. (Snorkels are not necessary to see turtles as they can be visible from the beach.) Changing Rooms and Showers are also at the beach.
Lastly it is important to know that while we can swim with the turtles and appreciate them from a distance, we can not touch, pet, feed, tease, or harass them and we must try to keep 10 feet away from them so they feel comfortable. We want our Honu to keep coming to their turtle sanctuary, so it is very important to show respect and Aloha when we go into their habitat!
Dole Pineapple Plantation
A historic pineapple plantation home to pineapple magnets, pineapple t-shirts, pineapple keychains and most importantly pineapple ice cream aka Dole Whip!! A great way to end the day and get some pineapple themed souvenirs for your friends and family back home.
Drive-by to Kahala, Sandy Beach, Waimanalo, View of Koolau Mountains and North Shore Beaches.
Waikiki Return (Approximately 4:00pm to 4:30pm – depending on the traffic.)