The island of O’ahu is 597 square miles. That’s a lot of ground to cover on an O’ahu tour! But as big as O’ahu is, it’s not the largest island. The Big Island (Hawaii itself) is over 4000 square miles! O’ahu may not be the largest island, but it DOES have the largest population. Two-thirds […]
Do I HAVE to choose? Both islands are incredible in totally unique ways! Let’s look at what separates a Kauai tour from an O’ahu tour. What is O’ahu like? As home to the state capital Honolulu, O’ahu is the busiest of the islands. In fact, two-thirds of all Hawaiian residents live on this one island! […]
There is no vehicle road to drive to the top of Diamond Head on your O’ahu tour. But good news: you CAN get there if you bring your hiking boots! The steep trail from the parking area to the top takes about 45 minutes, and the view is worth every moment. From this great height, […]
The southern side of O’ahu is almost universally considered a must-see. Take an O’ahu self-guided driving tour to see why! Honolulu If you don’t believe me when I say the waters at Honolulu are perfect, then just ask its first inhabitants! Honolulu was initially settled over 800 years ago. This spot was chosen above all […]
Trust me, you can’t miss the beaches on an O’ahu tour! Whether you’re into surfing, sunbathing, or sea-turtle-watching, there’s a beach for you. Let’s take a look at some of the best beaches on O’ahu: As you can see, there are PLENTY of beaches to choose from. How do you pick? When you follow the […]
Should you take an O’ahu tour, or drive around Maui instead? Here’s what makes each of them unique… and why you should consider going to both! What’s on O’ahu? If you’re a big city person, you might prefer to tour O’ahu. It’s home to Honolulu, Hawaii’s state capital and massive trading port. Check out magnificent […]
A self-guided driving tour is the number-one way to explore all the best landmarks on O’ahu at your own pace. This O’ahu tour gives turn-by-turn directions that follow a comprehensive route along the south shore, and tells you all about Hawaii’s amazing history along the way. It’s like having a personal tour guide in your […]
Luckily, the weather will be pretty similar no matter when you take your O’ahu tour! Hawaii sits in a tropical latitude, so it doesn’t experience seasons with the same intensity as the rest of the U.S. It’s generally warm and sunny all year round. By far the most popular time to visit in the summer. […]
When it comes to island hopping on your O’ahu tour, you’re going to travel by air! From Honolulu, you can find airlines that travel to all six of the major Hawaiian islands. Interisland flights are frequent, with multiple departures every hour. From O’ahu to Maui, the journey takes no longer than 35 minutes in the […]
Counting from the Big Island, O’ahu is the fifth of Hawaii’s eight major islands, located smack dab in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It’s not the largest island, and it’s not the closest to the mainland. But it IS the most popular–– and populated–– island of them all. Why? O’ahu is home to Honolulu, […]
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