Oahu South Shore Convertible Tour: Dark Red Chrysler 300C

Miles of Empty Beach and a Lava Tube That Shoots Water High

A 5-hour private convertible tour of Oahu's south shore in a dark red Chrysler 300C, with hotel pickup and drop-off. You ride past Waimanalo Beach's 3 miles of mostly vacant sand, stop at Halona Blowhole where waves force water through a lava tube, walk on dried lava at Lanai Lookout, and see Iolani Palace, the only palace in America. The route is customized to your schedule and interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Waimanalo Beach Park15m
2. Iolani Palacepassing by
3. Halona Blowhole15m
4. Lanai Lookout15m

5-hour South Shore Convertible Tour

• Drive along Oahu's south shore beaches
• Visit Waimanalo Beach Park
• Pass by Iolani Palace
• Stop at Halona Blowhole
• Walk at Lanai Lookout
• View Diamond Head from lava cliff

The experience

What makes this tour different is the car itself: a four-door luxury convertible, the only one of its kind on the island, with enough legroom for four passengers and a driver. You book by vehicle, not by person, so the price stays the same whether one traveler rides or four fill the seats. The driver picks you up at your hotel and takes you where you want to go along the south shore, which means the route bends to your schedule and what you actually want to see.

The stops themselves are concrete. Waimanalo Beach Park stretches 3 miles and stays mostly empty, a stark contrast to Waikiki. Halona Blowhole is a lava tube where incoming waves shoot water sometimes 30 feet high. The small beach nearby appeared in "Here to Eternity" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." Lanai Lookout sits on a 60-foot lava flow cliff where you can walk on dried lava and see Diamond Head from a vantage point most visitors never reach. Iolani Palace, the only palace in America, was used as the 5-0 headquarters in the 1960s TV series.

The tour runs 5 hours total. Bottled water comes with the ride, and snorkeling equipment is available if you want it. Your driver speaks English and knows the route, so you get live commentary as you move between stops. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. If you're traveling with others, splitting the vehicle cost among four passengers makes the per-person rate competitive.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private tour in a four-door convertible.
• bottled water.
• driver and live guide in English.
• snorkeling equipment available to use.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hawaii Convertible Tours

Is this one for you?Your driver speaks English and narrates the route live, so you follow the commentary comfortably. The convertible seats up to four passengers, so traveling as a couple, a family of four, or a small group makes the per-person cost reasonable compared to a solo booking.

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Top questions

How does the booking work if I'm traveling with three other people?

Book for one traveler, which reserves the vehicle for your group. The price covers the car and driver for all four passengers, so you split the total cost among yourselves. The booking system doesn't recognize multiple passengers as separate entries, so always select 1 when you reserve.

What is Halona Blowhole and when does the water shoot up?

Halona Blowhole is a lava tube on the south shore where waves enter from below and force water up through the opening, sometimes reaching 30 feet high. The height and force depend on the wave conditions that day. Your driver will know the best time to stop and watch.

Can I customize the route, or is it fixed?

The route is fully customized to your schedule and interests. You tell the driver what you want to see and how long you want to spend at each stop, and the tour adapts to fit your preferences within the 5-hour window.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is available to use during the tour at no extra cost. You don't need to bring your own unless you prefer to use your personal gear.

Does the tour include entry fees to Iolani Palace or other attractions?

The tour includes the drive-by and exterior views of Iolani Palace and the other stops. Entry fees to any paid attractions are not included. Your driver can advise on hours and admission costs if you want to go inside.