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Oahu Day Trips

We compared all 6 options — our verdict, the best price and who each one is really for.

4.2 6 experiences from US$ 654 Free cancellation on most experiences

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Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Koke'e Tour
Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Koke'e Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (90)14hThis 14-hour guided day trip from Oahu to Kauai includes interisland roundtrip airfare, airport transfers, a professional driver/guide with live narration, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day. You'll visit Waimea Canyon (nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific), walk a nature trail in Koke'e State Park, tour the Kauai Coffee Company, and see Spouting Horn where waves crash through lava rock. Lunch is on your own at Koke'e Lodge with a 10% discount; a $3 donation to the Koke'e Natural History Museum is included. Valid government-issued ID is required for domestic travel, and your booking name must match exactly.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit Kauai's Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park in a single day from Oahu—the tour includes interisland flights and ground transport, so you spend your time on the sights rather than coordinating logistics.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 675View ›
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.16 (63)12hA 12-hour day trip from Oahu to Hilo combines interisland roundtrip airfare, ground transport, a guided sightseeing tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a 45-minute helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, all in one booking. Your driver-guide narrates the route through Kilauea and Mauna Loa, both active volcanoes; lunch is included. The helicopter flies over recent volcanic activity and waterfalls (weather permitting). Kilauea last erupted in June 2023, with lava fountains reaching 50 feet high from vents in Halema'uma'u crater. A mandatory 45-minute safety briefing precedes the flight; weight restrictions apply for the helicopter due to FAA regulations.Is it for me?Book this if you want interisland airfare and ground transport bundled in one package; choose the helicopter add-on if you want an aerial view of the volcanoes rather than seeing them only from the ground.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 1,054View ›
Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Movie Sites & Waterfalls
Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Movie Sites & Waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 3.71 (55)16hThis all-inclusive day trip from Oahu to Kauai includes roundtrip interisland airfare, ground transport from Lihue Airport, a guided sightseeing tour and lunch. You'll visit Opaeka'a Falls, Hanalei Bay and Kilauea Point, stopping at the actual locations where Jurassic Park, The Descendants, Raiders of the Lost Ark and other films were shot. The guide narrates in English from an air-conditioned coach, and the itinerary runs 16 hours door-to-door.Is it for me?Book this if you want interisland flights and ground transport included in one package—you fly from Oahu to Kauai, get picked up at the airport, and spend the day on a narrated coach tour hitting movie filming locations.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 720View ›

Oahu Day Trips — what to know before booking

This guide compares 6 bookable options for Oahu Day Trips, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 654. The average rating is 4.2 out of 5, based on 1,114 traveler reviews.

Most options last half a day or longer. 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Oahu Day Trips cost?

Prices start at US$ 654. There are 6 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Oahu to Big Island: Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Waterfalls Day Trip is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.1 out of 5 across 597 reviews.

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