Oahu Off the Beaten Path Sacred Sites Small-Group Tour from Honolulu

Waimanalo, US
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Highlights

  • Discover ancient Hawaiian sacred grounds
  • Experience the history and culture of Polynesia
  • Knowledgeable guide with local insights
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit 5-6 historical, spiritual, and sacred sites

Meeting Point

Travelers meet tour guide at 9am in front of the big banyan tree at the entrance of Honolulu Zoo

Meeting point

151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 , United States

End point

End Point

Travelers meet tour guide at 9am in front of the big banyan tree at the entrance of Honolulu Zoo

Meeting point

151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Makapu‘U Point

One of the most beautiful lookouts on Oahu, Makapu'u means 'bulging eye' in Hawaiian, named after a Tahitian god that lived in a cave in the area and possessed eight bright eyes.

Duration 15 minutes
2

Kaka'ako Waterfront Park

Kakaʻako Waterfront Park, also known as "Point Panic Park", is a public park in Kakaʻako, south of downtown Honolulu with a beautiful spiral of Whales Chamber

Duration 20 minutes
3

Byodo-In Temple

Located at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. It was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. This temple on O'ahu is a smaller-scale replica of the over 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple, a United Nations World Heritage Site in Uji, Japan.

Duration 25 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Ulupo Heiau State Monument

This is an ancient site associated in legend with the menehune, but later with high chiefs of Oʻahu, such as Kakuhihewa in the 15th century and Kualiʻi in the late 17th century.

Duration 15 minutes
5

He'eia State Park

On this windward side of Oʻahu you will earn the history of He'eia State Park, known as Keʻalohi Point, and the significant changes over the course of its storied history. This place is home to a number of indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants.You will see the oldest fish pond on Oahu, and learn about its significance.

Duration 20 minutes
6

Kahi Hali'a Aloha

The place of loving remembrance this is a memorial designed by the lineal descendants to accommodate Hawaiian ancestral remains. The Memorial is the first of its kind to offer permanent and dignified protection to generations of Hawaiian ancestral remains.

Duration 20 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Dress code is smart casual
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    Minimum age is 18 years
Provided by Spiritual Tours Hawaii

What our experts say

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    Try to wear comfortable shoes
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    Visit nearby Kaka'ako for street art
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    Grab lunch at a local food truck
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    Consider visiting Byodo-In Temple
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    Check the weather for best views

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