O’ahu, Hawai’i’s third largest island, has a rich cultural history, stunning beaches and pristine tropical landscapes. Honolulu, Hawai’i’s capital, and the naval base of Pearl Harbor are located here. Iconic Waikiki beach overlooks Diamond Head crater, and has a buzzing nightlife, as well as plenty of dining and shopping spots. Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” O’ahu certainly lives up to its name. It is home to the majority of Hawai’i’s diverse population, a fusion of East and West cultures rooted in the values and traditions of the Native Hawaiian people. It’s this fundamental contrast between the ancient and the modern that makes discovering O’ahu — from bustling city life to laidback surf towns — so enjoyable.
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The Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers beach side accommodations in Honolulu boasting views of the the famous Waikiki Beach and volcanic crater, Diamond Head. Just steps away you will find an array of cultural cuisine, luxury shopping brands and vibrant nightlife.
From Waialua to Waimanolo, farmland is nearly as abundant on O’ahu as its beaches. The contemporary idea of “eating Hawai’i” is actually grounded in the Native Hawaiian roots, and there are many ways you can experience it yourself.
Ko Hana Rum Distillery
Nearly a thousand year ago, the first Polynesians set sail for the Hawaiian Islands using only the stars for navigation. Among the canoe plants they brought with them, were also select varieties of Ko-Sugarcane. The Ko plants were the progenitors of the remaining heirloom varietals of native Hawaiian sugarcane in existence today. Join us at the Ko Hana Distillery to wander through the garden of native Hawaiian sugar canes and learn their history. Stand in front of the custom rum still to lean how native Hawaiian sugar cane is distilled into one of the finest Agricole rums in the world. Visit the resting warehouse where all of Ko Hana rums aged stock lives and talk story on the process that matures this unique rum. Finish off at the tasting bar.
Diamond Head Hike
North Shore Tour
Deep Sea Fishing
Dolphin Adventure
Whale Watching
Surf Lesson
Kualoa Ranch
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites
Polynesian Cultural Center
Lounging on Beach and at the Pool
Kapolei Golf Tournament
Still not sure where to go after the Main Trip?! Check out the other Island Excursions.