8 Temple Tours in USA Worth Flying For

1.Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,450 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Spend about nine hours circling Oahu from Waikiki with a local guide. See Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, turtles, and Dole Plantation, with Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and North Shore garlic shrimp along the way. Guides have included RJ, Charlie, Rocky, Ian, and Bill.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Go Hawaii Tours! Our driver Bill was exceptional - not only was he a safe and skilled driver, but he was incredibly knowledgeable about the island's history, culture, and hidden gems. Bill made our tour both educational and entertaining, sharing fascinating insights about local landmarks, traditions, and the best spots to visit. His passion for Hawaii really showed, and it made our experience so much more meaningful than just a typical sightseeing trip. The tour was well-organized, and Bill's expertise and friendly personality made it feel like we were exploring the island with a knowledgeable local friend rather than just…”

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2.Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Best value

Ride around Oahu with a guide such as Anna, Tyrone, Nikki, or Justin, stopping at Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and more. Waikiki pickup, lunch, free snorkel gear, and a whole pineapple are included.

“Absolutely beautiful day exploring the island as a solo traveler. My guide Tyrone was a dream. So fun and extremely knowledgeable of the island. A must do!”

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3.Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · from $140

Spend about 8 to 10 hours circling Oahu with a local guide such as Rob, Benny, or Snyder. Visit Byodo-In Temple, walk to Waimea Falls for a possible swim, stop at coastal lookouts, and sample island treats. Waikiki pickup, admissions, and lunch are included, though lunch details should be confirmed.

“The bus driver was informational about the islands history and culture engaging and often entertaining”

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4.Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Oahu from Waikiki in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi. Visit Byodo-In Temple and Waimea Waterfall, stop at Halona, Dole Plantation, and Chinaman’s Hat, and learn island history from Captain Vince or Justin.

“Captain Vincent provided us the best overview of the island for our first day! He was prompt with our hotel pick up time and started the tour early to stay ahead of the other tours! Perfection! We learned so much history and many Hawaiian words and phrases in a short amount of time. The stops were wonderful and he explained the pass bys thoroughly. We highly recommend a tour with Captain Vince.”

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5.Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 8 hours · from $177

Spend a full day circling Oahu from Waikiki with an English-speaking guide such as Rocky, Jay, Art, or Kanamu. See Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, Sunset Beach, Chinaman’s Hat, the North Shore, and Dole Plantation, with local food stops and round-trip transport included.

“Absolutely amazing! So glad we decided to take this tour as a family! It was very informative and Rocky was fabulous! Swimming with Turtles was the highlight of my experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing the best sights of Oahu.”

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6.Torrey: Capitol Reef Temples of the Sun & Moon Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 4 hours · from $260

Ride from your Torrey-area lodging in a private luxury off-road SUV with guide Mel or Meridian. Cross remote Cathedral Valley terrain to Glass Mountain and the Temples of the Sun and Moon, with geology, history, photo stops, water, and snacks along the way.

“Mel created an unforgettable experience for us on our tour. He is extremely knowledgeable and helped us appreciate the spectacular sights even more.”

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7.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 7 hours · from $139

Spend seven hours circling Oahu in an air-conditioned 15 or 25 passenger vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Byodo-In Temple, stop at coastal lookouts, sample macadamia products, and explore Haleiwa and Dole Plantation. Guides Tyler and Ian have earned especially warm praise.

“The trip was good. However, the driver/tour guide talked very loudly and we were sitting right under the speaker in the last row of the van. We asked him to lower the volume of his mic, but he did not want to do it. It was quite annoying.”

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8.Cathedral Valley 4X4 Tour, Temples of the Sun and Moon 4 Hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours

Ride from Torrey into remote Cathedral Valley with Jason or Sam at the wheel. This private four-hour tour includes Glass Mountain, the Temples of the Sun and Moon, Queen of the Wash, dinosaur bones, ancient shells, snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“Enjoyed the tour and getting a chance to see many of the rock formations up close”

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