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Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour
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Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour

By Oahu Photography Tours
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See Oahu’s beaches, mountain ranges, and blue skies through your camera lens on this island photography tour. Perfect for visitors who want to see top sights while honing photography skills. Don’t worry about missing out on Oahu’s well-known and hidden spots and leave the driving and logistics to your guide.
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Ages 0-99, max of 7 per group
Duration: 5h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Photography tour of Oahu with stops in Hanauma Bay and Waimanalo
  • Focus your lens on Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Waimanalo and more
  • Learn photography techniques and bring home beautiful keepsakes
  • Hassle-free round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels

  • Local, photographer guide and driver
  • Pick-up and drop-off at select area hotels
  • Air-conditioned minivan transport
  • Entry/Admission - Oahu
What's not included
  • Food and drinks

Begin the day with a hotel pickup and then head to Tantalus Lookout, where you go over your camera’s features and get your bearings with panoramic views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. Next, stop at the Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout for some Hawaiian history and views of Oahu’s Windward Coast. Then it’s on to the Windward side of the island to see the Ko’olau Mountains up close, and get your toes in the sand at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park. Stop to admire the natural beauty here and then it’s time for lunch (own expense) at Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack, where you can taste authentic Hawaiian dishes, such as fresh fish and kalua pork. Continue on to Makapu’u Beach Lookout and Sandy Beach to see giant waves, and finally stop at Hanauma Bay, a protected marine life conservation area known for its colorful coral reefs, before returning to your hotel.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • You must contact us to verify your pickup time and location.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Pier 2 Cruise Terminal, 521 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
      • Pier 10, Honolulu Harbor Fishery Management Area, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
      Additional pickup options
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
      • 151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
      • Don Ho Street, Don Ho St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18030P3

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Involves a small amount of walking
        • Operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18030P3

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        • Oahu Photography Tours
          2,264
          Honolulu, United States
          Joined in December 2011
        • 272thelmag
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best way to see and enjoy the Island
          Great circle Island tour. I saw some great scenery and learned a lot about the Island. Emily was an amazing tour guide and made sure we had lots of photos of the day. Much better than renting a car and driving around the island on our own. We saw so much more and it was an excellent experience. Really enjoyed this day!
          Written 21 November 2024
        • Rodney S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Once again, OTP does not disappoint
          Today was my second excursion with OPT in two years, and it was fantastic! Our guide, Andrew, was really friendly and very knowledgeable about the island. He gave us a number of cool photo tips and took us to spots that most tourists don't know about. Between the various shorelines, the flora, and the wildlife, we came away with some amazing pics. Andrew also stopped at great local places for us to eat at throughout the day. As you can see, I gave OPT 5 stars for this tour, "Complete Island Adventure with Sunrise," but if I could have, I'd have given them 10. Thanks again Oahu Photography Tours and Andrew for an absolutely stellar experience.
          Written 12 November 2024
        • Ms Debbie C
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wow ... book this tour!
          We had such a great time on our tour we booked a second one with the same company. Such a small intimate group with amazing photos at the end. No trying to upsell or take you to places where you had to spend lots of money. Just an amazing tour of different parts of the island. Mac our guide was very good with making sure each guest felt special and taken care of. We had several different adventure levels including someone who couldn't walk far. He always helped her in and out of the bus, dropped her off closer to the sites but then didn't neglect the other guests and allowed us our full experience. Mac was personable and kind, he even waited with us and helped our uber driver find us. I can't wait to do another tour next time we are back!!!!
          Written 7 November 2024
        • Escape06079853283
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour!
          Our guide, Curt, was great! Very knowledgeable with Hawaiian culture, courteous, friendly. He took us to all the iconic photo spots throughout the island.
          Written 2 November 2024
        • 649EricT
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Mac's got ur back photo tour!
          We started out at Sandy Beach where I was able to capture a great sunrise images on a beach that included lava rocks which created awesome images. Mac was our guide. If allowed request Mac as your guide. He was awesome with information on the local area that wasn't included on the tour. He brunched at a local rest/store that had awesome breakfast sandwiches. Before you know it the day is done and you will have captured tons of images. Best stop was the Kona coffee shop.
          Written 29 October 2024
        • Dreamer706679
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Trip!
          Trip was great! Mac our tour guide was the best!!!! Had a great time! Food was just the right amount. Views were amazing at all the locations
          Written 28 October 2024
        • pakman2525
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Magic Day! Highly recommend Mac 🤙
          Highly recommend the Complete Island and Sunrise Photography Experience. We were fortunate enough to have Mac as our guide, who took us to many great locations all over the island. He provided great tips and ideas on what things to shoot, ideas for composition and took a good deal of shots himself of us at a number of the sites which were provided to all at the end of the day. The day was well structured and paced with an early start to get the sunrise, stops for breakfast, comfort and lunch throughout the day. Mac was not only a knowledgable guide, who imparted a lot of interesting Hawaiian information, his stories and interactions kept us entertained all day. One thing to note, this tour suits all skill levels, you only need a camera or a phone to get stunning shots. Will definitely undertake another tour with this company when we come back to Hawaii.
          Written 15 October 2024
        • Taruna J
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Must do in Oahu
          Fantastic tour all around! We were lucky with the weather, saw an incredible sunrise and some beautiful sport around Oahu. Kurt was an amazing guide, kind, patient and shared some photography tips and tricks too. Highly recommend
          Written 13 October 2024
        • 774ashap
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tske this tour
          Excellent tour, gret way to see the island and try different foods. Great sightseeing stops along the island. Emily was kind and entertaining throughout the tour
          Written 9 October 2024
        • Marcia L
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic tour! Mac showed us so many beautiful and interesting sites. He was very knowledgeable and informative.
          Beautiful scenery, interesting sites, and very informative. Mac is a great tour guide and so helpful. We highly recommend this tour.
          Written 26 September 2024
        • 78AndreaG78
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great day and come hungry!
          Our tour guide Mac is a great guide that gave us a lot of good information and made the tour fun. There was 7 of us in our group so was a really good manageable size. There was plenty of all of the foods on the tour for everyone to try. I have seen a lot of the sights on Oahu already so i appreciate on this tour was able to see some sights I have not seen before. My favorite was an overlook (I have forgotten the name of the park) that was like walking in a wind tunnel. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Mac. He went above and beyond to make our tour day seamless.
          Written 8 September 2024
        • K4839ETtrevors
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Well worth the trip
          Our tour guide was an excellent and knowledgeable. The food was great and the sights were definitely remarkable. I do not think I would have been able to find these locations on my own.
          Written 6 September 2024
        • jacmarie3
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun night exploring the night sky and doing art
          We had the best time with Mac! He was personable and showed us all a great time! The tour was fun and the art we did was awesome! Make this part of your plans you won’t regret it!
          Written 6 September 2024
        • UCLABruin84-87
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fabulous Photos and Fun
          This photoshoot was one of the highlights of our trip to Oahu. You don’t need to be a skilled photographer to enjoy this tour. Kurt, our guide, was fabulous. The meet up at the hotel lobby was a breeze. Then we took off in the darkness on a mission to reach Sandy Beach before the sun rose. Kurt was helpful and took time with each person on the tour to give them tips based on their level of photography skill and equipment. I also learned many things about an iPhone that had nothing to do with taking a photo. The spots we visited allowed us to take lots of different shots and see some beautiful scenery. I have never done a photo tour before, but this experience makes we many to keep an eye out for future photo tours in other travel locations. And, I can’t forget the warm, fresh and yummy malasada at the end of the tour. A sweet way to end a fun experience.
          Written 29 August 2024
        • 153laviniaz
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommended!
          Hi we are two Aussie couples that wanted to explore this beautiful island, and what better way than tour and sunrise experience hosted by Mac! Highly recommend this tour, with friendly advice and great location to visit. Mac is a friendly guy and communicates well with his knowledge and experience with the areas. A hole in one with satisfaction from both of us! Regards Matt and Lavinia Zammit
          Written 5 August 2024
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        John W
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2022
        Kurt, our tour guide, led the four of us (a family, and myself) to new places I'd never been before, as well as a few I had been. Every location had great views and Kurt's knowledge and enthusiasm helped us all take better pictures than we had before. I had a great time discovering new places around O'ahu, an island I thought I knew. I recommend this tour to show you new things about the island, and if not, then new things about how to look at the scenery and compose pictures in a new way.
        Written 27 December 2022
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        We are happy to know that we could make your tour delightful. We look forward to showing you more of the island next time you are in town.
        Written 6 November 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Aicha G
        Mount Rainier, MD4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2020 • Family
        Alex is a wealth of knowledge. We went on the tour yesterday on November 2nd, 2020 for my daughter’s 8th birthday. It exceeded my expectations. For a family who loves to pose, we really appreciated his extensive photography knowledge. The sightseeing was beautiful and the food delicious. This tour was our favorite part of the trip.
        Written 3 November 2020
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        Thank you so much for taking time to write a review for us! It's glad we were able to get you out of the hustle and bustle of the city and show you what the island really has to offer.
        Written 27 September 2023
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        Toe Knee
        Palm Desert, CA23 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Couples
        We had Mac as our photographer tour guide for the day. He did an amazing job from on time pick up and taking over 210 photos for the group. And even more impressive, we got all the photos he took on his Canon mirrorless camera on our phones before he dropped us off. He even showed my wife some photography tricks on her iPhone. Overall we had a fantastic day and took may spectacular scenic pictures. Ask for Mac, you will have a great tour!
        Written 4 April 2024
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        Jeremy S
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022 • Friends
        Our guide Kole was the best you could ask for. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and when faced with some daunting circumstances on the tour, handled everything quickly and professionally. The tour’s stops never felt rushed, and Kole’s expertise on history, ecology, and photography was exemplary. Views were spectacular, of course — pictured is a section off to one side of the Halona Blow Hole. If you take this particular tour, a light jacket or windbreaker would probably be a good idea due to the wind at the Halona Blow Hole and Makapu’u Lookout.
        Written 19 May 2022
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        Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are glad that we were able to make your tour memorable. Other travelers will appreciate your review, thank you.
        Written 19 October 2023
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        Chris T
        Sydney, Australia1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022
        We would highly recommend this trip. We saw some off the beaten tracks places as well as the well known photo ops. Our guide (Kurt) went out of his way to provide a great experience and was generous with his knowledge and understanding of the photography process.
        Written 22 November 2022
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        We are glad that we were able to make your tour memorable. Your valuable feedback will be helpful for other travelers.
        Written 3 November 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Linda G
        Cadiz, KY1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2024 • Solo
        My first trip to Oahu was in 1969, where I met up with my husband for his R&R from the battlefields of Vietnam. I took our 18 month old daughter with me so that she could be with her daddy for those five days, days of precious memories. My husband died 12 yrs ago. This trip in March was for me to be in those precious places once again. I carried with me the photos from 1969. I gave myself the Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photography Tour for Valentines Day 2024, with the hope of capturing new pictures of precious memories, me there again, holding those precious pictures of those days long ago. My guide for my early morning tour was Mr Malcolm Strickland, Mac. He went out of his way to help me realize my hopes and dreams! Professional, skilled, considerate, thoughtful, there are not enough good words to use for my experience that day that Mac took me around the island of Oahu to photograph the Beautiful Colors of Hawaii, in those special places photographed in 1969. I'm grateful to Mac and to Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Tours. Thank you, sincerely. Linda G. , KY
        Written 2 April 2024
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        Nokie N
        Atascadero, CA1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2021
        Booking was very easy on their website. Email information was accurate and driver Kurt was an amazing person to show the wonderful spots of Oahu. He was very considerate with any concerns that came up on the trip and was able to adjust accordingly. I would highly recommend any of their photography tours.
        Written 8 August 2021
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        Thank you so much for leaving this review. Hope to see you again.
        Written 5 October 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Journey71344
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We were taken to several breathtaking lookout points and a beautiful beach, places we had not seen before even though we had visited Oahu before. Andrew was a great and personable guide who made our tour informative and enjoyable. With a lunch stop (we had delicious coconut shrimps,) the tour was excellent and highly recommended for photographers of all ages and skills.
        Written 4 March 2024
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        Shecanbuild
        O'Fallon, MO10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Kurt and Clarence were amazing. Super fun, chill guys. Great vibe. We did this tour our first day and it was perfect. So many photo ops and beautiful spots. Kurt shows you some tricks on how to best use your iPhone to capture the best photos. Couldn’t recommend this tour more!
        Written 21 March 2022
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        We are obliged to know that you had a great experience with us on this trip. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
        Written 17 October 2023
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        Mindy Y
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I had a fantastic experience with this tour. Our tour guide was very friendly, informative and humorous. He took us to many spectacular views and special places including the most windy point of Oahu. He took many pictures of us and shared the pictures with us at the end. He even showed us some photography tricks on iPhone. I had a wonderful day with the tour guide and the group. I highly recommend this tour.
        Written 26 April 2024
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