Beautiful Hawaii Photography Tour
Tour Highlights
See Oʻahu the way photographers dream of it, lava cliffs, rolling surf, emerald mountains, and beaches so bright they feel illuminated from within. With a local photo expert leading the way, every stop becomes a chance to create the kind of images people swear must be postcards.
- Shoot from exclusive local lookouts with sweeping views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, and Oʻahu’s volcanic backbones.
- Capture wave drama and cinematic coastlines at spots like Lanai Lookout, Halona Blowhole, and Sandy Beach.
- Wander postcard-perfect beaches at Makapuʻu and Waimanalo, where turquoise water and white sand practically compose the shot for you.
- Learn pro techniques hands-on as your guide helps refine your angles, settings, and storytelling through the lens.
- End the day above Honolulu’s golden skyline, photographing the island’s soft sunset light from Tantalus Lookout.
Quick Local Tip: At Lanai Lookout, don’t just shoot from the railing, instead angle your lens slightly southwest toward the lava shelf coastline. The diagonal lines of the rock, the crashing swell, and the morning side-light create one of the island’s cleanest natural leading-lines compositions. Most visitors miss it because they only point straight out to sea.
What to Expect
Travel Oʻahu's scenic southeastern coastline with a small group and a photography guide who helps you capture the island's most iconic landscapes. Throughout the day, you'll receive tips on composition, camera settings, and lighting while visiting dramatic lookouts, volcanic cliffs, white sand beaches, and panoramic viewpoints.
Photograph Diamond Head from above, capture the crashing waves at Halona Blowhole and Sandy Beach, and frame the turquoise waters of Waimānalo Bay and Makapuʻu Lookout. Midday, stop for lunch at a favorite local eatery before enjoying a classic Leonard's malasada.
The tour continues to the historic Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, where breathtaking Koʻolau Mountain views are matched by stories of King Kamehameha's unification of Oʻahu. Your final stop at Tantalus Lookout offers sweeping views over Honolulu, providing one last opportunity to capture the island from above before returning to Waikīkī.
Included
- Local photography guide with expert knowledge of Oahu’s landscapes
- Assistance with camera settings, composition, and framing
- Free tripod use
- Free Wi-Fi in vehicle
- Rain gear (if needed)
- One malasada from Leonard’s Bakery
- Private tour upgrade available (max 14 guests)
Sites You May Visit
- Waikiki Lookout – Honolulu Skyline & Diamond Head Crater
- Lanai Lookout – Dramatic cliffs and whale-watching potential
- Halona Blowhole – Iconic lava tube and ocean spray views
- Sandy Beach Lookout – Powerful waves and surf action
- Makapuʻu Lookout – Rugged sea cliffs and distant islets
- Waimanalo Bay – White sand beach with turquoise waters
- Ono Steaks & Shrimp Shack – Local lunch stop (food not included)
- Leonard’s Bakery – Malasada treat (included)
- Pali Lookout – Historic battleground with valley views
- Tantalus Lookout – Cityscape from a tropical mountain ridge
Duration
5.5 hoursAddress
We pick you up at your hotel in Waikiki. If your hotel is outside of Waikiki, which is from the Ala Moana Hotel to the end of Kalakaua, we ask you to make your way to the paid parking area of the Honolulu Zoo.
Cancellation Policy
To receive a full refund you must contact us within 48 hours of your tour. Any time after that we will charge a $25 cancellation fee per person and it will take up to two weeks to refund the remaining balance, but we will work with you to reschedule. If you do not cancel by closing hours (5:30 HST) of the day before your tour no refund will be given.