The 8 Best USA Temple Tours

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

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

This nine-hour Oahu tour circles the island from Waikiki in a semi-private, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, turtles, and Dole Plantation, with Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and a North Shore lunch stop. Guides such as RJ, Charlie, Rocky, and Ian are known for lively local storytelling.

“Cool and great. Tour guide is very knowledgeable about this tour and areas. Will go back soon with my family”

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

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

Start with Waikiki pickup around 7 a.m. and circle Oahu with local guides such as Rob, Benny, Anthony, Justin, and Snyder. You’ll visit coastal viewpoints, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, a North Shore shrimp stop, Tropical Farms, and Dole Plantation. The paved walk to the waterfall is about three-quarters of a mile, and swimming is allowed when conditions permit.

“Really great tour around the island with great views and you get to take a dip into the water at the base of Waimea waterfall (be ready, water is COLD). Life jackets were provided at the waterfall for free. Anthony was an amazing guide and gave us not only a historical guide Read more”

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

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

This full-day Oahu circle tour combines Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden and waterfall, Halona Blowhole, North Shore stops, Dole Plantation, and Honolulu landmarks. Captain Vince or Justin leads the trip in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, Hawaiian history, local words, and plenty of island stories. Lunch and optional add-ons cost extra.

“Captain Vince is engaging, knowledgeable, and aims to please! We had the best day and enjoyed ourselves immensely.”

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

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

Spend eight hours circling Oahu from Waikiki with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Chinaman’s Hat, Dole Plantation, and more. You’ll stop for shrimp, fruit, and photos, with guides such as Rocky, Jay, Kanamu, and Eddie bringing Hawaiian history and local stories to the drive.

“Eddie was so sweet and loves what he does! Such a cool way to see so much of the island!”

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

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

You’ll leave your Torrey-area lodging in a luxury off-road SUV and cross roughly 20 miles of remote Capitol Reef terrain with a private guide. Mel, also known as Melvin, is one guide associated with the tour. Expect the Temples of the Sun and Moon, Glass Mountain, geology and local history, water, snacks, and hotel pickup. Park entry costs extra.

“I was picked up on time and was given some options for how to tour Cathedral Valley, which I appreciated. It was not a cookie-cutter tour. We stopped a few times where I wanted to photograph a scene and I was able to take all the time I wanted at each location. The guide was knowledgeable about the geology and we had a great discussion. A fun trip.”

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

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

Travel around Oahu in a 15 or 25 passenger air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at Byodo-In Temple, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and several coastal viewpoints, with guides such as Tyler and Ian providing lively commentary. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and temple admission are included, but lunch is at your own expense.

“Tyler was our guide, he was very friendly, caring, and knowledgeable. We had the best tour, and lived every moment of it. Would recommend going on this tour to everybody. Loved all the different beaches and places that were picked out for this particular tour. Mahalo to Tyler.”

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7.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 in a private, heated and air-conditioned 4X4. Your guide, including Jason or Sam, explains the geology and local history while you visit Glass Mountain, the Temples of the Sun and Moon, Queen of the Wash, dinosaur bones, and ancient sea shells. The four-hour trip includes pickup, snacks, drinks, and park entry.

“This was a great way to see the Cathedral Valley, which is stunning and remote. We never would have seen or found this place on our own. Sam was a terrific guide! He is an excellent driver, great conversationalist and chock full of detailed information. He also went out of his way to return the binoculars we left behind. Thanks again, Sam!”

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8.Sedona: E-Bike Sunset Tour to 7 Sacred Pools and Stupa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $135Cheapest good one

Ride an e-bike from 2550 West State Route 89A to the Amitabha Stupa, Seven Sacred Pools trailhead, Cultural Park, and the Picture Tree near Cathedral Rock. Your English-speaking guide, including Noah on some outings, sets an easy sightseeing pace. The two-hour route ends with sunset color, though start times can shift by about an hour.

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