Go Oahu Card: price, atractions, how to use it...

As the main island of the Hawaiian archipelago, this is a fantastic destination for a vacation alone, with family or friends; thanks to its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and diverse attractions, there are plenty of things to see and do on Oahu!

The Oahu Go Card is ideal for travelers looking to keep their vacation on budget and help them save big when visiting the island's top attractions. Here's everything you need to know and know about this tourist card, so you can determine for yourself whether or not it's worth investing a few euros to purchase it.

With a purchase price starting at 80€ per adult traveler, one of the most interesting aspects of this Oahu Go Card tourist pass is the flexibility in terms of plans and availability. For example, it includes in its catalog passes ranging from one day to 7 days in Oahu.

Here is an explanation of the prices offered by the company so you can set your budget.

• 1 day pass: Approximately 80€ per adult and 75€ for children between 3 and 12 years old.
• 2 day pass: Approximately 138€ per adult and 118€ for children between 3 and 12 years old.
• 3-day pass: Approximately €205 per adult and €172 for children between 3 and 12 years old. This pass includes an additional premium experience.
• 4-day pass: Approximately €278 per adult and €230 for children between 3 and 12 years old. This pass includes an additional premium experience.
• 5-day pass: Approximately €298 per adult and about €255 for children between 3 and 12 years old. This pass includes an additional premium experience.
• 7-day pass: Approximately 340€ per adult and 280€ for children between 3 and 12 years old. An additional premium experience is included with this pass.

Important: You do not need to use the pass in consecutive days after its activation; the pass is valid for 14 days in which you can use all the days purchased consecutively or leaving days in between when you decide not to use the tourist pass.

This is one of the easiest tourist passes to use, since you only need to purchase the product in a virtual shopping cart and activate it with your visit to the first attraction included in the list.

At the time of purchase you must choose the pass that best suits your itinerary, starting with the one-day passes and ending with the 7-day passes.

You will need to have the mobile app of the company offering the service on your phone, in this case the Go City mobile app. This is why I recommend my traveler friends to make their pass purchase days before their trip and make sure everything is working properly, in case you may experience network connection issues after your arrival in Hawaii.

How to receive your pass:

Once you make the purchase of your pass on the Hellotickets website you will receive a confirmation email to the email address you entered during the purchase.

This email contains the detailed explanation on how to download the Go City application and activate the pass you have purchased.

As you'll soon realize, this tourist pass is one of the most comprehensive options you'll find in Hawaii. I present in detail the facilities that the pass provides to travelers who decide to purchase it.

Tours and excursions

Possibly the most interesting part of the pass are the experiences in the form of tours and excursions that are included. Below, you can see a list of the most interesting ones.

• One-day tour of Oahu
• Hike to Diamond Head Crater
• Dole Plantation Tour and Train Ride
• Snorkeling adventure at Hanauma Bay (One of the best snorkeling spots on Oahu)
• Honolulu City Shopping Tour
• Sunset excursion on the Makani catamaran.
• Excursion to Makapuu Lighthouse.
• Tour to Pearl Harbor.

Museums

The pass also includes interesting museums listed below:

• Battleship Missouri Memorial
• Bishop's Museum
• Honolulu Museum of Art
• Lyon Arboretum
• Pacific Aviation Museum

Cultural and historical attractions

Notable cultural attractions you can visit with the tourist card include:

• Byodo-In Temple
• Iolani Palace
• Polynesian Cultural Center
• Queen Emma Summer Palace
• USS Arizona Memorial.

Other Activities

Other complimentary activities on your Oahu Go Card include:

• Paddle surfing at Ala Moana Beach.
• Snorkeling on the North Shore of Oahu.
• Kayaking in Oahu

Equipment at Waikiki Beach

Considered one of the best beaches on Oahu during your visit to Hawaii you are sure to spend a few hours at Waikiki. This pass includes the rental of different equipment such as:

• Boogie board for 3 hours.
• Fins for 3 hours.
• Umbrella for 3 hours.
• Sun lounger for 3 hours.
• Surfboard for 1.5 hours.

Premium Attractions

Travelers purchasing 3-day passes and up will have access to one premium attraction/experience from the following list.

• Dolphin encounter at Sea Life Park.
• Enjoy traditional dances and buffet at Germaine's Luau.
• Visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center
• Full day pass to the Kualoa Experience and dinner with the Legends of Kualoa show.
• Jeep Wrangler rental.

It is very worthwhile to purchase the Oahu Go card on almost any visit to Hawaii because of the many attractions included and the flexibility to visit them. If you want a multi-day card, you don't have to use it on consecutive days, so if you want to alternate days of sightseeing with days of relaxation and spa at the hotel, it's totally possible!

Another great advantage is the possibility of saving money. If you organize your itinerary correctly to visit at least 3 attractions per day you can secure savings of approximately 50% compared to buying each attraction individually.

It is also useful if you visit Oahu with family and friends, because even if you buy the card as a group, each member gets an individual pass and the group can split up to visit different attractions or do different activities.

I do not recommend purchasing the Oahu Go tourist pass if your Hawaii travel itinerary does not allow you to do the most prominent tourist activities.

People visiting the islands for business, work or a one-time event may find themselves short of time to organize additional excursions, which is why it is not convenient to pay for a full tourist pass that they will not end up taking advantage of.

For people with a reduced itinerary, the recommendation is to select a few activities based on their tastes and interests.

Fortunately, Oahu is a destination highly focused on tourism, which is why alternatives abound; from surfing lessons, Luau shows, gastronomic tours or helicopter tours, there is plenty to enjoy in this tropical paradise.

Although Oahu once had other tourist passes such as the Honolulu iVenture or Economic Maui Pass, most of them have been eliminated, leaving the Oahu Go Pass as the best alternative for the traveler visiting the city to enjoy sightseeing.

Here is another very interesting pass that could allow you to save on your trip in case you don't want to buy the Oahu Go.

Passport to Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor is among the most important sites in U.S. history during World War II, so a visit to the facility is a must on any tour of the city.

The Pearl Harbor Passport can only be purchased at the complex's visitor center and offers travelers discounted prices to visit the site's main attractions such as the ships, the two museums and the memorial.

If you have already decided to purchase the Oahu Go Tourist Pass, there are a number of tips you can do to have the best possible experience during your visit to this tropical paradise.

Check the attractions that require reservations

Keep in mind that some attractions included in your tourist pass may require reservations, so when organizing your visit, keep in mind what they are and when you will visit them.

This aspect is of vital importance if you are going to be in the islands during peak tourist seasons, such as winter, and you are going to do activities with your family or a group of friends. Advance reservations will ensure a place for each member of the group.

Visit 3 attractions per day

The best way to get the most out of your tourist card is to organize your itinerary to make the most of every minute; no matter what type of pass you decide to purchase, whether your visit includes 5 days or 10 days on Oahu, organize your travel plan to visit about three attractions each day.

Pay attention to premium experiences

The Oahu Go Tourist Pass offers special premium experiences to all those users who purchase passes of 3 days or more.

Although the list includes about 5 different experiences, keep in mind that each traveler is only entitled to choose one experience from the list to do at any time during their trip.

To buy the card, take advantage of the offers

Some portals such as Hellotickets can get better deals with the companies that organize these types of products, resulting in small discounts that you as a user can take advantage of.

The Oahu Go Card is one of those products that you will be able to acquire at a reduced price when you buy it on this website. The discount becomes more noticeable if you purchase multi-day packages for several people.

Check the hours of use

The Go Oahu pass has a regulated schedule of use that goes from 09:00h in the morning until 18:30h in the afternoon. Unless the activity you want to do indicates a night schedule, for most of the included attractions you will not be able to use the pass outside these hours.

If you have any doubts about a specific attraction or activity, I recommend that you consult directly with the customer service team days before your trip and once you have purchased the pass.