Private Honolulu Sunset and Light-Painting Night Photo Tour

Overview

The private Honolulu light painting tour by Oahu Photography Tours is a 4-hour evening outing pairing a sea-cliff sunset with guided light-painting and star photos on East Oahu, from $400 for up to 3 guests. It suits families who want playful night photos taken for them. The drawbacks are cost for pairs and a weather-dependent sky.

Highlights

• Private pricing: $400 for up to 3 guests, $600 for up to 5, $800 for up to 7; the group version is $100 per adult on Tuesdays and Thursdays (operator site, October 2026).
• Departs about 1 hour before sunset and returns 4 hours later, daily for private bookings.
• A tripod for every guest and light-painting props are provided; no camera experience is needed.
• Night spots listed are Tantalus Lookout, the Kaiwi coastline and Makapu'u Beach, with a lighthouse and a cove for light trails.
• Greetwell notes a $150 round-trip surcharge for pickup in the Ko Olina or Disney area.

What to Expect

1. Pickup at your Waikiki hotel about 1 hour before sunset in a private air-conditioned van.
2. You photograph sunset from East Oahu sea cliffs; the group version allots about 1 hour here and rates the access Hard.
3. After dark the guide sets up tripods at a secluded overlook and runs a light-painting session of about 1.5 hours using custom lights and props.
4. A stop at Makapu'u Lookout and a beach with a lighthouse adds light-trail and star photos when skies are clear.
5. The guide takes photos of your group on their camera and can share them; you can also shoot with a phone or your own camera.
6. Return to your hotel about 4 hours after departure.

What to Bring

• Camera or phone (optional)
• Shoes suitable for rocks; closed-toe required
• A drink
• A jacket; it can be cool and windy at night
• Extra batteries
• Only what you can carry; nothing is left in the van

Restrictions and Requirements

• Sunset site is hard to reach; the group version is not recommended for those with mobility issues
• Suitable for all ages per Greetwell, with light painting noted as fun for children over 5
• Maximum 7 guests
• Credit card on file required for the private-tour deposit

Cancellation Policy

Cancel 7 or more days before the tour for a full refund; no refund within 7 days. Bookings made within 7 days can be canceled within 24 hours of booking for a full refund. Rescheduling is free with 7 or more days' notice, subject to availability. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.

Location

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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Pickup from your Waikiki hotel or a designated location; the Honolulu Zoo can be requested in booking notes on the group version

Check-In

Pickup about 1 hour before sunset (private); group version picks up about 1.5 hours before sunset

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