Once you are picked up from your Waikiki hotel, your tour guide will inform you of all the sounds and sites of Honolulu as it was before the Japanese attacked. Once you arrive at Pearl Harbor, you will discover the many interesting relics of war and World War II displays.

Board the Navy operated ferry boat over to the USS Arizona Memorial. Stand on the breathtaking structure that lays on top of the sunken battleship. Spend a moment and remember the 1,177 men that are forever resting beneath your feet in the clear water below.

After your visit to the USS Arizona memorial, you’ll spend some time at the USS Bowfin Submarine Center. Step on board the USS Bowfin, also known as the “Pearl Harbor Avenger,” for an amazing panoramic view of the melancholy harbor. You’ll enjoy a 1-hour self guided exploration through the inside of the docked submarine. Step below the decks and walk through a real Word War II submarine, touring its torpedo room, sleeping quarters and engine room. You’ll discover how the USS Bowfin Submarine played a key part in the defeat of Japan in the Second World War.

After a short drive across the Ford Island Bridge, you’ll be able to step on board and walk around the USS Missouri Battleship. Enjoy a guided tour of the deck. Travel back in time to over 50 years ago and visualize the hosting of the signing of the Japanese surrender of the Second World War. Walk in the footsteps of General Douglas MacArthur on the surrender deck and stand under the massive guns before moving on to the final stop on the tour, the Pacific Aviation Museum. This is where the Pearl Harbor aviation story is told.

It is inside these Pearl Harbor WWII hangars that you will see the scars of the December 7th 1941 Japanese attack on the harbor. The Pacific Aviation Museum is dedicated to showing the valor of these American Aviators and their patriotism as they fought so valiantly in the Pacific. There are interactive simulators and interesting exhibits showcasing the stories behind authentic WWII fighter planes and bombers. See planes like an authentic Japanese Zero and a B-25B Bomber. You’ll gain a new perspective on the war at the Pacific Aviation Museum. The Pacific Aviation Museum has a delicious Laniakea Café that is the perfect place to enjoy a no-host lunch, unwind and reflect on your historical day.

Before returning to Waikiki, your friendly guide will takes you for a drive towards the city of Honolulu. In this historic city, you will see Iolani Palace, Punchbowl crater, Kawaiahao church, the Kamehameha statue, Mission houses, and the State Capitol building.

Join us on an exciting and educational tour through history and a visit to the site of the tragic attacks of December 7, 1941. This Pearl Harbor tour is perfect for all ages. This exciting day at Pearl Harbor will not disappoint you.

Inclusions:

• Listen to a live Historical Narration by expert guide
• Watch dramatic footage of the actual attack on Pearl Harbor
• Board a Navy Shuttle boat to the Arizona Memorial
• View the U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters
• Visit the Arizona Memorial WWII museum
• Explore the USS Bowfin Submarine – Known as the “Pearl Harbor Avenger” ($10.00 admission included)
• See the “Black Tears of the Arizona”
• Experience the “Mighty Mo” – USS Missouri Battleship ($20.00 admission included)
• Stand on the Surrender Deck where WWII ended
• Visit the Pacific Aviation Museum with an expert historical guide ($25.00 admission included)
• Stop for a No-host lunch at the Pacific Aviation Museum’s “Laniakea Café”
• See the Headquarters of the USA Pacific Fleet
• Drive through Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific
• Travel through historic Honolulu, Iolani Palace, State Capitol
• View the Kamehameha Statue, Civic Center, Kawaiahao church
• See President Obama’s childhood neighborhood

Important Notes:

• Comfortable Clothes
• No Swim Suits
• Sunscreen
• Shirts Required
• No bags at Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor tour featuring the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Bowfin Submarine, the USS Missouri Battleship, the Pacific Aviation Museum and an in-depth exploration of downtown Honolulu

This full day circle island tour features Oahu’s best cultural sites including a guided hike through the island’s most lush and tropical valleys. There will be plenty of time to enjoy a gourmet lunch complete with vegetarian options, take a dip under a waterfall, and explore a botanical gardens, and a Japanese Byodo-In Temple. Watch as Hawaiian legends come alive at Laie Point which is surrounded with expansive views of the breathtaking coast. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported into a world far far away.

Observe the vast array of Hawaiian wildlife during stops at the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle basking grounds. Take in the site of the native wetlands and pause for a fw moments to do some bird watching. You’ll learn about Hawaii’s native plants, animals and birds as presented by your professional tour guide.

From a deluxe 24 passenger air-conditioned mini coach you can sit back and relax listening to Hawaiian folk tales, legends and stories of Oahu’s many famous locations. Designed to both entertain and educate guests, this tour also reveals the abundant natural beauty that is Oahu.

Complete your day with a scenic drive around the breathtaking coastline of Oahu’s south shore with stops at many legendary beaches. This tour is perfect for those who want more than just a drive-by sightseeing tour, this tour allows you to get out and explore first hand the real Hawaii. Transportation for this tour is offered in deluxe mini-coaches featuring air-conditioning, comfortable captain’s chairs, and panoramic windows for scenic viewing. The full day circle island eco tour is so easy, enjoyable and delightfully entertaining you and your family will be sure to leave the island with a lifetime of beautiful memories.

Inclusions:

• Learn about Hawaiian legends, culture and geology with a visit to two Hawaiian Heiaus (temples)
• Gourmet Hawaiian lunch with fresh local ingredients from the island
• Green Sea Turtle Viewing (Honu) on the North Shore
• Historic Haleiwa surf town and Waianae Mountains
• Explore Oahu’s famous North Shore Waimea Bay complete with a waterfall, botanical garden, and one of the oldest Hawaiian temples on the island
• Guided Hike through a botanical garden to Waimea Falls (time for a quick dip in the falls) (Includes Waimea Falls fee)
• Bird watching opportunities at native wetlands
• Laie Point scenic lookout
• Byodo-In Japanese Temple (Includes Byodo-In Temple Admission)
• Panoramic views of the windward coast from the Pali lookout (Includes Pali Lookout fee)
• Makapu’u Beach
• Hanauma Bay
• Slopes of Diamond Head Beach

Important Notes:

• Swimsuits and towels encouraged
• Insect repellent encouraged

Oahu’s only circle island eco-tour featuring Green Sea Turtles, botanical gardens, guided waterfall hike, gourmet lunch, Hawaiian temples, and the beautiful Byodo-In Temple. See Oahu’s best north shore and south shore attractions

The first leg of this journey is a stop at the Dole Pineapple Plantation Pavilion. Once you have arrived on site, there will be a twenty five minute stay on this huge farm. You can get a guided tour of the farms that grow the sweet pineapples this company sells. Also, you can get a taste of some of the best fruit in the world or the sweet Dole whip that is concocted here.

Once the tour of Dole is complete you will hop back on the bus and continue to the next stop. The second place to be visited while you are on this tour is Oahu’s famous North Shore. This area of the island is known for the large waves that break all along the shore line. You will also visit Waimea Bay, Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. While you are visiting these small towns you will notice that the everyday life of those who call this place home is influenced by the surfing culture that floods the area.

After you visit these eclectic cities, continue to the next stop on this tour which is the Polynesian Cultural Center. We will provide you with lunch by way of an all you can eat barbeque buffet. Once you have had you fill of good food take a ride in a canoe that has double hulls and visit some of the more out of the way places including the villages of the South Seas and a seven island canoe parade.

The tour continues through the green landscape that makes up Kahana Valley. This is one of the beautiful places that were used on the filming of the hit television series Fantasy Island. While you are there you will pass through the region know as Chinaman’s Hat to see the Byodo-in Buddhist temple. After leaving this holy and breathtaking place you will make your way up the mountain to Pali lookout. From here you can see the Windward part of Oahu as well as Koolau Caldera. The views from this spot are some of the most amazing vistas that you will lay eyes on.

Inclusions:

• Tour the Polynesian Cultural Center with a professional guide
• Take part in exciting activities, shows, demonstrations and a canoe ride
• Watch the amazing Rainbows of Paradise Show.
• Enjoy a BBQ Lunch Buffet (included)
• Enjoy Historic Haleiwa Town on the North Shore
• Visit the Dole Pineapple Plantation
• Discover Waimea Bay, Pipeline, Sunset Beach and Halona Blowhole
• Experience the secluded Byodo-in temple
• Visit Hawaii’s premier surfing beaches
• Learn the legend of Chinaman’s Hat Island
• See the scenic Laie Point, as well as the Pali Lookout
• Enjoy Pineapple, Coffee, and Banana Plantations
• Discover film locations for Jurassic Park, Lost and Pearl Harbor
• Learn about tour legends, history, flora, geology & archeology
• All you can eat lunch buffet of authentic Polynesian favorites, and beverages, are included with your tour. Snacks, pineapples, and treats are available for purchase at the Dole Pineapple Pavilion.

Important Notes:

• comfortable clothes
• No swim suits
• Bring sunscreen
• Shirts are required

Waikiki Pick-up from Most Hotels:

• Waikiki Hotel pick-up; please note, due to hotel driveway restrictions, your pick-up location may be at a consolidated location within walking distance of your hotel. (Select hotel at check-out.)

Oahu tour featuring circle island sightseeing and Oahu’s top attraction: the Polynesian Cultural Center

This particular tour starts at the Arizona Memorial that holds the details of the attack on December 7th, 1941. The guide explains just what happened that allowed one hundred eighty three Japanese planes to bombard the coast line and bring about this horrific battle. Once you arrive, you will see a movie that has actual footage from the day it happened so that you can see for yourself what it was like for the soldiers that fought so bravely. Once the film is complete you will make your way to the memorial that is permanently docked at Pearl Harbor.

After the dramatic viewing of the shrine dedicated to those who lost their lives you will go to the Visitor’s Center. This place houses a WWII Museum exhibit as well as gift shop that sells memorabilia, books and souvenirs that are dedicated to Pearl Harbor and the remembrance of the tragic events that took place.

Then you will travel to the center of the island of Oahu where the Dole Pineapple Plantation Pavilion is located. A guide will direct you through this huge farm that raises pineapples for the company. You can see the fruit growing in the fields or have a taste of Dole whip as well as the juicy and sweet fruit that is grown at this plantation.

After having your fill of pineapples, you will get to relax as you make your way to the famous North Shore. Marvel at the huge waves that crash onto the sandy shore line. Take in Waimea Bay, Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. See how surfing affects the culture of this amazing part of the island.

A trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center is the next destination on the tour. While you are there enjoy an endless complimentary barbecue buffet. Enjoy rides in canoes that are equipped with two hulls and travel through the villages of South Seas. Seven different themed exotic islands are scattered throughout the area that will hold your interest.

On the return you will pass through Kahana Valley and see places where movies were shot as well as Chinaman’s hat and the Buddhist temple that is called the Byodo-in. This tour finishes at the extraordinary Pali lookout which features views of the Windward side of Oahu and the Koolau Caldera.

Inclusions:

• Listen to a live Historical Narration by expert guide
• Watch a move with dramatic footage of the actual attack
• Board a Navy Shuttle to the Arizona Memorial
• Visit the Arizona Memorial WWII museum
• See the “Black Tears of the Arizona”
• Visit the Dole Pineapple Pavilion
• Discover Waimea Bay, Pipeline, and Sunset Beach
• Visit Hawaii’s premier surfing beaches
• View Rabbit Island and Chinaman’s Hat Island
• Discover film locations for Jurassic Park, Lost, and Pearl Harbor
• Enjoy the serenity of the Byodo-In Buddhist Temple
• Learn about tour legends, history, flora, geology & archeology
• Tour the Polynesian Cultural Center with a professional guide
• Participate in exciting activities, shows, demonstrations and a canoe ride
• Watch the amazing Rainbows of Paradise Show
• Enjoy a BBQ Lunch Buffet (included)
• All you can eat lunch buffet of authentic Polynesian favorites, and beverages, are included with your tour. Snacks, pineapples, and treats are available for purchase at the Dole Pineapple Pavilion and at the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center

Important Notes:

• comfortable clothes
• No swim suits
• Bring sunscreen
• Shirts are required
• No bags at Pearl Harbor

Waikiki Pick-up from Most Hotels:

• Waikiki Hotel pick-up; please note, due to hotel driveway restrictions, your pick-up location may be at a consolidated location within walking distance of your hotel. (Select hotel at check-out.)

Oahu tour featuring Oahu’s three top attractions: Pearl Harbor, Dole Pineapple Plantation and the Polynesian Cultural Center