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Oahu’s Popular Highlights: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center Tour
4.5
71 Ratings
Honolulu
Immerse yourself in Oahu’s history and culture with a tour of Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center. Experience the events of World War II, taste delicious pineapple treats, and explore authentic Polynesian villages. Book now for an unforgettable day!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial - We begin at historic Pearl Harbor where you will experience firsthand the earth-shattering events that catapulted the U.S. into World War II. Join us at the USS Arizona Memorial, a deeply moving and emotional experience where you will learn about the 1,177 seamen who perished when their battleship was sunk during the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. You’ll witness the attack in a 23-minute documentary and then cross the harbor to the Memorial in a Navy vessel. At the Memorial, pay your respects to the heroes whose names are etched in marble in the Shrine Room. Look into the water and note the oil droplets – “The Black Tears of the Arizona” – that continue to escape the sunken battleship and rise to the harbor surface. Back at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, there will be time to visit the WWII museum exhibits and the bookshop.
- North Shore - Our breathtaking voyage continues as we take in the valleys and cliffs of the emerald green Koolau Mountains and the rocky shoreline of South Oahu. You’ll be amazed by the incredible panoramic views from Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Makapuu Point, and Hanauma Bay.
- Polynesian Cultural Center - Arriving at Polynesian Cultural Center, you’ll enter a world that celebrates the music, dance, and way of life on six Pacific Island nations: Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand. Explore a diverse spectrum of Polynesian traditions as you visit authentic villages for each nation. Meet Pacific islanders from across globe, listen to their stories and songs, and watch their joyful dances. Take a canoe ride from village to village and learn Tahitian spear throwing and Samoan cooking. Sit back and enjoy the colorful Polynesian Canoe Pageant and relax over a delicious barbecue lunch.
- Dole Plantation - We stop at the famous dole pavillion for a “no host” dole whip treat.
You can also shop in the pineapple gift store, check out the famous rainbow tress or grab a “no host” snack at several local food trucks.
What's Included
- Pearl Harbor Admission Included
- Dole Plantation Admission Included
- Polynesian Cultural Center Islands of Polynesia Admission Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up and Drop-off service in Waikiki area is included
What's Not Included
- No Purses or Bags* allowed in the park. Bag storage is available for $6 per bag at park entrance.
- Gratuities
- Parking fees
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Additional Information
Your day begins with an unforgettable journey to three of Oahu’s premier attractions: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and the Polynesian Cultural Center. We kick off at the historical site of Pearl Harbor, allowing you a first-hand experience of the poignant events that thrust the U.S. into the Second World War. Our next stop is the Dole Plantation, a tribute to Hawaii’s pineapple cultivation history. Here, you can purchase mementos from the Plantation Store and even savor a mouth-watering frozen Dole Whip treat. We then arrive at the Polynesian Cultural Center, where you’ll delve into a vibrant range of Polynesian customs as we explore each nations’ unique village. Get acquainted with the Pacific island residents from across the world, relishing their narratives, music, and spirited dances. With Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and the Polynesian Cultural Center being Oahu’s main attractions, our tour offers you a comfortable and pleasant opportunity to see them all in a single day. Embark on this unforgettable journey in our luxurious, comfortable van with our courteous professional guide. Secure your spot and book now!
Location
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Place,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(71 Ratings)
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Marian_m
Jul 7, 2024
Great time - The driver Lena made my experience amazing she is very knowledgeable has warm and loving personality
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Brian_t
Jun 27, 2024
From somber to food coma - Knowledgeable and friendly tour guide & driver (Rick). From the somber visit to Pearl Harbor to a multiple of various food stops providing more than enough fabulous food.
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Danielle_c
Jun 25, 2024
Best experience of our trip! - Rick was amazing!! Best tour ever! We learned so much! He was funny and very knowledgeable! We had a blast! We will recommend this tour to everyone! We were blown away with all the adventure ! Thank you Rick!
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Sylvia_p
Jun 18, 2024
Worth doing - The Polynesian culture center was by far the best. Our tour guide,Rick, was amazing. Friendly and knowledgeable.
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Nicole_m
Jun 8, 2024
Great preview of the island! - Ricardo was a great tour guide! Throughout the drive he was able to point out things and give information and history! He was very friendly and made sure we knew where to go for each stop!
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Bobby_w
Jun 4, 2024
A long but good day! - It was a long day but worthwhile. Pearl Harbor especially is a must see! Our guide Rick was very informative.
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Dreamer19716180879
Jul 29, 2024
Reommend this tour - We had visited Pearl Harbor and the Memorial the day before on a longer tour, and we enjoyed the second visit with this tour. We heard different volunteers and park guides speak, and were very moved by their commentary and stories. You cannot visit Oahu and not go to the USS Arizona Memorial.
Visiting the Dole Plantation we thought was a complete waste of time. We were only given 30 minutes there - and the train around the plantation takes 30 minutes. There was a long line - and not enough time to do it. Very frustrating. All we could do was to visit the gift shop in that amount of time. We wanted to see the plantation - NOT the gift shop.
The Polynesian Cultural Center was very enjoyable - but again - NOT ENOUGH TIME HERE. We only got to see half of it. We recommend a whole day tour just here! The students who work the Center are all charming and give a good experience of Polynesian Culture.
Our tour guide Johnny Aloha was entertaining. He added in 3 additional stops - at the Macademia Nut Farm, the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout and the Palace in Waikiki on our return journey. These additional stops made up for our disappointment at the Dole Plantation. He also drove the coastal road which was beautiful to see.
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Robert_d
Jul 25, 2024
Memorable Experience - We wanted our children to experience Pearl Harbor. It is a somber reminder of sacrifices made for our freedom. The tour itself was great! Dole and Polynesian Center were also good.
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Sandra_s
Jul 9, 2024
Fun day - This is a wonderful trip and I know everyone’s preferences are different, but personally I would have liked a longer time at the Dole Plantation (20 minutes wasn't long enough) and less time at the Polynesian Center. But over all a great day.
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Mika_n
Jun 8, 2024
Choose a different tour - We booked the Pearl Harbor/Dole Plantation/Polynesian Cultural Center tour. We knew it was going to be a long day, and it was.
Pros of this tour: you get to see a lot of the top sites of Honolulu.
Cons: they advertise AC buses- it was not the case. We were sweating so badly in the bus in between stops, it was so hot. The guide Rich was not super helpful. Gave good information on the drive but the stops could've been more productive with some guidance. Pearl Harbor had a lot that we missed, as did the dole Plantation and the Polynesian Cultural center. For the price that we paid (almost $900 for 4 adults), we expected a little more for our money. He also was somewhat rude, making little comments about certain things to us and others in our group. On our stops, we saw other well organized groups and we wished we would've booked elsewhere. We spent a lot of time in traffic, the pickup spot they chose for us was in the middle of the city so drop off at 530 pm was horrendous. We spent hours in traffic. Could've been planned out better.
Overall, choose a different tour.
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