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The incredible history of the island is shared in stories of places and its people, the Hawaiians. Our Circle Island Tour includes a stop at Pearl Harbor which is the most popular destination in Hawai'i. Guests love being able to see some of the top attractions across the island all in one day.
Your day starts with flights from the outer islands to O'ahu and a visit to Pearl Harbor. We take a Navy launch to the USS Arizona Memorial so you can pay your respects. Most visitors experience a lot of emotions during the visit, so we work to give you space to process it all. Once you return to the visitor center, you can explore the museums and exhibits before heading out to see the rest of the island.
The 120-mile all-day tour circles the Ko'olau mountain range. We will stop at various places along the journey, including overlooks, island-style attractions, and friendly towns. There are many great lookouts for pictures along the route, including the Pali, Punchbowl, and others. Great beaches, like Waimea and Sunset, also await.
Your visit to Pearl Harbor starts at the visitor center. Your guide will provide you an orientation before you explore the museum on your own as you make you way down to the Arizona Memorial Program theatre and boat launch. At the visitor center, you can watch historical footage and view hundreds of exhibits spread around the grounds.
Each of our tours includes a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Your guide will provide fast-track tickets so you can walk right into the theatre. Before boarding the Navy launch out to the memorial, all visitors watch historical film footage and a tribute to all those whose final resting place is the sunken battleship.
There are so many views to be had that your neck will be sore trying to look in every direction. Your local expert guide will make sure you visit some of the most popular overlooks. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the stops, get some great pictures and make memories. From high up on the Pali to down by the coast and everywhere in between, your guide will make sure you see it all.
O'ahu is known for some of the best surfing spots in the world, most of which are right off-shore from some great beaches. We will check out several places and stop at some so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the beach. The legendary beaches and surf spots like Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, and Pipeline are on the route.
There is more than just surfing on the North Shore of O'ahu. There are beautiful little towns, great food, wonderful culture, and, as always, beautiful coastline views. We explore all of these things and even have some time to stop for a meal and treats, too!
Flights From Outer Islands & Curbside Pick Up At Honolulu Airport
Visit O'ahu’s Historic Pacific Parks
See Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Explore USS Arizona Memorial
World War II Historic Museums
Famous Dole Pineapple Plantation
Macadamia Nut Farm
Waimea Bay & Sunset Beach
Historic Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
Scenic Island Lookouts
Start your day with a flight from Kahului, Līhuʻe, Hilo, or Kona Airports to O'ahu. Your guide will be ready at Honolulu Airport to start your tour right when you get to the curb for pickup. We travel directly to the World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument, home to the USS Arizona Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Then, we’ll watch a short Pearl Harbor documentary video, take a boat ride, and explore the museum exhibits.
After seeing Pearl Harbor, we begin a 120-mile journey around the island of O'ahu, Dole Pineapple Pavilion, numerous beaches, farms, food trucks, markets, towns, and legendary North Shore surfing spots. Along the way, we include stops at popular lookouts like Nu’uanu Pali and plenty of beautiful overlooks.
After a full day of circling the island, we will bring you back to the airport to catch your flight around 5:30 p.m.
*Note: Due to unforeseeable circumstances, the Navy may need to suspend boat operations to the USS Arizona Memorial at any time, or they may impose a capacity restriction on the boat. As a result, you may be placed in a standby line. Unfortunately, in these cases, there will be no refunds. You are still free to enjoy the Visitor’s Center, exhibits, and park monuments. Please accept our apologies in advance.
(Subject to change depending on Pearl Harbor Ticket Time)
| 7:00 AM | Fly to Island of O'ahu |
| 7:30 AM | Pick up at curbside of Honolulu International Airport. Meet your tour guide that will be with you for next 9 to 10 hours. |
| 8:00 AM | Board Navy Launch to USS Arizona Memorial |
| 10:30 AM | Depart to North Shore with a stop at Dole Plantation |
| 11:00 AM | Dole Plantation |
| 11:30 AM | North Shore O'ahu |
| 12:30 PM | Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring the famous North Shore Garlic Shrimp along with other local favorites. |
| 1:50 PM | Tour Highlights
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| 4:30 PM | Return to Honolulu International Airport |
A lunch stop will be made at a local restaurant where you can purchase your own meal. Popular choices include the famous North Shore Garlic Shrimp plate and other local favorites. Vegetarian and non-shellfish options are available.
While there is no official dress code to visit the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, we ask visitors to dress appropriately and respectfully. Swimsuits are not acceptable. High heels, skirts, and dresses are also not recommended. Flip-flops and sandals are permitted; however, we encourage you to wear closed-toe shoes as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
We recommend booking your Pearl Harbor tours in advance of your arrival in Hawai'i. Pearl Harbor is our #1 visitor destination and will sell out on certain days of the week. Book your tour for the first or second full day after your arrival. Our guests usually get up early in the morning due to the time difference, so you're usually wide awake by the time your tour starts. Your tour guide will point out highlights that you should not miss in O'ahu.
A government-issued ID is required to enter Pearl Harbor.
The guide/driver provides narration while driving between the different areas of the city and museum stops on each tour. The guide can not accompany the guest at all times but will be nearby to provide assistance and answer questions.
All guides are limited by the National Park Service and the museums at Pearl Harbor Historic Sites to certain areas while following specific procedures.
For security reasons, no bags are allowed. Additionally, no iPad cases or clutch wallets are permitted. A wallet must be no larger than a regular-sized cell phone.
The bag storage facility can store your belongings for a fee of $7.00 per bag or $10.00 per bag for more oversized luggage.
Bags that are allowed must be a clear bag approved by the US Navy, like the ones pictured below, and must not exceed dimensions of 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5".
Tours With Flights Must Purchase Trip Insurance
In the event of cancellation or request for a change to your reservation, please note the following: If you purchase trip insurance, there is no charge for a date change or tour change based on tour availability, but the change must be made 48 hours prior to the original tour day. No refunds are issued for any tours within the 48-hour period prior to the start of your flights.
Pearl Harbor Tours that include airline flights from Maui, the Big Island of Hawai'i, or Kaua'i can qualify for a refund if guests add trip insurance for 7% during checkout. If you do not purchase insurance, there are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows. Rescheduling fees will be applied to change your dates. Tickets are non-transferrable.
Flight Delay & Missed Tour Disclaimer
By booking a tour that includes air travel, guests acknowledge and agree to the following:
Flight schedules are managed solely by the airline may be subject to delays, cancellations, or changes beyond our control. Pearl Harbor Tour is not responsible or liable for any delays, cancellations, or schedule changes made by the airline.
In the event that a flight delay, cancellation, or disruption results in a guest missing part or all of a scheduled tour or activity, no refunds, rescheduling, or compensation will be provided for the missed tour(s).
Flights and tour itineraries are arranged based on availability at the time of booking. While Pearl Harbor Tour carefully plans schedules to allow reasonable connection times, flight operations are managed solely by the airline and remain subject to delays, cancellations, or changes beyond our control. As such, Pearl Harbor Tour is not liable for any tours or activities missed due to airline-related delays or disruptions.
By completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer.
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